SBI Clerk 2024 Notification, Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility and Selection Process

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI Clerk exam every year to hire eligible candidates for the Clerical Cadre post. Candidates go through a two-stage-selection process, including Prelims, and Mains exam. Candidates who qualify at each stage will be recruited as Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) in the State Bank of India at different locations as cashiers, depositors and other roles. This year, the bank is planning to recruit 8000+ vacancies for the posts of Clerk or Junior Associates.  Go through the article for complete details.

Exam Dates
January 2025

Registration Dates
November 2024

Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)

Selection Process
Prelims, Mains, and Local Language Test

Salary
Rs 26,000/- to Rs 29,000/-

Vacancies
8000+

SBI Clerk Notification 2024

The SBI Clerk Notification PDF contains the details of the recruitment such as important dates (application dates, fee payment dates, exam dates, and other required information), eligibility, exam date, pattern, syllabus etc. will be released in November 2024. As per the news sources, SBI will recruit 8000+ vacancies for the posts of Junior Associates (JA). The notification pdf will be added here once it has been released officially.

SBI Clerk 2024 Important Dates

Candidates must have an idea of the important dates with respect to SBI Clerk 2024. For this, we have shared a table below in which we will keep updating the SBI Clerk Important Dates.

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2024

For 2024, we can expect 8000 vacancies for the SBI Clerk Junior Associate post. The exact details of the vacancy will be released with the notification only. The SBI Clerk Vacancy is distributed amongst various circles and states. Last year the maximum number of vacancies were released for the Uttar Pradesh state which was 1781.

SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria to apply for the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024. Any graduate between 20 and 28 years old is eligible to be the part of SBI Clerk 2024 exam. Candidates can check the details of the Eligibility Criteria below including qualification, age limit and citizenship.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age Limit: 20 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
• Age Relaxation: As per government rules.

Educational Qualification

• A valid degree from any recognized university is required.
• Integrated dual degree (IDD) holders need to check their passing date. Final-year students can apply provisionally but must pass before joining.
• Ex-servicemen with specific certificates after 15 years of service are eligible.
• Computer literacy is needed for the SBI Clerk exam.

Nationality

• Indian citizenship is required.
• Candidates can also be citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees arriving before January 1, 1962, or Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from specific countries.
• PIOs need a certificate of eligibility from the Indian government.

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2024

The SBI Clerk Selection Process includes two stages- Prelims and Mains. Candidates need to pass each stage to get the final call letter. Check details of the SBI Clerk Selection Process in the table below.

Note: Candidates also need to appear for the Local Language Test round in which their language skills for the state they have applied for are checked. This is a qualifying test.

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern

As mentioned in the selection process, the SBI Clerk Exam involves two stages- Prelims and Mains. The prelims is a qualifying stage whereas the mains decide the final result. Check the SBI Clerk Exam Pattern for Prelims and Mains below.

SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern 2024

The Question Paper from the SBI Clerk Prelims exam consists of 100 questions of 1 mark each with a time duration of 60 minutes. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2024

Main Exam: Online, objective type:

• This means that the SBI Clerk Mains exam is conducted on a computer, where candidates will answer questions using a computer interface.
• The questions in the exam are of the objective type, which means that candidates select the correct answer from multiple-choice options.

Total Marks: 200:

• The maximum achievable score in the SBI Clerk Mains exam is 200 marks. This score is based on how well a candidate performs across all the sections of the exam.

Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes:

• Candidates have a total of 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the entire Mains exam.
• Within this time frame, they need to answer all the questions in the four sections: General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, and General/Financial Awareness.
• Each section has a specific time limit, and candidates must manage their time effectively to complete all the questions within the stipulated durations.

SBI Clerk 2024 Syllabus

The SBI Clerk Exam Syllabus for the Prelims and Mains are almost the same. However, the difficulty level for both differs. The questions in Prelims are easy while it is more difficult in the mains. Candidates can check the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 for Prelims and Mains below.

SBI Clerk Salary

The new pay scale for SBI Clerk positions ranges from Rs. 17,900 to Rs. 47,920. In cities like Mumbai, the starting salary is around Rs. 29,000 per month, including Dearness Allowance and other allowances. The basic pay starts at Rs. 19,900, which includes two advance increments for graduates. Newly recruited clerks undergo a probation period of 6 months, during which their performance is assessed. If an employee performs below expectations, their probation period may be extended.

SBI Clerk 2024 Pre-Exam Training Centers

The SBI Clerk Exam medium will be bilingual or in the regional language of the concerned state/UT. In the Hindi-speaking states, the medium shall be Hindi and English whereas in South Indian and North Indian States, the medium shall be both Hindi/English and the regional language of the state. Candidates can check the state-wise exam medium in the table below.

The exam centre list for the SBI Clerk Mains exam is given below. Candidates must choose the Exam centre as per their convenience and preference while filling out the SBI Clerk Application Form. Check the state/UT-wise exam cities here.