SBI Clerk Notification 2023 Out:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has recently issued the SBI Clerk Notification 2023, signaling the commencement of the recruitment drive for Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) across its branches nationwide. This annual examination garners substantial interest from aspirants seeking a career in banking. The official notification for 8773 Junior Associates vacancies can be accessed on the official SBI website [https://sbi.co.in/web/careers], and the online application portal has been active since 17th November 2023.
The SBI Clerk holds a pivotal role in client interactions and various operational aspects, including cashier duties and deposits. The recruitment process involves both Prelims and Mains examinations. Prospective candidates are advised to meticulously review the exam dates, complete the online application, and familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and syllabus.
For those successfully recruited, the SBI Clerk position offers various responsibilities within the bank branch. If you’re interested in a banking career, don’t miss the opportunity to apply and be part of the State Bank of India.
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SBI Clerk 2023 Notification Out
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Notification 2023 PDF for 8773 Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) positions. The notification is available at this link. The registration process starts on 17th November 2023. Interested candidates can apply for the Junior Associate position in the clerical cadre through the official SBI website, sbi.co.in. The direct link to download the notification PDF is provided below. For more details, click the link.
Notification PDF Link: [ SBI Clerk Notification 2023 ]
SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Summary
The recruitment process for 8773 Clerk (Junior Associates) positions follows a two-stage selection process: Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam. The details of the exam, including application mode, registration dates, and other vital information, are summarized below:
| SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Summary | |
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Clerk (Junior Associates) |
| Vacancy | 8773 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 17th November to 07th December 2023 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Recruitment Process | Prelims- Mains |
| Salary | Rs 26,000 – to Rs 29,000 |
| Official website | http://sbi.co.in/ https://sbi.co.in/web/careers |
SBI Clerk 2023 Important Dates
The crucial dates for the SBI Clerk 2023 examination are outlined below:
| Events | SBI Clerk 2023 Dates |
|---|---|
| SBI Clerk Notification 2023 | 16th November 2023 |
| SBI Clerk Online Application | 17th November 2023 |
| Application Closes | 7th December 2023 |
| SBI Clerk PET Call Letter | December 2023 |
| Pre-Exam Training | December 2023 |
| Prelims Admit Card 2023 | December 2023 |
| Prelims Exam Date 2023 | January 2024 |
| Mains Admit Card 2023 | February 2023 |
| Mains Exam Date 2023 | February 2024 |
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2023
The SBI Clerk 2023 exam introduces 8773 vacancies, with 8283 for regular posts and 490 for Backlog posts. The detailed breakdown of regular vacancies based on states and categories is provided below:
SBI Clerk 2023 Vacancy- Regular Vacancies
| SBI Clerk 2023: Regular Vacancies | ||||||||
| Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Vacancy | ||||||||
| Circle | State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | Gujarati | 57 | 123 | 221 | 82 | 337 | 820 |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/ Urdu | 08 | 03 | 13 | 05 | 21 | 50 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 72 | 31 | 121 | 45 | 181 | 450 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 43 | 57 | 43 | 28 | 117 | 288 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 25 | 67 | 12 | 21 | 87 | 212 | |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 11 | 15 | 08 | 07 | 31 | 72 |
| Chandigarh/New Delhi | Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 50 | — | 71 | 26 | 120 | 267 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Hindi | 07 | 09 | 23 | 08 | 41 | 88 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 45 | 07 | 36 | 18 | 74 | 180 | |
| Ladakh UT | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti (Bodhi) | 04 | 05 | 13 | 05 | 23 | 50 | |
