The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released its much-awaited notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates for the year 2025. This is a detailed article on SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 |
| Total Vacancies | 5180+ (Regular + Backlog + Special Categories) |
| Application Dates | 6th August 2025 to 26th August 2025 |
| Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline (Final year students can apply provisionally) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years (as on 01.04.2025) |
| Age Relaxation | As per category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS etc.) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Local Language Test |
| Preliminary Exam Date | Tentatively in September 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | Tentatively in November 2025 |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS |
| Salary (Starting Basic Pay) | ₹26,730/- (including 2 advance increments) |
| Total Monthly Emoluments | Approx. ₹46,000/- (including allowances) |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in/web/careers |
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025
To apply for the post of Junior Associates , candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Educational Qualification for SBI Clerk Recruitment(As on 31.12.2025)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Final year/semester students can apply provisionally, but must produce proof of passing the graduation exam on or before 31st December 2025.
- Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure their passing date is on or before 31.12.2025.
- Ex-servicemen with Indian Army Special Certificate of Education (or equivalent in Navy/Air Force) after 15 years of service are also eligible.
Age Limit (As on 01.04.2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Born Between: 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005 (inclusive)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years (Max age 50) |
| Widows, Divorced Women, Judicially Separated | Up to 7 years (Max age: Gen–35, OBC–38, SC/ST–40) |
| Trained SBI Apprentices | Gen/EWS–1 yr, OBC–4 yrs, SC/ST–6 yrs, PwBD–up to 16 yrs |
Important Dates – SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 6th August 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 6th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26th August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | September 2025 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | November 2025 |
| Graduation Cut-off Date | 31st December 2025 |
SBI Clerk 2025 – Circle-wise Vacancy Details
| 🏢 Circle Name | 📍 State/UT Covered | 🧮 Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Guwahati | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | 170 |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | 310 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 270 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | 320 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 190 |
| Chandigarh | Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh UT | 410+ |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Puducherry | 380 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 250 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 260 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal, Sikkim, A&N Islands | 320 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 514 |
| Mumbai Metro | Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa | 476 |
| Patna | Bihar, Jharkhand | 390 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala, Lakshadweep | 250 |
| New Delhi | Delhi NCR | 127 |
📌 Note: Candidates can apply for only one circle/state. No inter-circle or inter-state transfer is allowed, except limited intra-state transfers in select cases.
Selection Process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025
The recruitment process for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) will be conducted in three phases:
🔹 Phase I: Preliminary Examination
- Mode: Online (Objective Type)
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Sections & Marks:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
- Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Note: No sectional cut-off; marks not counted for final selection
🔹 Phase II: Main Examination
- Mode: Online (Objective Type)
- Duration: 2 Hours 40 Minutes
- Sections & Marks:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 mins |
- Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: As decided by SBI (5% relaxation for reserved categories)
🔹 Phase III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Who Appears: Candidates who haven’t studied the local language in Class 10 or 12
- Format: Objective + Subjective
- Total Marks: 30
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: As decided by SBI (5% relaxation for reserved categories)
📌 Candidates who fail the language test will not be offered appointment.
Final Selection
- Based on Main Exam marks + Language Test qualification
- Preliminary Exam marks are not counted in final merit
- State-wise and category-wise merit list will be prepared
- Waitlist: Up to 50% of vacancies, valid for 1 year
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