SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2025 – 8,510 Vacancies
The State Bank of India has released SBI Clerk 2025 notification for 8,510 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies across all states. Online applications open 6 August 2025 to 26 August 2025. Bachelor’s degree required. Check detailed eligibility, exam pattern, and apply now!
The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for the post of Junior Associates (Clerk – Customer Support & Sales) in Clerical Cadre. This is your chance to work in India's most prestigious public sector bank—apply for vacancies in your preferred State or Union Territory. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and must be proficient in the specified local language.
Key Highlights
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (as on 31.12.2025) from a recognized University. Final year students can apply provisionally.
Proficiency in local language required.
Salary
Starting Basic: ₹26,730/- (including graduation increments)
Gross Monthly: ~₹46,000/- (metro)
Pay Scale: ₹24,050–63,480
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
SC/ST/PwBD/ExS: NIL
Selection Process
Prelims & Main Online Exams
Local Language Test
No Interview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 6 August 2025 |
| Online Registration Start | 6 August 2025 |
| Online Registration End | 26 August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | September 2025 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | November 2025 |
Vacancy Details
| State | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 820 | 41 | 89 | 148 | 66 | 476 |
| Maharashtra | 945 | 74 | 168 | 266 | 97 | 340 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 970 | 76 | 346 | 237 | 111 | 200 |
| Tamil Nadu | 380 | 72 | 38 | 102 | 33 | 135 |
| West Bengal | 270 | 62 | 27 | 59 | 19 | 109 |
| Total (All India) | 8,510 | |||||
Check the official notification PDF for complete circle & state-wise break-up including backlog and reserved vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Education (as on 31.12.2025)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
- Final year students eligible if proof of graduation by 31 Dec 2025
- Integrated dual degree holders: IDD pass date on or before 31 Dec 2025
- Matriculate ex-servicemen (with 15+ years service) eligible
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025)
- 20–28 years (born between 2 April 1997 and 1 April 2005)
- OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwBD: Gen/EWS +10, OBC +13, SC/ST +15
- Ex-Servicemen: Service years + 3 years (8 years for SC/ST DXSM, max 50 years)
- Widows/divorced: up to 35/38/40 years
- Trained SBI Apprentice: Gen/EWS +1, OBC +4, SC/ST +6 years (see PDF for all relaxations)
Local Language
You must know how to read, write, speak, and understand the specified local language of the State/UT chosen, and may have to appear for qualifying test after the main exam (unless you studied the language at 10th/12th level).
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Each wrong answer: –0.25 marks. No sectional cutoff.
Main Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2hr 40min |
Negative marking as above. Only Main Exam marks considered for final merit list.
Local Language Test
Compulsory for those not producing 10th/12th certificate for State local language. Conducted after mains, before joining. Non-qualified candidates will not be appointed.
Salary & Benefits
- Basic pay: ₹26,730 (including two graduation increments)
- Gross Monthly Salary: ~₹46,000 (in metros)
- Other benefits: PF, NPS, Medical, LFC, leave, allowances as per rules
- Probation period: 6 months (extendable if performance not satisfactory or e-lessons incomplete)
How to Apply
- Visit the SBI careers portal: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
- Click on “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2025 – Apply Online”
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
- Pay application fee online
- Submit the form and download the application printout for your record (no physical copy to be submitted)
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