SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Recruitment 2025 – 6,589 Vacancies | Apply Online (06–26 Aug 2025)
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the recruitment notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre for 6,589 posts (Regular: 5,180 & Backlog: 1,409). Online applications are open from 06 August 2025 to 26 August 2025. Prelims are tentatively in September 2025 and Mains in November 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apply Online (IBPS Portal) Download Official Notification (PDF)
Recruitment Highlights
- Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Post: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) – Clerk
- Advt. No.: CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Total Vacancies: 6,589 (Regular 5,180 + Backlog 1,409) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Apply Dates: 06.08.2025 to 26.08.2025 :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Prelims (Tentative): September 2025; Mains (Tentative): November 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Apply Link: ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbijajul25
Important Dates
| Online registration & fee payment | 06 Aug 2025 – 26 Aug 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (tentative) | September 2025 |
| Main Exam (tentative) | November 2025 |
Vacancy (Regular & Backlog)
Total posts: 6,589 = 5,180 Regular + 1,409 Backlog. State/UT-wise breakup is provided in the official PDF. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Eligibility
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University (as per notification date rules). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Age Limit: 20–28 years for General/EWS (with relaxations as per Govt. rules; see notification). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Local Language: Proficiency in the opted State/UT’s specified local language is required; LPT will be conducted for those who haven’t studied it in 10th/12th. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection stages are Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Local Language Test (LPT). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Preliminary Exam (60 minutes)
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Main Exam (160 minutes)
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 min |
Application Fee
- UR/EWS/OBC: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹125
Payment mode: online (debit/credit/net-banking). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Salary & Benefits
Initial basic pay ₹17,900 (₹17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920) + allowances (DA, HRA as per city, special allowance, etc.). Typical initial gross is approx. ₹26,000–₹29,000 per month (location dependent). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
How to Apply (Quick Steps)
- Open the official portal: ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbijajul25.
- Click New Registration, complete basic details and get your Registration No./Password.
- Log in and fill the form for “Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)”.
- Upload photo & signature as per specs, then pay the fee online.
- Submit and save/print the final application.
Important Links
| Apply Online | https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbijajul25/ |
| Official Notification (PDF) | View / Download |
| Official Website | SBI Careers – Current Openings |
FAQs
Q1. What are the apply dates?
06–26 August 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
6,589 total (Regular 5,180 + Backlog 1,409). :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Q3. What is the selection process?
Prelims, Mains and Local Language Test (LPT). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Q4. What is the fee?
₹750 for UR/EWS/OBC and ₹125 for SC/ST/PwBD. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Data verified from official SBI notification and referenced recruitment page.
