The State Bank of India (SBI) has rolled out its much-awaited Clerk Recruitment 2025 Notification, announcing a bumper 6,589 vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) positions across the country.
Applications are open from 6 August 2025 to 26 August 2025, giving aspiring candidates a limited window to register for one of the most prestigious banking jobs in India.
SBI Clerk 2025 – At a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,589 (5,180 Regular + 1,409 Backlog) |
| Job Category | Government Bank Job |
| Location | Across India |
| Registration Dates | 6 – 26 August 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Local Language Test |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (Gen/OBC/EWS), No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
Key Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 5 August 2025 |
| Registration Opens | 6 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Main Exam | November 2025 (Tentative) |
| SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 | |
| Government Agency | State Bank of India |
| Application start Date | 6 August 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 26 August 2025 |
| Post Names | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| current openings | 6,589 |
| category | Recruitment |
| Application Link | click here |
| Exam Date | September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Official website | sbi.co.in |
| Exam Type | Prelims And Mains CBT |
| Notification Link | click here |
| Notifcation status | Released |
| Application Mode | Online |
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Vacancy Details
The 6,589 vacancies are divided into:
Regular Posts: 5,180
Backlog Posts: 1,409
Important: Candidates can apply for only one state/UT. There’s no transfer between circles, so choose carefully, considering your language skills and preferred posting location.
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent as approved by the Central Government).
Final-year students may apply, provided they produce proof of graduation by 31 December 2025.
For Integrated Dual Degree holders, the passing date must also be on or before 31 December 2025.
Age Limit (as on 1 April 2025)
Minimum: 20 years
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Maximum: 28 years
DOB Range: 2 April 1997 to 1 April 2005 (both inclusive)
Age relaxation applies as per government norms.
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Nil
Selection Process
The recruitment involves three stages:
1. Preliminary Exam
Duration: 60 minutes
Marks: 100
Sections:
English Language – 30 marks (20 minutes)
Numerical Ability – 35 marks (20 minutes)
Reasoning Ability – 35 marks (20 minutes)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
2. Main Exam
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Marks: 200
Sections:
General/Financial Awareness – 50 marks (35 minutes)
General English – 40 marks (35 minutes)
Quantitative Aptitude – 50 marks (45 minutes)
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude – 60 marks (45 minutes)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Required for candidates who have not studied the local language of their chosen state in Class 10 or 12.
Tests reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Failing this test will lead to disqualification.
Salary & Perks
SBI clerks enjoy a starting basic pay of ₹24,050, with total monthly salary (in metro cities) reaching around ₹46,000 after allowances.
Benefits include:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Travel Allowance (TA)
Medical benefits, pension, and leave encashment.
The structured pay scale offers steady increments and long-term career growth.
How to Apply
Go to sbi.co.in.
Navigate to Careers → Current Openings → SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025.
Register and fill the form with accurate details.
Upload your photo, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Submit and download the confirmation for future reference.
Deadline: 26 August 2025
Link SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – download pdfLink SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Apply OnlineImportant Links
Application link here: click here
Notification link here: click here
Official website here: click here