SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024 – State Bank of India (SBI) has recently published a vacancy notification via advertisement no. CRPD/CR/2024-25/24 published on dated 17th December, 2024 at its official website @ https://sbi.co.in/ for filling up 13735 vacant post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk .
In this regard, SBI has invited online applications from those candidates with meeting all the terms and conditions of requisite eligibility criteria. Suitable and Eligible Candidates who possess all conditions of eligibility may apply online by using the web link available at Official website of SBI for this vacancy notice started from 17th December, 2024 onwards. The web link for Online applying process will be disabled and ended on 07th January, 2025.
Interested Candidates are advised to read this article to uncover all the necessary information of vacancy details like Post Name, No. of Vacancies, Category wise Reservation Status, Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit & Relaxation, Pay Scale, Qualification & Experience, Application Fee & Payment Mode , Selection Process, Exam Pattern, Exam Centre, How to Apply, Important Dates to Remember and Useful Link given below on this web page. Read this article very carefully to know all the details –
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Name of Recruitment Organization | State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Address & Contact | Corporate Centre, MumbaiEmail : – crpd@sbi.co.in
Phone: 022-22820427 |
| Advertisement No. & Notification Date | Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2024-25/24 Dated – 17/12/2024 |
| Vacancy Notification Title | RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) |
| Title of the Article | SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024 Apply Online for 13735 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)/ Clerk Vacancies |
| Name of Post | Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk |
| Total Number of Vacancies | Total – 13735 Vacancies
(Regular & Backlog) |
| Type of Article | Latest Govt. Jobs |
| Who can Apply | Indian Nationals (All Male & Female) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation in any discipline |
| Job Location & Department | SBI branches & Offices All over India |
| Employment Type | Regular Basis |
| Job Period | Permanent |
| Probation Period | 06 Months |
| Job Role | Clerical Cadre / Customer Support |
| Apply Mode | Only Online Method |
| Form Type | Online Application Form |
| Starting Date/Time to Apply Online & Payment of Fee from | 17th December, 2024 |
| Closing Date/time to Apply Online & Payment of Fee till | 07th January, 2025 |
| Official Website – | https://sbi.co.in/ |
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024 Notification Details
State Bank of India has invited online applications from suitable and eligible candidates with having required qualification and age group for filling up 13735 vacant position of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)/ Clerk . Interested Candidates may apply online through the below given link on or before last date. (i.e. 07/01/2025). Recruitment related all necessary details are written in few paragraphs given below as following –
| Name of Post | Total No. of Vacancies & Category Wise Vacancy Reservation | Pay Scale |
| Junior Associates
(Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk |
Total – 13735 Vacancies
(UR – 5870, EWS -1361, OBC -3001, SC -2118, ST -1385) |
Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020- 2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The starting Basic Pay is Rs.26730/- (Rs.24050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates). Emoluments – The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at Metro like Mumbai will be around Rs.46,000/- per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate junior associates. Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. They will be eligible for reimbursement of various perquisites, provident fund, Pension under New Pension scheme (Defined Contribution Benefit), Medical, Leave-Fare and other facilities, as per instructions of the Bank as may be issued from time to time. |
State / Circle Wise & Category Wise Vacancy Details –
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria –
| Name of Post | Essential Academic/ Educational Qualification (As on 31/12/2024) | Age Limit
( shall be taken as on 01/04/2024) |
| Junior Associates
(Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk |
Essential Qualification – Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by Central Government. Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2024.Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2024 |
Not below 20 years and not above 28 years as o 01/04/2024, i.e. candidates must have been born not earlier than 02/04/1996 and not later than 01/04/2024 (both days inclusive) |
Age Relaxation –Age Relaxation in upper limit will be given to only reserved categories as per government rules and regulations. Note – The Candidates seeking age relaxation as per Govt. Guidelines will be required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at any subsequent stage of the selection process, as required by the SBI.
