SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 is now live! The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk 2025 notification for over 5,180+ Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies across India. Interested candidates can apply online from 6 August to 26 August 2025 at the official SBI careers portal.
If you’re a graduate seeking a government job in the banking sector, this is a golden opportunity to join India’s largest public sector bank and build a stable, rewarding career.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Vacancies | 5,180+ (Regular + Backlog/Special) |
| Job Location | Across India (State/UT-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | bank.sbi/web/careers |
| Apply Online Dates | 6 August 2025 – 26 August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam | November 2025 (Tentative) |
State/UT-Wise Vacancy Highlights
Some of the top state-wise SBI Clerk vacancies include:
- Gujarat (Gandhinagar Circle): 220 posts
- Maharashtra: 476 posts
- Uttar Pradesh: 514 posts
- Tamil Nadu: 380 posts
Check the official notification for full state-wise, category-wise, and PwBD vacancy breakup.
SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Candidates must be born between 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005 (both inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: Up to 15 years
- Others as per government norms
Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2025)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final year students can apply provisionally but must produce proof by 31 December 2025.
- Must be proficient in the local language (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
Selection Process
The selection process involves two phases:
Preliminary Exam (Objective – 100 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
Mains Exam (Objective – 200 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 & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
Negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in both stages.
Final selection is based on Main Exam marks and Local Language Test (if applicable).
Pay Scale, Perks & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – ₹1,34,480 (as per SBI clerical cadre pay structure)
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730 (with 2 advance increments for graduates)
- Gross Salary: Approx. ₹46,000/month in metro cities
- Other Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical benefits
- Leave fare concession (LFC)
- Pension under NPS
- Provident Fund (PF)
- Job security & growth opportunities
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | ₹0 (No Fee) |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2025?
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit SBI’s official website: bank.sbi/web/careers
- Click on “Join SBI” → Current Openings → SBI Clerk 2025
- Register and fill the application form
- Upload required documents:
- Photo
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression (LTI)
- Handwritten declaration
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download confirmation receipt
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 60/08/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26/08/2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam | November 2025 (Tentative) |
Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |