SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Clerk Posts
State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for the appointment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the banking sector. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. The selection process will include an online test (Preliminary & Main examination) and a test of the specified opted local language.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Start Date | 06.08.2025 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date | 26.08.2025 |
| Preliminary Examination (Tentative) | September 2025 |
| Main Examination (Tentative) | November 2025 |
Vacancy & Overview
| Post | Organization | Advertisement No. | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | State Bank of India (SBI) | CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 | 5180 Regular + 810 Backlog |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Central Government. Candidates in the final year/semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally.
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified local language of the State/UT they are applying for.
Age Limit
- Age: Not below 20 years and not above 28 years as of 01.04.2025.
- Date of Birth: Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1997 and not later than 01.04.2005 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Actual period of service rendered + 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 50 years.
- Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried: 7 years, subject to a maximum age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
Application Fee
Information regarding the application fee for different categories was not available in the provided document.
Vacancy Breakdown
The total vacancies are 5990, including both Regular and Backlog vacancies. The breakdown of vacancies by circle and category is extensive and is available in the detailed notification. Please refer to the official notification for a detailed table.
Vacancy & Overview
| Post | Organization | Advertisement No. | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | State Bank of India (SBI) | CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 | 5180 Regular + 810 Backlog |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Central Government. Candidates in the final year/semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally.
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified local language of the State/UT they are applying for.
Age Limit
- Age: Not below 20 years and not above 28 years as of 01.04.2025.
- Date of Birth: Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1997 and not later than 01.04.2005 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Actual period of service rendered + 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 50 years.
- Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried: 7 years, subject to a maximum age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
Application Fee
Information regarding the application fee for different categories was not available in the provided document.
Regular Vacancies (Category Wise)
| State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 15 | 33 | 59 | 22 | 91 | 220 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/ Urdu | 49 | 21 | 83 | 31 | 126 | 310 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 43 | 18 | 72 | 27 | 110 | 270 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 26 | 70 | 89 | 22 | 89 | 220 |
| Odisha | Odia | 30 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 78 | 190 |
| Haryana | Hindi/ Punjabi | 25 | 0 | 36 | 13 | 64 | 138 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/ Hindi | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 29 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 17 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 30 | 68 |
| Ladakh UT | Urdu/ Ladakhi/ Bhoti (Bodhi) | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 37 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/ Hindi | 51 | 0 | 37 | 17 | 73 | 178 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 72 | 3 | 102 | 25 | 165 | 380 |
| Telangana | Telugu/ Urdu | 40 | 17 | 38 | 10 | 101 | 250 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 44 | 33 | 67 | 26 | 109 | 270 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali | 62 | 13 | 52 | 27 | 105 | 260 |
| A&N Islands | Hindi/ English | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 23 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ English | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/ Urdu | 107 | 5 | 138 | 51 | 213 | 514 |
| Maha -rashtra | Marathi | 47 | 42 | 127 | 47 | 213 | 476 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 14 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 25 | 12 | 45 | 16 | 71 | 169 |
| Uttara -khand | Hindi | 22 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 74 | 127 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo | 10 | 17 | 39 | 14 | 65 | 145 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/ English | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| Meghalaya | English/ Garo/ Khasi | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 32 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| Bihar | Hindi/ Urdu | 41 | 2 | 70 | 26 | 121 | 260 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/ Santhali | 15 | 33 | 15 | 13 | 54 | 130 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 24 | 2 | 66 | 24 | 131 | 247 |
| Laksha -dweep | Malayalam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Regular Vacancies | 788 | 450 | 1179 | 508 | 2255 | 5180 | |
Backlog Vacancies (Category Wise)
| State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 9 | 0 | 22 | 32 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/ Urdu | 31 | 13 | 3 | 47 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 12 | 10 | 46 | 68 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 45 | 9 | 22 | 76 |
| Odisha | Odia | 0 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| Haryana | Hindi/ Punjabi | 13 | 0 | 5 | 18 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/ Hindi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Ladakh UT | Urdu/ Ladakhi/ Bhoti (Bodhi) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/ Hindi | 0 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 38 | 17 | 25 | 80 |
| Telangana | Telugu/ Urdu | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 11 | 26 | 50 | 87 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali | 12 | 16 | 35 | 63 |
| A&N Islands | Hindi/ English | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ English | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/ Urdu | 51 | 23 | 0 | 74 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 59 | 20 | 37 | 116 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 16 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 5 | 12 | 2 | 19 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo | 31 | 14 | 6 | 51 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/ English | 0 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Meghalaya | English/ Garo/ Khasi | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 100 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | Hindi/ Urdu | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/ Santhali | 13 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 0 | 2 | 24 | 26 |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Backlog Vacancies | 508 | 214 | 91 | 813 | |
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official SBI career website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- First, register online and pay the application fee using a debit card, credit card, or Internet Banking.
- Before applying, ensure you have a valid email ID, mobile number, and scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration.
- The text for the handwritten declaration 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".
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Download |
| Syllabus | View |
| Official Website | Visit |
Selection Process
The selection process for the Junior Associate position consists of two phases of online tests followed by a local language proficiency test.
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: An online objective test for 100 marks with a duration of 1 hour.
- Phase-II: Main Examination: The preliminary exam is followed by the Main examination.
- Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test: This test is for provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the specified local language in their 10th or 12th standard.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern is detailed below:
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | Composite Time of 1 Hour |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
The Main Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of November 2025.
Preparation Tips
- Know the Syllabus: Thoroughly understand the syllabus for both the Preliminary and Main examinations.
- Practice Mock Tests: Regularly take mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.
- Time Management: Since the Preliminary exam is one hour long, focus on time management to attempt as many questions as possible within the given time.
- Stay Updated: Keep checking the official SBI career website for any updates on the examination dates.
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