The wait is finally over! The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025. Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets directly from the official website sbi.co.in.
The preliminary examination will be held on September 20, 21, and 27, 2025, across exam centres nationwide. Aspirants must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to gain entry into the examination hall.
Key Dates: SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2025
| Admit Card Releases | 14th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Download | 27th September 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 20th, 21st and 27th September 2025 |
| Mains Exam (Tentative) | November 2025 |
How to Download SBI Clerk Admit Card 2025
Here’s the simple steps to download SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025
1. Visit the official SBI website: sbi.co.in.
2. Go to the “Careers” section.
3. Click on “SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025” link.
4. Enter your registration/roll number and date of birth (DD-MM-YY).
5. Download and print the hall ticket for future use.
Documents Required on Exam Day
On the day of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2025, candidates must carry the following items to the exam centre. Entry will not be allowed without these documents:
- Two printed copies of the admit card (downloaded from the SBI website).
- One valid original photo ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License, along with a photocopy of the same.
- Two recent passport-size photographs (must match the one uploaded during registration).
- A self-attested photocopy of the photo ID proof.
- Blue or Black ballpoint pen for rough work and signing purposes.
👉 Important: Digital or soft copies of the admit card will not be accepted. Only printed hard copies will be considered valid.
Details Mentioned on the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025
The admit card will include important personal and exam-related information such as:
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number & Registration ID
- Category & Gender
- Scanned Photo and Signature
- Parent’s Name
- Exam Date & Reporting Time
- Exam Centre Details
- Exam Subject & Shift Timing
- Documents to be carried
- Important Instructions
👉 Candidates are advised to cross-check all details carefully and report discrepancies (if any) immediately to SBI.
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SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 Exam Schedule
The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam will be conducted in four shifts each day. Each shift will last for 1 hour(60 Minutes). Candidates must reach their exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card i.e 1 hr before the exam time.
| Shifts | Exam Time | Reporting Time |
| Shift 1 | 9 AM-10AM | 8 AM |
| Shift 2 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | 10:30 AM |
| Shift 3 | 02:00 PM-03:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| Shift 4 | 04:30 PM- 05:30 PM | 03:30 PM |
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
The SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2025 will be held online in an objective test format. The paper will consist of three sections — English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
- The exam will have a total of 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
- Each section will be timed separately, with 20 minutes given per section.
- The overall duration of the exam will be 60 minutes (1 hour).
- There will also be negative marking: for every wrong answer, 0.25 mark will be deducted.
Here’s the detailed exam structure 👇
| Section | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 |
👉 Candidates must clear the sectional cutoff (as decided by SBI) to qualify for the Mains exam.
👉Those who qualify will move on to the Mains Examination, tentatively scheduled for November 2025.
👉 Finally, shortlisted candidates will also have to clear the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is the SBI Clerk Admit Card 2025 released?
Yes, the State Bank of India has released the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025. Candidates can download it from www.sbi.co.in until September 27, 2025.
Q2. When will the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2025 be held?
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam will be conducted on September 20, 21, and 27, 2025 in four shifts each day.
Q3. How can I download my SBI Clerk Admit Card 2025?
Visit www.sbi.co.in, go to the Careers section, click on the admit card link, and log in using your registration/roll number and date of birth.
Q4. When will the SBI Clerk Main Exam 2025 be conducted?
The Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2025.
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