SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025

SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025 Introduction

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released its much-awaited notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. A total of 5180 regular vacancies and additional backlog vacancies have been announced across various states and circles. This is a prime opportunity for graduates to start a career with India’s largest public sector bank. For all details and updates, visit FreeJobInformation.in.

Quick Overview

Vacancy Details

A total of 5180 regular vacancies have been announced. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and must be proficient in the local language of that state. For a detailed circle-wise and category-wise breakdown, please refer to the official notification.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit & Relaxation

Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of April 1, 2025. (i.e., born not earlier than 02.04.1997 and not later than 01.04.2005, both days inclusive).

Age Relaxation

Education Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University.
• Candidates in their final year/semester can also apply provisionally, but they must produce proof of passing the graduation exam on or before December 31, 2025.
• Language Proficiency: Must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified local language of the State/UT they are applying for.

Selection Process & Exam Scheme

The selection process consists of an Online Preliminary Exam and an Online Main Exam, followed by a test of the specified opted local language.

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

Phase-II: Main Examination

Note: There will be a penalty of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer in both exams. Marks obtained in the Main examination will be considered for the final merit list.

SBI Clerk Exam Syllabus 2025

Preliminary Exam Syllabus

• English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement/Correction, Fill in the Blanks.
• Numerical Ability: Simplification/Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie), Arithmetic problems (Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, etc.).
• Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Coding-Decoding, Alphanumeric Series.

Main Exam Syllabus

• General/Financial Awareness: Current Affairs (last 6 months), Banking & Financial Awareness, Static GK (Countries & Capitals, Important Days, etc.), Government Schemes.
• General English: Similar to Prelims but at a higher difficulty level. Vocabulary based questions (Synonyms, Antonyms), Sentence Rearrangement.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Similar to Prelims but with more complex Data Interpretation sets (Caselets, Mixed DI) and advanced arithmetic problems.
• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: Advanced Puzzles and Seating Arrangements, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency. Basic Computer Knowledge (Hardware, Software, Internet, MS Office, etc.).

How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Read the official notification carefully from the link provided below.
2. Visit the SBI careers website: sbi.co.in/web/careers.
3. Find the “RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES” advertisement and click on “Apply Online”.
4. Register by providing your basic details.
5. Fill out the application form with accurate information.
6. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per specifications. The handwritten declaration text is:
   “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), Date of Birth _______, hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine”.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

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