| Category Name | Age Relaxation in Upper Limit |
| SC/ST | 05 years |
| OBC | 03 years |
| PWBD (GEN/EWS) | 10 years |
| PWBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PWBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex- Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to max. age of 50 year |
| Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried | 7 years (subject to maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates) |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI
(completed the apprenticeship successfully in SBI on or before 30/11/2024) |
SC/ST – 6 years, OBC – 4 years, GEN/ EWS – 1 year, PwBD (SC/ST) – 16 years, PwBD (OBC) – 14 years, PwBD (Gen/EWS) – 11 years |
Reservation and Relaxation –
Reservation & Relaxation will be given to only reserved & Special categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EXSM /PWBD etc) as per government rules and regulations. Reservation guidelines as laid down by Government of India from time to time for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD etc. shall be followed. Candidates claiming reservation under reserved categories should submit certificate as per the Govt. Prescribed format issued from the competent certifying authority.
Selection Process –
- Online Written Test (Preliminary & Mains Examination) and
- Document Verification &
- Medical Examination
Exam / Date /Centre – Details will be notified on official website later. Candidates should download their call letter for preliminary & mains examination from bank’s official website by entering their registration number and password / date of birth tentatively from 10 days before the exam date.
Exam Date –
Preliminary Examination Date – February, 2025 (Tentatively)
Mains Examination Date – March /April , 2025.
Note – At the time of Main Exam: Candidates must bring duly authenticated Preliminary Exam call letter (with authenticated copy of ID proof) as well as Main Exam call letter at the time of Main Exam. These documents along-with other requisite documents (ID Proof etc.) need to be submitted during the Main Exam.
Candidates need to bring two additional photographs (same as pasted by the candidate on call letter) along-with the call letter and other requisite documents as per information provided in the “acquaint yourself booklet” and call letter.
Note – NO HARD COPY OF THE CALL LETTER (PRELIMINARY/ MAIN)/ ACQUAINT YOURSELF BOOKLET WILL BE SENT BY POST
Examination Centre –
Exam Pattern –
The selection process will consist of on-line test (Preliminary & Main exam) and test of specified opted local language.
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: Online Preliminary Exam consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1-hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows:
| SL. No. | Name of Test | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum
Marks |
Duration |
| 1. | English language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | “ | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| 3. | Reasoning Ability | “ | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hours |
Each test will have a separate timing as mentioned above. There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of mark assigned for question will be deducted for each wrong answer. No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual test OR for aggregate score. Section wise marks will not be maintained.
Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 10 times the numbers of vacancies. subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam from the list of all candidates arranged in descending order of aggregate marks scored.
Phase – II: Main Examination: Structure of Online Main Exam would be as follows:
| SL. No. | Name of Test | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1. | General/ Financial Awareness |
English | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| 2. | General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude | “ | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| 4. | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
“ | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 02 Hours 40 Minutes |
Each test will have a separate timing as mentioned above. There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of mark assigned for question will be deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates are required to score a minimum percentage marks on aggregate (For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon). Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate will be as
decided by the bank. No minimum qualifying marks for individual subject are prescribed. Section wise marks will not be maintained.
Test of specified opted local language:
Those who qualify for selection and produce 10th or 12th standard marksheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be subjected to any Language test. In case of others (qualified for selection), specified opted local language test will be conducted after provisional selection but before joining. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment. Candidates not found proficient in specified opted local language would be disqualified.
Application Fee –
| Category Name | Amount of Fee (Non Refundable) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/DXS Canddiates | No Fee (NIL) |
| General /OBC/EWS | Rs.750/- |
| Payment Mode | Through Payment Gateway integrated with the application by using Online Method (Debit /Credit Card / Net Banking/IMPS/Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/UPI App. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates
On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form, bearing the date of submission by the candidate, will be generated which should be printed and retained by the candidate. |
Apply Pre Requisite -/Enclosure -/ Documents –
Scan document of Self attested photocopies of the following should be enclosed/ uploaded with online application form –All of these Certificates will be required with their originals at the time of applying process, selection procedure (Preliminary & Main Written Test / ) and document verification.
