The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) for the year 2024-25, announcing a total of 13,735 vacancies across various regions in India.
Overview of SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Vacancies | 13,735 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | December 17, 2024 – January 7, 2025 |
| SBI Clerk exam date | February/March 2025 expected |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination and Main Examination |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
Vacancy Details
The 13,735 vacancies are distributed across various circles and states.
| SBI Clerk Vacancy 2024 | |
| State | Vacancy |
| Chandigarh Circle (Ladakh UT – Including Leh & Kargil Valley) | 50 |
| All Other States | 13735 |
| Total Vacancy | 13785 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | December 17, 2024 |
| Online Application Start Date | December 17, 2024 |
| Online Application End Date | January 7, 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | February 2025 (Tentative) |
| Main Exam Date | March/April 2025 (Tentative) |
Preliminary Exam Pattern
The prelims exam pattern is detailed in the SBI Clerk Notification 2024 PDF and it is also given below. For wrong answers, 0.25 of the marks will be reduced.
| Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | Maximum Marks | No. of Questions | Sectional Timing |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
Mains Exam Pattern
Please check the mains pattern below, as given in the SBI Clerk Notification 2024 PDF. For wrong answers, 1/4th of the marks will be reduced.
| SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Sectional Timing |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 mins |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final year students can apply, provided they can produce proof of graduation by December 31, 2024.
- Age Limit:
- Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of January 1, 2024.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of ₹19,900/- (₹17,900/- plus two advance increments) in the scale of ₹17,900/- to ₹47,920/-, along with applicable allowances.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply online through the official SBI website from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025.
| SBI Clerk Notification 2025 | Download Link Here |
| SBI Clerk Online Application Link 2025 | Click Here |