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State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) for the year 2025. With a massive intake of 5,180 regular vacancies, this recruitment drive offers a promising career for young graduates seeking stability and growth in the banking sector.
Application Timeline & Eligibility
The online registration for applications and fee payment is open from 6th August 2025 to 26th August 2025. Candidates must be Indian citizens, aged between 20 to 28 years as on 1st April 2025, with graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students can apply provisionally, provided they can submit proof of graduation by 31st December 2025.
Applicants are allowed to apply for one State/UT only, and they must be proficient in the local language of that region. Proof of language proficiency through 10th/12th standard certificates can exempt candidates from the language test.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in three phases:
- Preliminary Exam (September 2025) – Online objective test with sections on English, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability.
- Main Exam (November 2025) – Covers General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English.
- Language Proficiency Test – Applicable for those not providing proof of local language study.
Merit lists will be prepared state-wise and category-wise, based solely on the Main exam scores.
Key Features
- No inter-state transfers are permitted post-recruitment.
- Emoluments include a starting salary of around ₹46,000/month in metros.
- Reservation benefits apply as per government norms.
- A waitlist of up to 50% of vacancies will be maintained.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through SBI’s official website:
👉 https://sbi.co.in/web/careers
The application fee is ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are exempt.
With extensive vacancies across states and robust training, SBI Clerk 2025 is a great chance for graduates to enter the banking domain. Interested candidates should apply early and start preparing for the exams.
