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Preliminary Examination consists of 100 objective questions across three sections with 20 minutes sectional timing each.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
1English Language Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Cloze Test, Word Swap, Para Jumbles (Time: 20 Min) | 30 | 30 | -0.50 |
2Numerical Ability Simplification & Approximation (10-15 Qs), Number Series, Quadratic, Data Interpretation (Time: 20 Min) | 35 | 35 | -0.50 |
3Reasoning Ability Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequalities, Alphanumeric Series (Time: 20 Min) | 35 | 35 | -0.50 |
4Total (Prelims CBT) 3 Sections (20 Min Sectional Timer Each · 0.25 Negative Marking · No Sectional Cut-off) | Total: 60 Minutes | 100 | 100 | -0.50 |
| Total Aggregate Scheme | 100 | 200 | 1/4th penalty |
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SBI Clerk state cut-offs frequently cross 75–82 marks out of 100 in general category. Avoid negative penalties of 0.25 per wrong answer.
Final selection is 100% based on Mains examination score (200 Marks) followed by the Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
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