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Access free SBI Clerk Prelims & Mains previous year question papers, exam pattern and download links to boost your written exam preparation.
Preparing for the State Bank of India (SBI) Clerk written examination becomes much easier when candidates practice with authentic previous year question papers. SBI has made the Pre‑lims and Mains question papers available on its official website www.sbi.co.in. This article provides a complete guide to accessing these papers, understanding the exam pattern, and using the resources effectively.
The SBI Clerk recruitment is conducted in two stages – a Preliminary objective test followed by a Mains objective test. To help aspirants gauge the type of questions asked, SBI releases the complete set of question papers for both stages. These PDFs contain the original questions, marking scheme and, in many cases, answer keys. The papers are free of cost and can be downloaded directly from the bank’s official portal.
| Preliminary Exam | |
| English Language | 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes |
| Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Mains Exam | |
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 questions, 50 marks, 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 questions, 50 marks, 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes |
| Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
Utilizing SBI Clerk previous year question papers is a proven strategy to enhance your preparation for the written examination. By downloading the free PDFs from www.sbi.co.in, studying the exam pattern, and practicing under timed conditions, you can boost confidence and improve your chances of clearing both the Pre‑lims and Mains stages. Stay updated with the official portal, practice regularly, and approach the exam with a clear, well‑structured plan.
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