SBI Clerk 2020 Important Notice: Preliminary Exam Call Letter has been Released today. i.e: 11.02.2020. Download link for Prelims Admit Card has been provided below.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2020 – State Bank of India (SBI) has released total 8308 vacancy for the post of CLERK/JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES). This would be a great opportunity for aspirants who are willing to work in the public sector bank. SBI is one of the most preferred career options for candidates who are trying to get into a government job. The selection process will comprise of two stages – preliminary and mains to qualify for the post (There will be no Interview).
SBI Clerk 2020 Online Application link is actice now and candidates can apply for the post through official website of SBI. Before applying it is advisable to read the notification carefully.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2020: Admit Card Released for Preliminary Examination
| SBI CLERK 2020 VACANCY Important Points | |
| Total Vacancy | 8308 |
| Start Date of Application | 03.01.2020 |
| Last Date of Application | 26.01.2020 |
| Age Limit | Min 20 Max 28 |
| Education qualification | Graduate |
| Application Fess | SC/ST/PwD – Nil GEN/OBC – 750 Rs. |
| Selection procedure | Preliminary and Main Exam |
| Preliminary Exam Call letter Released on | 11.02.2020 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 22nd, 29th February, 1st and 8th March 2020 |
| SBI Clerk Avg. Salary | 20000 to 25000 PM |
| Important Links | |
| Prelims Exam Call letter | Click here |
| SBI PET Call letter | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
SBI Clerk 2020: Vacancy in Detail
Total 8308 SBI Clerk vacancy is further divided into state level and candidate can only apply in one State.The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State.
| SBI CLERK 2020: Detailed Vacancy | |||
| State/ UT | Language | Regular Vacancy | Backlog Vacancy |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 550 | 93 |
| Daman & Diu | 0 | 2 | |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/ Urdu | 150 | 0 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 475 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 510 | 50 |
| Chhattlsgarh | 190 | 0 | |
| West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali | 612 | 0 |
| A&N Islands | Hindi/ English | 26 | 0 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ English | 12 | 71 |
| Odisha | Odla | 425 | 0 |
| Jammu& Kashmir | Urdu/ Hindi | 50 | 0 |
| Ladakh | Ladakhi/Urdu/Dogri | 15 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 185 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | PunJabi/ Hindi | 25 | 0 |
| Punjab | 150 | 0 | |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 393 | 0 |
| Pondicherry | 7 | 0 | |
| Delhi | Hindi | 143 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 250 | 0 | |
| Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi | 97 | 0 |
| Telangana | Telugu/ Urdu | 375 | 50 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 500 | 31 |
| Kerala | Malyala m | 394 | 0 |
| Lakshadweep | 6 | 0 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/ Urdu | 865 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 865 | 0 |
| Goa | Konkani | 10 | 0 |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo | 182 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 10 | 0 |
| Manipur | Manipuri | 22 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | English/ Garo / Khasi | 31 | 0 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 22 | 4 |
| Nagaland | English | 14 | 0 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 34 | 7 |
| Bihar | Hind / Urdu | 230 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 45 | 0 |
| Total | 7870 | 308 | |
| Special Recruitment | |||
| Kashmir Valley | Urdu/Kashmiri / Dogri | 50 | 0 |
| Leh &. Kargil Valley | Urdu/ Ladakhi / Dogri | 20 | 0 |
| Dibang Valley, Tawang etc. | English | 20 | 0 |
| Tura | Garo | 20 | 0 |
| Mokokchung | Ao (Naga) | 20 | 0 |
| Total | 130 | 0 | |
| Grand Total | 8000 | 308 | |
For Category wise details please check the official notification..
SBI Clerk Recruitment: Important Dates and time table
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Starting Date | 03.01.2020 |
| Last date for Online Registration | 26.01.2020 |
| Preliminary Exam Call letter download | 11.02.2020 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | Last week of Feb 2020 |
| Main Exam ( Tentative) | 19.04.2020 |
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualifications as on 01.01.2020
Candidate should be Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Students who are in the final year/semester of their graduation can also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 01.01.2020. .
Age Limit
Candidate should not be below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01.01.2020, i.e candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.01.1992 and not later than 01.01.2000 (both days inclusive).
