SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 out for 5,180+ Junior Associate posts. Apply online from 6–26 Aug. Get details on vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, salary & important dates.
The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has officially released its SBI Clerk 2025 Notification for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). This recruitment drive offers 5,180 regular vacancies plus backlog and special category positions across different states and union territories.
If you are a graduate looking for a stable, high-growth banking career, this is your chance to join SBI and enjoy attractive pay, job security, and numerous benefits.
📌 SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Clerical Cadre) – Customer Support & Sales |
| Total Vacancies | 5,180 regular + backlog/special categories |
| Job Location | State/UT-wise across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | bank.sbi/web/careers |
| Apply Online Dates | 06 August 2025 – 26 August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam | November 2025 (Tentative) |
📊 State/UT-Wise Vacancy Highlights
- Gujarat (Gandhinagar Circle): 220 posts
- Maharashtra: 476 posts
- Uttar Pradesh: 514 posts
- Tamil Nadu: 380 posts
(Full state-wise, category-wise & PwBD vacancy details in official PDF)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria – SBI Clerk 2025
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years (born between 02.04.1997 & 01.04.2005)
- Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – up to 15 years, others as per rules.
Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2025)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final year students can apply provisionally but must show proof before 31.12.2025.
- Local language proficiency (read/write/speak/understand) is mandatory.
📝 Selection Process – SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025
1. Preliminary Exam (Objective – 100 marks)
- English Language: 30 Q – 30 M – 20 min
- Numerical Ability: 35 Q – 35 M – 20 min
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Q – 35 M – 20 min
2. Main Exam (Objective – 200 marks)
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 Q – 50 M – 35 min
- General English: 40 Q – 40 M – 35 min
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Q – 50 M – 45 min
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 50 Q – 60 M – 45 min
✅ Negative marking of 0.25 for wrong answers in both stages.
✅ Final selection based on Main Exam marks + Local Language Test.
💰 SBI Clerk Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050–₹1,34,480
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730 (with two advance increments for graduates)
- Gross Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹46,000 (in metro cities like Mumbai)
- Benefits: DA, HRA, PF, pension under NPS, medical, LFC, leave benefits, and more.
🖥️ SBI Clerk 2025 – How to Apply
- Visit SBI Careers
- Click on “Current Openings” → SBI Clerk 2025 Recruitment
- Fill in personal, academic & communication details
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, LTI, declaration)
- Pay the application fee online & submit form
- Download confirmation receipt for future reference
💳 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
📅 SBI Clerk 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 06 August 2025 |
| Application End | 26 August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam | November 2025 (Tentative) |
| Last Date for Degree Proof | 31 December 2025 |
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
💡 Final Thoughts
With over 5,000 vacancies across India, the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for graduates to enter the banking sector with one of the most respected financial institutions in the country.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply before 26 August 2025, start preparing for the Prelims & Mains exams, and secure your place in India’s largest bank.