SBI Clerk Recruitment  Vacancy Update 2021-22

Every year, State Bank of India releases around 2000 vacancies for the SBI CLERK recruitment. For the past several years, the vacancies announced were around 8500 and a similar trend can also be seen this year. SBI CLERK 2021-22 vacancy details will be released along with the SBI CLERK recruitment notification. Last year a total of 2000 vacancies were released.

State Bank of India releases SBI CLERK exam notification every year on the official website. SBI CLERK is one of the most sought after exams among the banking job aspirants. Besides the lucrative salary package, SBI also provides immense growth opportunity making SBI CLERK a popular career among aspirants. Lakhs of candidates apply for the exam making it a highly competitive exam.

SBI is expected to release SBI CLERK 2021-22 recruitment notification in the upcoming days. Every year, around 8500 vacancies are released for the post and a similar trend can be expected this time too. I have provided all the details on SBI CLERK notification, exam dates, vacancy, eligibility, online registration, pattern, syllabus & more.


We discuss SBI CLERK Notification 2021 In details


-Exam Name-SBI CLERK


-Conducting Body-    State Bank of India

-Name of the Post-    Sbi Clerk

-Exam Level-                National


-Frequency of the Exam Once a year

-Exam stages          Preliminary and

                                  Mains Exam

                                

-Exam Mode   Online

Exam Duration

-Preliminary Exam 1 hour

Mains Exam 3 hours


-Language-    English and Hindi

Official Website    sbi.co.in/careers

SBI CLERK 2020-21 Exam Dates


All the important SBI CLERK 2020-21 Exam Dates have been announced by SBI. Check the table below to know the exam, admit card, and result dates.


-Events    Exam Dates


-Official Notification    November 13, 2020


-Online Registration and Application

(including Editing/ Modification of Application)    November 14 to December 4, 2020


-Payment of Application Fee/ Intimation Charges    December 4, 2020


-Release of Admit Card for Prelims    December 2020

-Preliminary Exam    January 4,5 & 6, 2021


-Preliminary Exam Result    January 18, 2021


-Release of Call Letter for Online Main Examination    January 19, 2021


-SBI CLERK 2020-21 Main Exam    January 29, 2021


-Declaration of SBI CLERK 2020-21 Main Exam Result    February 16, 2021


-Declaration of SBI CLERK 2020-21 Final Result    March 16, 2021

SBI CLERK 2021-22 Exam Dates


SBI CLERK 2021-22 exam dates and recruitment notification is yet to release. Canddiates can check the exam schedule from the table below once released.


-Events    Exam Dates


-Release of SBI CLERK 2021-22 Notification    To Be Notified


-SBI CLERK 2021-22 Registration    To Be Notified


-SBI CLERK 2021-22 Prelims Admit Card    To Be Notified


-SBI CLERK 2021-22 Prelims Exam    To Be Notified


-SBI CLERK 2021-22 Prelims Result    To Be Notified


-SBI CLERK 2021-22 Mains Admit Card    To Be Notified


-SBI CLERK 2021-22 Main Exam    To Be Notified


-SBI CLERK 2021-22 Main Result    To Be Notified


SBI CLERK Vacancy Update 2021


Every year, State Bank of India releases around 2000 vacancies for the SBI CLERK recruitment. For the past several years, the vacancies announced were around 8500 and a similar trend can also be seen this year. SBI CLERK 2021-22 vacancy details will be released along with the SBI CLERK recruitment notification. Last year a total of 200 vacancies were released. Meanwhile, check the category-wise SBI CLERK 2020 recruitment vacancy details from below.


-Category    No. of Vacancies

-General   3400

-SC    1600

-ST    700

-OBC    2400

-EWS    400

-Total    8500


SBI CLERK Recruitment 2021 Salary


As per the latest notification, the starting basic pay is Rs. 19,620/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 23700-980/7-26560-1145/2-28850-1310/7-32020 applicable to Junior CLERK Grade.


The official will also be eligible for D.A, H.R.A/Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical, and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. The total compensation per annum on the CTC will be a minimum of 4.20 lacs and a maximum of 9.08 lacs depending on the place of posting and other factors.

SBI CLERK Eligibility Criteria 2021

Candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria for the post of SBI CLERK:


Educational Qualification


Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Those who are in the Final Year/Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for Interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination

Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD. Candidates possessing qualification of Chartered Accountant may also apply.


Age Limit


Applicants should not be below 21 years and not above 28 years. That means candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2000 and not earlier than 02.04.1991 (both days inclusive).


The age relaxation for different categories are as follows:


-Category    Age Relaxation

-SC/ST    5 years


-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)    3 years


-Persons with Disabilities (PWD) – SC/ST    15 years


-Persons with Disabilities (PWD) – OBC    13 years


-Persons with Disabilities (PWD) – GEN/EWS    10 years


-Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within 6 months from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalided.    5 Years

Language Proficiency


The candidate should be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the official language of his State/UT.


