Cycle 2026
OFFICIALLY VERIFIED
Exam pattern verified against the official notification.
Officially verified from SBI 'Acquaint Yourself' booklet for Preliminary Examination, Recruitment of Junior Associates, Advt No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17, retrieved 2026-10-03.
Main Session
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 min (enforced) | 30 | 1 | −0.25 | Scored |
| Numerical Ability | 20 min (enforced) | 35 | 1 | −0.25 | Scored |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 min (enforced) | 35 | 1 | −0.25 | Scored |
Prelims · Prelims Paper · Main Session — note
Within a section: free navigation via question panel; marked-for-review (marked+answered counts); cannot finally submit before the full test duration; answers auto-save.
Prelims · Prelims Paper · Main Session — navigation
Revisiting an expired section: not specified in the official booklet — not inferred.
Prelims · Prelims Paper · Main Session — qualifying criteria
No minimum qualifying marks per test or aggregate; ~10x vacancies shortlisted for Main on aggregate merit; prelims marks not carried forward.