SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 5180 Junior Associate Posts

State Bank of India invites applications for 5180 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts under SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025. Apply online from 06 to 26 August 2025. Check eligibility, salary, exam pattern, and state-wise vacancies here.

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The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06) for 5180 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in the clerical cadre. This is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a stable banking career with attractive pay, perks, and career growth. Candidates can apply online from 06 August to 26 August 2025 through the official SBI Careers portal. The recruitment process includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and a Local Language Proficiency Test, with prelims tentatively scheduled for September 2025.   

"SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 Overview"

organization name

State Bank of India (SBI)

post name

Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)

post type

Clerical Cadre (Permanent)

application mode

Online

application fees

General/OBC/EWS: ₹750

SC/ST/PwBD/XS: Nil

no of vacancies

5180

education qualification

Graduation in any discipline (final year students can apply provisionally)

selection process

Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Local Language Test

age limit(as on 01.04.2025)

20 – 28 years

Age relaxations as per category

salary

₹26,730 basic pay + allowances (approx. ₹46,000/month at metro cities)

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 Important Dates:

EventDate
Application Start Date06 August 2025
Application Last Date26 August 2025
Preliminary Exam DateSeptember 2025 (tentative)
Main Exam DateNovember 2025 (tentative)

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern :

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

  • Mode: Online Objective Test
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Sections:
  1. English Language – 30 Qs – 30 Marks – 20 min
  2. Numerical Ability – 35 Qs – 35 Marks – 20 min
  3. Reasoning Ability – 35 Qs – 35 Marks – 20 min
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Phase-II: Main Examination

  • Mode: Online Objective Test
  • Duration: 2 hrs 40 min
  • Sections:
  1. General/Financial Awareness – 50 Qs – 50 Marks – 35 min
  2. General English – 40 Qs – 40 Marks – 35 min
  3. Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Qs – 50 Marks – 45 min
  4. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude – 50 Qs – 60 Marks – 45 min

Phase-III: Local Language Test

  • Conducted for candidates who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10th/12th.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 Important Direct Link

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 How To Apply Now:

  • Visit SBI Careers.
  • Click on “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2025.”
  • Complete registration and upload required documents.
  • Pay the application fee online.
  • Submit the form and take a printout for reference.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: Can I apply for multiple states?
No. You can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT.

Q2: Is knowledge of the local language mandatory?
Yes, candidates must be proficient in the specified local language of the chosen State/UT.

Q3: When will the SBI Clerk 2025 prelims be held?
Tentatively in September 2025.

Q4: What is the starting salary for SBI Junior Associates?
Around ₹46,000 per month in metro cities.

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