- Valid & Active Personal Email Id
- Valid & Active Mobile No.
- (Email Id & Mobile number must be active and valid till the completion of Recruitment)
- Candidate should have a valid personal e-mail ID and Mobile number. It should be kept active during the entire recruitment process.
- Brief Resume
- All Qualifying Educational Qualification Degree Certificates with Marks sheet (All Semester & Year wise) (Matric, 10+2, Graduation etc.)
- Preferred Qualification / Certification (If any)
- Experience Certificate
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
- Age Proof
- Recent Passport size color Photograph
- Signature (Not in Capital Letter)
- Left Hand Thumb Impression
- Hand Written Declaration
- Id & Address Proof (Aadhar Card /PAN Card /Voter ID Card/Driving License/Passport).
- Caste /Category / PH/ Domicile / EXSM/ EWS / NOC (if applicable)
Read More –
How to Apply –
Desired Candidates are strictly suggested to must read the complete details of recruitment advertisement before applying to be sure about eligibility conditions and applying procedure. A set of instructions has been given in the official Recruitment notification pdf file. It is available on official website through a link provided below on this web page. Please read this advertisement carefully and ensure your eligibility before submitting the application. Only those candidates who fulfil the terms and conditions of eligibility criteria as on cut-off date for applying , will be considered eligible
How to Fill Online Application Form
Eligible Candidates may apply online after going through below given instructions –
Steps to follow while applying online –
- Search the Vacancy Advertisement available on official website after going through the link available on home page under “Career” Section. Careers>Current Openings.
- https://bank.sbi/careers/current-openings
- OR
- https://www.sbi.co.in/careers/Current-openings
- and open the appropriate Online Application form, available under Recruitment of Junior Associates.
- Search, Click, download and Read the Jobs notification PDF page very carefully and check Eligibility criteria & applying process . Read full details of advertisement and instructions before filling up the online application form. Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed for the vacancy as laid down in the advertisement on the cut off date of eligibility.
- Check the last date carefully before starting the filling application form.
- Now “click here to apply online” available below on this page
- https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
- create registration with your valid email & active mobile number.
- capture and note down the Registration Number & Password to login
- The Candidate must ascertain the correctness of all information before filling in the online application and its final submission.
- If you are eligible, Fill the online application form in all field/ column very carefully and correctly without any error.
- upload all scanned copies of above mentioned required and relevant supporting documents, photograph, signature, LTI, Hand Written Declaration etc. in proper size & format
- Pay Application Fee through online mode.
- check all the entered details once again and if there is any error found, re-check and edit or correct the error and do final submit the online application form and capture the Application form number/acknowledgment number for your record.
- After Successfully registration / apply online, the candidate must take a print out of the filled in online application for future reference.
Important Facts –
1.Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State / UT only.
2. Candidates can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
3. The Candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State / UT, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State / UT (mentioned in the given vacancy table against each state / UT.)
4.The test for knowledge of specified opted local language will be conducted as a part of selection process. Candidate has to opt for ONE language at the time of online application for local language test. It will be conducted after qualifying the online Main examination but before joining the Bank. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet / certificate evidencing having studies the specified opted language will not be required to undergo the language test.
5. Candidates are advised to check regularly Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings or https://www.sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings for details and updates.
6.Candidates who are working in SBI in the Clerical Cadre are not eligible to apply under this project.
Important Dates –
| Notification Date | 17/12/2024 |
| Online Apply Starting Date | 17/12/2024 |
| Online Apply Closing Date | 07/01/2025 |
| Closure for Editing Application Details | 07/01/2025 |
| Last Date for Printing your Application | 22/01/2025 |
| Online Fee Payment Date | 17/12/2024 to 07/01/2025 |
| Online Written Test Date | Preliminary Examination Date – February, 2025 (Tentatively)
Mains Examination Date – March /April , 2025. |
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