State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released its much-awaited notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales), popularly known as SBI Clerk 2025
SBI Clerk 2025 Recruitment Details
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
Post Name | Junior Associate (Clerical Cadre) – Customer Support & Sales |
Total Vacancies | 5,180 (regular) + backlog & special categories |
Job Location | State/UT-wise across India |
State/UT-wise Vacancy Breakup – SBI Clerk Recruitment
- Applications may be submitted for one State/UT only.
- State-wise, category-wise, PwBD and Ex-Serviceman vacancies are detailed in the published table (see PDF for full breakdown).
- Example: Gujarat (Gandhinagar Circle): 220 posts; Maharashtra: 476 posts; UP: 514 posts; Tamil Nadu: 380 posts, etc.
Eligibility Criteria – SBI Clerk 2025
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years (Born not earlier than 02.04.1997 & not later than 01.04.2005)
- Upper Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years, (OBC): 13 years, (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen, Widows/Divorced/Judicially separated women, SBI Apprentices: As per Government rules (see PDF for full details)
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent
- Final year/semester students may apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation on or before 31.12.2025
- Dual degree/Integrated degree holders must have cleared on or before 31.12.2025
Local Language Proficiency
- Must be proficient (read, write, speak, understand) in the selected State/UT’s local language.
- Those not producing proof of 10th/12th standard studied in the local language will have to clear a local language test before joining.
Selection Process – SBI Clerk Recruitment
Preliminary Examination (Phase-I)
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Main Examination (Phase-II)
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
Common Details:
- Exam Medium: English and Hindi (except English language section in Main exam is only English)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both exams
- Qualifying Criteria:
- No sectional cutoff, but minimum aggregate cutoff in Main exam (with 5% relaxation for reserved categories)
- Preliminary exam marks are not added for final merit
- Selection:
- Merit list based on Main exam scores
- Candidates must pass specified local language proficiency test (if applicable) before appointment
- Exam Format: Computer-based Objective Tests
3. Local Language Test
- For those who do not have 10/12th standard mark sheet of local language.
- Candidates not qualifying will not be appointed.
4. Document Verification & Final Selection
- Based on main exam marks + fulfilling eligibility + local language proficiency.
Salary, Pay & Allowances – SBI Clerk
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050–1,34,480 (various increments/matrix)
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730 (inclusive of two advance increments for graduates)
- Approx. initial gross monthly emoluments: ₹46,000 (at a metro like Mumbai; may vary by posting location)
- Benefits: DA, HRA/leased housing, PF, pension under NPS, medical, LFC, leaves, and other perquisites as per SBI rules
Application Process – SBI Clerk 2025
- Visit: bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
- Fill online registration form with email, mobile, and personal details
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specified format
- Pay application fee (online only)
- Submit and save your application/receipt for future reference
Application Fee
Category | Charges |
---|---|
SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
Fee is non-refundable.
Important Dates at a Glance
Event | Date |
---|---|
Application Start | 6 August 2025 |
Application End | 26 August 2025 |
Prelims Tentative | September 2025 |
Mains Tentative | November 2025 |
Last Date: Degree Completion | 31 December 2025 |
Important Links
Purpose | Link |
---|---|
How to apply | Click Here |
Official Notification | Download Here |
Online Apply | Apply Here |
Telegram Channel | Click Here |
WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
Google News | Follow Us |
Important : Please Always Check And Confirm The Above Details With The Official Website And Advertisement Notification.