The State Bank of India (SBI) has rolled out a golden opportunity for government job aspirants with its SBI Clerk Notification 2024. The bank has announced a massive recruitment drive for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), with 13,735 vacancies across various regions in India.
The online application process kicks off on 17th December 2024 and will remain open until 7th January 2025. Aspirants are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline. Preliminary Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of February 2025 and Main Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of March/April 2025.
- Application Start Date: 17 December 2024
- Last Date to Apply: 7 January 2025
SBI Clerk Notification PDF – Click Here
SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure their degree is completed by 31 December 2024.
- Final-year graduation students can apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing by 31 December 2024.
Age Limit (as of 01 April 2024)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2025
SBI Clerk Selection Process 2025
The selection process involves three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Duration: 1 hour
- Subjects: English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per incorrect answer
- Mains Examination
- Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Subjects: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
- Total Questions: 190
- Total Marks: 200
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state/UT they are applying for.
Application Fee
The application fee varies by category:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PWD: No fee
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How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2024?
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official SBI careers page: bank.sbi.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including your photograph and signature, as per the given specifications.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
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Can final-year graduation students apply?
Yes, but they must produce proof of passing the degree by 31 December 2024.
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Is there negative marking in the exams?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the prelims and mains.
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Are there any regional language requirements?
Yes, candidates must be proficient in the official language of the state/UT they are applying for.
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