Nationality


Candidates applying for SBI CLERK 2021 Exam should be one of the following:


Citizen of India


A subject of Nepal or Bhutan

Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam or from East India countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Zaire, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi with the intention of settling permanently in India.

Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement. – Candidates belonging to categories (2), (3), or (4) must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt of India in their favour.

How To Apply Online For SBI CLERK 2021


Applicants must be ready with the following to apply online for SBI CLERK 2021.


A valid Mobile Number


Valid Email ID


Scanned copy of Photograph and Signature


Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate/ Mark Sheet (to fill the application form)


Educational Qulaification Certificates/ Mark Sheets (to fill the application form)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)


Scanned Copy    Dimensions    Format

Photograph    200 x 230 pixels    20KB to 50 KB


Signature    140 x 60 pixels    10KB to 20KB



 Candidates must upload a recent colour photograph with a light background, preferrably white.


Applicants must sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. Sinature in ‘Capital Letters’ is not accepted.


Know All About SBI CLERK Application Process


How To Apply For SBI CLERK 2021?


Check out the steps to fill the SBI CLERK Application Form below:

-1st Step: Go to the official website of SBI CLERK – sbi.co.in


-2nd Step: Go to the top right corner of the screen and click on ‘CAREERS’.



-3rd Step: Click on ‘Latest Announcements’.

-4th Step: Click on link for the official notification and ‘Apply Online’ for the SBI CLERK Application Form.


-5th Step: Click on ‘Click Here for New Registration’.


-6th Step: Read the instructions carefully and click on ‘Continue’.


-7th Step: Enter your basic details, like Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID.


-8th Step: Enter the security code and click on ‘Save & Next’. At this point, a Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated for you and sent through SMS and Email. Note them down.

-9th Step: Upload scanned images of your Photograph and Signature in the prescribed specifications, and click on ‘Next’.


-10th Step: Enter the post you applied for, your category, and other personal details. Enter your postal address along with PIN code. Validate the details and click on ‘Save & Next’.


-11th Step: Enter your educational and experience details, etc. Validate them and click on ‘Save & Next’.


- 12th Step: Check all the entered details. If everything is correct, check the box against the declaration statement. Also, confirm your signature. Click on ‘Final Submit’.


-13th Step: Upload scanned image of hand-written declaration in the prescribed format.


- 14th Step: Make the payment of your SBI CLERK application fee and take a print out of the application form and confirmation page for future reference.

SBI CLERK 2021 Application Fee


SBI CLERK Recruitment 2021 application fee is to be paid online. The fee/intimation charge is non-refundable and non-transferable for any future exam. The category-wise application fee for SBI CLERK 2021 is as under:


Category    Application Fee


SC/ST/PWD    Rs. 125 (Intimation charges only)


General/OBC/EWS    Rs. 750 (Inclusive of intimation charges)


Applicants can pay the application fees through Credit Card, Debit Card, and Internet Banking, Mobile Wallet/ Cash Card, and IMPS. It is to be noted that there is no offline payment of the application fee.


SBI CLERK Selection Process


SBI CLERK exam follows a three-tier selection process. Candidates are required to get through each of the stages to reach the next level. The stages involved in the selection of aspirants are as under:


1st Step: SBI CLERK Preliminary Exam


2nd Step: SBI CLERK Main Exam


The SBI CLERK Exam Pattern for Prelims exam


Sections    No. of Questions    Max. Marks


English Language    30    30

Numerical Ability    35    35

Reasoning Ability    35    35

Total    100    100


- The total time duration to complete the test is 1 hour. However, each section is separately timed. Candidates need to complete each section in 20 minutes.


-One mark is awarded for every correct answer

-For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from the total score.


-All the questuons are mutiple choiced questions (objective type).


-There will be no sectional cutoff. In order to qualify for the Prelims exam, candidates need to clear the overal cutoff.

SBI CLERK Main Exam Pattern

SBI CLERK Mains exam consists of Objective Tests for 200 and Descriptive Test for 50 marks. The descriptive test will be conducted immediately after the objective test. Check SBI CLERK Mains exam pattern from below:


SBI CLERK Main Objective Test Exam Pattern


Sections-No. of Questions/MaxMarks    Time Duration


Reasoning and Computer Aptitude    50/60    45 minutes


Data Analysis and Interpretation    50/500    35 minutes


Banking/General/Economy Awareness    50/50   35 minutes


English Language    40/40    35 minutes

Total    190/200    180 minutes


– The total time to complete the Mains objective test is 180 Minutes (3 hours). However, every subject/ section is separately timed.

– Category wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in Main exam. There will be no sectional cutoff.

SBI CLERK Final Selection


The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will not be added for preparing the final merit list for selection.

