SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024: Apply Now for 14,191 Junior Associate Vacancies!
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced its much-awaited recruitment drive for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre. This year, SBI is inviting applications for 14,191 vacancies across its regional banks nationwide. Aspiring candidates can submit their applications online through the official SBI career portal from 17th December 2024 to 7th January 2025.
- Start of Online Applications: 17th December 2024
- Last Date to Apply: 7th January 2025
- Preliminary Exam (Tentative): February 2025
- Main Exam (Tentative): March/April 2025
SBI Notification PDF – Click Here
SBI Clerk Vacancy Distribution
Here’s the category-wise breakdown of the 14,191 vacancies:
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2,118 | 88 | 2,206 |
| ST | 1,385 | 274 | 1,659 |
| OBC | 3,001 | 94 | 3,095 |
| EWS | 1,361 | – | 1,361 |
| General | 5,870 | – | 5,870 |
| Total | 13,735 | 456 | 14,191 |
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of ₹26,730 (including two increments for graduates). With allowances like DA and HRA, the monthly salary at metro locations could go up to ₹46,000.
SBI Clerk Selection Process
The recruitment process involves:
- Preliminary Examination (Phase I):
- Duration: 1 hour
- Sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability
- Total Marks: 100
- Main Examination (Phase II):
- Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
- Total Marks: 200
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT):
Candidates must qualify in the local language of the state/UT they are applying for.
Note: Marks from the preliminary exam will not count towards the final merit list.
Steps to Apply Online for SBI Clerk?
- Visit the official SBI career portal at sbi.co.in or bank.sbi/careers.
- Click on “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2024.”
- Register using your email ID and phone number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required documents and your photograph/signature.
- Pay the application fee via online mode.
- Submit and download the application form for future reference.
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Examination Language Medium
The exams will be conducted in English and Hindi. Additionally, state-specific languages will also be available. For instance:
- Assam: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali
- Karnataka: English, Hindi, Kannada
- Tamil Nadu: English, Hindi, Tamil
Check the official notification for the complete list.
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