SBI Clerk Selection Process 2022: Prelims, Mains Stages

The recruitment notification for the SBI Clerk 2022 has been released officially and the candidates must be aware of all the stages of the selection process in order to structure an effective preparatory module. Thus, every candidate who is wishing to apply for this opportunity is requested to crack each and every stage under the SBI Clerk selection procedure in order to grab a seat successfully.

SBI Clerk Selection Process Stages

Following are the stages of the SBI Clerk selection process, you need to bring forth an effective and efficient strategy for cracking the exam. It is of high importance for the candidates to perform well in all the stages of the selection process to be able to mark their names on leaves of success.

• Preliminary Examination
• Mains Examination
• Language Proficiency Test

It is the first phase of the SBI Clerk recruitment. The SBI Clerk prelims exam is an online objective test of 100 marks and 60 Minutes duration. The candidates must perform well in the prelims exam in order to proceed further in the recruitment process. A total of 100 questions will be asked. There are no changes in the exam pattern of the SBI Clerk prelims exam 2022, which are listed as follows -

• There is a Sectional time limit in SBI Clerk Prelims Exam. In the exam, each section i.e. Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and English Language, will have a separate time of 20 minutes.
• There is no sectional cutoff in the prelims exam. In SBI Clerk prelims 2022, there are no minimum qualifying marks i.e. cutoff for any section. 

The table below will present a clear idea of the SBI Clerk exam pattern Prelims 2022. You must jot down the essential points and sections of the medium of examination. There is a separate time limit, the number of questions, and maximum marks.

SBI Clerk mains is the most important stage of SBI Clerk recruitment 2022. The candidates will be selected for the SBI Clerk Post on the basis of marks scored in the Mains examination as there is no further interview procedure. The aggregate marks obtained in the SBI Clerk Mains exam will be considered for the preparation of the final merit list. The provisional selection of a candidate will be made on the basis of a candidate's performance in the Mains Examination.

In the Mains examination, there are no minimum qualifying marks (Sectional Cutoff) for each section. There is the requirement of the overall cutoff for the SBI Clerk Mains Exam. The candidates are required to score minimum percentage marks on aggregate. For SC/ST/OBC/PWD/XS candidates, 5% relaxation on overall aggregate marks will be given. The following table depicts the detailed exam structure for SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2022 -

How will the candidates get selected in SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2022 for the further process?

The candidates who get selected for the SBI Clerk mains exam, and perform exceptionally well in the main stage. Meeting the requisite cut off will enlighten the candidates toward the next stage of the selection process.

• The candidates have to obtain a minimum qualifying score i.e. Overall Cutoff in SBI Clerk Mains 2022 to be eligible for the next process. For SC/ST/PWD/XS candidates, there is a relaxation of 5% on the minimum qualifying score. SBI will decide this minimum percentage marks on aggregate.
• The merit list of successful candidates in SBI Clerk Mains will be prepared States and Category wise.
• According to the aggregate (overall) marks obtained by candidates in descending order, candidates will be placed in their respective states and categories.

The language proficiency test is an essential stage of the selection process, the candidates must be well-versed in the local language of the region they are applying for. It is essential for the candidates to excel in this stage and proceed further.

• The candidates who will qualify SBI Clerk Mains Examination will be eligible for the next phase of recruitment i.e  Local Langauge Test.
• Those candidates who can produce the 10th or 12th Certificate, evidencing that they have studied the opted local language need not appear for Language Test.
• For other successful candidates who do not have such a certificate, a specified local language test will be conducted. This test will be conducted after provisional selection but before the joining process.
• This local language test will be conducted to check the proficiency of candidates in speaking, reading, and writing the opted local language.
• The candidates who are not found to be proficient in opted local language would be disqualified and would not be eligible for any further process.

The final selection of a candidate will be done after fulfilling the following three parameters. The final selection of the SBI Clerk depends on the marks scored by the candidates at each stage of the recruitment process. It becomes even more essential for them to outperform in all the stages of the selection process.

1. The Marks scored in SBI Clerk Mains Examination.
2. After verifying the candidate's eligibility for the post and information filled in the online SBI Clerk application. 
3. After qualifying in the test of the specified local language (If applicable).

The merit list will be finalized category-wise and state wise. The candidates will be posted in the state for which they are applying. After joining the candidates will not be entitled to inter/intra-state transfer in the first 5 years of service. 

The waiting list of the SBI Clerk will mention the names of the candidates who have a chance of getting recruited in case the vacancies are not filled. Get more details about the waiting list as listed here.

• A waiting list will also be maintained. This waitlist will be up to 50% vacancies, state, and category-wise. 
• To be on this waitlist, a candidate needs to secure minimum qualifying marks as specified by the SBI.
• When there are vacancies available in case of non-joining or resignation by the candidates from the current Batch only, then the candidates will be released from the waitlist on a quarterly basis.
• This waitlist will be valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of the final result of SBI Clerk 2022.

The selected candidates will have to serve a minimum probation period to get complete knowledge of all the associated work profile. The SBI Clerk will learn the to pursue the major tasks of tasks efficiently and effectively.

• The finally selected candidates for the post of Junior Associates/Clerk will have to serve a minimum probation period of 6 months.
• In this period, the junior associates will be required to complete 15 prescribed e-lessons for getting confirmed joining in the SBI.
• In case of failing to complete 15 prescribed e-lessons, the probation period will be extended until the completion time.
• Also, before the end of the Probation period, the performance of newly recruited Junior associates will be evaluated.
• On failing this evaluation as per the expectation of the SBI, the probation period of such candidates may be extended.

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