The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre. This is a great opportunity for those who are aiming to work with India’s largest public sector bank. Here’s everything you need to know including the number of vacancies, essential qualifications, exam scheme, and how to apply.
Number of Vacancies
According to the official notification, there are a total of 6589 vacancies announced for SBI Clerk 2025. These are distributed across various states and union territories in India. Candidates can find the detailed state-wise vacancy list in the notification PDF available on the official SBI website.
Essential Qualifications
To apply for SBI Clerk 2025, the candidate must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Those in the final year/semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the graduation examination at the time of joining.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on the date mentioned in the notification. Relaxation in upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Online Registration: 6 August 2025
- Closing Date for Registration: 26 August 2025
- Preliminary Exam: Expected in October 2025
- Main Exam: Expected in December 2025
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM category candidates are exempted from payment of fees.
Exam Scheme
The SBI Clerk selection process includes two stages: Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. The preliminary exam will have sections on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates who qualify the prelims will appear for the mains exam, which includes additional subjects like General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude.
Centre/City of Examination
Candidates can choose their preferred exam centre while filling the application form. The exams will be conducted in major cities across India.
How to Apply
To apply for SBI Clerk 2025:
- Visit the official SBI careers website: sbi.co.in/web/careers
- Click on “Current Openings”
- Find “RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES)”
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete your registration
- Fill the form, upload your photo & signature, and pay the fee
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference
Pay Scale
The pay scale for SBI Clerk 2025 is in the range of ₹17,900 – ₹47,920. The starting basic pay is ₹19,900 (inclusive of two advance increments). Employees are also eligible for other allowances such as DA, HRA, and medical benefits.
Mode of Payment
The application fee must be paid online via debit card, credit card, internet banking, or UPI. No offline payment option is available.
Official Website
All official information and application forms are available at the SBI Careers portal.
Disclaimer
This information has been summarized from official sources for general awareness. Candidates are advised to visit the official SBI website and read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
