Introduction
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 6589 Clerk (Junior Associate) posts across India. This is one of the biggest opportunities for candidates seeking a stable and prestigious career in the banking sector. Interested candidates can check the eligibility, important dates, and apply online before the closing date.
Vacancy Details
Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Clerk (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales)
Total Vacancies: 6589
Job Location: All India
Educational Qualification
Minimum Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final-year students can apply, provided they produce proof of passing on or before the document verification date.
Salary
Pay Scale: ₹19,900/- (Basic Pay) + allowances
Approximate monthly gross salary: ₹29,000/- to ₹31,000/- (depending on location of posting).
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025)
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age relaxation as per government norms:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC: +3 years
PwD: +10 years (additional relaxation for reserved categories).
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹750/-
SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking)
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Objective Test – 100 marks)
Main Examination (Objective Test – 200 marks)
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Main Exam:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hrs 40 min |
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: August 2025
Online Application Start Date: 6th August 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 26th August 2025
Prelims Exam Date: November 2025
Mains Exam Date: December 2025
How to Apply
Visit the official website – https://sbi.co.in
Go to Careers → Current Openings section.
Click on Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales).
Read the notification carefully.
Click on Apply Online and fill in your details.
Upload required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
Official Notification PDF: Click Here
Apply Online: Click Here
Official Website: https://sbi.co.in