While the SBI PO exam was recently conducted successfully, the State Bank of India has now announced a new recruitment drive for clerical-level vacancies. This is a great opportunity for candidates who are aspiring to build a career with SBI and missed out on the PO exam – they can now apply for these openings and take a step closer to joining the bank. The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk 2025 Recruitment Notification, inviting online applications for 6589 vacancies of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) in its clerical cadre across various branches of the country. The application process begins on 6th August 2025, and eligible candidates can apply through the official website at www.sbi.co.in.
If you aspire to work with India’s largest public sector bank, now is your chance. Here’s everything you need to know about the eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and exam pattern for SBI Clerk 2025. Though Assam Career Will provide the frequent update about SBI Recruitment process 2025 and vacancies.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025
- Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
- Total Vacancies: 6589
- Vacancies in Assam: 176
- Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Job Location: Across India
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.sbi.co.in
- Salary: Starting from ₹24,050 with increments up to ₹64,480
- Advt No.: CRPD/CR/2025-26/06
📝 SBI Clerk 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the SBI Clerk post, candidates must meet the following eligibility norms. So, hereby candidates are advised to read the Recruitment details before applying for SBI Clerk Recruitment.
🔸 Age Limit (As on 1st April 2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Date of Birth Range: 2nd April 1997 to 1st April 2005 (both inclusive)
- Age Relaxation (Category-wise):
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 33 years |
| OBC | 31 years |
| PwD (General) | 38 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 41 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 43 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service + 3 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35/38/40 years |
| Trained SBI Apprentice (Gen/OBC/SC) | 1 / 4 / 6 years |
| PwBD Apprentice (Gen/OBC/SC/ST) | 11 / 14 / 16 years |
Educational Qualification (As on 31st December 2025)
- A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students can apply provisionally, provided they pass their degree before joining.
- Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) holders should have passed on or before 31.12.2025.
- Ex-servicemen with 15 years of service and an appropriate certificate are also eligible.
- Basic computer literacy is required.
Nationality
To Appear In SBI Clerk Prelims exam candidates must meet the following eligibility
- Citizens of India, or
- Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before 1st January 1962, or
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) from select countries (with eligibility certificate from Govt. of India)
🔸 Number of Attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts as long as candidates meet the age criteria. They can appear multiple times until the maximum age limit is reached, as per their category.
How to Apply online SBI Clerk
The SBI Clerk 2025 registration process starts from 6th August 2025. Here’s the complete process about how to apply Online:
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official SBI careers page: https://bank.sbi/careers
- Click on the link “SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025”
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload required documents: photograph, signature, certificates, Your live photo etc.
- Pay the application fee based on your category.
- Submit and download the confirmation page for future use.
Application Fees
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwD | NIL |
Payment Mode: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
SBI Clerk 2025 Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three stages. The first stage is the Preliminary Exam, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates who clear this stage will move on to the Mains Exam, which is merit-based. Those shortlisted in the Mains will be called for the final stage – an Interview and a Language Proficiency Test.
1️⃣ Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Sections: English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
2️⃣ Main Exam (Merit-Based)
- Mode: Online
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Negative Marking: Yes (0.25 for wrong answers)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Decided by SBI based on category
| 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 |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 mins |
3️⃣ Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Conducted after selection, for those who haven’t studied the local language in 10th/12th.
- This is a qualifying round. Failing the LPT will result in disqualification.
SBI Clerk 2025 Syllabus
Prelims & Mains Common Topics (with difficulty level variation):
Reasoning:
- Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Puzzles
- Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Simplification, Profit & Loss, DI, Mensuration
- Number Systems, Time-Speed-Distance, Probability, etc.
English Language:
- Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the blanks
- Para jumbles, Error Spotting, etc.
General/Financial Awareness (Mains only):
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Banking awareness, Current affairs, Economic terms, Government schemes, etc.
🌐 SBI Clerk Exam Language Medium
The SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains exams will be held in bilingual/trilingual format—English, Hindi, and regional language depending on the State/UT applied for.
For example:
- Assam: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali
- Maharashtra: English, Hindi, Marathi
- Tamil Nadu: English, Hindi, Tamil
- Karnataka: English, Hindi, Kannada
(Complete list is available in the notification)
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 6th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26th August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | September 2025 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | November 2025 |
Important Weblink for Application
| SBI Clerk Recruitment Application Link | |
|---|---|
| Application Link | Visit Here |
| Advertisement Pdf | Visit Here |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
Final Thoughts
The SBI Clerk 2025 Recruitment offers a stable, well-paying career path with India’s most prestigious bank. With no cap on the number of attempts, reserved category relaxations, and nationwide vacancies, it is a must-apply opportunity for fresh graduates and experienced aspirants alike.