The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI Clerk Exam annually to recruit candidates for the position of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) across its branches in India. Known for its competitive nature, the SBI Clerk exam attracts thousands of aspirants every year.
For 2025, SBI has officially released the notification to fill 6589 vacancies, and the online application process began on 6th August 2025. The recruitment process includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
What is the SBI Clerk Exam?
The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Exam is held to hire candidates for customer-facing roles like cashier, depositor, and other front-desk responsibilities. These positions are critical to day-to-day operations at SBI branches. Candidates selected for this role will directly interact with customers, handle cash, and manage various banking services.
📌 SBI Clerk 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Clerk (Junior Associate) |
| Vacancies | 6589 (5180 Regular + 1409 Backlog) |
| Advt. No. | CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → LLPT |
| Application Dates | 6th Aug – 26th Aug 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Starting Salary | ₹46,000 (approx.) |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
🗓️ SBI Clerk 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 5th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 6th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26th August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam (Expected) | 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th September 2025 |
| Mains Exam (Expected) | 15th & 16th November 2025 |
📊 SBI Clerk 2025 – Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 6589
- Regular: 5180
- Backlog: 1409
✅ SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification (as on 31/12/2025):
- A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students can apply but must produce proof of passing upon selection.
2. Age Limit (as on 01/04/2025):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
- (Born between 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005)
3. Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Gen) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service years + 3 years (Max: 50 years) |
| Others | As per norms |
💻 How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2025?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI website between 6th to 26th August 2025.
🔗 Apply Online – Click Here
🔗 SBI Clerk Notification PDF – Download Here
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD | NIL |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 (including intimation charges) |
Note: Fees are non-refundable.
🔍 Selection Process
The recruitment process includes three stages:
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
📌 Note: No Inter-Circle or Inter-State transfers are allowed for Junior Associates.
🧾 SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
Mains Exam
| 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 | 2 hr 40 mins |
Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Includes verbal, non-verbal, and subjective sections.
📚 SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025 (Brief)
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification, Arithmetic, DI, Number Series, etc.
English Language
- Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, etc.
💸 SBI Clerk Salary 2025
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730 (including 2 increments for graduates)
- Gross Monthly Salary: ~₹46,000
- Includes allowances like DA, HRA, TA, and more.
🔸 Join Edusprint Academy and start your winning journey with us today!
📞 +91 85 2400 8400
🌐 edusprintacademy.com
📍 Trichy | Chennai | Coimbatore
