The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has released its official notification (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06) for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in its clerical cadre. The bank is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 5180 regular vacancies along with backlog vacancies across various states and union territories.
Important Dates
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Online Registration & Fee Payment: 6th August 2025 to 26th August 2025
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Preliminary Examination (Tentative): September 2025
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Main Examination (Tentative): November 2025
Vacancy Details
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Total Vacancies: 5180 (Regular) + Backlog Vacancies
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State/UT-wise Recruitment: Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must be proficient in the local language of that State/UT.
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No Inter-Circle/Inter-State Transfer: Once appointed, transfers will only be allowed within certain circles of the same state as per bank rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025)
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Minimum: 20 years
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Maximum: 28 years
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Born Between: 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005 (both days inclusive)
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Age Relaxation:
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OBC: 3 years
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SC/ST: 5 years
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PwBD: 10–15 years (depending on category)
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Ex-Servicemen, Widows, Divorced Women – as per rules
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Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2025)
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Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
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Final-year students can apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation by 31st December 2025.
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Certain ex-servicemen with equivalent certificates are also eligible.
Selection Procedure
The recruitment process will be conducted in three phases:
Phase I – Preliminary Examination
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Mode: Online
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Duration: 1 hour
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Pattern:
Section No. of Questions Marks Time English Language 30 30 20 min Numerical Ability 35 35 20 min Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min -
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
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Candidates about 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.
Phase II – Main Examination
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Duration: 2 hrs 40 min
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Pattern:
Section No. of Questions Marks Time General/Financial Awareness 50 50 35 min General English 40 40 35 min Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 min Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 min -
Negative marking applies.
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Marks of the Preliminary Exam will not be counted for final merit.
Phase III – Local Language Proficiency Test
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Candidates not having studied the opted local language in Class 10 or 12 must qualify this test.
Pay Scale & Benefits
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Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- (including two advance increments for graduates)
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Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480/-
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Gross Starting Salary at Metro Cities: Approx. ₹46,000/- per month (including allowances)
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Additional benefits include PF, Pension, Medical, Leave Fare, and other facilities.
Application Fee
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹750/-
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SC/ST/PwBD/XS: Exempted
How to Apply
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Apply online through SBI’s official website:
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Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
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Keep email ID and mobile number active till the completion of recruitment.
Key Points to Remember
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Apply for only one State/UT.
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No change in category or exam centre will be allowed after submission.
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Multiple applications will result in cancellation.
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Candidates must retain at least 8 copies of the same photograph uploaded in the application.