Introduction
The State Bank of India (SBI) is India’s biggest public sector bank. Every year, it hires thousands of young graduates as Clerks to serve customers at its branches. On 5 August 2025, SBI released the Clerk Notification 2025 for 6,589 posts of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). This guide covers everything you need: application steps, eligibility, exam stages, pay details, bonus marks, cut-offs, and tips to help you plan your preparation.
What Does an SBI Clerk Do?
A Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) handles:
- Greeting customers and answering queries
- Cash deposits, withdrawals, and passbook updates
- Account maintenance and record-keeping
- Basic info on bank products like savings accounts and loans
- Day-to-day branch tasks
Why this job is appealing:
- A secure bank position with fixed hours
- Starting basic pay of ₹24,050 plus allowances
- Career growth and learning in banking
- Serving your community
SBI Clerk 2025: Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts | 6,589 (5,180 Regular + 1,409 Backlog) |
| Job Title | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Notification Date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Apply Online | 6–26 Aug 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | Sep 2025 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam | Nov 2025 (Tentative) |
| Selection Stages | Prelims → Mains → LLPT |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (Gen/OBC/EWS); Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS) |
| Official Website | @ibps.in |
| Notification PDF | Download Here |
SBI Clerk 2025-Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Online Registration Begins | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Prelims Exam (Tentative) | Sep 2025 |
| Mains Exam (Tentative) | Nov 2025 |
| LLPT (if required) | After Mains results |
SBI Clerk 2025 Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 6,589
- Regular: 5,180
- Backlog: 1,409
- Apply for only one State/UT; no inter-state transfers after selection.
- Pick a state where you are comfortable with the local language.
| SBI Clerk Junior Associates 2025- Regular Vacancies | ||||||
| State/UT | Total | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Gujarat | 220 | 91 | 15 | 33 | 59 | 22 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 310 | 126 | 49 | 21 | 83 | 31 |
| Karnataka | 270 | 110 | 43 | 18 | 72 | 27 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 100 | 40 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Chhattisgarh | 220 | 89 | 26 | 70 | 13 | 22 |
| Odisha | 190 | 78 | 30 | 41 | 22 | 19 |
| Haryana | 138 | 64 | 25 | — | 36 | 13 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | 29 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 68 | 30 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 6 |
| Ladakh UT | 37 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| Punjab | 178 | 73 | 51 | — | 37 | 17 |
| Tamil Nadu | 380 | 165 | 72 | 3 | 102 | 38 |
| Telangana | 250 | 101 | 40 | 17 | 67 | 25 |
| Rajasthan | 260 | 105 | 44 | 33 | 52 | 26 |
| West Bengal | 270 | 109 | 62 | 13 | 59 | 27 |
| A & N Islands | 30 | 17 | — | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Sikkim | 20 | 9 | 01 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 514 | 213 | 107 | 5 | 138 | 51 |
| Maharashtra | 476 | 213 | 47 | 42 | 127 | 47 |
| Goa | 14 | 10 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Delhi | 169 | 71 | 25 | 12 | 45 | 16 |
| Uttarakhand | 127 | 74 | 22 | 3 | 16 | 12 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 20 | 9 | — | 9 | — | 2 |
| Assam | 145 | 65 | 10 | 17 | 39 | 14 |
| Manipur | 16 | 8 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 32 | 14 | — | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| Mizoram | 13 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 1 |
| Nagaland | 22 | 11 | — | 9 | — | 2 |
| Tripura | 22 | 11 | 03 | 6 | — | 2 |
| Bihar | 260 | 121 | 41 | 2 | 70 | 26 |
| Jharkhand | 130 | 54 | 15 | 33 | 15 | 13 |
| Kerala | 247 | 131 | 24 | 2 | 66 | 24 |
| Lakshadweep | 03 | 02 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Total | 5180 | 2255 | 788 | 450 | 1179 | 508 |
| SBI Clerk Junior Associates 2025- Backlog Vacancies | ||||||
| State/UT | Total | SC | ST | OBC | PwBD | XS |
| Andhra Pradesh | 5 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — |
| Karnataka | 229 | 1 | 10 | — | 20 | 198 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 99 | 8 | 46 | — | 8 | 37 |
| Chhattisgarh | 86 | — | 45 | — | 9 | 32 |
| Haryana | 8 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — |
| Telangana | 70 | — | — | — | 12 | 58 |
| Rajasthan | 43 | — | — | — | 16 | 27 |
| West Bengal | 16 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| A & N Islands | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sikkim | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Uttar Pradesh | 37 | — | 2 | — | 17 | 18 |
| Maharashtra | 242 | 59 | 37 | 72 | — | 74 |
| Goa | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| Delhi | 44 | 4 | 23 | — | 12 | 5 |
| Uttarakhand | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 48 | — | 3 | — | 9 | 36 |
| Assam | 235 | — | 31 | — | 34 | 170 |
| Manipur | 26 | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | 17 |
| Meghalaya | 60 | 2 | — | 1 | 11 | 46 |
| Mizoram | 22 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 15 |
| Nagaland | 39 | — | — | — | 8 | 31 |
| Tripura | 51 | — | 16 | — | 7 | 28 |
| Kerala | 25 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| Lakshadweep | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Total | 1409 | 91 | 226 | 86 | 196 | 810 |
SBI Clerk 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students may apply but must submit proof of graduation by 31 Dec 2025.
