The SBI Clerk Preliminary exam, which has the duration of 1-hour, contains 100 objective-type questions.

The exam carries a total of 100 marks. The questions will be asked from various sections, including English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability.

SBI Clerk Syllabus:
SBI Clerk syllabus is split into the following sections:

Quantitative aptitude – Maths of class X level
Logical reasoning – logical reasoning questions (verbal and non-verbal)
Marketing – marketing concepts and banking products
Computers – general knowledge of hardware, software
Current affairs – general knowledge and current events
English language – questions from the language and skills of reading, writing

Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

Tables
Pie – Charts
Bar Graphs
Data Analysis
Line Graphs
Case lets
Combined data sets
Probability/ Series
Roots
Average
Ratio
Time & work
Time & separation
Rate
Benefit & loss
Mixture
Stocks & shares
Partnership
Clocks
Volume
Surface area
Height & distances
Permutation & combination
Simple & compound interest
Equations and probability
Number System
Simplification
Surds & Indices
Percentages
Partnership
Chain rule
Pipes & Cisterns
Time & Distances
Problems on trains
Boats & streams
Allegation & mixtures
Mensuration
Permutations& combinations

SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus for Reasoning Ability:
Syllogism
Seating Arrangement – Circular table and Line (North & South)
Puzzle
Blood Relation
Inequality or Decision Making
Data Sufficiency
Logical Reasoning
Input Output
Number series
Statement and Argument
Passage and conclusion
Coding and decoding
Order and ranking
Making judgments

SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus for General English
Vocabulary
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word formation
Sentence completion
Comprehension
Theme detection
Deriving conclusions
Passage completion
Error detection
Passage correction
Sentence correction
Spelling
Grammar
Idioms
Phrases

SBI Clerk Mains for General Awareness
Knowledge of current events
Sports , history, geography, culture,Indian constitutions
News about technology and research
News on India and its neighboring countries
News related to Reserve Bank of India
Banking Awareness
Financial Awareness (Union Budget/ Railway Budget)
Economics news
Current Affairs – Questions can be asked from various fields such as, National, International, Awards, Sports, Defence, Summits, Appointment, Books & Authors and Obituary, etc

SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus for Marketing Aptitude
Basics of Marketing
Marketing Strategies
Market Segmentation
Marketing Management
Marketing Mix
Developing stage of organization
Brand
Advertising
Products Life Cycle
4 P’s and 4 C’s of marketing

SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus for Computer Awareness:
Computer hardware & Software
Operating System concepts
Shortcut keys
Ms word, excel
Ms power point, access
Internet & networks
Basic security concepts
Latest technologies
Basic of Computer
Generation of Computer
Short forms (Eg Jpeg, mp3, pdf)
Android and Apple related news