State Bank of India (SBI) – Clerk Recruitment 2025
Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Total Vacancies: 6,589 (Regular: 5,180 | Backlog: 1,409)
Official Website: sbi.co.in
The State Bank of India has announced the SBI Clerk Examination 2025 for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). The recruitment process will be conducted for a total of 6,589 vacancies, including regular and backlog posts. Selection will be based on Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Local Language Proficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Important Dates:
- Notification Date: 05 August 2025
- Online Registration Start Date: 06 August 2025
- Online Registration Last Date: 26 August 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 26 August 2025
- Preliminary Exam (Tentative): 20, 21, 27 & 28 September 2025
- Main Exam (Tentative): 15 & 16 November 2025
- Interview Date: Notify Soon
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: Nil
- Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card/Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2025):
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (General): 10 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
Vacancy Details (Category-wise – Regular Posts 5,180):
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate Clerk (Sales & Support) | 2255 | 508 | 1179 | 450 | 788 | 5180 |
Backlog Vacancies: 1,409
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year/semester candidates can apply provisionally if they obtain their degree by 31 December 2025.
- Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state applied for.
- Additional Desirable Certifications: Preference for certifications such as Forex from IIBF, CDCS, Certificate in Trade Finance, or International Banking.
Exam Pattern:
Preliminary Exam (Qualifying):
- Total Questions: 100 | Total Marks: 100 | Duration: 1 hour (Sectional timings)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Main Exam (Merit Deciding):
- Total Questions: 190 | Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 160 minutes (Sectional timings)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Apt. | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
Documents Required While Filling the Online Form:
- Passport-sized colour photo (white/light background)
- Signature (black/blue ink on white paper)
- Educational certificates (Graduation degree; additional trade/finance certifications if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or other valid government-issued ID proof
- Income certificate (for EWS category)
- Other applicable certificates (PH, Ex-servicemen, etc.)
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
- Main Examination (Merit deciding)
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Salary:
- Basic Pay: ₹24,050 + allowances
- Approximate Gross Salary (Metro): ₹46,000 per month
How to Apply:
- Visit SBI Careers → “Current Openings” → “Recruitment of Junior Associates”
- Complete the registration process and obtain login credentials
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
- Fill in all details, pay the fee (if applicable), and submit
- Save and print the final application form for future reference
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