Only the marks obtained in the Main Examination, both in the Objective Test preparing the final merit list.

Candidates will have to qualify both in the Prelims and Main exam separately.

Marks secured by the candidates in the Main

SBI CLERK Syllabus 2021


SBI CLERK syllabus has many similarities with other bank exams. Both the Prelims and Mains has the English Language, Quantitative Section and Reasoning section and the syllabus for all of these sections is relatively the same barring a few topics.


Candidates must go through the syllabus of SBI CLERK before they start the preparation for the exam. Preparing as per the syllabus is important as the question will be asked from the syllabus only.



The preparation for SBI CLERK demands the candidates to be serious and methodical right from the beginning as SBI CLERK Recruitment is one of the toughest exams.

Create your study plan in a manner that you do not have to fret at the last moment.

The syllabus for the exam is vast and requires preparation right from the release of notification.


It is very essential to choose the right study material in order to score well in the exam.

In order to get through the cutoff score of SBI CLERK, start your preparation by first understanding the related topics.

The theory and concept behind each topic should be clear to you.

Do not go for rote learning as that is not advisable for any entrance examination.

Go through the examples of each topic before solving questions. Sections like Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude requires you to practice as many questions as you can.


Practicing SBI CLERK mock test papers is also necessary as it will help you in improving your problem-solving efficiency, understanding the difficulty level of the exam and the types of questions asked.

General Awareness, Computer Awareness, and English Language need extensive reading. Reading will enhance your knowledge of current affairs, sentence formation, grammar, vocabularies, and much.


SBI CLERK Admit Card 2021


SBI CLERK issues separate admit card for each stage of the exam. The official authority releases the prelims admit card to all the eligible applicants. Whereas, the Mains admit card is issued to candidates who have qualified for the Mains exam as per the cutoff score. Again, SBI CLERK hall ticket for Personal Interview will be issued only to those candidates who clear the SBI 


SBI CLERK Main exam.


No aspirant will be allowed to take the exam without their SBI CLERK Admit Card. On the issuance of admit cards, candidates will be notified about it through their registered email and mobile number. In order to download the admit card from the official website of SBI, aspirants need to log in using their Provisional Registration Number and Password.

SBI CLERK 2021 Result


The SBI CLERK Result is declared separately for each stage on the official website of SBI. In order to check the SBI CLERK 2021 result, aspirants need to log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth. SBI CLERK 2020-21 final Result has been released.


SBI CLERK Cutoff Score 2021


SBI CLERK cut off keeps altering every year based on the following factors:


The total number of aspirants taking the exam.

The total number of vacancies.

The difficulty level of the paper.

The SBI CLERK declares the cutoff score after the completion of the SBI CLERK exam. Check below the category-wise SBI CLERK prelims cutoff 2020-21.


Category    Cutoff 2020-21


UR (General)    58.5

OBC    56

EWS    56.75


SC    50

ST    43.75

LD    47.25

VI    47.75

HI    13.5

Frequently Asked Questions


Given below are some of the frequently asked questions related to the SBI CLERK Recruitment 2021:


Q. When will the SBI CLERK 2021 Notification be out?

A. SBI CLERK 2021 Official Notification is likely to release soon. Stay tuned for the latest updates for release of SBI CLERK notification.


Q. When will the SBI CLERK Exam be conducted?

A. SBI CLERK 2021-22 exam date are ye to be announce.The exam dates will be out along with the recruitment notification.


Q. What is the age limit to apply for SBI CLERK exam?

A. To apply online for SBI CLERK exam, candidates must be from 21 years to 30 years.


Q. How many stages are there in SBI CLERK recruitment?

A. SBI CLERK selection process has three stages namely, Prelims, Mains


Q. Can a fresher apply for SBI CLERK Exam?

A. Yes. A fresher can apply for SBI CLERK exam.


Q. Is there a Negative Marking in SBI CLERK Exam?

A. Yes, there is negative marking for every wrong answer in both Preliminary and Mains Exam of SBI CLERK. One-fourth of the total marks allotted to that question will be deducted.


Q. How many vacancies are there in SBI CLERK 2021?

A. SBI CLERK 2021-22 vacancy details are yet to be announced. Last year a total of 8400 vacancies were released.


Q. Is a B.Tech student eligible for SBI CLERK exams?

A. Yes, a B.Tech student is eligible for SBI CLERK exam. A candidate only needs to have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.


Q. Will there be any sectional cut off for SBI CLERK exam?

A. There is no sectional cut off in Prelims as well as Mains Examination. A candidate has to secure the overall cut-offs in order to qualify for the next phase of the exam.

We have now provided you with all the details on SBI CLERK Recruitment 2021. Go through teh details and start preparing for the upcoming exam. Go through the syllabus and exam pattern and prepare a preparation startegy. Also, practice by taking mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.