SBI Clerk Notification 2022 : Exam Date, Syllabus

SBI Clerk 2022 [Apply Online & Vacancies] : SBI Clerk Notification 2022 for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) will be released on the official website @ bank.sbi/careers or sbi.co.in/careers on 26th April 2021. Eligible candidates are invited to submit the application form and fee in online mode from 27th April 2022 and the last date of registration and online fee payment is 20th May 2022.

SBI Preliminary exam will be conducted tentatively in June 2022. The Main exam will be conducted tentatively on 31 July 2022. The Clerk position referred to as Junior Associate Clerical Cadre by the SBI. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates from different states, however, candidates can apply only for a single state.

Candidates applying from any state should be proficient in reading, writing and speaking, and understanding in the local language of the respective states. Candidates must submit the SBI Clerk application fee before the last date in order to complete the application form.

• Important Dates
• Notification
• Eligibility
• Application Form
• Apply Online
• Fee
• Exam Pattern
• Syllabus
• Selection Process
• Admit Card
• Results
• Cut Off
• Salary

SBI Clerk recruitment consists of Preliminary and the Main examination for the recruitment of junior associates. Candidates have to undergo a local language knowledge test, otherwise, an offer of appointment will not be given, but candidates who submit the 10/12th mark sheet/ evidence of having studied the local language will not be required to attend the local language knowledge test.

SBI Clerk Important Dates

SBI Clerk official notification 2022 will be released by the SBI, candidates can check the important dates. Here is a table to show the actual and tentative dates for candidates interested in applying for the SBI Clerk Notification 2022:

Candidates interested in applying for this recruitment are recommended to visit the careers section of the SBI website at sbi.co.in/careers or bank.sbi/careers for updates.

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SBI Clerk 2022 Notification

SBI Clerk Notification 2022 will be released by SBI on 26 April 2022. Candidates can check the official notification pdf at the careers section of the SBI website at www.sbi.co.in/careers or can download by clicking below.

Download SBI Clerk Notification 2022 Pdf

Candidates must submit the application form online by paying the application fee/ intimation charges before the last date to successfully complete the apply online process. Check the notification pdf for detailed information about SBI Clerk 2022 recruitment.

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SBI Clerk 2022 Eligibility

Candidates must meet eligibility conditions set by SBI for the post of Clerk/ Junior Associates. SBI Clerk eligibility criteria such as nationality, educational qualification, and other requirements are as follows.

• Nationality

To apply for SBI Clerk recruitment, the applicants must be Indian nationals. Also, they should have the knowledge to converse, write, read, and should have an understanding of the local language from the state of applying.

• Age Limit (As on 01.04.2022)

As on 01 April 2022, the age of applicants should not be below 20 years and should not be above 28 years. It means that the applicants should not have been born earlier than 02 April 1994 and not later than 01 April 2002 both days inclusive. The relaxation applicable to the upper age limit for the reserved category candidates is as follows:

If qualified, candidates seeking age relaxation should submit the appropriate copies of the essential documents at the time of appointment. After registration of the online application, the candidate cannot make any changes to the category.

Educational Qualification (As on 16.08.2022)

As on 16 August 2022, the applicants must have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or they should have equivalent qualifications recognized as such by the Central Government. In the case of candidates with an integrated double degree qualification, they should make sure that they have completed their IDD before 16 August 2022 to apply for the SBI Clerk Recruitment.

Here, candidates are recommended to remember that the date of passing the eligibility examination will be the date specified in the certificate /mark sheet or provisional certificate of the qualifying examination.

Knowledge Of Local Language

As the SBI conducts clerical cadre recruitment for different states across India, candidates are recommended to remember that they should be able to speak, understand, read and write in the local language of the state for which they apply to the recruitment. If selected before the appointment, their knowledge of the local language will be tested.

If a candidate does not qualify in the language test, he/she will be disqualified from the recruitment. Candidates who produce a 10/+2 mark sheet or any other eligible certificate that proves local language knowledge need not attend the local language as a subject in their local language knowledge test.

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SBI Clerk Application Form 2022

Candidates planning to apply online for the SBI Clerk recruitment should remember that the application form will be accepted only through online mode from the official website of the State Bank of India. No other mode of application will be accepted.

SBI Clerk application form 2022 can be submitted from 27 April 2022 to 20 May 2022. Candidates are also recommended to remember that they should submit the online application before the last date of registration by paying the required fee.

