SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Prelims Mock Tests: exam pattern, marking scheme, time per question and free mocks
SBI Clerk Prelims is a 60-minute computer-based test with 100 questions for 100 marks in 3 sections (English Language 30, Numerical Ability 35, Reasoning Ability 35). Marking: +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions. MockBazaar's SBI Clerk Prelims mocks follow this pattern, with the same timer, question palette and negative marking, and a step-by-step solution for every question.
Junior Associate prelims: three 20-minute sections. The first stage for SBI Junior Associates, followed by Mains and a local language test.
SBI Clerk Prelims exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Official source: State Bank of India careers (sbi.co.in/web/careers). Always confirm dates and vacancies in the latest notification there.
Time per question in SBI Clerk Prelims
Each section has its own timer, so plan your speed section by section. Questions you cannot start within that time are usually better skipped and revisited.
| Section | Questions | Time | Seconds per question |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 min | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 20 min | 34 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 min | 34 |
Practise section by section
- English Language for SBI Clerk Prelims: 30 questions, 30 marks
- Numerical Ability for SBI Clerk Prelims: 35 questions, 35 marks
- Reasoning Ability for SBI Clerk Prelims: 35 questions, 35 marks
SBI Clerk Prelims syllabus by section and topic
Topics asked in SBI Clerk Prelims
- Partnership
- Boats and Streams
- Ratio and Proportion
- Compound Interest
- Simple Interest
- Approximation
- Discount and Marked Price
- Profit and Loss
- Averages
- Problems on Ages
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance (Trains)
- Simplification
- Time and Work
- Seating Arrangement
- Alphabet Test
- Order and Ranking
- Number Series
- Calendar (Day of the Week)
- Coding-Decoding
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Spelling (Correctly Spelt Words)
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
- Fill in the Blanks (Grammar)
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Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), State Bank of India
Tips
- Each section locks after its 20 minutes. Decide early which sets to skip.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in SBI Clerk Prelims?
SBI Clerk Prelims has 100 questions for 100 marks.
What is the time limit for SBI Clerk Prelims?
SBI Clerk Prelims is 60 minutes long.
Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk Prelims?
Yes. SBI Clerk Prelims gives +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions.
What are the sections in SBI Clerk Prelims?
SBI Clerk Prelims has these sections: English Language (30 questions, 30 marks), Numerical Ability (35 questions, 35 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 35 marks).
Is there a language test?
Yes, candidates must know the local language of the state they apply for; it is tested after Mains if not proven by school certificates.