SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025 : The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has released a much-awaited notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in its Clerical Cadre for the year 2025. This presents an excellent opportunity for graduates aspiring to work in the banking sector.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies announced are 5,583, which are further divided as:
Regular Vacancies: 5,180
Backlog Vacancies: 403
Vacancies are spread across different states and union territories of India. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for state-wise and category-wise vacancy details.
Important Dates for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025
Event
Date
Start of Online Registration & Fee Payment
06 August 2025
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fees
26 August 2025
Tentative Prelims Exam Date
October/November 2025
Mains Exam Date
To be notified later
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025
1. Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen.
2. Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification.
Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, subject to proof of passing the graduation exam on or before the joining date.
3. Age Limit (As on 01.08.2025)
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years
Age relaxation applicable as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen categories.
Selection Process
The selection process for SBI Junior Associates involves:
Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test)
Main Examination (Online Objective Test)
Language Proficiency Test (LPT) (For candidates who qualify the mains)
Note: Marks obtained in the preliminary exam will not be counted for final selection. Only the mains exam marks and LPT will be considered.
Preliminary Exam Pattern:
Section
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
English Language
30
30
20 mins
Numerical Ability
35
35
20 mins
Reasoning Ability
35
35
20 mins
Total
100
100
1 hour
Mains Exam Pattern:
Section
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
General/Financial Awareness
50
50
35 mins
General English
40
40
35 mins
Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
45 mins
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
50
60
45 mins
Total
190
200
2 hrs 40 mins
Salary Structure
Basic Pay: ₹19,900/- (Revised)
Gross Salary (approx.): ₹29,000/- to ₹32,000/- per month including allowances (varies by location).
Additional benefits: DA, HRA, Special Allowance, Provident Fund, Pension under New Pension Scheme (NPS), Medical Facilities, LTC, etc.
Official Notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06): Available on SBI Careers Page
Contact for Queries
For any doubts or issues regarding application submission, candidates can contact SBI through the “CONTACT US → Post Your Query” section on the SBI Careers Portal.
Why You Should Not Miss This Opportunity?
Job Security & Prestige of working with India’s largest PSU Bank.
Attractive salary and benefits.
Opportunities for career progression through internal promotions.
Exposure to customer service and sales operations.
