SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025 Admit card Release for Pre Exam. State Bank of India invites online applications for 5583 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies. Apply from 6 Aug to 26 Aug 2025; check category‑wise posts, eligibility, age limit, pay scale, selection process & exam pattern.
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Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date :06 August 2025
- Online Apply Last Date : 26 August 2025
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 26 August 2025
- PET Exam Date : September 2025
- Main Exam Date: Tentatively November 2025
- Result Date : Will Be Updated Here
- Candidates are advised to confirm date from the official website.
Application Fee
- General, OBC, EWS : ₹750/-
- For SC / ST, PH : ₹ 00/-
- Payment Mode Online: Via Debit Card/ Credit Card/Net Banking/ UPI etc.
Age Limit vs Total Posts
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit (as on 01 Apr 2025) | 20–28 years; candidates must have been born between 2 Apr 1997 and 1 Apr 2005. Upper‑age relaxation: OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD (Gen/EWS) +10 yrs, PwBD (OBC) +13 yrs, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 yrs, Ex‑servicemen & disabled ex‑servicemen – period of service +3 yrs (8 yrs for disabled ex‑servicemen of SC/ST) subject to max 50 yrs, widows/divorced/women judicially separated – +7 yrs (max age 35 yrs Gen/EWS, 38 yrs OBC, 40 yrs SC/ST); trained SBI apprentices get additional relaxation. |
| Total Posts | 5583 posts (5180 regular + 403 backlog). |
Vacancy Break‑up (Category‑Wise)
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 788 | 91 | 879 |
| ST | 450 | 226 | 676 |
| OBC | 1179 | 86 | 1265 |
| EWS | 508 | – | 508 |
| GEN | 2255 | – | 2255 |
| Total | 5 180 | 403 | 5583 |
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Pay Scale & Emoluments
Starting basic pay: ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates).
Total starting emoluments at metro centres like Mumbai are about ₹46,000 per month including DA and other allowances. Allowances may vary by posting location.
Selection Process
- Prelims Written Exam
- Mains Written Exam
- Local Language Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam: 1‑hour objective test of 100 marks comprising three sections – English Language (30 questions, 30 marks), Numerical Ability (35 questions, 35 marks) and Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 35 marks). Each section has a separate 20‑minute timing and carries ¼ mark negative marking for wrong answers.
Main Exam: 2‑hour 40‑minute online test with 190 questions for 200 marks: General/Financial Awareness (50 q, 50 marks, 35 min), General English (40 q, 40 marks, 35 min), Quantitative Aptitude (50 q, 50 marks, 45 min), Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (50 q, 60 marks, 45 min). Negative marking ¼ mark per wrong answer applies.
Local Language Test: Provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the local language must pass a proficiency test; failure results in disqualification.
How to Apply
- Ensure you have a valid personal e‑mail ID and mobile number; keep them active until completion of the recruitment process.
- Visit the SBI careers portal and register online under “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2025”; complete the registration to obtain a provisional registration number and password.
- Scan your photograph, signature, left‑hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the specified guidelines and upload them in the online application form.
- Fill the application carefully; you can save the data and edit details up to three times before final submission.
- Pay the applicable fee online via debit/credit card or Internet Banking through the integrated SBI EPAY gateway.
- Upon successful transaction, print the e‑receipt and application form for your records; do not send the printout to SBI.
- Submit the completed application online; once submitted, no further edits are permitted.
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SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025 Recruitment – FAQs
Q1. What are the important dates for SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025?
Ans:The online application and fee payment window for SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025 opens on 06 August 2025 and closes on 26 August 2025. The preliminary exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2025 and the main exam for November 2025.
Q2. What is the eligibility (education and nationality) for SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025?
Ans:Candidates must be Indian citizens and hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification by 31 December 2025. Those in the final year/semester may apply provisionally if they can produce proof of passing by 31 December 2025. Matriculate ex‑servicemen with the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education after 15 years of service are also eligible.
Q3. What is the age limit and are there relaxations for SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025?
Ans:Applicants should be between 20 and 28 years as of 1 April 2025—born between 2 Apr 1997 and 1 Apr 2005. Relaxations apply: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD 10–15 years, ex‑servicemen get their service period plus three years (up to 50 years), and widows/divorced/judicially separated women receive 7 years relaxation (max age 35 for Gen/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST).
Q4. What is the exam pattern for SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025?
Ans:Selection comprises three stages: an online Preliminary exam, an online Main exam, and a local language test. The Preliminary exam is a 1‑hour objective test (100 questions) with three sections—English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability—and a penalty of ¼ mark for each wrong answer. The Main exam lasts 2 hours 40 minutes and has 190 questions across four sections (General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude) for 200 marks with similar negative marking.
Q5. How many vacancies are there in SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025 and how are they distributed?
Ans:The 2025 notification lists 5 583 vacancies (5 180 regular plus 403 backlog). Category-wise totals (regular + backlog) are: SC 879, ST 676, OBC 1 265, EWS 508 and General 2 255.
Q6. What is the application fee for SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025?
Ans:General, OBC and EWS candidates must pay ₹750. SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates are exempt from the fee. The fee must be paid online via debit/credit cards or internet banking and is non‑refundable.
Q7. How do I apply for SBI Bank JA Clerk 2025?
Ans:Applicants must register online via the SBI careers portal during the application window. They need to scan and upload a photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, fill the application form, pay the fee using the integrated payment gateway and submit the form. Once submitted, no further edits are allowed.