Relaxation of Upper age limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| PWD (Gen) | 10 years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PWD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Persons domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir State during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31-12-1989 | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen | The 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. |
| Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried | 7 years (subject to the maximum age limit of 35 years for General, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates) |
Note: Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at the time of joining.
SBI Clerk 2020 Application Fee
The application fee for different categories are as follows:
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Ex-Serviceman Candidates | Nil |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 750/- |
Note: The application fee can be paid only in online mode through Credit/ Debit Cards and Net Banking.
Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2020 Exam Pattern
There will be two computer based on-line test (preliminary & main examination) and one test of specified opted local language(If applicable). SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam is tentatively scheduled in month of Feb 2020. SBI Clerk Mains Exam is tentatively scheduled on Apr 2020.
Phase 1: SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam
Phase 2: SBI Clerk Main Exam
Phase 3: Test of Specified Opted Local Language(If applicable) & Document verification
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
| Section | Total Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Note: There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of mark assigned for question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Phase – II: Main Examination
| Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
Test of Specified Opted Local Language
Candidates who qualify for selection and produce 10th or 12th standard marksheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be subjected to any language test. In case of others (qualified for selection), specified opted local language test will be conducted after provisional selection but before joining. Candidates not found to be proficient in specified opted local language would be disqualified.
SBI Clerk 2020 Final Selection Procedure
- Provisional selection will be made on the basis of candidate’s performance in the main examination.
- The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be considered for the selection and only the aggregate marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II) will be considered for preparation of the final merit list.
- The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State .
- The test for knowledge of specified opted local language will be conducted as a part of selection process.
Final selection will be subject to:
- Verification of eligibility for the post and information furnished in the online application.
- Qualifying in test of specified opted local language, where applicable.
How To Apply: SBI Clerk 2020
Follow these steps for SBI Clerk online registration 2020:
- Visit the official website of SBI – https://www.sbi.co.in/careers
- Go to the “Latest Announcements” tab and go to the “Recruitment of Junior Associates” Notice
- Click on the “Apply online“ link.
- On the redirected page, click on “Click Here for New Registration”.
- Enter your basic information like Name, Date of Birth, Email ID and Mobile Number to register yourself.
- A provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Note them down. The same will also be sent to you via your registered email ID and phone number.
- Log in with your Provisional Registration Number and Password and edit the particulars, if necessary.
- Enter your Personal, Academic and other details.
- Upload scanned copies of your Signature, Photograph, Left Thumb Impression, and the Handwritten Declaration.
- Make payment of the application fee.
- Click on “Submit”.
- On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form with fee details will be generated.
- Download and print out several copies for future reference.
SBI CLERK 2020: FAQ
1. What is the age limit for SBI clerk?
A Candidate should not be below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01.01.2020. However, Relaxation in Upper Age Limit would be given as per the government rules.
2. What is total salary of SBI clerk?
SBI Clerk 2020 Pay Scale: Rs.11765-655/ 3-13730-815/ 3-16175-980/ 4-20095-1145/ 7-28110-2120/ 1-30230-1310/1-31450. The starting Basic Pay is Rs.13075/- (Rs11765/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates
3. Can 12th pass apply for SBI clerk?
No, minimum educational qualification is Graduate in any discipline.
4. When will the SBI Clerk 2020 Exam be conducted?
Preliminary Exam will be conducted in Last Week of February 2020 and Mains Examination will be held on 4th Week of April 2020.
5. Can final year students apply for SBI clerk 2020?
Final year/ semester students may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 01.01.2020.
6. Is there any interview for IBPS clerk?
No, Only Two stage Examination: Preliminary and Mains Exam
7. What is the language proficiency test in SBI clerk?
Specified opted local language test will be conducted after provisional selection but before joining. Candidates not found to be proficient in specified opted local language would be disqualified. However, Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard marksheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be subjected to any language test.
8. What is the minimum percentage required for SBI clerk?
There is no minimum percentage requirements for SBIClerk.
9. What is the last date to apply online for SBI Clerk 2020 Exam?
26.01.2020
10. How many times we can apply for SBI clerk?
No limit. Only limit is your Age.