SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Date, Syllabus, and Preparation Tips

The State Bank of India (SBI) released the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2024-25/24) for 14191 Junior Associate vacancies (Customer Support and Sales). The SBI Clerk Exam Date 2025 are yet to be announced, however it is scheduled in February 2025. Lakhs of candidates have applied for the Junior Associate post and those who applied will be able to appear in the prelims examination. Since the exam is scheduled on February 2025, the candidates have approximately one month left to prepare.

SBI Clerk 2025 Exam

According to the selection process, the candidates will have to go through three stages which include Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency Test. To get more details of the SBI Clerk Exam 2025, candidates can go through the table given below.

SBI Clerk Exam Date 2025

The SBI Clerk Exam Date 2025 will be released on the official website of State Bank of India. The prelims examination is scheduled in February 2025 and the exact dates are yet to be released. The candidates who applied online will be eligible to appear in the phase 1 exam. The admit card for the SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 examination will be released a few days before the exam date.

SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF

The SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF is available on the official website at www.sbi.co.in or you can download it here. To know about all the important information related to exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, exam center, normalization process, and so on, candidates can read it here.

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SBI Clerk Vacancy 2025

SBI has announced 14,191 vacancies which includes 13,735 for the year 2025 and rest of the vacancies are backlog vacancies for the post of Junior Associate posts. Check the category-wise SBI Clerk Vacancy 2025 for all regions in the table below.

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2025: State-wise

The state-wise vacancy distribution is mentioned in the table below.

SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy

The backlog vacancies for the SBI Clerk 2025 has been mentioned in the table given below for the reference of the candidates.

SBI Clerk Online Application 2025

The online application process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 has been concluded on the official website of SBI at https://sbi.co.in/web/careers. Those who completed the SBI Clerk Apply Online will be able to appear in the examination.

Documents Required for SBI Clerk 2025 Exam

SBI Clerk Application Fees 2025

To complete the application process, the candidates will have to pay the SBI Clerk Application Fee which has been mentioned below.

SBI Clerk 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they fulfill the SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025 to apply for the offered posts set by the Bank. Any graduate between 21 and 28 years old is eligible to be the part of SBI Clerk 2025 exam. Candidates can check the details of the Eligibility Criteria below including qualification, age limit, and citizenship.

Age Limit (As on 1/4/2024)

The details of the age limit have been mentioned below for the candidates to check their age eligibility for the SBI Clerk post.

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
• Age Relaxation: As per government rules.

The age relaxation for the SBI Clerk has been mentioned in the table given below for different categories.

Educational Qualification (31/12/2024)

• 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 2025 Selection Process

The SBI Clerk Selection Process includes two stages- Prelims and Mains. Candidates need to pass each stage to get the final appointment 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 2025

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. The candidates need to get familiar with the SBI Clerk Exam Pattern to understand the structure of the examination.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

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

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 2025 Syllabus

The SBI Clerk 2025 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 2025 for Prelims which includes Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, and English Language sections.

SBI Clerk 2025: Medium of Exam

The SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains Exam will be conducted in bilingual/trilingual mode: Hindi/Regional and English language. However, it varies for non-hindi states. Check state-wise exam medium below.

SBI Clerk Salary 2025

The SBI Clerk Salary pay scale ranges from Rs.24050 1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400 4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The starting salary is around Rs. 26,730 per month, and the total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable will be approximately Rs.46,000/- per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate. 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 2025 Admit Card

To appear in the prelims examination, the candidates will need the SBI Clerk Admit Card 2025 released by the Bank. The candidates will need their registration number and password to download it. It includes the examination details like exam date, exam venue, reporting time, etc.

SBI Clerk Pre-Exam Training 2025

The State Bank of India is going to conduct the Pre-Exam Training for the candidates who belong to the SC/ST/XS/Religious Minority community candidates. The SBI Clerk PET is conducted in accordance with the guidance issued by the Government of India. The candidates who are eligible for the PET can now download the admit card which has been released on 24th January 2025.

SBI Clerk Exam Centre 2025

The SBI Clerk Exam Centre 2025 has been discussed here for the candidates to know where the examinations are are going to be held this year.

SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Paper

SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Paper are invaluable resources for aspirants preparing for the exam. They provide insights into the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty levels. Solving these papers helps candidates improve time management and accuracy. Regular practice also builds confidence and identifies weak areas, ensuring better preparation for the actual SBI Clerk examination.

SBI Clerk Exam Analysis

Here, we have detailed the previous year's SBI Clerk Exam Analysis for the reference of the candidates. This will help them to understand what are the difficulty level of the paper and what are the types of questions that were asked. The overall level of the paper was easy to moderate.

SBI Clerk Mock Test 2025

SBI Clerk Mock Test 2025 is an essential tool for aspirants aiming to excel in the exam. These tests simulate the actual exam environment, helping candidates practice time management and improve accuracy. Designed as per the latest syllabus and pattern, mock tests identify strengths and weaknesses, allowing focused preparation. Regular practice enhances confidence and boosts chances of success.

SBI Clerk Preparation Tips 2025

The SBI Clerk 2025 examination is approaching soon in February 2025 and the candidates who successfully applied will be able to appear in the examination. The candidates must feel the pressure to perform well in the upcoming examination. Here we have mentioned below SBI Clerk Preparation Tips 2025 for the candidates to start their preparation and include these tips to effectively strategize their performance.

1. Make sure to complete the SBI Clerk Syllabus and cover all the topics, leaving nothing for the last day.
2. Practice with the previous year papers and mock test to get an idea of what you are going to face in the actual examination.
3. Create a timetable including all the subjects so that you do not miss out any important topic.
4. Do not leave anything for the last few days, as the final stage must be the revision part.
5. Do not start anything new in the last few days, as it can be confusing to comprehend on the actual exam day.