SBI Clerk Recruitment: The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has announced the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 for 6589 Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) posts across the country. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for graduates to join SBI’s clerical cadre and build a stable career in banking.
Out of the total vacancies, 329 posts are reserved for the North Eastern states, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and must be proficient in the local language of the selected state.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Organization Name | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Vacancies | 6589 |
| Vacancies in NE States | 329 |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 (as per SBI clerical cadre pay structure) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date to Apply | 6th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26th August 2025 |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2025 – North Eastern States
Out of the 6589 posts, 329 posts are allotted to the North Eastern region. Here’s the state-wise distribution:
- Assam – 176 posts
- Arunachal Pradesh – 23 posts
- Manipur – 20 posts
- Meghalaya – 35 posts
- Mizoram – 15 posts
- Nagaland – 22 posts
- Tripura – 38 posts
Exam Centres in Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025
Before applying, candidates must check the eligibility criteria carefully to ensure their application is valid.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years (as on 01.04.2025)
- Must be born between 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PwD (UR) – 10 years
- PwD (OBC) – 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST) – 15 years
You can use our age calculator tool wherever age criteria is required.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must have the date of passing on or before 31.12.2025.
- Final-year students can apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation by 31.12.2025.
Local Language Proficiency
- Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the opted state’s local language.
- Those with 10th or 12th certificates showing study of the local language are exempted from the language test.
SBI Clerk Application Fee 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Nil |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025
The application process is completely online through the SBI career portal.
Step-by-step process:
- Visit SBI Careers.
- Scroll to the “Current Openings” section and click on SBI Junior Associate 2025.
- Click on Apply Online and complete the registration.
- Log in and fill in personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
SBI Clerk Selection Process 2025
The selection process consists of three stages:
1. Preliminary Examination (Phase-I)
- Online objective test of 100 marks
- Duration: 1 hour
- Sections:
- English Language – 30 questions, 30 marks
- Numerical Ability – 35 questions, 35 marks
- Reasoning Ability – 35 questions, 35 marks
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
2. Main Examination (Phase-II)
- Online test of 200 marks
- Duration: 160 minutes
- Sections:
- General/Financial Awareness – 50 questions, 50 marks
- General English – 40 questions, 40 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 50 questions, 50 marks
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude – 50 questions, 60 marks
3. Language Proficiency Test
- Only for candidates who do not have 10th/12th proof of studying the opted local language.
- Must be cleared before joining.
Important Dates SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025
| Application Start Date | 6th August 2025 |
| Application End Date | 26th August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2025 |
| Main Exam | November 2025 |
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