SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF Download Link: 5180 Vacancies, Recruitment Process

The SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF is out for the recruitment of 5180 Junior Assistant / Clerk vacancies. Applicants should ensure their eligibility before they submit their applications. The SBI Clerk apply online last date is 26-8-2025. Candidates can download the SBI Clerk notification PDF via the download link provided on this page. SBI Clerk or Junior Associate receives competitive salaries, benefits, and perks. This page will provide complete information regarding the SBI JA notification 2025 PDF, vacancies, online application links, eligibility criteria, application fees, salary details, and other relevant details. For any inquiries, please visit the FAQs listed below.

  • The SBI Clerk Recruitment Process involves an online Preliminary exam, Main exam, and a specified opted local language proficiency test. 
  • The Preliminary exam dates - 20th, 21st & 27th September 2025.
  • The Mains exam is set for 21st November 2025.
  • Only the Provisionally selected candidates who have not studied (in class 10th or 12th) any of the specified local language of the State applied for, will have to appear in the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
  • SBI has given the Local Language Proficiency Test Pattern in the notification.

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SBI Clerk Notification PDF 2025 Download Link

Candidates can download the SBI JA notification PDF from the link given here. Kindly view the PDF to know all the key details of the recruitment.

Download SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF

 

Important Dates For SBI Clerk Exam 2025

The official SBI Clerk Notification PDF includes the schedule for the preliminary and main examinations. Candidates need to check this table to be updated on the latest information regarding the SBI Clerk 2025 Exam.

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Events

Dates

SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF Release Date

5-8-2025

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2025 Start Date

06.08.2025

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2025 Last Date

26.08.2025

Pre Exam Training Materials

2.9.2025

Prelims Admit Card

14-9-2025

Prelims Exam Date

20th, 21st & 27th September 2025

Prelims Results

4-11-2025

Mains Exam Date

21st November 2025

 

Number of Vacancies

The SBI clerk total vacancies are released in the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF.

  • Interested candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory.

  • SBI Clerk 2025 Notification Total Vacancy - 5180 Posts

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SBI Clerk Apply Online 2025 Link

Candidates are advised to review the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF to find the specific start and end dates for submitting online applications for the SBI Clerk position. To apply online for the SBI Clerk exam, click the link below.

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2025 Link (Closed)

SBI Clerk Application Fee 2025

Applications must be submitted online only with the help of; 

  • Credit cards

  • Debit cards

  • Net banking, or other available transaction options.

 

Category

SBI Clerk Application Fee

General / EWS / OBC

Rs.750

SC / ST / PWBD / XS / DXS

Nil

 

Eligibility Criteria

Before proceeding with the application form, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility qualifications detailed in the official notification. The eligibility criteria are listed below.

Nationality - Applicants should be Indian Citizens to become eligible for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) position in the clerical cadre at the State Bank of India.

Educational Qualification (as on 31-12-2025) - Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.

Age Limit (as on 1-4-2025) - should not be below 20 years and not above 28 years. Please click the link below for the age relaxation details outlined in the official notification PDF.

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SBI Clerk Selection Process

The SBI Clerk selection methods involve an online Preliminary, Main exam, and a specified opted local language test.

  • It is important to note that there is no provision for Inter-Circle Transfer or Inter-State Transfer for recruited Junior Associates.
  • Trained SBI apprentices may receive 2.5% bonus marks (5 out of 200) in the Main Examination.
  • These bonus marks will be given only if an apprentice, whose engagement start date is on or after 01.01.2022 and have completed the specified branch experience of one year successfully in SBI on or before last date of registration i.e. 26.08.2025, provided his/ her conduct and performance is found to be satisfactory during the entire training period. Also, Successful completion of Apprenticeship training refers to passing of skill evaluation test (Trade Test) and Obtention of joint National Apprenticeship Certificate jointly issued by SBI-NSDC/ BFSI-SSC.
  • Candidates should note that the opted local language test is only for those who can't prove that they studied the opted language in Class 10 or 12 via a mark sheet or certificate.
  • Candidates applying for this job in a specific state must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of that State/UT/Special area.

 

Preliminary Exam Pattern

The prelims exam pattern is detailed in the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF, and it is also given below. For wrong answers, 0.25 of the marks will be reduced.

 

Prelims Exam Pattern

Sections

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Sectional Timing

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 mins

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 mins

English Language

30

30

20 mins

Total

100

100

60 mins

 

Mains Exam Pattern

Please check the mains pattern below, as given in the SBI Clerk Notification PDF. For wrong answers, 1/4th of the marks will be reduced.

 

Mains Exam Pattern

Sections

No. of Questions

Marks

Sectional Timing

General English

40

40

35 mins

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 mins

General / Financial Awareness

50

50

35 mins

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 mins

Total

190

200

160 mins

 

Local Language Proficiency Test Pattern

Provisionally selected candidates not having studied (in class 10th or 12th) any of the specified local language of the State applied for, will have to appear in the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). Candidates are required to score minimum qualifying marks as decided by the Bank in the individual test (For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon).

Local Language Proficiency Test Pattern

Test Pattern

Section

No. of Passages

No. of Questions

Marks

Non-verbal Test

Objective

3 15 15

Subjective

3

15

15

Verbal Test

- - -

20

 

Syllabus

The prelims and mains exam syllabus can be obtained from the link given below.

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Salary

As per the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF, the pay scale will be:

Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480.

The starting Basic Pay is Rs. 26730/- (Rs. 24050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).

Refer to the link below for complete pay scale and salary structure information.

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Cut Off

SBI will announce the cut-offs for both the SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam and the Mains Exam.

  • Candidates must achieve the required cut-offs overall to qualify for the merit list. 

  • There is NO sectional cutoff for the preliminary and main exams.

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FAQs

Q: Is the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF out?

Yes, the SBI JA notification PDF is out on 5th August 2025.

Q: What are the stages of recruiting the SBI clerk (Junior Associate)?

The SBI Clerk selection Process involves an online Preliminary exam, Main exam, and a specified opted local language proficiency test.

Q: Does the SBI Clerk apply online 2025 link given in this article?

Yes, the online link to apply for the SBI Clerk Exam 2025 can be obtained on this page.

Q: What is the SBI Clerk apply online 2025 last date?

The SBI Clerk apply online last date is 26-8-2025.

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