• Candidates will have to first register themselves at the website of SBI at bank.sbi/careers or www.sbi.co.in/careers for the recruitment of Junior Associates.
• Candidates are recommended to carefully fill up the details in the application form. If they are not able to fill up the data in a single go, they can save the data using the save option in the online application for SBI Clerk Recruitment. If they use the save option, a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and the same will be displayed on the screen.
• Candidates should note down the registration number and password and should use them as login credentials when they have to continue with the filling up the remaining part of the application form. Candidates are recommended to remember that they will get this facility only for three times.
• Once they completely fill up all the details, candidates should ensure the correctness of the entered data before they click on the “Submit” button. The reason is that they cannot make any changes thereafter.
• After they register by providing basic details about themselves, they will have to pay the required application fee through online mode by using either credit or debit card.
• In case, they face any issues in the application submission process, payment process, receipt of call letter, they can contact the help desk at 022-22820427 from 11 am to 6 pm on all working days. They can also lodge their queries at http://cgrs.ibps.in. If they send email through this website, candidates are recommended to remember that they should type the subject line as recruitment of junior associate – 2022.

Prerequisites For Applying Online

• Valid Email ID and mobile phone number: Candidates should remember that these communication channels should be kept active until the recruitment process is completely over. The reason is that SBI will send call letter advice only through email /SMS.
• Photograph and Signature: Before they apply online, candidates are recommended to have the scanned copy of their photograph and signature in the system ready.
  • The photograph should be in a size of 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm. The photo should be a recent passport size color photograph. The dimension should be 200 x 230 pixels and the file size should be between 20 and 50KB. Candidates should make sure that the size of the scanned photograph should not be more than 50 KB.
  • As far as the signature is concerned, candidates will have to sign in a white paper using a black ink pen. The dimension desired for the signature file is 140 x 60 pixels. The size of the file should be between 10 and 20 kb. Candidates should sign in running handwriting and not in capital letters.

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SBI Clerk 2022: How To Apply Online?

SBI Clerk/ Junior Associate application form step by step process is explained below.

Fill Up Basic Details

• To start filling up the application, candidates will have to visit on the website of the SBI careers page @ bank.sbi/careers
• Click on the link that says “Current Openings”. Thereafter, they should click on the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2022 to start filling up.
• Click on ‘New Registration’
• Enter details like Full Name, Email ID and Phone Number and re-enter the same to confirm the details
• Click on ‘Save & Next’
• You will receive confirmation message and mail that contain Registration ID and Password to the provided mobile number and mail. The same will be displayed on the screen and you can note it down. Next step of the process is uploading Photograph and Signature

Uploading Photograph and Signature

• Candidates will find two links to upload a signature and photograph. They should click on the link that shows “upload photograph/signature”. Then, they will have to browse and select the location, where they have saved these files. Once, they reach the folder, they should click on the appropriate file and then click the upload/open button. Application form without photo and signature will not be accepted by the SBI.
• the photograph should be in the size of 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, the dimension should be 200 x 230 pixels and size should be between 20 and 50KB
• The dimension desired for the signature file is 140 x 60 pixels and the size of the file should be between 10 and 20 kb
• Check the preview, click on Save and Next option to be redirected to the new window.

Fill up Academic and Personal Details

• Select the post applied for and State and circle for which you are applying for
• Select Category, Official language information, and marks scored in 10^th class
• Enter a temporary and permanent address
• Enter Graduation details such as subjects, year of passing, score, etc.
• Check the declaration box by clicking on ‘I Agree’ button

Preview Of Application Form

• After submitting the details, candidates must check the information entered and click on ‘Preview’ option to check the details and then click on ‘Submit’
• Once submitted, candidates cannot change the details entered

SBI Clerk 2022 Application Fee Submission

• After they ensure the correctness of details in the online application, candidates will have to make the payment of the application fee through the payment gateway that they will find integrated into the online application. They will have to follow the onscreen instructions to pay the application fee.
• Pay the SBI Clerk Application fee of Rs.750/- for General and OBC, EWS candidates and for other reserved category candidates there is no fee
• On successful submission of fee, a confirmation message will be displayed
• Take a print out of the receipt of payment and application form for further reference.

SBI Clerk Fee

General and OBC Candidates will have to pay an SBI Clerk application fee of Rs.750, which includes intimation charges as well. In the case of candidates from SC/ST/PWD and XS categories, there are no fee/intimation charges.

Candidates must submit the application by paying the required fee on or before the last date i.e., 26 Jan 2022. Candidates should remember that once they pay the fee/intimation charges, it will not be refunded. Even, it will not be held in reserve by the SBI for future recruitment.

