📚 SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025: Notification for 5583 Vacancies, Apply Online

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 Notification, inviting online applications for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). This golden opportunity is ideal for graduates seeking a government job in the Indian banking sector. With a massive 5583 vacancies available across India, this recruitment drive offers a stable, secure, and rewarding banking career.

The starting salary for an SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) in a metro city like Mumbai is around ₹46,000 per month, inclusive of allowances. The SBI Clerk 2025 online application window is open from August 6, 2025, to August 26, 2025.

This article offers a comprehensive guide on how to apply, eligibility criteria, state-wise vacancy details, salary structure, syllabus, and selection process for SBI Clerk 2025.


🔍 SBI Clerk 2025 Key Highlights

Particulars

Details

Post Name

Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)

Total Vacancies

5583

Salary

Approx. ₹46,000/month (metro cities)

Job Location

Across India

Application Start

August 6, 2025

Application End

August 26, 2025

The SBI Clerk role is an entry-level position in the Clerical Cadre offering customer-facing responsibilities, sales support, and a clear career progression path. This recruitment consists of Preliminary and Main Examinations, followed by a local language proficiency test for selected candidates.


📌 SBI Clerk Vacancy 2025: State-wise Vacancy List

The total 5583 vacancies include 5180 regular posts and 403 backlog vacancies. Candidates are permitted to apply for only one State/UT.

State/UT

Vacancies

State/UT

Vacancies

Gujarat

220

Andhra Pradesh

313

Karnataka

281

Madhya Pradesh

154

Chhattisgarh

265

Odisha

190

Haryana

143

Jammu & Kashmir UT

29

Himachal Pradesh

68

Ladakh UT

37

Punjab

178

Tamil Nadu

380

Telangana

250

Rajasthan

260

West Bengal

277

A&N Islands

32

Sikkim

20

Uttar Pradesh

516

Maharashtra

644

Goa

17

Delhi

196

Uttarakhand

134

Arunachal Pradesh

23

Assam

176

Manipur

20

Meghalaya

35

Mizoram

15

Nagaland

22

Tripura

38

Bihar

260

Jharkhand

130

Kerala

255

Lakshadweep

5

Total

5583


SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025

📘 Educational Qualification

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
  • Final year students may apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of graduation on or before December 31, 2025.
  • Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) holders must ensure that their passing date is on or before December 31, 2025.
  • Ex-Servicemen: Matriculate with 15+ years of service and certified qualifications are eligible.

🎯 Experience

  • No prior experience required. Freshers can apply.

🎂 Age Limit (as on April 1, 2025)

  • Minimum Age: 20 years
  • Maximum Age: 28 years
  • Born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive)

🧓 Age Relaxation

Category

Relaxation

SC/ST

5 years

OBC

3 years

PwBD (Gen/EWS)

10 years

PwBD (SC/ST)

15 years

PwBD (OBC)

13 years

Ex-Servicemen

Service + 3 years (up to 50 years)

Widows / Divorced Women

7 years (Max: 35–40 years based on category)


💸 SBI Clerk Salary 2025 and Benefits

  • Basic Pay: ₹26,730 (includes ₹24,050 + 2 advance increments for graduates)
  • Pay Scale: ₹24050–1340/3–28070–1650/3–33020–2000/4–41020–2340/7–57400–4400/1–61800–2680/1–64480
  • Gross Monthly Salary in metro cities: Approx. ₹46,000

Additional Allowances & Benefits:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Transport, Medical, and Special Allowances
  • Provident Fund & NPS
  • Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
  • Career Progression Opportunities

🏆 SBI Clerk 2025 Selection Process

The selection will be conducted in three phases:

Phase 1: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying Only)

Test

Questions

Marks

Time

English Language

30

30

20 mins

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 mins

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 mins

Total

100

100

60 mins

  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Phase 2: Main Examination (Merit Based)

Test

Questions

Marks

Time

General/Financial Awareness

50

50

35 mins

General English

40

40

35 mins

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 mins

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 mins

Total

190

200

160 mins

  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Phase 3: Local Language Proficiency Test

  • Exempted for candidates with proof of having studied the local language in 10th/12th.
  • Mandatory for others after the Main Exam and before joining.

📚 SBI Clerk 2025 Syllabus (Section-wise)

English Language

  • Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Spotting

Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude

  • Simplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (CI, SI, Time & Work, etc.)

Reasoning Ability

  • Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Inequalities, Blood Relations, Direction Sense

General/Financial Awareness

  • Banking Awareness, Current Affairs (6 months), Govt Schemes, Appointments, Sports, Awards, Static GK

Computer Aptitude

  • Basics of Hardware & Software, MS Office, Internet, OS, Abbreviations, Networking

📝 How to Apply Online for SBI Clerk 2025

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Visit the SBI Careers Website
  2. Click on “Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)”
  3. Register with your name, mobile number, and email ID
  4. Fill out the application form with academic and personal details
  5. Upload scanned documents:
    • Photo (4.5cm x 3.5cm)
    • Signature (black ink)
    • Left Thumb Impression
    • Handwritten Declaration
  6. Pay Fee online (Debit/Credit/Net banking)
  7. Submit the application and print final copy

Handwritten Declaration (to be scanned & uploaded):

"I, _____ (Name), Date of Birth _____, hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid..."


📅 Important Dates – SBI Clerk Exam 2025

Event

Date

Application Start

August 6, 2025

Application End

August 26, 2025

Preliminary Exam

September 2025 (Tentative)

Main Exam

November 2025 (Tentative)


💳 Application Fees

Category

Fees

General/OBC/EWS

₹750

SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen

Nil


🔗 Important Links for SBI Clerk 2025

Apply online: Click here to apply
Official notification: Click here to view

🚀 Final Words

The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 offers a fantastic opportunity for aspirants seeking a secure, government job in the banking sector. With excellent pay, job stability, and career growth, this is your chance to build a bright future with the State Bank of India. Stay updated, start preparing, and give your best.

All the best!

 

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