State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre for 2025. This pan-India hiring drive offers an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a dynamic career in banking, customer service, sales, and financial operations.
Job Details
| Field | Information |
| Department | State Bank of India (Central Recruitment & Promotion Dept., Corporate Centre, Mumbai) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time, Regular |
| Job Title | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) – Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 5180 (regular) + backlog vacancies, across 37 States/UTs |
| Vacancy Breakup | See “Post and Vacancy Details” below |
| Start Date – Online Application | 06 August 2025 |
| End Date – Online Application | 26 August 2025 |
| Exam Dates | Preliminary: September 2025 (tentative), Main: November 2025 (tentative) |
| Location | State/UT-wise – all circles of SBI branches across India |
| Application Method | Apply Online only via SBI Careers portal |
| Official Site | https://bank.sbi/web/careers (or https://www.sbi.co.in/web/careers) |
Advertisement No.
CRPD/CR/2025-26/06
Post and Vacancy Details
| Circle | State/UT | Language | Total Vacancies (Regular + Backlog) |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | 220 |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 310 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 270 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 100 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 220 | |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 190 |
| Chandigarh | Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 138 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/Hindi | 29 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 68 | |
| Ladakh UT | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 37 | |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 178 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 380 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 250 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 260 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 270 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Hindi/English | 30 | |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 20 | |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 514 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi | 476 |
| Goa | Konkani | 14 | |
| New Delhi NCR | Delhi | Hindi | 169 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 127 | |
| Guwahati | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 20 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 145 | |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English | 16 | |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 32 | |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 13 | |
| Nagaland | English | 22 | |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 22 | |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 260 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 130 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | Malayalam | 247 |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam/English | 3 |
PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, backlog, and horizontal reservations as per Government norms.
Vacancy details & breakup are provisional and subject to change.
Salary Details
Pay Scale:
Rs. 24,050-1,340/3-28,070-1,650/3-33,020-2,000/4-41,020-2,340/7-57,400-4,400/1-61,800-2,680/1-64,480 (Revised Clerk Pay Scale).
Starting Basic Pay:
Rs. 26,730/- (Rs. 24,050/- + two advance increments admissible to graduates).
Starting Emoluments:
Approx. Rs. 46,000/- per month (inclusive of D.A., HRA, other allowances at metro cities).
Allowances vary by posting location.
Other Benefits:
Provident Fund, New Pension Scheme, Medical Facilities, Leave Fare Concession, Perquisites, Career Growth Prospects.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by Central Government, as on or before 31 December 2025.
- Final year/semester students may apply provisionally, but must produce proof of graduation on/before 31 December 2025.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years (as on 01 April 2025)
- Maximum Age: 28 years (not born earlier than 02 April 1997 and not later than 01 April 2005; both days inclusive)
Upper age relaxation:
- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD (Gen/EWS): +10 years; PwBD (OBC): +13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Actual service + 3 years (max age 50 years); Disabled Ex-Servicemen: Actual service + 8 years (SC/ST, max 50 years)
- Widows/divorced/separated women (not remarried): +7 years (max age: Gen/EWS 35, OBC 38, SC/ST 40)
- SBI Apprentices: Gen/EWS: +1 year; OBC: +4 years; SC/ST: +6 years; PwBD further relaxations as per notification.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Online):
- Objective Test (100 questions; 1 hour):
- English Language (30 marks/30 questions, 20 min)
- Numerical Ability (35 marks/35 questions, 20 min)
- Reasoning Ability (35 marks/35 questions, 20 min)
- Sectional timings; Negative marking 1/4th mark for wrong answers.
- Objective Test (100 questions; 1 hour):
- Main Examination (Online):
- Objective Test (190 questions; 2 hrs 40 mins):
- General/Financial Awareness (50)
- General English (40)
- Quantitative Aptitude (50)
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (50)
- Sectional timings; Negative marking 1/4th mark for wrong answers.
- Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate (with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates).
- Objective Test (190 questions; 2 hrs 40 mins):
- Test of Specified Opted Local Language:
- Conducted after main exam, before joining (except those who passed 10th/12th class in the language).
- Qualifying in language test is mandatory for final selection.
- Merit List & State/UT Posting:
- Merit/wait list maintained state/category-wise. No inter-state/circle transfers.
How to Apply
- Visit SBI Careers Portal: https://bank.sbi/web/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/web/careers
- Download/Read Detailed Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06.
- Register & fill up online application from 06 August to 26 August 2025.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration as per guidelines.
- Pay application fee online:
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: No fee
- Print application form and e-receipt for records.
Note: Only one application per candidate. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation/forfeiture of fees.
Instructions
- Apply online only; no other method accepted.
- Check eligibility and norms carefully; no corrections allowed post-final submission.
- Keep valid email ID & mobile number throughout the process.
- Upload documents in correct format/size (see guidelines).
- Original and photocopy of identity proof required at exam centers.
- Follow instructions for exam center, call letters, and biometric verification strictly.
- No request for change of exam center/date/session will be entertained.
- Any misconduct or use of banned items (mobiles, calculators, smart watches, etc.) leads to disqualification.
- Probation period of minimum 6 months; performance and training compliance required for confirmation.
- SBI reserves the right to add/cancel exam centers and change recruitment process at any time.
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Period |
| Application Start | 06 August 2025 |
| Application End | 26 August 2025 |
| Fee Payment Window | 06 August – 26 August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | September 2025 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | November 2025 |
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link / Application link – click here







