SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 - Subject Wise Topics Weightage

A door to an exciting opportunity is swinging wide open. Yes, for aspiring junior associates, the SBI Clerk Examination is a golden opportunity. Therefore, you must be familiar with the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 along with the exam pattern for the same. Further, in this blog, we will provide you with all the key details concerning the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023. Moreover, we assure you that all the information provided is purely authentic and based on the study of the trends of previous years' SBI clerk exams. So, let's further dive into the detailed analysis.

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 PDF

Before we have a detailed analysis of the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023, why don't we take a quick look at the subjects you need to prepare? This blog will provide an answer to the 'What subjects do you need to prepare for if you strive to ace the SBI clerk examination 2023?'. As we disclosed in the SBI Clerk Notification 2023 blog, the SBI clerk examination is held in two phases:

• Phase 1: Preliminary Examination

• Phase 2: Main Examination

In this blog, we will entirely focus on the details of the SBI clerk syllabus 2023. So, without any delay, let us thoroughly analyze the syllabus for each of these phases. Also, you can download this blog by clicking on the "download PDF" button at the top of this blog.

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 - Preliminary Exam

Firstly, Phase 1 of the SBI Clerk Examination is the Preliminary Examination which will be conducted online. The examination moreover consists of three sections:

[Source: KD Live]

Moreover, this online examination will consist of objective-type questions for a total of 100 marks. But before knowing the weightages of each of the topics, let us first know all the topics that are covered in the Preliminary examination to be held in January 2024. Moreover, Prelims cover Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language sections. Thus, we have enlisted all the topics in the image given below:

[Source: KD Live]

We will further discuss the topic wise weightages of each of these topics for your reference below.

English language

Topics	Weightage
Error Detection	4-6
Reading Comprehension	7-8
Sentence Rearrangement	5
Word Rearrangement	0-5
Word Usage	0-2
Spellings	0-6
Cloze Test	5-8
Fillers	0-4
Para Jumbles	0-5
Phrase replacement	2-6

Hence, from the above table, it can be interpreted that Reading Comprehension is the most important topic in this section.

Numerical Ability

Topics	Weightage
Arithmetic	8-13
Caselets	0-5
Missing Number Series	0-5
Simplification	10-13
Wrong Number Series	0-5
Data Interpretation	5
Quadratic Equation	2-4

Therefore, it can be seen that Simplification carries the most weightage in this section.

Reasoning Ability

Topics	Weightage
Alphabet Based Series	4-5
Blood Relation	0-2
Coding-Decoding	0-5
Direction Sense	2-3
Inequality	2-5
Miscellaneous	1-3
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement	12-23
Syllogism	0-3

Hence, it is clear that 'Puzzles and Seating Arrangements' is the most important in this subject. Now that we have thoroughly analyzed the syllabus of the SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination, let's further discuss the syllabus of the SBI clerk Phase 2 Examination 2023.

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 - Phase 2

Phase 2 of the SBI Clerk Examination is the Main Examination which will also be online. Further, this examination comprises four subjects which have been reflected in the image below:

[Source: KD Live]

Moreover, we have provided you with a list of all the topics under each of the above-mentioned subjects.

[Source: KD Live]

We will further discuss the topic wise weightages of each of these topics for your reference below.

General English

Topics	Weightage
Error Spotting and Sentence Rearrangement	4
Fillers	4
Misspelt	5
Para Jumbles	5
Phrase Replacement	4
Reading Comprehension	14
Vocabulary (Synonym/Antonym)	3

Hence, from the above table, it can be said that 'Reading Comprehension' is the most important topic in this subject.

Quantitative Aptitude

Topics	Weightage
Arithmetic	12
Approximation	3
Caselet	8
DI + Caselet	20
Number Series	0-2
Quantity Comparison	5

Therefore, it is visible that DI + Caselet carries the most weightage. 

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

Topics	Weightage
Blood Relation	0-3
Coded Direction	4
Coded Inequality	4
Data Sufficiency	0-3
Logical Reasoning	10
Machine Input Output	5
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement	17
Syllogism	4

Hence, it is obvious that Logical Reasoning is the most important topic. 

General and Financial Awareness

Also, you must note that, the General and Financial Awareness topics include the following sub-topics: National Current Affairs, International Current Affairs, State Current Affairs, Sports News, Central Government Schemes, Agreements/MoU, Summits & Conferences. It further includes Defence News, Science & Technology News, Banking & Insurance News, Ranks/Reports/Indexes, Business & Economy Related News, Union Budget 2023-24, Committees/Councils, RBI In News, International Loans, etc.

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2023

In addition to the syllabus, you must be familiar with the exam pattern because the exam pattern helps you with time management. Moreover, it acts as a guiding light through this challenging journey. Therefore, let us take a look at the exam pattern for both phases of the SBI Clerk exam. Moreover, we have attached snips from the official SBI Clerk notification for 2023 below, for your reference since the notification for this year is yet to be released.

Preliminary Examination

[Source: sbi.co.in]

Main Examination

[Source: sbi.co.in]

Further, if you are curious to know about the exam pattern in detail, you can check out our blog SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2023 by clicking on the embedded link. 

SBI Clerk Marking Scheme 2023

Now that you are aware of the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 and its exam pattern, let us take a look at the marking scheme for both the phases of SBI Clerk Examination. Moreover, the pointers given below will clarify the negative marking in both phases of this examination.

• Firstly, the Preliminary Examination consists of 100 objective-type questions of 1 mark each (a total of 100 marks).
  • Moreover, there is a negative marking of 0.25 mark or 1/4 of the assigned mark for every incorrect answer. Now, let's move on to the Main Examination.
• Secondly, the Main Examination is an objective-type test that carries a total of 200 marks.
  • Moreover, each incorrect answer carries a negative marking of 0.25 mark or 1/4 of the assigned mark.

SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Dates

Lastly, it is important to be aware of the exam dates. As per the MPPSC Notification 2023, the important dates to keep in mind are as follows:

Events	Important Dates
Notification Release Date	16 November 2023
Application Start Date	17 November 2023
Application Close Date	7 December 2023
SBI Clerk Prelims Date	January 2024
SBI Clerk Mains Date	To be notified

Further, to know in detail about the exam dates, you can read our blog, SBI Clerk Exam Dates 2023.

Lastly, it is important to be aware of the important dates related to the examination. Moreover, the official SBI Clerk Notification 2023 was released yesterday that is, on 16 November 2023. Further, to conclude, we hope that our blog proved to be beneficial for you and has enlightened you about the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023. Moreover, we promise to keep on updating you with new information regarding the same. Lastly, we would suggest you read our SBI Clerk Notification 2023 blog, where we have decoded all the intricacies of the official SBI Clerk notification. Wishing you all the very best for your preparations and upcoming examinations!