SBI Clerk previous year papers PDF
These are memory-based papers already stored in the GovtAdhikari media library. They are not represented as official SBI releases.
| Year | Prelims | Mains | Solution status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not currently available | Not currently available | Awaiting a verified file |
| 2024 | Prelims PDF — 5 Jan, Shift 1Open PDF | Mains PDF — 25 Feb, Shift 1Open PDF | Memory-based; check the PDF |
| 2022 | Prelims PDF with answersOpen PDF | Not currently available | Answers stated in the file |
Additional shift-wise papers
Latest update — 6 October 2026
Use these SBI Clerk previous-year papers for 2026–27 preparation. The download labels retain each paper’s actual year and source; current syllabus and stage guidance below explain how to use them.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Previous-paper practice for the current preparation session |
| Paper year | The actual examination year remains attached to each file |
| Source | Official links and locally hosted copies are identified separately |
| Answers | Use the official final key where available; a selected response is not proof of correctness |
Latest syllabus and paper pattern
Use the Junior Associate advertisement for the current recruitment and its official information handout. Do not use an IBPS CSA pattern as an SBI pattern. Memory-based recollections can support revision but should not be labelled complete official question papers or certified answer keys.
What is available on this page?
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official full previous-paper library | No verified full-paper set is provided here |
| Official source | SBI recruitment notice and stage-specific information booklet |
| Memory-based sets | Third-party reconstructions; not official SBI papers |
| Download labels | Only an actual linked file should be described as a download |
Practice by stage
Use preliminary-style sets to practise speed and accuracy in the subjects specified in the current notice. For Main, use its actual section and timing requirements rather than simply repeating preliminary sets. Keep an error log covering concept gaps, calculation mistakes, misread instructions and time spent. Reattempt the weak areas after revision.
Results and calendar are separate
A paper or information booklet does not announce a result, application deadline or call-letter release. Use the SBI Clerk result guide for Junior Associate result-stage guidance, and the relevant SBI Careers advertisement for PO. Do not use the IBPS calendar as SBI’s schedule.
How to evaluate a memory-based paper
Check the publisher, stated examination date, stage, language and whether the set is a reconstruction or a mock. Read the solution method critically. A remembered question can differ from the original wording, and a coaching answer is not an official SBI key.
A practical weekly paper routine
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| First sitting | Attempt the paper or relevant sections without solutions; use timing appropriate to the source paper |
| Same-day review | Separate knowledge gaps, misreading, calculation mistakes and unanswered questions |
| Targeted revision | Return to the official syllabus topic and practise similar questions |
| Repeat check | Reattempt the missed questions after a gap and compare accuracy, not just total attempts |
Official sources
Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Are old papers useful for the current session?
Yes, for relevant topics and question practice. Compare their scheme with the latest official notice before using them as full mocks.
Are all downloadable copies official originals?
No. Follow the provenance label next to each file. Local or memory-based copies are not certified as official originals.
Should I change an old paper’s year to 2026?
No. The article supports current preparation, while the paper retains its real examination year.
Official reference: sbi.bank.in