SBI Clerk vs IBPS Clerk: Both the exams are way too similar. Same clerical job with same responsibilities but still you will have to make a decision if you get selected for both the jobs. And what will you do if you qualify for IBPS Clerk and not for SBI Clerk. Will you decline the opportunity and wait for next year for SBI?
Here are the following parameters included for the comparison
- Selection Process
- Job Profile
- Salary Structure
- Career Growth
- Posting/Transfer Policy
- Bond Signing
SBI Clerk vs IBPS Clerk – A Basic Comparison
| CATEGORY: | IBPS Clerk | SBI Clerk |
| JOB PROFILE | Public dealing and clerical working, reporting to PO | Public dealing and clerical working, reporting to PO |
| POSTING | Urban/Rural | Urban /Rural |
| PROMOTIONS | Every 2 years | After 2-3 years |
| TRANSFER | Usually after 5 years | Only after 5 years of service |
| EXAMINATION TYPE | Online: Prelims + Mains | Online: Prelims + Mains |
| BOND | 3 Years | 2 years |
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2021
IBPS Clerk Prelims
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (in minutes) |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 |
IBPS Clerk Mains
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (in minutes) |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 |
| General/ Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 |
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2021
| Serial No. | Section | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2021 Mains: Phase II
| Serial Number | Section | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1. | General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| 3. | Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4. | General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| – | Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
SBI Clerk vs IBPS Clerk Salary Structure
| IBPS Clerk | SBI Clerk |
| Basic Pay Rs.19,900/- Dearness Allowance Rs.5209.82/- Special Allowance Rs.4118/- Transport Allowance Rs.757.08/- CCA Rs.0/- House Rent Allowance (HRA) Rs.2039.75/- Gross Pay Rs.32,024.65/- Deduction (NPS Fund, Union Fee) Rs.2570.98/- Net Pay Rs.29453.67/- | The revised SBI Clerk Pay Scale is Rs.17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. The revised initial salary package of an SBI Clerk is about Rs. 26,000/- to Rs. 29,000/- |
SBI Clerk vs IBPS Clerk – BOND
| SBI Clerk | IBPS Clerk |
| No bond signing | No bond signing |
Career Growth Plan Comparisions
| IBPS Clerk | SBI Clerk |
| Apart from a handsome starting salary IBPS also offers good career growth opportunities. Most promotions take place within 2-3 years of regular service. There are two processes set in place to grab a promotional opportunity as an IBPS Clerk. Normal process – Such a process follows a conventional model of seniority and work experience. You can in this this case a promotion is more of an expected or a compulsion to keep things going. Merit based process – Most banks also provide promotions if you acquire JAIIB & CAIIB diplomas from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. | An SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) can get promoted up to 3 times: once when they have completed 10 years of service, once more when they have completed 20 years of service, and finally, when they have completed 30 years of service. JAIIB and CAIIB exams are given by SBI clerks as well. |
Work Culture
| IBPS Clerk | SBI Clerk |
| Work pressure is low-moderate, especially in rural areas. And you may enjoy moderate working hours as well. | SBI being a bigger brand and market share holder attracts many customers. The work pressure is always high. |
SBI Clerk vs IBPS Clerk – Transfer Policy
| IBPS Clerk | SBI Clerk |
| Transfers happen every 5 years. Can be transferred to Rural or Urban Areas | Only after 5 years of service |
Conclusion
Both are equally good options but many aspirants will choose SBI over IBPS which we think is a good option but if you are chosen for IBPS then definitely go for it. IBPS pays as well as SBI and also with moderate working hours you will have much more time to prepare for higher-level exams. IBPS Clerk job might also not demand shifting far way from home. You can even get local posting options as well.
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