SBI Clerk Preparation Guide
SBI (State Bank of India)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for SBI Clerk 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
March 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree, age 20-28 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit within age
Study Plan by Subject
English Language
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Numerical Ability
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning Ability (Prelims)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General/Financial Awareness
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General English
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Aptitude
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Computer Aptitude (Mains)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Focus on speed and accuracy for Prelims — all 3 sections have equal 20-minute time limits with sectional cutoffs
Study local/state financial news and banking events for the General/Financial Awareness section in Mains
Practice simplification, approximation, and number series for the Numerical Ability section
Computer knowledge questions in Mains are basic — cover MS Office, internet basics, and computer fundamentals
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Numerical Ability | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Reasoning Ability (Prelims) | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| General/Financial Awareness | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| General English | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Computer Aptitude (Mains) | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
January 2027
Next Exam Date
March 2027
Conducted By
SBI (State Bank of India)
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