SBI Clerk 2025: Notification in August, Eligibility, Important Dates

The State Bank of India (SBI) is going to conduct the SBI Clerk 2025 Exam for the Junior Associate post in Customer Support and Sales. To announce the recruitment cycle, SBI will release the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 in August 2025, and the online application process will be active on the official website at www.sbi.co.in.

Interested candidates must start their preparation for the SBI Junior Associate Exam and utilise their opportunity to join the largest bank in India. We have discussed more about the SBI Clerk exam in the subsequent sections.

SBI Clerk 2025 Notification

SBI is currently recruiting for the SBI Probationary Officer post, and it is expected that the notification for SBI Clerk 2025 will be released in August 2025, after which candidates can apply. The recruitment process includes Prelims and Mains exam stages (no interview), and it is mandatory to qualify in each exam stage.

Candidates are advised to keep a check on SBI’s official careers page for the official notification updates or bookmark this page for hassle-free tracking.

SBI Clerk Exam 2025: Highlights

Candidates can go through the highlights of the SBI Clerk Exam mentioned in the table given below. SBI Clerk recruitment is highly sought-after because of job stability, benefits, and growth potential.

SBI Clerk Notification PDF

The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 PDF will be available on the official website at www.sbi.co.in. To know about all the important information related to exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, exam centre, normalisation process, and so on, candidates can read it here.

SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2025

SBI will announce the total number of vacancy for Junior Associate post along with the official notification. Last year, SBI announced 14,191 vacancies which includes 13,735 for the year 2025 and rest of the vacancies are backlog vacancies. Candidates can check previous recruitment vacancy below.

SBI Clerk Previous Year Vacancy

SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy

SBI Clerk 2025 Eligibility

Candidates must ensure they fulfil the SBI Clerk Eligibility criteria to apply for the offered posts set by the Bank. Any graduate between 21 and 28 years old is eligible to be a part of the SBI Clerk 2025 exam. Candidates can check the details of the Eligibility Criteria below, including qualification, age limit, and citizenship.

Age Limit

The details of the age limit have been mentioned below for the candidates to check their age eligibility for the SBI Clerk post.

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
• Age Relaxation: As per government rules.

The age relaxation for the SBI Clerk has been mentioned in the table given below for different categories.

Educational Qualification

• A valid degree from any recognized university is required.
• Integrated dual degree (IDD) holders need to check their passing date. Final-year students can apply provisionally but must pass before joining.
• Ex-servicemen with specific certificates after 15 years of service are eligible.
• Computer literacy is needed for the SBI Clerk exam.

Nationality

• Indian citizenship is required.
• Candidates can also be citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees arriving before January 1, 1962, or Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from specific countries.
• PIOs need a certificate of eligibility from the Indian government.

SBI Clerk 2025 Online Application

The online application process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 will be conducted online on the official website of SBI at https://sbi.co.in/web/careers. Candidates will be able to fill out their application forms when the official notification is released.

Documents Required for SBI Clerk 2025 Exam

SBI Clerk Application Fees 2025

To complete the application process, the candidates will have to pay the SBI Clerk Application Fee which has been mentioned below.

SBI Clerk 2025 Selection Process

The SBI Clerk Selection Process includes two stages- Prelims and Mains. Candidates need to pass each stage to get the final appointment letter. Check details of the SBI Clerk Selection Process in the table below.

Note: Candidates also need to appear for the Local Language Test round in which their language skills for the state they have applied for are checked. This is a qualifying test.

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2025

As mentioned in the selection process, the SBI Clerk Exam involves two stages- Prelims and Mains. The prelims is a qualifying stage whereas the mains decide the final result. The candidates need to get familiar with the SBI Clerk Exam Pattern to understand the structure of the examination.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

The Question Paper from the SBI Clerk Prelims exam consists of 100 questions of 1 mark each with a time duration of 60 minutes. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

Main Exam: Online, objective type:

• This means that the SBI Clerk Mains exam is conducted on a computer, where candidates will answer questions using a computer interface.
• The questions in the exam are of the objective type, which means that candidates select the correct answer from multiple-choice options.

Total Marks: 200:

• The maximum achievable score in the SBI Clerk Mains exam is 200 marks. This score is based on how well a candidate performs across all the sections of the exam.

Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes:

• Candidates have a total of 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the entire Mains exam.
• Within this time frame, they need to answer all the questions in the four sections: General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, and General/Financial Awareness.
• Each section has a specific time limit, and candidates must manage their time effectively to complete all the questions within the stipulated durations.

SBI Clerk 2025 Syllabus

The SBI Clerk 2025 Syllabus for the Prelims and Mains are almost the same. However, the difficulty level for both differs. The questions in Prelims are easy while it is more difficult in the mains. Candidates can check the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025 for Prelims which includes Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, and English Language sections.

SBI Clerk 2025: Medium of Exam

The SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains Exam will be conducted in bilingual/trilingual mode: Hindi/Regional and English language. However, it varies for non-hindi states. Check state-wise exam medium below.

SBI Clerk Salary 2025

The SBI Clerk Salary pay scale ranges from Rs.24050 1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400 4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The starting salary is around Rs. 26,730 per month, and the total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable will be approximately Rs.46,000/- per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate. Newly recruited clerks undergo a probation period of 6 months, during which their performance is assessed. If an employee performs below expectations, their probation period may be extended.

SBI Clerk Exam Centre 2025

The SBI Clerk Exam Centre 2025 has been discussed here for the candidates to know where the examinations are going to be held this year.

SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Paper

SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Paper are invaluable resources for aspirants preparing for the exam. They provide insights into the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty levels. Solving these papers helps candidates improve time management and accuracy. Regular practice also builds confidence and identifies weak areas, ensuring better preparation for the actual SBI Clerk examination.

SBI Clerk Exam Analysis

Here, we have discussed the SBI Clerk Exam Analysis for the prelims examination. This year, the overall difficulty level of the prelims exam was easy to moderate based on the performance of the candidates. The section-wise difficulty level of the paper has been mentioned below.

SBI Clerk Mock Test 2025

SBI Clerk Mock Test 2025 is an essential tool for aspirants aiming to excel in the exam. These tests simulate the actual exam environment, helping candidates practice time management and improve accuracy. Designed as per the latest syllabus and pattern, mock tests identify strengths and weaknesses, allowing focused preparation. Regular practice enhances confidence and boosts chances of success.