Banking & Insurance

SBI Clerk Eligibility 2022: Age Limit, Qualification & Reservation

SBI conducts a recruitment exercise annually to fill the vacancies of SBI Junior Associate. It is one of the best opportunities in the in the banking sector. You need to clear Prelims & Mains exam. Required Education Criteria is Graduation and Age Limit is 20-28 years

If you’re a graduate aged between 20 to 28 years, you’re eligible to apply for the SBI Clerk 2022 exam. Plus, you should also fulfill the Age Limit, Qualification & Reservation criteria to apply for the upcoming SBI Clerk exam 2022.

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SBI Clerk 2022 Highlights

Here are all the important details about the SBI Clerk:

Exam NameState Bank of India Clerk
Conducting BodyState Bank of India
Exam levelNational
Exam stagesPrelims and Mains
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeComputer-based test
Vacancies8000+
Official Websitewww.sbi.co.in
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SBI Clerk 2022 Eligibility

Although the latest notification is not out yet, but previous records say that the SBI Clerk eligibility details are expected to be same for 2022 and no changes will be introduced.

Here is the SBI Clerk eligibility criteria 2022:  

SBI Clerk 2022: Educational Qualification

Given below are the detailed qualification requirements that you must fulfill to be eligible to appear in SBI Clerk 2022 exam:

  • You must be a graduate with 3 or 4 year degree in any discipline.
  • You must have secured at least 50% in class 10 and degree courses from a recognized university.
  • You can be in the final year of your degree (graduation) can take the exam but they must produce proof of passing the exams with at least 50% marks at the time of joining and should pass it before January 1, 2022.
  • You must be well versed in official and local languages.
  • If you possess an integrated dual degree (IDD), you must have a qualifying date on the degree before January 1, 2022.
  • You must be well versed in the English language (reading and writing).

SBI Clerk 2022: Age Limit

If you are dreaming of clearing the upcoming SBI clerk 2022 exam, you must be of 20 years of age or above as of January 1, 2022, and must not exceed 28 years of age, i.e. you should have been born not later than 01.04.2002 and not before 02.041994 (both days inclusive).

Note: Candidates who belong to the reserved category have age relaxation based on the category they belong to.

SBI Clerk: Age Relaxation

Before the SBI Clerk registration process, check the age relaxation in the following table for certain candidates:

CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC3 years
SC/ST5 years
PwD (General)10 years
PwD (SC/ST)15 years
PwD (OBC)13 years
Jammu and Kashmir state domicile between January 1, 1980 and December 31, 19895 years
Ex-servicemen/ disabled servicemen (At least 5 years of service)5 years

Note: If you want the benefits of age relaxation, you must produce or show the relevant certificates at the time of joining, after the final SBI Clerk selection process. No changes in this category will be permitted after the successful SBI Clerk registration process. You will also not be allowed to contact through email/ phone in this regard. 

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SBI Clerk 2022: Nationality

The interested candidate should be:

  • An Indian Citizen
  • The subject of Nepal and Bhutan
  • Tibetan refugees who has come to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in the country
  • Person of Indian origin who have migrated from countries like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya.

Note: Candidates other than permanent citizens of India must get an eligibility certificate approved by the Government of India in their favor.

SBI Clerk 2022 Reservation

Candidates under the reserved category have reservations in SBI clerical positions. There are a different number of vacancies provided based on different categories:

CategoryReservation (Approximate)
General42%
EWS10%
SC15%
ST9%
OBC26%
DXS (Disabled Ex-Servicemen)4.5%
PwD4%

Note: The values provided are the approximate value that might differ from the official values.

*PwD (Persons with Disability) – Persons with 40% or more levels of physical disability can avail of the facility of the scribe.

SBI Clerk Reservation for PWD/XS/DXS- Points to Remember

  • The reservation of the OBC category is only applicable to the “Non-creamy layer”. Candidates belonging to “Creamy Layer” cannot avail of the benefits. They need to mention the “General” or “General (LD/VI/HI/ d&e) category.
  • Candidates must provide the OBC certificate declaring the candidate to be of “Non-creamy layer”.
  • EWS category candidates may avail of the benefits after they produce the “Income and Asset Certificate” issued by the Government of India.
  • Candidates who are currently associated with SBI or in the past are not eligible to appear in the exam.
  • If there is an adverse report or weak CIBIL or other agency, such candidates will be rejected.
  • PwD candidates need to produce the “Disability Certificate” issued by Medical or any Component Authority in the district of residence.

Note: During the appointment, disabled Ex-servicemen and their dependents have priority over dependents of defense personnel killed or highly disabled (50%).

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Who Cannot Appear In the SBI Clerk 2022 Exam?

All those candidates who have an adverse report regarding the character of the candidate, or any other related issue or those who have worked with SBI earlier at the clerical or officer position, or those who are already working with SBI at the clerical or officer position, or those who have adverse CIBIL or any other agency score cannot appear in the upcoming SBI Clerk 2022 Exam.

Maximum Number of Attempts for SBI Clerk 2022 Exam?

There is no restriction on the number of times a candidate you attempt the SBI Clerk exam. You can attempt as many times as you can, as long as candidates fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply as per the SBI Clerk application format.

FAQs-SBI Clerk Eligibility 2022

Q1. Can final year apply for SBI Clerk 2022?

A. Yes, final year degree candidates can apply for SBI Clerk 2022 exam provisionally.

Q2. What is the eligibility criteria for SBI Clerk 2022?

A. The candidate must be a graduate with 3 or 4 year degree in any discipline. Must have secured at least 50% in class 10 and degree courses from a recognized university.

Q3. What is the age limit for SBI Clerk 2022?

A. Candidates aspiring to qualify for the SBI clerk 2022 exam must be of 20 years of age or above as of January 1, 2022, and must not exceed 28 years of age, i.e. the aspirants should have been born not later than 01.04.

Q4. Can a 3rd year student give SBI Clerk?

A. Yes, all the candidates who are in their final year/ Semester of graduation can apply for the recruitment of SBI Clerk 2022 provisionally.

Asad Yar Khan

I write and oversee the creation of informative educational blogs centering around study strategies, exam techniques, and more, to guide aspirants in clearing SSC, banking, engineering, and other competitive exams. I ensure a range of subjects are covered with precision and clarity. With over 7 years of diverse writing experience, I share a wealth of wisdom and expertise with thousands of students, through PracticeMock every day, helping them achieve their goals.

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