• Application Opens: August 6, 2025
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: August 26, 2025
• Admit Card Release: Available Soon (10–15 days before exam)
• Preliminary Exam: September 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2025 (Tentative)
• Mains Exam: November 15 and 16, 2025 (Tentative)
• Local Language Proficiency Test: Post-Mains, if applicable

Check www.sbi.co.in for updates.

The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 offers 6,589 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) positions (5,180 regular + 1,409 backlog) across SBI branches in various states/UTs. You’ll handle customer-facing tasks like cashier duties, deposits, and client interactions.

Category-Wise Vacancies

• General (UR): 2,255
• OBC: 1,179
• EWS: 508
• SC: 788
• ST: 450
• Backlog: 1,409

State-Wise Vacancies

Apply for one state/UT only, as inter-state transfers are not allowed.

• Bachelor’s Degree: In any discipline from a recognized university (as of December 31, 2025).
• Final-Year Students: Can apply provisionally, provided they complete their degree by December 31, 2025.
• Local Language Proficiency: Must read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the chosen state/UT (verified via 10th/12th marksheet or LPT).
• Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge assumed, no specific certificate required.

• Age: 20–28 years as of April 1, 2025 (born between April 2, 1997, and April 1, 2005).
• Age Relaxations:
  • SC/ST: +5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
  • PwBD: +10 years (General/EWS), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST)
  • Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years (up to 50 years)
  • Widows/Divorced Women: +7 years
• Note: No cumulative relaxation allowed.

Selection Process

• Preliminary Exam: 100 marks, 1 hour (English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning), qualifying in nature.
• Mains Exam: 200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes (General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude), merit-based.
• Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT): For candidates without 10th/12th local language proof, conducted post-Mains, qualifying only.
• Final Selection: Based on Mains scores, followed by document verification. No interview.

Exam Pattern

• Prelims: 100 questions (English: 30, Numerical: 35, Reasoning: 35), 1 hour, 0.25 negative marking.
• Mains: 190 questions (General/Financial Awareness: 50, English: 40, Quantitative: 50, Reasoning & Computer: 50), 200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes, 0.25 negative marking.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Pay: ₹24,050 (with advance increments).
• In-Hand Salary: ₹29,000–₹45,000 (with allowances).
• Perks: Job security, medical benefits, pension, promotion to officer roles.

Preparation Tips

• Study the syllabus (English, Numerical/Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General/Financial Awareness, Computer Aptitude).
• Practice mock tests and previous papers.
• Read newspapers for General/Financial Awareness.
• Manage time to solve questions within limits.

Admit Card

Download from www.sbi.co.in 10–15 days before exams.

Cut-Off Marks

Vary by state/category (e.g., Gujarat General Prelims ~70–75 marks last cycle).

FAQs

Q1. When is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk 2025?
The last date to apply and pay the fee is August 26, 2025.

Q2. Who is eligible for SBI Clerk 2025?
You need a Bachelor’s degree, local language proficiency, and must be 20–28 years old as of April 1, 2025.

Q3. How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk 2025?
There are 6,589 vacancies (5,180 regular + 1,409 backlog) across various states/UTs.

Q4. What is the application fee for SBI Clerk 2025?
₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are exempted.

Q5. What is the selection process for SBI Clerk 2025?
It includes a Preliminary Exam (qualifying), Mains Exam (merit-based), and a Local Language Proficiency Test (if applicable). No interview.

Q6. Can I apply for multiple states in SBI Clerk 2025?
No, you can apply for only one state or UT.

Q7. Is there an interview for SBI Clerk 2025?
No, selection is based on Mains scores and LPT (if required).

Q8. What is the salary for an SBI Clerk?
The starting basic pay is ₹24,050, with an in-hand salary of ₹29,000–₹45,000 including allowances.

Q9. When will the SBI Clerk 2025 exams be held?
Prelims are tentatively scheduled for September 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2025, and Mains for November 15 and 16, 2025.

Q10. How should I prepare for SBI Clerk 2025?
Study the syllabus, practice mock tests, solve past papers, and stay updated with current affairs for General/Financial Awareness.