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SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Recruitment 2025
State Bank of India (SBI), one of the country’s top banks, invites you to apply for the position of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates to start a secure and rewarding career in the banking sector. A total of 5,180 regular vacancies plus additional backlog vacancies are available across various states.
Key Details at a Glance
Eligibility Criteria
Before you apply, make sure you meet the following criteria.
Age Limit (as of 01.04.2025)
- You must be between 20 and 28 years old.
- This means you must have been born between 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005.
- Age relaxation is available for reserved categories:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years
- Other relaxations apply as per government rules.
Educational Qualification (as of 31.12.2025)
- You must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates in their final year/semester can also apply, but they must produce proof of passing the graduation exam on or before December 31, 2025.
Language Proficiency
- You must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified local language of the state you are applying for.
- A language test will be conducted after the Main exam. However, if you have studied the local language in your 10th or 12th standard, you will be exempt from this test.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three main phases:
- Phase I: Preliminary Exam (Online)
- This is a 1-hour objective test with 100 questions covering English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Marks from this exam are not counted for the final selection; it is only a qualifying round.
- Phase II: Main Exam (Online)
- Candidates who clear the Prelims will be called for the Main exam. This 2-hour 40-minute test includes sections on General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude.
- The final merit list will be prepared based only on the marks obtained in the Main Examination.
- Phase III: Local Language Test
- Provisionally selected candidates (who are not exempt) will have to qualify in the specified local language test before receiving an appointment offer.
Salary and Benefits
As a Junior Associate, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Starting Salary: The total starting salary in a metro city like Mumbai will be around βΉ46,000 per month. This includes a starting basic pay of βΉ26,730 (with two advance increments for graduates) plus Dearness Allowance (D.A.) and other allowances.
- Benefits: You will also be eligible for:
- Provident Fund & Pension (under the New Pension Scheme).
- Medical and Leave-Fare facilities.
- Reimbursement of various perquisites.
How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to submit your application online.
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the SBI careers page at
https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
. - Find the Advertisement: Look for the advertisement for “Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)” (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06).
- Register: Click on “Apply Online” and register yourself by providing your basic information.
- Fill the Application: Complete the application form with your personal, academic, and other details.
- Upload Documents: Scan and upload your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specified guidelines.
- Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee of βΉ750 (if applicable) using a debit card, credit card, or Internet Banking.
- Submit: Once you’ve reviewed all the details, submit the final application and take a printout for your records.
Don’t wait until the last minute! Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on August 26, 2025.