SBI Clerk 2024-25 Recruitment: Apply for 13,735 Vacancies – Check Dates, Eligibility, and Application Process

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the SBI Clerk 2024-25 recruitment drive, offering 13,735 vacancies for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). Candidates aspiring to join SBI as clerks can now apply online from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025. The selection process involves Preliminary and Main Exams, followed by a local language test. Below are the key details regarding the vacancies, eligibility, important dates, and the step-by-step application process.

1. SBI Clerk 2024-25: Important Dates

Candidates must stay updated with the timeline of key events to ensure they do not miss any crucial deadlines.

2. Vacancy Details: Total 13,735 Vacancies

The SBI Clerk 2024 recruitment has 13,735 vacancies distributed across various states and union territories (UTs) in India. Out of these, 13,735 are regular positions, and 609 are backlog vacancies. Here’s a state-wise breakdown of vacancies:

3. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification as on January 1, 2024.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc.).

4. Application Process: How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2024-25

Follow the steps below to complete the SBI Clerk 2024-25 application process:

1. Visit SBI’s official website – bank.sbi/web/careers.
2. Click on ‘Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales)’.
3. Click on “Apply Online” and then select “New Registration”.
4. Fill out the online application form with all the required details, such as name, email, phone number, and personal details.
5. Upload scanned documents, including passport-size photo, signature, and educational certificates.
6. Pay the application fee using net banking, UPI, or debit/credit cards.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

5. Selection Process: Two-Phase Exam + Local Language Test

The selection process for SBI Clerk 2024-25 includes the following stages:

1. Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying Nature)
2. Phase-II: Main Exam (Merit-Based Selection)
3. Local Language Test (For candidates who have not studied the local language at the 10th/12th level)

Phase 1: Preliminary Exam

The Prelims Exam is a 1-hour online test for 100 marks.

Note:

• Negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applied for every wrong answer.
• No minimum qualifying marks for individual sections.

Phase 2: Main Exam

The Main Exam is a 2-hour 40-minute online test for 200 marks.

Note:

• Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
• Section-wise cut-off marks will be applied.

6. Application Fee

• General/EWS/OBC: ₹750
• SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen: No fee