Easy-to-Understand SBI Clerk 2025 Recruitment Guide The SBI Clerk 2025 notice has finally arrived. Every year, hundreds of thousands of peo...
Easy-to-Understand SBI Clerk 2025 Recruitment Guide
The SBI Clerk 2025 notice has finally arrived. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people wait for this chance to work as a Junior Associate (Clerk) at the State Bank of India. Because it is safe, pays well, and offers growth opportunities, it is one of the most popular banking jobs in India. This is the right time to start a career in banking.
Dates to Remember
- Notification Release: Early August 2025 (around August 5–6)
- Start Date for Applications: August 6, 2025
- The last day to apply is August 26, 2025.
- Prelims Exam: Expected to happen between September 20 and 28, 2025
- Mains Exam: Due in November 2025 (15–16)
Requirements for Eligibility
Age Range: 20 to 28 years old on April 1, 2025. For SC/ST, it's 5 years; for OBC, it's 3 years; and for PwBD, it's up to 10–15 years.
Education: A graduate degree from an accredited university in any field. Students in their last year of college can also apply, but they must finish their degree by December 31, 2025.
You must be an Indian citizen (the rules also allow refugees from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibet to apply).
Language Skills: You must be able to read, write, and speak the language of the state or UT you are applying to. There may be a language test.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- From August 6, go to the SBI official careers portal (sbi.co.in).
- To sign up, use your email address and phone number.
- Fill out your personal, educational, and preference information.
- You can upload scanned documents, photos, and signatures.
- Online payment of the application fee.
- Send in the application form and download it for your records.
How to Choose
Preliminary Exam: A computer-based test with multiple-choice questions. You lose 0.25 points for each wrong answer.Main Exam: A test with more questions. The final merit is based on the marks from this stage.
Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): This test is given if the candidate has not studied the local language. It is necessary to pass this test.
What you need to bring
- Mark sheets for classes 10 and 12
- A diploma or proof of finishing high school
- Aadhar Card or any other valid ID
- Scan of a passport-size photo and signature
- Category certificate (if needed)
- PwBD/EWS certificate (if needed)
Policy for Reservations
The Government of India has rules about reservations that SBI follows. There are different groups for vacancies, such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS. There are also rules for candidates with disabilities. Age relaxations also apply based on category.Questions and Answers
Q1: Can students who are in their last year apply?
Yes, but they have to finish school by December 31, 2025.
Q2: Is there going to be an interview?
No, there is no interview. The Prelims, Mains, and Language Test are used to pick.
Q3: How much does a new SBI clerk get paid?
The base pay is about ₹24,050 a month, but with benefits, it goes up to more than ₹26,000.
Q4: Will you be punished for giving the wrong answer?
Yes, you lose 0.25 points for every wrong answer in both the Prelims and the Mains.
Q5: What is the oldest age that SC/ST candidates can be?
PwBD candidates may get 10 to 15 years off, OBC candidates may get three years off, and SC/ST candidates may get five years off.
The Final Statement
Applications are accepted from August 6 to August 26, 2025. Prepare for the preliminary and major examinations by practising your native language. Securing a position as an SBI Clerk is an excellent entry point for a career in Indian banking. It provides employment stability, consistent development, and a defined trajectory for progression. Maintain your focus on your academic pursuits.Sources / References
- NDTV Education on registration and dates www.ndtv.com
- Economic Times SBI Clerk Notification details The Economic Times
- Navbharat Times on eligibility, syllabus, salary Navbharat Times
- Careers360 notification summary Careers360 Competitions
- Testbook / Adda247 – eligibility & selection process TestbookAdda247
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