SBI Junior Associates or Clerk consists of two Phase exam and to qualify for the exam a candidate is required to clear both phases. The Phase I exam is Computer Based Examination and qualifying in nature. Only candidates clearing in the exam can appear for the Main exam.
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
This examination consists of Objective Type – Multiple-choice questions only. The questions will be bilingual for Part-II & III. The exam consists of three sections with total marks 100 and total time allotted for the exam is 60 minutes. Each correct answer weightage is of 1 mark.
| S No. | Tier | Name Of Test | Total Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
| 1 | I | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 | |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
*In Phase I, there is negative marking of ½ mark for each wrong answer.
Phase – II: Main Examination:
Main Examination is an Objective Test comprising of 200 marks and consist of four sections with different marks and duration. A candidate can only move to next section once the entire time of the section is exhausted.
| Test | Name Of Test | No. of Qs. | Marks | Duration |
| I | General/ Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| II | General English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| IV | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 Minutes |
*The above-mentioned sections are not by sequence.
A candidate is selected based on his/her performance in Main Examination.
SBI Junior Associates syllabus
SBI Junior Associates syllabus for the Phase I exam consists of three sections and below are the SBI Junior Associates syllabus of each section.
English Language: This section is designed to test a candidate comprehension and knowledge of English Language and will be based upon below topics
| Reading Comprehension |
| Cloze Test |
| Para Jumbles |
| Fill in the blanks |
| Error Spotting |
| Miscellaneous |
| Synonyms & Antonyms |
| Sentence Improvement |
| Paragraph Completion |
Numerical Ability: This section is designed to test a candidate’s ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense and will be based upon.
| Simplification |
| Profit & Loss |
| Probability |
| S. I. & C. I. |
| Surds & Indices |
| Work & Time |
| Time & Distance |
| Mensuration |
| Data Interpretation |
| Ratio & Proportion |
| Number Systems |
| Sequence & Series |
| Permutation & Combination |
| Mixtures & Alligations |
| Percentage |
Numerical Ability: This section consists of both verbal and non-verbal types of questions. It includes questions on below topics
| Logical Reasoning |
| Alphanumeric Series |
| Coded Inequalities |
| Seating Arrangement |
| Coding Decoding |
| Floor Puzzles |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Ranking |
| Alphabet Test |
| Puzzles |
| Tabulation |
| Syllogism |
| Blood Relations |
| Input Output |
| Direction |
Syllabus for Main Examination
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude : This section includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions and as the competition is intensifying day by day, questions asked in this section is becoming of advanced level. Questions asked from the topics are mentioned below
| Linear Seating Arrangement |
| Circular Seating Arrangement |
| Analytical Decision Making |
| Grouping & Scheduling |
| Machine Input output |
| Number series |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Blood relations |
| Direction & Distance |
| Coded Inequalities |
| Syllogisms |
| Arrangement & Pattern |
| Ordering & Ranking |
| Verbal Reasoning |
| Coding decoding |
| Double Line-up |
| Floor Based Puzzles |
| Miscellaneous |
Questions on computer section include from below topics
| Computer Awareness |
| Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Computer Abbreviation |
| Computer Fundamentals |
| Computer Hardware |
| Computer Software |
| Operating System |
| Networking |
| Internet |
| Memory |
| Microsoft Office |
| Terminologies |
Quantitative Aptitude: As it is clear from the section name, Most of the questions asked in IBPS CLERK is pertaining to Data Analysis and calculation. Questions asked from the topics are mentioned below
| Data Sufficiency |
| Number Series |
| Comparison of Quantities |
| Permutation & Combination |
| Tabular Graph |
| Line Graph |
| Pie Chart |
| Bar Graph |
| Radar Graph |
| Caselet |
| Missing Data DI |
| Mixed DI |
| Data Analysis |
| Let it Case DI |
| Miscellaneous |
| Probability |
General/ Financial Awareness: This section is designed to test a candidate’s knowledge on various topics, which are directly or indirectly related to banking and current events of national importance. This section includes topics primarily on
| Financial Awareness |
| Banking Awareness |
| Current Affairs |
| General Knowledge |
| Static Awareness |
General English: Topics asked in this section are similar to asked in phase I however questions from this section is of advanced level and difficulty level is high in this section. Following are the topics from where questions can asked.
| Reading Comprehension |
| Cloze Test |
| Para Jumbles |
| Fill in the blanks |
| Error Spotting |
| Miscellaneous |
| Synonyms & Antonyms |
| Sentence Improvement |
| Paragraph Completion |
Educational Qualification: The minimum educational qualification is Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Age Limit: A candidate must not below 20 years and not above 28 year for eligible for applying for the posts. Moreover, there is an age relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit for the reserved categories which varies according to the category and maximum age relaxation a candidate can avail is upto 15 years