SBI Clerk Notification 2025 Out: State Bank of India has announced 5,180 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies. Check eligibility, age limit, state-wise vacancies, salary, exam dates, and apply online before August 26, 2025.
Introduction
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the much-awaited recruitment notification for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) for the year 2025. This year, SBI has announced a massive total of 5,180 regular vacancies across various circles in India.
If you hold a graduate degree in any discipline and dream of securing a prestigious Central Government banking career, this is your golden opportunity! Eligible candidates can submit their online applications starting from August 6, 2025, until the deadline on August 26, 2025.
Read this complete article to find out everything about SBI Clerk eligibility criteria, state-wise vacancy breakdown, revised salary scale, selection process, and direct application links.
Out of the total 5,180 vacancies, major positions have been allocated to various prominent states. Notably, the Chennai Circle has 380 vacancies, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates in Tamil Nadu.
Major Circle-Wise Breakdown:
Chennai (Tamil Nadu): 380 Vacancies
Lucknow / New Delhi: 514 Vacancies
Maharashtra / Mumbai Metro: 490 Vacancies
Patna (Bihar/Jharkhand): 390 Vacancies
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh): 310 Vacancies
Bengaluru (Karnataka): 270 Vacancies
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): 250 Vacancies
Hyderabad (Telangana): 250 Vacancies(Check the official notification PDF for the complete list of states and languages).
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Junior Associates
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess Any Graduation Degree from a recognized University or Board.
Candidates in the final year/semester of their graduation can also apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before the specified date in the official notification.
Age Limit (As of 2025):
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation Breakdown:
SC / ST: 5 Years relaxation (Up to 33 years)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation (Up to 31 years)
PwBD (General/EWS): 10 Years relaxation
Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 7 Years relaxation (Subject to maximum age criteria)
SBI Clerk Salary 2025 Structure
Working with the country’s largest public sector bank comes with great financial stability. The starting basic salary for an SBI Clerk/Junior Associate is Rs. 26,730/- (which includes Rs. 24,050 plus mandatory advance increments).
The official overall pay scale runs between Rs. 24,050 – Rs. 64,480, along with multiple bank perks, allowances (DA, HRA, Travel allowance), and medical benefits.
Selection Process
The selection process for SBI Junior Associates will be strictly competitive and completely objective. It consists of two major phases:
Phase 1: Preliminary Examination (Tentatively in September 2025) – Consisting of English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability sections.
Phase 2: Main Examination (Tentatively in November 2025) – Consisting of General Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning/Computer Aptitude.
Local Language Test: Candidates clearing the Mains exam must satisfy the specified local language test of their chosen circle before final joining (exempted if studied in 10th/12th standard).
Application Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 750/-
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM Candidates:NIL (No Fee)
How to Apply Online for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must follow these steps to register successfully:
Visit the official career portal of the State Bank of India: www.sbi.co.in/careers.
Look for the announcement “Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) 2025”.
Click on the “Apply Online” link.
Complete your initial registration using an active Email ID and Mobile number to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Fill in all details carefully (Personal details, Educational records, Circle preference).
Upload the scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration in the prescribed sizes.
Pay the application fee of ₹750 via online payment channels (if applicable).
Verify everything and click Submit. Take a printout of the final application for your exam files.
Important Direct Links
📄 Download SBI Clerk 2025 Notification PDF: [Click Here to Download] (Insert Link)
🌐 SBI Clerk 2025 Online Application Direct Link: [Click Here to Apply Online] (Insert Link)
