SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 – Check Detailed Syllabus of SBI Preliminary and Main Examination

The recruitment committee of the State Bank of India (SBI) holds the responsibility of releasing the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023. Candidates who are looking to prepare for the SBI clerical recruitment exam should know and understand the syllabus thoroughly. 

The syllabus of SBI Clerk is designed to assess the knowledge and skills of applicants in a range of topics. It is important for applicants to be aware of the topics included in the syllabus and to prepare adequately for the examination. It is also important to note that the exam pattern and some portions of the syllabus are different for preliminary and main exams. Go through this post to know all aspects of the SBI Clerk Syllabus. 

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2023 

The selection process for the SBI clerk exam consists of the following two stages. 

1. Preliminary Exam 
2. Main Exam 

Most of the topics in the syllabus for both exams are similar. However, the main exam has an extra section for General Awareness. 

Both exams will take place in online mode and only objective-type multiple-choice questions will be asked. Check out the complete SBI Exam Pattern 2023 in the following table. 

Preliminary Exam – 60 Minutes
Subjects	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
English Language	30	30
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35
Reasoning Ability	35	35
Total	100 Questions	100 Marks

Main Exam – 160 Minutes
Subjects	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
English Language	40	40
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude	50	60
General Awareness	50	50
Total	190 Questions	200 Marks

SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2023 

The syllabus of the preliminary exam consists of only three sections – English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Let’s check the topics included in each of the sections. 

Syllabus for English Language – 30 Questions

The English Language section includes topics such as grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence completion. Here is the number of questions expected from each topic. 

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension	5 to 10 Questions
Spotting Errors	5 to 10 Questions
Cloze Test	5 to 10 Questions
Sentence Improvement	5 to 7 Questions
Fill in the Blanks	5 to 7 Questions
Para Jumbles	4 to 5 Questions
Vocabulary	5 to 10 Questions

Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude – 35 Questions

The Quantitative Aptitude section includes topics such as number series, data interpretation, simplification, and algebra. Check out the details below. 

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Number Series	5 Questions
Data Interpretation	5 to 10 Questions
Quadratic Equations	4 to 5 Questions
Simplification/ Approximation	5 to 10 Questions
Miscellaneous Arithmetic Question	10 to 15 Questions

Check: SBI PO syllabus

Reasoning Ability Syllabus – 35 Questions

Here is the expected distribution of questions among various topics of Reasoning Ability. 

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement	10 to 15 Questions
Syllogism	4 to 5 Questions
Inequality	4 to 5 Questions
Alphanumeric & Numeric Series	5 to 10 Questions
Coding & Decoding	4 to 5 Questions

SBI Clerk Main Exam Syllabus 

The syllabus of the Main Exam for SBI Clerk is similar to that of the Preliminary Exam. However, there are some extra topics that you need to study. Plus, the level of the questions will be a bit tougher in the main exam. 

The subject-wise topics in the SBI Clerk Main Exam are given in the following table. 

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus	Simplification, Data Sufficiency,  Number Series, Quadratic Equation, Data Interpretation, Mixture and Allegations, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Partnership, Time & Distance, and Work.
General English Syllabus	Reading comprehension with Synonyms and Antonyms, Cloze Test, Fillers, Spelling Checks, Sentence Correction/ Error Finding, Sentence rearrangement or Para jumbles.
General/ Financial Awareness Syllabus	Static GK – Country capital, Country-currency, Dance forms, Constituencies of ministers, Headquarters of financial organisations (of insurance companies), Nuclear and thermal power stations, etc. General Awareness – Current Affairs, Awards and honours, News on the banking industry, Latest appointments, Books and authors, New schemes of central and state governments, Obituaries, Sports, etc. Static AwarenessBanking/ Financial TermsBanking and Financial Awareness
Reasoning Ability Syllabus	Statement and Assumptions, Ranking, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Inequalities, Direction Sense, Blood Relation, Syllogism, Machine Input and Output.
Computer Awareness Syllabus	Input-Output Devices, MS Office, Internet, Networking, DBMS, Important Abbreviations

Tips to Prepare for SBI Clerk Examination 

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the SBI Clerical Cadre Examination

1. Practise is the key to success – First, make sure to practise as much as possible. Taking practise tests and familiarising yourself with the types of questions you will be asked in the exam is essential.
2. Make a timetable – Create a timetable and stick to it. Set aside a specific amount of time each day to study and make sure you work on your weaknesses.
3.  Prepare Mentally: It is important to be mentally prepared for the exam. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep before the exam and arrive early on the day of the exam. Eat a healthy breakfast and take a few moments to relax and clear your mind before the exam.

Check: CTET syllabus

Best Books for SBI Clerk Preparation 

There are many good books available in the market for SBI Clerk Exam Preparation. Here are a few of them. 

• English Language – Objective English for Competitive Examination by Hari Mohan Prasad and Uma Sinha
• Numerical Ability – Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R S Aggarwal
• Reasoning Ability – A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal by Arihant Publication
• General/ Financial Awareness – Banking Awareness by Arihant Publication

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