Candidates will have to pay the fee using the payment gateway. Once they successfully complete the payment transaction, application form and e-receipt will be generated by the system. Candidates can print the same for record purpose and they need not have to send to the SBI. If the transaction is not completed, candidates are recommended to register again and make payment online. Even, candidates will have the option to reprint the e-receipt and online application on a later date.

Documents Needed

Before they start to apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment, candidates should have their photo and signature ready as per the specification. Further, they should have other documents pertaining to their educational qualification, age, and community ready during the application process.

They need not have to upload any documents pertaining to their education and age. But, they should produce the original documents if they are recommended to do so during the process of recruitment.

• Soft copy of Photograph  (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 200 x 230 pixels, size 20 and 50KB )
• Soft copy of Signature (140 x 60 pixels, size 10 and 20 kb)
• Educational qualification, age, community details

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2022

SBI Clerk exam pattern consists of an online objective test of the Preliminary and Main examination and local language test.

Phase I – Preliminary Examination

• SBI Clerk Preliminary exam will be held online, consist of 100 objective questions for 100 marks.
• The test will be for a duration of 1 hour and consist of 3 sections. Each section/test has a separate time of 20 minutes.
• There will be negative marking of 1/4^th for each wrong answer.

• Candidates of 10 times the number of vacancies are selected for the Main exam from Prelims. For category wise vacancies, only those candidates who belong to the category will be selected.
• No minimum marks in the section or overall are prescribed.
• Questions will be in bilingual i.e., English and Hindi except for the section of General English.

 Phase II – Main Examination

• SBI Clerk Main exam pattern consists of 190 objective questions from 4 sections for 200 marks.
• The total time duration for the Main exam will be 2 hr 40 minutes. There will be sectional timing for the Main exam.
• 1/4^th marks allotted to the question will be deducted as penalty for the wrong answer.
• Questions will be in bilingual i.e., English and Hindi except for the section of General English.

• Candidate has to score minimum qualifying marks in aggregate but there is no sectional cut off. There is a relaxation of 5% for reserved categories in minimum qualifying marks.
• Minimum qualifying marks in aggregate will be decided by the bank.
• State-wise and category wise merit list will be prepared.

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2022

SBI Clerk syllabus 2022 for online written exam of Prelim and Main exam is as follows

SBI Clerk 2022 Prelims Exam

English Language

• Sentence Correction/Phrase Replacement
• Error Spotting
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles
• Fill in the Blanks
• Reading Comprehension

Numeric Ability

• Number System
• Probability
• Mixture Problems
• Permutation & Combination
• Time and Work
• Time, speed and distance
• Profit & Loss
• Algebra
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentage
• Mensuration
• Interest
• Average
• Data Interpretation
• Number Series
• Simplification

Reasoning Ability

• Grouping and Selection
• Scheduling
• Double Line Up
• Linear Seating Arrangement
• Circular Seating Arrangement
• Data Sufficiency
• Machine Input-Output
• Syllogisms
• Ranking and Ordering
• Blood Relations
• Coding & Decoding
• Directions & Distances
• Mathematical Inequalities
• Classification & Analogy
• Arrangement & Pattern

SBI Clerk 2022 Main Examination

General/Financial Awareness

• Current Affairs

1. Books & Authors
2. Art & Culture
3. Committees & Recommendations
4. Government Policies & Schemes
5. Important summits/meetings/conferences/treaties/visits
6. Awards & Honours
7. Sports
8. Science & Technological Developments
9. International & National Affairs
10. Places & People in the news
11. Important Dates

• Static GK

1. Abbreviations
2. Important People & Places
3. Important Dates
4. Books & Authors
5. Art & Culture
6. Polity
7. Capitals & Currency
8. Geography
9. History
10. Awards & Honours
11. Sports

• Financial Awareness

1. Marketing Concepts
2. International Markets
3. Financial Markets
4. Agreement & MOUs
5. Committees & Recommendations
6. Monetary Policy
7. Important people related to Economy, Finance & Banking
8. Schemes & Policies
9. Financial Organizations
10. Terms & Concepts
11. World Economy
12. Indian Economy
13. Banking Awareness

General English

• Sentence Correction/Phrase Replacement
• Error Spotting
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles
• Fill in the blanks
• Reading Comprehension