- Integrated Dual Degree holders must also pass by 31 Dec 2025.
Age Limit (as on 1 Apr 2025)
- Minimum: 20 years (born on or before 1 Apr 2005)
- Maximum: 28 years (born on or after 2 Apr 1997)
- Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS | Nil |
How to Apply Online
- Go to https://www.sbi.co.in/web/careers
- Click “SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online”
- Register with basic details and get your Registration ID & Password
- Fill in personal, educational, and state-choice details
- Upload photo, signature, and documents as per specifications
- Pay fee by net-banking/debit/credit card/UPI (if applicable)
- Review and submit your form
- Save or print the confirmation page
Tip: Use a desktop or laptop browser to avoid form glitches.
SBI Clerk 2025 Selection Process Overview
- Preliminary Exam (online, objective)
- Main Exam (online, objective)
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) for those without language study proof
No interview round. Final list is based on Mains + bonus marks (if any).
SBI Clerk 2025 Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer.
Main Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 min |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer.
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) Pattern
If you did not study the chosen state’s language in Class 10 or 12, you must clear LLPT.
| Test Type | Section | Passages/ Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-verbal | Objective | 3 passages, 15 Q | 15 |
| Subjective | 3 passages, 15 Q | 15 | |
| Verbal | Reading/Writing/Speaking | – | 20 |
| Total | 50 |
Reserved categories get a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks.
Bonus Marks for SBI Apprentices
- Apprentices who started from 1 Jan 2022 and completed one year of branch training by 26 Aug 2025 get 5 bonus marks in Mains (2.5% of 200).
- Must have passed the trade test and earned the National Apprenticeship Certificate.
SBI Clerk 2025 Salary & Pay Scale
- Basic Pay: ₹24,050 + 2 advance increments for graduates = ₹26,730
- Progression:
₹26,730 – 1,340×3 – 28,750 – 1,650×3 – 33,700 – 2,000×4 – 41,700 – 2,340×7 – 57,880 – 4,400×1 – 62,280 – 2,680×1 – 64,960 - In-hand in Metro Cities: Approx. ₹46,000 (including DA, HRA, TA).
SBI Clerk 2025 Cut-Off Details
- SBI publishes overall cut-offs for Prelims and Mains.
- No sectional cut-off applies—only the total score matters.
- Final merit list is based on Mains marks + bonus marks (if applicable).
Preparation Tips
- Understand the Pattern: Note questions, marks, and time limits.
- Create a Timetable: Allocate slots for English, Maths, Reasoning, GA.
- Select Good Books:
- English: Wren & Martin
- Maths: RS Aggarwal or Fast Track Arithmetic
- Reasoning: RS Aggarwal Non-Verbal & Verbal
- GA: Lucent’s GK + daily newspaper
- Daily Practice: Solve at least 50 Qs in Maths & Reasoning.
- Mock Tests: One full test weekly; increase frequency before exams.
- Short Notes: Jot down formulas, shortcuts, current affairs.
- Time Drills: Practice with a timer to improve speed.
- Revision Phase: Last two months for mocks and review only.
- Stay Fit: 7–8 hours of sleep and balanced meals help focus.
18. Frequently Asked Question
Q1. Can I apply if I’m in final year?
Yes. You must pass graduation by 31 Dec 2025.
Q2. Can I apply for multiple states?
No. Only one State/UT choice is allowed.
Q3. Is there an interview?
No. Selection is via Prelims, Mains, and LLPT (if needed).
Q4. How much is negative marking?
0.25 mark per wrong answer in both exams.
Q5. What’s the starting in-hand salary?
About ₹46,000 in metro locations (includes allowances).
