SBI Clerk 2025 Notification Out for 6589 Vacancies – Apply Online Now

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk 2025 Notification PDF for the recruitment of 6589 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). This exam is one of the most prestigious and awaited opportunities for banking aspirants in India.

SBI Clerk is not just a job—it is the entry gate into India’s largest bank, offering financial stability, career growth, and respect in society.

The online application process began on 6th August 2025 and will end on 26th August 2025. The preliminary exam is expected in September 2025, followed by the mains exam in November 2025.

SBI Clerk 2025 – Overview

• Recruitment Body: State Bank of India

• Post Name: Clerk (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales)

• Total Vacancies: 6589

• Advt. No.: CRPD/CR/2025-26/06

• Application Dates: 6th – 26th August 2025

• Exam Dates:

  • Prelims: 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th Sept 2025 (Tentative)

  • Mains: 15th & 16th Nov 2025 (Tentative)

• Salary: Approx. ₹46,000 per month (in-hand)

• Selection Process: Prelims → Mains → Language Proficiency Test

• Job Location: Across India (State-wise allocation)

• Official Website: sbi.co.in/careers

SBI Clerk 2025 Vacancy (State-Wise & Category-Wise)

SBI has released a total of 6589 vacancies, which include 5180 regular vacancies and 1409 backlog vacancies.

👉 A state-wise vacancy list will be provided in the official notification PDF. Aspirants must apply for one state only and must be proficient in its local language.

(Example from previous year for reference – Andhra Pradesh: 60, Karnataka: 110, Delhi: 258, Maharashtra: 500+ etc.)

Eligibility Criteria for SBI Clerk 2025

1. Educational Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

• Final-year students can apply but must produce proof of graduation before joining.

• Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must have the degree completed on or before 31st December 2025.

2. Age Limit (as on 01/04/2025)

• Minimum Age: 20 years

• Maximum Age: 28 years (born between 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005)

Age Relaxation:

• OBC – 3 years

• SC/ST – 5 years

• PwD – 10 to 15 years

• Ex-Servicemen – Service period + 3 years (max 50 years)

3. Language Proficiency

Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the state they apply for.

SBI Clerk 2025 Application Process

The entire application process is online.

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit sbi.co.in/careers.

2. Go to "Current Openings → Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)".

3. Register with a valid mobile number & email ID.

4. Fill in personal, academic, and preference details.

5. Upload scanned documents:

   • Photograph (20–50 kb)

   • Signature (10–20 kb)

   • Left Thumb Impression

   • Handwritten Declaration (in English)

6. Pay the application fee online.

7. Submit and take a printout of the application form.

Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹750

• SC / ST / PwD: No Fee

SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam (Screening Test)

• Duration: 1 Hour

• Total Marks: 100

• Sectional Timing: Yes

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks

Mains Exam (Final Selection Test)

• Duration: 2 hr 40 mins

• Total Marks: 200

• Negative Marking: 0.25

👉 Final selection will be based on Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

SBI Clerk 2025 Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

• Simplification, Quadratic Equations, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Percentage, Ratio, Speed-Time-Distance, Profit & Loss, Probability, Mensuration.

Reasoning Ability

• Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Logical Reasoning.

English Language

• Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary.

General/Financial Awareness

• Banking Awareness, Economy & Finance, Current Affairs (last 6–8 months), Static GK (Important Days, Capitals, Currency).

SBI Clerk Salary & Perks

• Basic Pay: ₹26,730

• Gross Salary: ~₹46,000/month (in metros)

• Allowances:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)

  • Travel Allowance (TA)

  • Medical Benefits (100% for employee, 75% for family)

  • Pension, PF, and gratuity benefits

Career Growth of SBI Clerk

SBI Clerk has excellent promotion opportunities:

1. Clerk → Senior Clerk → Special Cadre Clerk

2. Clerk → Probationary Officer (via internal exams)

3. Managerial Promotions (based on service & performance)

With dedication, a clerk can rise to Branch Manager / AGM / DGM level.

SBI Clerk Cut-Off (Previous Years)

Cut-offs vary state-wise and category-wise.

Preparation Tips for SBI Clerk 2025

1. Start with basics: Build strong concepts in maths and reasoning.

2. Daily practice: Solve puzzles, DI sets, and comprehension passages.

3. Mock tests: Attempt full-length mocks regularly to build speed.

4. Current Affairs: Read daily GK & banking awareness updates.

5. Previous Papers: Analyze SBI Clerk’s last 5 years’ papers.

SBI Clerk 2025 – Important FAQs

Q1. Can final year students apply? Yes, but they must produce proof of graduation before joining.

Q2. Is there sectional cut-off in SBI Clerk? No, only overall cut-off is considered.

Q3. Is SBI Clerk a permanent job? Yes, it is a permanent government job with pension benefits.

Q4. What is the exam mode? Online (Computer Based Test).

Q5. How many attempts are allowed?

No limit, candidates can apply until they cross the maximum age.