Essential Guidelines for SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2025

The SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2025 is approaching, and candidates can now download their admit cards from the official SBI website. This article outlines crucial guidelines, including reporting times, necessary documents, and prohibited items. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide on how to download the admit card and details about the exam structure, including the number of questions and marking scheme. Stay informed to ensure a smooth examination experience.

By Ambika Singh Sep 17, 2025, 13:34 IST

Important Information for SBI Clerk Exam Candidates

If you are preparing to take the SBI Clerk Recruitment Exam (Prelims), this article provides crucial information regarding the exam guidelines, including reporting times.

The admit cards for the State Bank of India (SBI) Clerk (Junior Associate) Preliminary Exam 2025 can now be downloaded from the official site, sbi.co.in. Candidates are required to log in using their registration number and password to access their admit cards. The exam is set to take place on September 20th, 21st, and 27th at various locations nationwide. Below are the essential guidelines for candidates.

Guidelines

Reporting Time: Candidates taking the morning shift should arrive by 8:00 AM. For the 11:25 AM shift, the reporting time is 10:30 AM, and for the 1:55 PM shift, candidates must report by 1 PM.

Admit Card: It is mandatory for candidates to present their admit card at the examination center; entry will be denied without it. Additionally, candidates must carry valid identification documents such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID.

Prohibited Items: Candidates are advised not to bring any electronic devices, including mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, geometry sets, pencil boxes, or notebooks.

Steps to Download the Admit Card

1. Visit the official website, sbi.co.in.

2. Click on the link for the SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Admit Card PDF.

3. Enter your registration number and password to log in.

4. The admit card for the SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2025 will be available for download.

5. Save the admit card PDF and print a hard copy.

The admit card will include the candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, exam date, shift timings, exam center address, and other pertinent details.

Exam Structure

The preliminary exam will feature 100 questions: 30 in English, 35 in Quantitative Aptitude, and 25 in Reasoning Ability. The total duration of the exam is one hour. Candidates should be aware that there is negative marking; one-fourth of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.