Banking & InsuranceNational Reviewed September 2026

Best Books & Mock Tests for SBI Clerk 2026

SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) · State Bank of India (SBI)

Recruitment of Junior Associates (clerical cadre) in SBI branches.

Best books for SBI Clerk — in the order to buy

Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.

1

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SBI Clerk Complete Book Set & Practice Workbook

EduJha

Books aligned to the latest SBI Clerk syllabus — theory, solved examples and practice questions.

2

Magical Book on Quicker Maths

M. Tyra · BSC Publishing

Shortcut techniques that save time in banking and SSC quant.

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3

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand

Chapter-wise concepts and thousands of solved questions for arithmetic.

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4

Analytical Reasoning

M.K. Pandey · BSC Publishing

Best for puzzles and seating arrangement — the core of banking reasoning.

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5

A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal

B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali · Arihant Publications

Well-graded reasoning practice with previous year questions.

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6

Objective General English

S.P. Bakshi · Arihant Publications

Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension practice for objective English sections.

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7

Banking Awareness

Arihant Experts · Arihant Publications

Banking history, RBI, financial terms and current banking news.

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8

Objective Computer Awareness

R. Pillai · Arihant Publications

Covers the computer knowledge section of banking, SSC and state exams.

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Best mock tests & practice sets for SBI Clerk

Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.

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SBI Clerk Full-Length Mock Test Series

EduJha

Full-length mocks on the latest SBI Clerk pattern with solutions and performance analysis.

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SBI Clerk Topic-wise Practice Sets

EduJha

Chapter and topic-wise practice sets for Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English and more, to fix weak areas fast.

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SBI Clerk Previous Year Papers with Solutions

EduJha

Practise previous SBI Clerk papers in a timed, exam-like format with solutions.

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Official

Official SBI Clerk notification, syllabus & papers

State Bank of India (SBI)

Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.

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SBI Clerk at a glance

Conducted by

State Bank of India (SBI)

Level

National

Frequency

Annual

Mode

Online (CBT)

Eligibility

Graduate; age 20–28; knowledge of local language.

Official website

https://sbi.co.in/web/careers

Dates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.

Exam pattern

1Preliminary
2Mains
3Local Language Test

Syllabus — key subjects

Numerical AbilityReasoningEnglishGeneral/Financial Awareness

How to prepare for SBI Clerk

STEP 1

Month 1 — Foundation

Read the official syllabus and solve one previous SBI Clerk paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.

STEP 2

Months 2–3 — Concepts

Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.

STEP 3

Month 4 — Mock phase

Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.

STEP 4

Last 30 days — Revision

Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.

SBI Clerk — frequently asked questions

Which is the best mock test for SBI Clerk 2026?

TestsYou recommends the EduJha SBI Clerk mock test series as its top pick (featured partner) — full-length tests on the latest pattern, topic-wise practice sets and previous year papers with solutions. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

Which are the best books for SBI Clerk preparation?

The most recommended books for SBI Clerk are: Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra; Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal; Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey; A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali. Start with the EduJha SBI Clerk book set for syllabus-aligned practice, then use the standard books for depth. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

What is SBI Clerk?

SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) (SBI Clerk) is conducted by State Bank of India (SBI). Recruitment of Junior Associates (clerical cadre) in SBI branches.

What is the eligibility for SBI Clerk?

Graduate; age 20–28; knowledge of local language. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://sbi.co.in/web/careers.

What is the SBI Clerk exam pattern?

SBI Clerk is conducted in the following stage(s): Preliminary; Mains; Local Language Test. Mode: Online (CBT).

What is the SBI Clerk syllabus?

The main subjects/sections of SBI Clerk are: Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English, General/Financial Awareness. Download the detailed syllabus from https://sbi.co.in/web/careers.

How often is SBI Clerk conducted?

SBI Clerk is held once a year. Dates are announced by State Bank of India (SBI) in the official notification.

How to crack SBI Clerk in the first attempt?

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.

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