SBI Clerk Notification 2025 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Dates & How to Apply Full Details

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). With 6,589 vacancies announced across various states and union territories, this is one of the most awaited government job opportunities for aspirants looking to begin their career in the banking sector.

Here’s everything you need to know about the SBI Clerk 2025 recruitment – from eligibility, important dates, selection process, to how to apply online.

SBI Clerk 2025 Overview

Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Total Vacancies: 6,589
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: sbi.co.in
Job Type: Central Government, Bank Job
Job Location: Across India

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	August 5, 2025
Online Application Start Date	August 6, 2025
Last Date to Apply	August 26, 2025
Prelims Exam (Tentative)	September 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2025
Mains Exam (Tentative)	November 15 & 16, 2025

SBI Clerk 2025 Vacancy Details

A total of 6,589 vacancies have been announced. The detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy list is available in the official notification PDF. Candidates must apply for vacancies in one state only and be proficient in the local language of that state.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Final year students can also apply but must produce proof of passing by December 31, 2025.

Age Limit (as on April 1, 2025)

Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years
Candidates must be born between April 2, 1997, and April 1, 2005.

Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD (Gen): 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹750
SC / ST / PwBD / XS	Nil

Fees are non-refundable and to be paid online.

Selection Process

The selection process for SBI Clerk 2025 consists of the following stages:

Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Main Examination (Objective)
Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – for candidates who didn’t study the local language in school.

Note: There is no interview for this post.

Prelims Exam Pattern:

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 mins
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 mins
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 mins
Total	100	100	60 mins

Mains Exam Pattern:

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
General/Financial Awareness	50	50	35 mins
General English	40	40	35 mins
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 mins
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 mins
Total	190	200	2 hr 40 min

Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer applies in both stages.

SBI Clerk Salary And Job Profile

The starting basic pay is ₹19,900 per month (plus two advance increments for graduates). With allowances, the gross salary is approximately ₹29,000–₹32,000 per month, depending on location.

The role involves customer service, handling cash, assisting in bank operations, and other clerical duties.

How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

Visit the official SBI website: https://www.sbi.co.in
Click on Careers > Join SBI > Current Openings
Select “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2025”
Click on Apply Online
Register and fill out the application form with accurate details
Upload photograph, signature, and documents as required
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and download a copy for future reference

Tips for Aspirants

Start preparing early with mock tests and previous year papers
Focus on accuracy and time management
Read newspapers daily to improve General Awareness and English
Choose your exam center and state preference wisely