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Systems
• Probability
• Mixture Problems
• Permutation & Combination
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Profit & Loss
• Algebra
• Ratio and Proportion
• Percentage
• Mensuration
• Interest
• Average
• Data Interpretation
• Number Series
• Simplification

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

Reasoning Ability

• Arrangement & Pattern
• Classification & Analogy
• Mathematical Inequalities
• Coding & Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Ordering & Ranking
• Syllogism
• Data Sufficiency
• Circular Seating  Arrangement
• Linear Seating Arrangement
• Scheduling

Computer Aptitude

• Memor
• Networking
• Microsoft Office
• Computer Abbreviations
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Internet
• Operating Systems
• Computer Software
• Computer Hardware
• Computer Fundamentals & Terminology

SBI Clerk 2022 Selection Process

• SBI Clerk selection process will encompass an online Preliminary test followed by the Main examination.
• Candidates will be shortlisted from the Preliminary examination, where the adequate number of candidates under each category will be shortlisted as decided by the State Bank of India.
• Based on the availability, candidates about 10 times the number of vacancies for each category will be shortlisted to take up the Main examination from the list of all candidates arranged in descending order of the aggregate marks scored.
• Only marks scored in the Main exam will be considered for final merit. Prelim exam marks will not be considered for final merit.
• Provisional selection will be made based on the marks scored in the Main examination.
• Candidates will be given an appointment after document verification to check eligibility and testing their language proficiency based on the state they opt for.

SBI Clerk Exam Date

SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Prelim exam will be conducted in June 2022 and the Main exam will be conducted on 31 July 2022.

Pre Exam Training

Pre-exam training may be conducted for candidates belonging to SC/ST/XS/Religious minorities at certain centers. Eligible candidates must indicate their preference in the online application form for availing Pre-exam training at their own cost of travel and lodging.

Separate admit card is necessary to appear in the pre-exam training will be issued by SBI before few days from training on their website. Candidate should download the pre-exam training admit card from 28.05.2022 by entering their Registration Id and Password/ Date of birth.

SBI Clerk Call Letter/ Admit Card

Prelim Exam Admit Card: Candidates will have to download the call letter for the Preliminary examination and the “acquaint yourself booklet” by entering their registration number and password/date of birth from the website of the bank. SBI Clerk Prelim exam will be conducted in June 2022 and the admit card for the Prelim exam will be released in May 2022.

Main Exam Admit Card: Candidates, who qualify for the Main examination, will have to download the call letter from the official website of SBI. The Main exam admit card will be released about 15 days before the date of the Main examination. SBI Clerk Main exam is scheduled to be held on 31 August 2022.

Candidates are recommended to remember that they will not get the call letter to their home by post. They will have to download it from the website of SBI only.

How To Download SBI Clerk 2022 Admit Card?

• Visit the careers section of SBI website
• Click on ‘Current Openings’ at the bottom of the website under join SBI or click on latest announcements
• Check SBI Clerk/ Junior Associates recruitment and click on e- call letter (Prelim/ Main)
• Enter Registration number, password and code as shown in the image
• Click on ‘Login’
• Download SBI Clerk admit card/ Call letter
• Take print out

Proof Of Identity

Candidates must bring a valid photo ID in the original and photocopy to the exam hall along with hall ticket.

Valid Photo ID (In original and Photocopy) – PAN, Aadhaar, Driving License, Bank Passbook with an attested photograph, Voter card/ ID issued by college/ University/ Gazetted Officer in the letterhead.

Biometric Verification

Candidates left thumb impression for biometric data will be captured and verified at various stages of examination.

SBI Clerk Result 2022

SBI Clerk results of candidates, who are provisionally selected, will be made available on the official website of the State Bank of India. Candidates can download their results from the official website of State Bank of India. They can check the website after taking up the written test both for the Preliminary and the Main examination for results and scorecards.

How To Check Result and Score Card?

• Visit SBI careers website and click on latest Announcements
• Check and find SBI Junior Associates section
• Click on the Prelim/Main result/Scorecard 2022 link
• Enter Registration Number, Password and code a shown
• Click on submit
• Check result and scorecard
• Take a print out for reference

SBI Clerk Cut Off

SBI will release the Clerk cut-off scores based on the number of vacancies announced in that specific year, the number of candidates appearing for the examination, and also on the basis of the level of the examination conducted in the recruitment process. So, it is hard to judge the cut-off score for the year 2022 with the past year cut-off. However, here is a table that shows the previous year cut-off in different states for SBI Clerk Recruitment to help candidates get an idea:

SBI Clerk Prelim Cut Off

SBI Clerk Main Cut Off

The tables above indicate the cut-off for the general category. So, for the reserved category, the cut-off will be even lesser.

