SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025: Phase 2 Exam Date Out

SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 – Phase 2 Exam Date Out: State Bank of India (SBI) Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025 has been released by the Board. This exam is scheduled for 10th April 2025. In this article we have provided complete details on exam schedule, shift timings and exam pattern.

Overview of SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025

SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 is an important phase in the recruitment process for the Junior Associate (Clerical Cadre) in the State Bank of India (SBI). For the 2025-26 recruitment cycle, SBI has announced 14,191 vacancies, with an overwhelming 19.9 lakh applications received. The Mains Exam, scheduled on 10th April 2025, is designed to assess a candidate’s proficiency in General/Financial Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and Computer Aptitude. It serves as the final written stage before the local language proficiency test, which is qualifying in nature. The Mains Exam is more comprehensive, with a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes and a total of 200 marks. Candidates who clear this stage are placed on the final merit list.

Shift Timings for SBI Clerk Mains 2025

SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 will be conducted in two shifts on 10th April 2025. Candidates must report well before the specified time to complete the mandatory verification process. The first shift begins with a reporting time of 8:00 am, followed by the exam from 9:00 am to 11:40 am. The second shift starts with a reporting time of 1:30 pm, and the exam will take place from 2:30 pm to 5:10 pm.

Exam Pattern for SBI Clerk Mains 2025

The SBI Clerk Mains Exam consists of four sections designed to test the overall aptitude and knowledge of the candidate. The questions are objective in nature, and except for the English section, all other sections are bilingual (Hindi and English).

• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Sectional Timing: Each section has a fixed duration. Once time is up, candidates automatically move to the next section.

How to Prepare for SBI Clerk Mains 2025

• General/Financial Awareness: Stay updated with current affairs from the last six months. Focus on banking awareness and static GK.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Emphasize speed and accuracy. Practice topics like data interpretation, number series, and profit & loss.
• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Solve puzzles, seating arrangements, and coding-decoding problems. Basic knowledge of computer fundamentals is essential.
• General English: Improve comprehension skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Solve previous years’ question papers for better insight.
• Mock test: Mock tests are an indispensable part of preparation. They provide insights into time management, identify weak areas, and simulate the actual exam environment. Candidates should attempt at least two mock tests per week during the last month before the exam.

What Next After SBI Clerk Mains Exam 

• Local Language Proficiency Test: After clearing the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025, candidates must appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test. This test is qualifying in nature, meaning it does not impact the final merit list. However, failing to pass this stage can lead to disqualification.
• Document Verification: Once candidates clear the local language test, they undergo Document Verification (DV). This process ensures that candidates meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification, including age limit, educational qualifications, and category certificates (if applicable). Any discrepancy or failure to provide valid documents can result in disqualification.
• Final Merit List: The Final Merit List is prepared based solely on the marks obtained in the Mains Exam. Candidates who qualify for the language test and successfully complete document verification are ranked according to their Mains score.

FAQs: SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025

1. Is the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 the final stage of selection?

   • No, the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 is the final written stage, but candidates must also qualify for the Local Language Proficiency Test. Only after clearing both stages and completing document verification will the final merit list be prepared.

2. How is the final merit list prepared for SBI Clerk 2025?

   • The final merit list for SBI Clerk 2025 is based only on the marks scored in the Mains Exam. The local language test is qualifying in nature, meaning it does not contribute to the merit list. Higher Mains scores improve the chances of final selection.

3. What happens if I fail the local language test in SBI Clerk 2025?

   • Failing the Local Language Proficiency Test in SBI Clerk 2025 can lead to disqualification, even if you have performed well in the Mains Exam. This test ensures candidates can effectively communicate in the region they will be posted.

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