| Punjab | Punjabi/ Hindi | 52 | — | 37 | 18 | 73 | 180 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 32 | 01 | 46 | 17 | 75 | 171 |
| Pondicherry | Tamil | — | — | 01 | — | 03 | 04 | |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telgu/ Urdu | 84 | 36 | 141 | 52 | 212 | 525 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 159 | 122 | 188 | 94 | 377 | 940 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali | 26 | 05 | 25 | 11 | 47 | 114 |
| A&N Islands | Hindi/ English | — | 01 | 05 | 02 | 12 | 20 | |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ English | — | — | — | — | 04 | 04 | |
| Lucknow/New Delhi | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/ Urdu | 373 | 17 | 480 | 178 | 733 | 1781 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | 10 | 08 | 26 | 10 | 46 | 100 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | 65 | 32 | 117 | 43 | 180 | 437 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 38 | 06 | 27 | 21 | 123 | 215 | |
| North Eastern | Arunachal Pradesh | English | — | 31 | – | 06 | 32 | 69 |
| Assam | Assamese /Bengali/ Bodo | 30 | 51 | 116 | 43 | 190 | 430 | |
| Manipur | Manipuri | — | 08 | 03 | 02 | 13 | 26 | |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/ Khasi | — | 33 | 03 | 07 | 34 | 77 | |
| Mizoram | Mizo | — | 07 | — | 01 | 09 | 17 | |
| Nagaland | English | — | 18 | — | 04 | 18 | 40 | |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokboro | 04 | 08 | — | 02 | 12 | 26 | |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 66 | 04 | 112 | 41 | 192 | 415 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 19 | 42 | 19 | 16 | 69 | 165 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | Malayalam | 04 | — | 12 | 04 | 27 | 47 |
| Lakshadweep | Malyalam | — | 01 | — | — | 02 | 03 | |
| Total | 1284 | 748 | 1919 | 817 | 3515 | 8283 | ||
SBI Clerk 2023 Vacancy: Backlog
| Category | Backlog Vacancy |
| SC/ST/OBC | 141 |
| PwD | 92 |
| Xs | 257 |
| Total | 490 |
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2023 Online Form
The SBI Clerk 2023 Online Form is now available, and essential dates have been disclosed in the recently released notification. To apply for the SBI Clerk 2023 exam, candidates should visit the official SBI page. The online registration window is open from 17th November to 7th December 2023. For further details, including the application process and the SBI Clerk Handwritten Declaration Format, click on the link provided below.
Application Link: [SBI Clerk 2023]
SBI Clerk 2023 Application Fee
| SBI Clerk 2023 Application Fee | ||
| SNo. | Category | Application Fee |
| 1 | SC/ST/PWD | NIL |
| 2 | General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the SBI Clerk 2023 exam revolve around educational qualifications and age limits:
SBI Clerk Educational Qualifications (as on 31/12/2023)
He/she must hold a valid graduation degree (UG) in any discipline from a recognized university.
SBI Clerk Age Limit (as on 01/04/2024)
| SBI Clerk Age Limit | ||
| S No. | Category | Upper Age Limit |
| 1 | SC / ST | 33 years |
| 2 | OBC | 31 years |
| 3 | Person with disabilities (General) | 38 years |
| 4 | Person with disabilities(SC /ST) | 43 years |
| 5 | Person with disabilities(OBC) | 41 years |
| 7 | Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to max. age of 50 years |
| 8 | Widows, Divorced women( No remarried) | 7 years (subject to the The actual maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates) |
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) 2023 Selection Procedure
The selection process for SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) 2023 involves two stages: Prelims and Mains exams. Successful completion of both phases is imperative for receiving the appointment letter from SBI. Notably, there is no provision for Inter Circle Transfer / Inter State Transfer for recruited Junior Associates. Trained apprentices of SBI as of 31st October 2023 may receive a bonus of 2.5% of the maximum marks (5 out of 200 marks) in the Main Examination.
SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern
A comprehensive understanding of the SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) 2023 exam pattern is crucial for success. According to the official notification, there is no specified minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects, and no sectional cut-off is prescribed for this year’s SBI Junior Associates Recruitment Online Examination. The criteria remain at the discretion of the organization.
SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern
| SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2023 | ||||
| S No. | Section | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | |
SBI Clerk 2023 Syllabus
| SBI Clerk 2023 Syllabus | ||
| Reasoning | Quantitative Ability | English Language |
| Logical Reasoning | Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
| Alphanumeric Series | Profit and Loss | Cloze Test |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Mixtures and Alligations | Para jumbles |
| Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Miscellaneous |
| Coded Inequalities | Work and Time | Fill in the blanks |
| Seating Arrangement | Time & Distance | Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
| Puzzle | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Paragraph Completion |
| Tabulation | Data Interpretation | |
| Syllogism | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | |
| Blood Relations | Number Systems | |
| Input Output | Sequence & Series | |
| Coding Decoding | Permutation, Combination & Probability | |
SBI Clerk 2023 Salary & Pay Scale
The pay scale of the SBI Clerk is Rs.17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. The starting Basic Pay is Rs.19900/- (Rs.17900/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).
SBI Clerk 2023 Pre-Exam Training
| SBI Clerk 2023 Pre-Exam Training | |||
| North India | South India | East India | West India |
| Agra | Bangalore | Agartala | Ahmedabad |
| Allahabad | Chennai | Aizwal | Akola |
| Bareilly | Coimbatore | Asansol | Aurangabad |
| Chandigarh | Ernakulam | Bhubaneswar | Indore |
| Dehradun | Gulbarga | Berhampur (Ganjam) | Bhopal |
| Gorakhpur | Hubli | Dibrugarh | Jabalpur |
| Jaipur | Hyderabad | Gangtok | Mumbai |
| Kanpur | Madurai | Guwahati | Nagpur |
| Lucknow | Mysore | Imphal | Panaji (Goa) |
| Meerut | Port Blair | Itanagar | Pune |
| NewDelhi | Tirupati | Kohima | Raipur |
| Srinagar | Vishakhapatnam | Kolkata | Vadodara |
| Varanasi | Vijayawada | Patna | |
| Purnea | |||
| Ranchi | |||
| Sambalpur | |||
| Silchar | |||
| Siliguri | |||
| Shillong | |||
SBI Clerk 2023 Admit Card
Candidates for the SBI Clerk 2023 exam are required to download their admit cards from the official State Bank of India website. No hard copies will be sent. The admit card is issued in two stages: one for the preliminary exam and another for the main exam. Candidates can log in using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password to download the admit card. Before downloading, it’s crucial to check and adhere to the guidelines on the official SBI website.
SBI Clerk Prelims Cut-Off
| SBI Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2022( Out of 100) | |
| States/UT | General |
| Assam | 69.25 |
| Chhattisgarh | 72.75 |
| Gujarat | 72.25 |
| Jammu | 77 |
| Karnataka | 64.50 |
| Kerala | 68 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 74.75 |
| Maharashtra | 65.5 |
| Odisha | 77 |
| Punjab | 80.75 |
| Rajasthan | 75 |
| Tamil Nadu | 62.25 |
| Telangana | 69 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 77.5 |
| Uttarakhand | 78.75 |
| West Bengal | 78.50 |
SBI Clerk Exam Analysis- English Language
| SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis- English | ||
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Reading Comprehension | 8 | Easy to Moderate |
| Error Detection | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Word Usage | 3 | Easy to Moderate |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Word Swapping | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Cloze Test | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 30 | Easy to Moderate |
SBI Clerk Exam Analysis- Reasoning Ability
| SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis- Reasoning Ability | ||
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Row Based Puzzle | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Circular Puzzle | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Floor Flat Based Puzzle | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Syllogism (only a few, all, some) | 3 | Easy |
| Inequality | 3 | Easy |
| Blood Relations | 4 | Easy-Moderate |
| Oder Ranking | 4 | Easy-Moderate |
| Meaningful Word | 1 | Easy |
| Pairing | 1 | Easy |
| Alphanumeric Series (letter, number, symbol) | 4 | Easy |
| Overall | 35 | Easy |
SBI Clerk Exam Analysis- Numerical Ability
| SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis- Numerical Ability | ||
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Data Interpretation (Bar Graph) | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Caselet DI | 6 | Easy to Moderate |
| Wrong Number Series | 6 | Easy-Moderate |
| Simplification | 10 | Easy |
| Arithmetic | 8 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 35 | Easy to Moderate |