SBI Clerk 2025 Exam: Prelims Exam Starts from 20 September

The State Bank of India (SBI) will conduct the SBI Clerk 2025 Exam (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06) to fill 6,589 Junior Associate vacancies, for which lakhs of applications have been received. With the online application process now closed, candidates can cheer as the Prelims Exam Schedule 2025 has been announced. Aspirants are advised to stay updated with official announcements and continue their preparation. Check the complete details of the SBI Clerk Exam below.

SBI Clerk 2025 Notification Official PDF

The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in its branches across the country. The notification includes details on vacancies, eligibility, key dates, selection process, and exam pattern. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for this exam, as it offers stability and career growth in the banking sector. Aspirants are advised to go through the notification carefully without delay.

SBI Clerk Official Notification 2025 PDF Download

SBI Clerk/ Junior Associate Exam: Highlights

An SBI Clerk is responsible for managing customer interactions, assisting with banking services like deposits, withdrawals, and account queries, and supporting daily branch operations. The selection process excludes an interview; final selection is based on performance in the Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Due to high competition for this coveted banking role, candidates are encouraged to start their preparation early.

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SBI Clerk 2025 Important Dates

The SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 20th, 21st, and 27th September 2025, while the Mains Exam is expected on 15th and 16th November 2025. Candidates should keep visiting the official SBI website for final confirmation.

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2025 Details State-wise

The SBI Clerk 2025 recruitment includes a total of 6,589 vacancies, with 5,180 regular posts and 1,409 backlog posts. Candidates can apply for only one State or Union Territory, and once selected as Junior Associates, transfers between circles or states will not be permitted.

Therefore, candidates should choose their state carefully, considering local language skills and preferred location. The state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the table below.

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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 20 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 (1/4/2025)

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: 20 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 (31/12/2025)

• A valid degree from any recognised 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.

Number of Attempts

There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts for the SBI Clerk Exam 2025. Candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they wish, provided they meet the age criteria and other eligibility conditions set by the State Bank of India. The age limit for candidates in the general category is 20 to 28 years, with age relaxation provided for reserved categories according to government rules.

SBI Clerk Apply Online

The online registration for SBI Clerk 2025 has now concluded on the official website, www.sbi.co.in. Eligible candidates were required to apply through the website by completing the application form, uploading necessary documents (such as a photograph and signature), and paying the applicable fee.

SBI Clerk Application Fees 2025

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

SBI Clerk Selection Process

The SBI Clerk Selection Process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Language Proficiency Test. Candidates must clear each stage to receive the final appointment letter. Refer to the table below for details of the SBI Clerk Selection Process.

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern

As mentioned in the selection process, the SBI Clerk Exam involves two stages- Prelims and Mains. The prelims are 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.

Check: SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2025

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.

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