With the SBI Clerk 2021 Notification released by SBI on Apr 26, 2021, there must be some doubts buzzing in the aspirants’ mind. We have come up with a list of important FAQs and their answers in the below article. Before moving to the FAQs, we want to remind you that the Free Mock Test of SBI Clerk 2021 Prelims is already LIVE on our platform. Take it to get an understanding of your performance and to kickstart your preparation. Let’s now have a look at the Important Frequently Asked Questions:
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No, there is no major change in the notification when compared to 2020 notification. Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria etc. remain the same.
Yes! You can apply. It’s clearly mentioned in the notification that those who are in the final year/semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before Aug 16, 2021.
Yes! You can fill the form for other states other than your residential state.
No! Jr Agricultural Associate posts are not included in this notification. This notification is only for Jr. Associates (Customer Support & Sales).
Yes! sectional timings are there in place. In Prelims, there are 20 mins each for the 3 sections: English, Numerical Aptitude & Reasoning. And in Mains, General/ Financial Awareness & General English have sectional timing of 35 mins each and Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude will have 45 mins each.
The selection will be done on a state-wise basis.
Yes! They are one and the same.
No! You don’t require any computer diploma to apply for these posts.
Yes! You can apply. Please note that a candidate should not be below 20 years and not above 28 years as on April 01, 2021. In other words, a candidate must have been born not earlier than April 02, 1993 and not later than April 01, 2001 (both days inclusive).
Ans Yes! As per the notification, a candidate may appear in the examination from any notified Centre. However, please be informed that no request for change of examination centre will be entertained.
Those who qualify for selection and produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be subjected to any Language test. In the case of others (qualified for selection), specified opted local language test will be conducted after provisional selection but before joining. Candidates not found proficient in specified opted local language would be disqualified.
No! You need to know at least one language mentioned against a state.
The Payscale is 17900- 1000/3- 20900- 1230/3- 24590- 1490/4- 30550- 1730/7- 42600- 3270/1- 45930- 1990/1- 47920. The starting Basic Pay is Rs 19900.00 (Rs 17900.00 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates. The salary in hand would be around Rs 33000.
Yes! You may be posted as a cashier or any similar post.
Ans An overall cut-off will be decided and aspirants will be selected accordingly.
Caveat: We suggest you perform your best in each of the sections and not rely on 1/ 2 sections.
Yes! You can choose a different centre other than the region for which you are applying.
Yes! The reservations will still be applicable.
No! Since you ain’t in a government job, there shouldn’t be any issue.
No! Since there is sectional timing in place, you can’t choose sections at your discretion. The system will automatically change the section once the time ends.
No! There is no such restriction while applying for SBI Clerk exam.
The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for the selection and only the aggregate marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II) will be considered for preparation of the final merit list.
Wait List of up to 50% of vacancies (State-category wise) will be maintained. Candidates will be released from this waitlist on quarterly basis against non-joining and resignation out of the current batch only, subject to the candidates securing minimum qualifying marks as may be stipulated by the Bank for selection. This Wait List will be valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of final result.
Yes! You can apply, provided that the date of passing the IDD is on or before August 16, 2021.
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These are all the important FAQs. Was your doubt cleared? If not, mention your doubt in the comment section below. We’ll try our best to address your query. Also, if you haven’t taken the free mock test of SBI Clerk 2021 Prelims, we strongly recommend you to take it now.
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Wishing you good luck with your preparation!
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As I am working as government employee, do I need to get NOC for applying of application for sbi clerk or is it enough during the document verification only?