Your wait is finally over! The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025. After successfully clearing the preliminary stage, all eyes are on the final hurdle.
The SBI Clerk 2025 Mains Exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 21, 2025.
With the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 already declared on November 4, 2025, candidates have a very limited and crucial window for their final preparation. This article provides all the essential details you need, including the main exam date, admit card release, and the revised exam pattern.
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025: Key Highlights
For a quick overview, here are the essential details regarding the SBI Clerk Mains Exam Dates.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,589 Posts |
| SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025 | 21 November 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Language Proficiency Test (LPT) |
| Official Website | www.sbi.co.in |
SBI Clerk 2025: Important Dates (Mains Focus)
Staying updated with the timeline is critical. Here are the key dates for the SBI Junior Associate 2025 recruitment process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SBI Clerk 2025 Notification Release | 5 August 2025 |
| SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date | 20 – 27 September 2025 |
| SBI Clerk Prelims Result Date | November 4, 2025 (Out) |
| SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025 | 21 November 2025 |
| SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card Release | 2nd Week of November 2025 (Expected Soon) |
| Final Result | December 2025 / January 2026 |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The Mains exam will be conducted online, consisting of 190 questions for 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The paper is divided into four main sections:
A key feature of the SBI Clerk Mains is the sectional timing, meaning you cannot switch between sections at will.
| Event / Section | Details | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | Covers banking, economy, recent affairs — focus on last 6 months | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetic, data interpretation, simplification | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | Puzzles, seating arrangement, basic computers | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | Combined paper: objective, online | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes (2h 40m) |
Key Points to Remember:
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/4th of the mark (0.25 marks) will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- No Sectional Cut-off: As per the official notification, there is no minimum qualifying marks for individual sections. However, you must clear the overall cut-off.
- Final Selection: Marks obtained in the Mains exam are the only ones considered for the final merit list. The Prelims exam was only for qualifying.
Section-Wise Preparation Strategy for SBI Clerk Mains 2025
With the exam likely in November, a focused approach is key.
- General/Financial Awareness: This section can be a game-changer. Focus on current affairs from the last 6-8 months, especially news related to banking, economics, and the financial sector (e.g., RBI policies, budgets, schemes). Revise static GK and banking terminologies.
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: This is a high-scoring section. Practice puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism, and coding-decoding intensely. For computer aptitude, brush up on fundamentals of hardware, software, networking, and MS Office.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Speed and accuracy are paramount. Concentrate on data interpretation (graphs, charts, tables), simplification, number series, and arithmetic topics like profit & loss, time & work, and simple & compound interest.
- General English: To improve your score, work on reading comprehension, error detection, cloze tests, and para jumbles. Regular reading of newspapers and editorial sections will enhance your vocabulary and grammar.
SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 – Check Your Scorecard, Cut Off & Qualifying Status
FAQs on SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date.
What is the SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025?
The SBI Clerk 2025 Mains Exam is officially scheduled to be held on November 21, 2025. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website sbi.co.in for the final confirmation and admit card release.
How is the SBI Clerk Mains pattern different from the Prelims?
The Mains exam is significantly more challenging. The key differences are:
1. Number of Sections: Mains has four sections (General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude), while Prelims has three.
2. Difficulty & Syllabus: The questions are of a higher difficulty level, and the syllabus is broader, including Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude.
3. Timing: Crucially, the Mains exam has sectional timing, meaning you cannot freely switch between sections, unlike the Prelims.Is there any negative marking in the SBI Clerk Mains exam?
Yes, there is a penalty for wrong answers. For every incorrect response, 1/4th (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. Unattempted questions do not incur any penalty.
When will the SBI Clerk Mains 2025 Admit Card be released?
The SBI Clerk Mains admit card is typically released 10-15 days before the examination. For the expected November 21, 2025 exam date, candidates can look for the hall ticket in the first or second week of November 2025. It will be available for download on the official SBI careers portal (
sbi.co.in/careers).What happens after I clear the SBI Clerk Mains exam?
After clearing the Mains exam, the final selection stage is the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT). This is a qualifying test (it does not add to your marks). If you have studied the selected local language as a subject until the 10th or 12th standard, you can provide the relevant certificate/mark sheet to be exempted from this test.
Are there any minimum qualifying marks for each section in the Mains exam?
No, the SBI Clerk notification states that there are no minimum qualifying marks for individual sections in the Mains exam. The final merit list is prepared based on the aggregate marks scored in the Mains examination only.
What is the best strategy to prepare for SBI Clerk Mains with limited time?
With the exam tentatively in November, a focused strategy is key:
1. Prioritize Sectional Tests: Practice mock tests with strict sectional timing to build speed and accuracy.
2. Focus on High-Weightage Topics: Concentrate on Data Interpretation, Puzzles, Reading Comprehension, and current Banking/Financial news.
3. Analyse Mocks: Thoroughly analyse your performance in each mock test to identify and improve weak areas.
4. Revise Current Affairs: Dedicate time daily to revise the last 6 months of current affairs, especially related to the banking and finance industry.What is the total duration of the SBI Clerk Mains 2025 exam?
The total duration for the SBI Clerk Mains exam is 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes). The exam has sectional timings for each of the four subjects, and you cannot switch between sections freely.
Conclusion
The SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 is a golden opportunity for banking aspirants to secure a stable and prestigious career. With the exam date set for November 21st, this is the final stage of your hard work.
The SBI Clerk 2025 recruitment aims to fill 6,589 vacancies. Stay calm, focus on your revision, and give it your best shot!
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