SBI Clerk Salary

The scale of pay for SBI Clerk for the year 2022 is 11765-655/3-13730-815/3-16175-980/4-20095-1145/7-28110-2120/1-30230-1310/1-31450. The total starting salary of the clerical cadre employees in metro cities like Chennai will be around Rs.23600 per month inclusive of DA and other allowances. The emoluments might vary based on the place in which a selected candidate is posted.

Wait List

Candidates equal to a total of 50% vacancies will be maintained state and category wise and will be released quarterly wise against non-joining/ resignation from the posts of Clerks from the current batch. The waitlist is valid for a year from the date of declaration of result.

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SBI Clerk 2022 FAQs

Q. When Will SBI Clerk Notification 2022 Gets Released?

A. SBI Clerk Notification 2022 will be released on 27 April 2022.

Q. What Is The Age Limit For SBI Clerk 2022?

A. SBI Clerk age limit should be between 20 to 28 years for General category candidates. However, relaxation in upper age limit for SC/ST category candidates is 5 years and OBC Non-Creamy layer candidates are 3 years.

Q. What Is Wait List In SBI Clerk Recruitment?

A. SBI will release the Clerk wail list of candidates that are equal to 50% of vacancies after releasing the final merit list. These are reserve lists of candidates that are given posting in case the current batch merit candidates not join or resign from their post. Quarterly candidates are released from the waitlist as per the vacancy of the current batch postings. The validity of the waitlist is for 1 year.

Q. I Am Pursuing Final Year Graduation. Am I Eligible To Apply For SBI Clerk?

A. Yes, candidates pursuing the final year of their Graduation are eligible to apply for the post of SBI Clerk/ Junior Associate. The final result should be declared on or before 31 Aug 2022.

Q. When Will SBI Clerk Prelims/Main Result Released?

A. SBI will release Clerk Prelim result after 25-30 days of online examination. The Main exam result will be declared after 45 days of examination.

Q. How Many Attempts Are Allowed In SBI Clerk?

A. There is no restriction in the number of attempts for the SBI Clerk exam.

Q. How Many Vacancies Are There In SBI Clerk 2022?

A. Approximately 5500+ vacancies were released by SBI for the posts of Clerk/Junior Associates.

Q. What Is The Local Language Test In SBI Clerk?

A. Candidates should have knowledge of the local language of the state they are opting for. For candidates not having eligibility certificates or 10/+2 mark sheets that prove they have local language knowledge must-attend local language knowledge test conducted before joining by SBI after the Main examination.

Q. How To Apply For SBI Clerk Exam?

A. Visit the careers section of the SBI website and click on ‘Latest Announcements’ to check for SBI Junior Associates/Clerk 2022. Click on Apply online to submit SBI Clerk online application form.

Q. Is There Section Wise Minimum Qualifying Marks In Prelim/ Main Exam In SBI Clerk?

A. There is no sectional cut off in the Prelim/ Main exam in SBI Clerk 2022 exam.

Q. How Many Candidates Applied For SBI Clerk 2018 and 2021?

A. SBI has received 16.6 lakh applications for Clerk vacancies of around 8300 in 2018. Almost there are 200 applicants competing for each post. SBI Clerk 2021 candidate data will be released soon.

Q. How To Reprint SBI Clerk Application Form?

A. Candidates can visit the SBI careers webpage and click on SBI Clerk Apply Online link and then on already registered option. Enter registration number, password, and code as shown and print your SBI Clerk application form.

Q. What Is The Salary Of SBI Clerk?

A. The scale of pay for SBI Clerk is 11765-655/3-13730-815/3-16175-980/4-20095-1145/7-28110-2120/1-30230-1310/1-31450. The total starting salary of the clerical cadre employees in metro cities like Chennai will be around Rs.23600 per month inclusive of DA and other allowances.

Q. Will There Be Interview For SBI Clerk?

A. No, there is no interview for SBI Clerk posts.

Q. Will there be any probation period for newly appointed Junior Associates?

A. Yes. All the newly appointed Junior Associates will have to serve a minimum of 6 months probation period. However, this period may be extended for those whose performance fails to meet Bank’s expectation.

Q. What is the application fee for candidates belonging to SC / ST category?

A. Nil. SC/ST candidates are exempted from the SBI Clerk Application Fee payment.

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