NewsIMTSSBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 will likely be held in November 2025. The exact date for the Junior Associate posts exam is not yet announced. Only candidates who passed the preliminary exam can appear for the main exam. The main exam will have 190 questions worth 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes. It includes four sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude. Each section has separate timing. Wrong answers carry negative marking of 1/4th mark. Candidates must score minimum percentage marks on aggregate with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates. The preliminary exam was held on 20, 21 and 27 September 2025, with results announced on 4 November. This recruitment drive aims to fill 5,180 Junior Associate posts. (Updated 10 Nov 2025, 14:05 IST; source: link)
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Schedule and Eligibility
The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to conduct the Clerk Mains Examination for Junior Associate positions in November 2025. Only candidates who successfully cleared the preliminary examination held on September 20, 21, and 27, 2025, are eligible to appear for this main exam. The preliminary results were announced on November 4, giving qualified candidates time to prepare for the next stage. This recruitment process aims to fill 5,180 Junior Associate positions across SBI branches nationwide. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The SBI Clerk Mains Exam will consist of 190 questions worth 200 marks with a time limit of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The test is divided into four sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude. Each section has its own time allocation. Candidates should note that wrong answers will result in a negative marking of 1/4th mark. To qualify, candidates must achieve minimum percentage marks on aggregate, with a 5% relaxation provided for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates.
Key Points
- The preliminary exam was held on 20, 21 and 27 September 2025, with results announced on 4 November.
- SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 will likely be held in November 2025.
- The main exam will have 190 questions worth 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
