SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 5583 Junior Associate Posts

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 5,583 vacancies for Junior Associate (Clerk) positions across India. This is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a stable banking career with attractive pay and benefits.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Key Highlights

Category	Details
Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Job Type	Permanent (Central Govt.)
Total Vacancies	5,583 Posts (5,180 Regular + 403 Backlog)
Post Name	Junior Associate (Clerk)
Application Mode	Online
Eligibility	Graduation (Any Discipline)
Last Date	26th August 2025
Official Website	https://sbi.co.in

Salary & Pay Scale

Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- (₹24,050 + 2 advance increments for graduates)
Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – ₹61,800 (with yearly increments)
Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Pension, and other allowances.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Final-year students can apply provisionally (must pass by 31st December 2025).

2. Age Limit (As of 01-08-2025)

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation:

OBC: +3 Years
SC/ST: +5 Years
PwBD: +10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. norms

Selection Process

Preliminary Exam (Online) – September 2025
Main Exam (Online) – November 2025 (Tentative)
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Document Verification

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam (100 Marks, 1 Hour)

Subject	Questions	Marks
English Language	30	30
Numerical Ability	35	35
Reasoning Ability	35	35
Total	100	100

(0.25 negative marking per wrong answer)

Main Exam (200 Marks, 2 Hours 40 Mins)

Subject	Questions	Marks
General/Financial Awareness	50	50
General English	40	40
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	50	60
Total	190	200

(0.25 negative marking per wrong answer)

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹750
SC / ST / PwBD	No Fee

(Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

How to Apply Online?

Visit SBI Official Website.
Click on "Careers" → "Latest Recruitment" → "Apply Online for Clerk 2025".
Register with basic details (Name, Email, Mobile).
Fill the application form carefully.
Upload documents:

Photo & Signature (Scanned)
Educational Certificates
Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Pay the application fee (if applicable) & Submit.
Print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	6th August 2025
Last Date to Apply	26th August 2025
Prelims Exam Date	September 2025
Mains Exam Date	November 2025 (Tentative)