The State Bank of India has rolled out its much-anticipated SBI Clerk 2025 recruitment for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). With 14,191 openings distributed across every SBI circle, this notification is one of the biggest clerical drives of the year and a golden gateway for graduates seeking a stable banking career with national exposure. SBI’s clerical cadre offers fast internal promotions, transparent seniority rules and the assurance of working for India’s largest public-sector bank.
✨ Why this vacancy is worth your attention
- Massive intake: 13,735 fresh positions plus 456 backlog seats ensure healthy chances for first-time test-takers.
- All-India service, local posting: You compete state-wise, yet get the brand value of a pan-India PSU.
- Digital-first work culture: SBI’s branch modernisation means clerks now learn core banking, UPI dispute handling, KYC compliance and cross-selling—all skills that future-proof your résumé.
🗓️ Key dates you must remember
| Stage | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration window | 17 Dec 2024 – 7 Jan 2025 | Closed |
| Prelims CBT | 22, 27, 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2025 | Completed |
| Mains CBT | 10 & 12 Apr 2025 | Completed |
| Final result & scorecard | 11 & 12 Jun 2025 | Declared |
The early publication of results gives selected candidates almost three months to complete medicals and join their allotted circles before the festival business rush.
📋 Eligibility snapshot
- Educational bar: Graduation in any discipline completed on or before 31 Dec 2024. Final-year students awaiting results are not eligible.
- Age range: 20 – 28 years as on 1 Jan 2025 (upper-age relaxations: 3 yrs OBC, 5 yrs SC/ST, 10 yrs PwBD).
- Language requirement: Working knowledge (read/write/speak) of the state’s official language; tested during Document Verification or through a Language Proficiency Test.
🔍 Selection pipeline
- Preliminary Exam – 100-mark objective CBT; purely qualifying.
- Main Exam – 200 marks across four sections; marks counted for merit.
- Language Proficiency Test (if applicable) – Only for candidates who did not study the local language up to Class XII.
- Final allotment – Based on normalised Mains scores and medical fitness.
Prelims-to-Mains progression ratio is roughly 1:10, so strong conceptual accuracy in Maths, Reasoning, and English is essential. testbook.com
💰 Salary & career growth
Newly appointed clerks draw a starting basic pay of ₹29,000 (including two advance increments for graduates) which works out to about ₹46,000 gross per month in metro branches after allowances such as DA, HRA, and transport. Annual performance-linked increments and periodic bipartite wage settlements make the clerical scale lucrative. Many clerks clear internal exams (e.g., JAIIB, CAIIB) to become Trainee Officers within three years.
🖥️ How to apply (for next cycle or backlog posts)
- Go to sbi.co.in ➜ Careers ➜ ‘Recruitment of Junior Associates’.
- Click New Registration, enter basic details, and verify via OTP.
- Upload a recent photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB) in JPEG.
- Fill academic, category, and circle-preference information carefully—changes aren’t allowed later.
- Pay the fee (₹100 for Gen/OBC/EWS; nil for SC/ST/PwBD) via UPI, debit card, or net-banking.
- Save the final PDF application and set exam-day reminders.
🚀 Last-minute success tips
- Solve at least 25 full-length sectional tests for speed mastery—SBI loves tight cut-offs.
- Keep original photo ID & two extra photos ready; mismatched photos were a top rejection reason last year.
- For the Language Test, revise local-language letter formats and basic banking vocabulary.
📌 Final word
Whether you’re a fresh graduate eyeing your first PSU job or a private banker craving security, SBI Clerk 2025 is a not-to-miss chance. The recruitment calendar is running on time, so start brushing up core subjects for the next notification expected this winter. Bookmark the official portal, stay alert for circle-wise backlogs, and let this giant vacancy propel you towards a stable, respected career in India’s flagship bank. Good luck!