The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification for the Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) for the year 2025. With 5180 regular vacancies and additional backlog posts across India, this is your chance to join India’s largest public sector bank.
🔍 SBI Clerk 2025 Recruitment Highlights:
- Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
- Total Vacancies: 5180+
- Job Type: Permanent, Clerical Cadre
- Pay Scale: ₹26,730/- starting basic + allowances (Approx. ₹46,000/month in metro cities)
- Online Application Dates: 6th August to 26th August 2025
- Exam Dates: Prelims – September 2025 | Mains – November 2025 (Tentative)
- Official Website: https://bank.sbi/web/careers
🧑💼 Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2025):
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final year/semester students can also apply, provided they produce proof of graduation on or before 31.12.2025.
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
- (Born between 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005)
- Age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per govt. norms.
Local Language Proficiency:
- Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state/UT they are applying for.
- A language test will be conducted unless you’ve studied it in 10th or 12th standard.
📚 SBI Clerk Selection Process 2025:
The selection will be done in three phases:
- Preliminary Examination (Online) – Objective-type
- Main Examination (Online) – Objective-type with sectional timing
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – For candidates who haven’t studied the opted local language.
No interview round. Final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the Main Exam only.
📝 SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Pattern
Phase I – Prelims (100 Marks)
| Section | No. of 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 |
Phase II – Mains (200 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Apt. | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 mins |
💵 Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/XS: NIL
(Fee once paid is non-refundable.)
📍 Vacancy Details by State (Example):
Some of the top recruiting states include:
- Uttar Pradesh: 514 posts
- Tamil Nadu: 380 posts
- Maharashtra: 476 posts
- West Bengal: 270 posts
- Bihar: 260 posts
(For full state-wise vacancy list, visit the official SBI careers page.)
✅ How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2025:
- Go to: https://bank.sbi/web/careers
- Click on “Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) 2025”
- Register and fill the application form
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression & declaration
- Pay the application fee and submit
📆 Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 6th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26th August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2025 |
| Main Exam | November 2025 |
Important Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
🧾 Additional Information:
- Probation Period: 6 months
- No Inter-Circle Transfer: Candidates will be posted in the state they apply for
- Training for SC/ST/OBC/ExSM/PwBD: Free pre-exam training will be provided online.
