SBI Clerk Prelims 2025

The State Bank of India conducts a national-level SBI Clerk Exam every year to recruit suitable candidates for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the Clerical cadre. The SBI Clerk selection process consists of three stages, i.e., Prelims, Mains, and test of specified opted local language.

State Bank of India has released the SBI Clerk Notification 2025 on the official website at sbi.co.in. Interested applicants can apply online on the official website. SBI Clerk registration process will start soon. The State Bank of India (SBI) announced along with the notification, SBI Clerk Prelims is to be held in February 2025 and Mains will be conducted in March/April 2025. The exact SBI Clerk Exam Date 2025 will be declared along with the release of admit cards.  The SBI Clerk Prelims will be held in January 2025. Find out more about the SBI Clerk examination process below.

Before heading to the detailed information, let us first have an overview of SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 below:

Particulars	Details
Name of Exam	SBI Clerk
Conducting Body	State Bank of India
Purpose of Exam	To Recruit Candidates for the Position of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales)
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Level	National-level
Vacancies	14191 (Regular vacancies- 13735, Backlog- 456)
Application Mode	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Selection Process	Three Stages: Prelims Mains Test of Specified Opted Local Language
Job Location	PAN India
Official Website	sbi.co.in

Check all the latest news and updates related to SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 below:

• SBI has released SBI Clerk notification on 16th December 2024.
• The SBI Clerk application form will be available on 17th December 2024. Candidates can apply online for SBI Clerk 2025. 
• SBI Clerk Mains exam will be conducted in March/April 2025.

The SBI Clerk 2025 notification is available on the official website and it contains all the details of the exam such as the SBI clerk vacancy, selection process, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, and so on. This SBI clerk 2025 will be conducted to fill up 14191 vacancies of Junior Associate (Clerk). The SBI clerk registration process began on 17 December 2024 and ended on 7 January 2025. The clerk application fee is ₹750/- for General/ OBC/ EWS category. SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM/DESM are exempted from payment of SBI clerk application fees.

Candidates should keep track of important dates related to events. It will help them avoid missing any important event. Check the expected SBI Clerk Prelims important dates 2025 given below:

SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Schedule

SBI Clerk 2025 Important Dates based on the expected schedule:

Events	Dates
SBI Clerk Notification 2025	16th December 2024
SBI Clerk Apply Online Starts	17th December 2024
SBI Clerk Online Application Closes	7th January 2025
SBI Clerk PET Call Letter 2025	24th January 2025
SBI Clerk Admit Card 2025	7 to 10 days before exam date
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2025	February 2025
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025	March-April 2025

 

 

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a total of 14191 vacancies for Clerk (Junior Associates) posts to be filled for the recruitment year 2025-26. The key highlights are tabulated below.

SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Summary
Organisation	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Clerk (Junior Associates)
Vacancy	14191 (Regular vacancies- 13735, Backlog- 456)
Category	Govt Jobs
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Online
Recruitment Process	Prelims- Mains
Salary	Rs 46,000 (approx.)
Official website	http://sbi.co.in/, https://sbi.co.in/web/careers

Candidates aspiring to become an SBI Clerk should know the salary structure, job responsibilities, allowances, and benefits.

SBI Clerk Job Description

The SBI Clerical Cadre is accountable for all tasks related to client interactions and client-related operations. SBI Clerks are posted as cashiers, depositors, and other front desk posts. The job profile of an SBI Clerk (Junior Assistant) includes day-to-day functions such as

• Creating accounts
• Insurance of demand drafts
• Money transfer through cheques
• Request related to cheque books
• Receiving inward emails, etc.

SBI Clerk Prelims Salary Structure

The SBI Clerk salary and pay scale is given in the table below:

Description	Salary	Annual Increments	Number of years
Basic Junior Associate SBI Salary & Increment initially	Rs.17,900-	1,000	3
Junior Associate Salary & Increment after 1st Increment	Rs.20,900/-	1,230	3
Junior Associate Salary & Increment after 2nd Increment	Rs. 24,590/-	1,490	4
Junior Associate Salary & Increment after 3rd Increment	Rs. 30,550/-	1,730	7
Junior Associate Salary & Increment after 4th Increment	Rs. 42,600/-	3,270	1
Junior Associate Salary & Increment after 5th Increment	Rs. 45,930/-	1,990	1
Junior Associate Salary & Increment after 6th Increment	Rs. 47,920/-	—	Until retirement

SBI Clerk Prelims Allowances and Perks

Being an SBI Clerk comes with tons of benefits. It is not limited to just the basic pay but has great benefits along with many allowances. These vary according to the place of posting. Some of the major benefits include; 

• Dearness Allowances 
• Medical Insurance 
• House Rent Allowances 
• Transport 
• City Allowances 
• Furniture Costs 
• Primary necessities like cleansing issues, petrol, newspaper, etc.

After clearing the SBI Clerk examination, the clerk is given perks like 

• Stability
• Financial Security
• Pension under New Pension Scheme(NPS)
• Medical Insurance
• Provident Fund
• Leave fare and other facilities.

State Bank of India (SBI) prescribes the eligibility criteria for SBI Clerk Prelims 2025. Candidates must check their eligibility before applying for the exam. Find the age limit and educational qualification for SBI Clerk below:

SBI Clerk Age Limit

A candidate’s age should not be below 20 years and above 28 years as of April 01, 2025. This simply means that they must have been born not earlier than April 02, 1995, and not later than April 01, 2005 (both days inclusive). The upper age limit relaxation will be applicable for reserved candidates as follows:

Category	Upper Age Limit
SC/ST	33 years
OBC	31 years
Jammu & Kashmir Migrants	33 years
Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen	The actual period of service given in Defence Services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age of 50 years
Widows, Divorced women (No remarried)	GEN- 35 years OBC- 38 years SC/ST- 40 years
A person with disabilities (General)	38 years
A person with disabilities (SC/ST)	43 years
A person with disabilities (OBC)	41 years

SBI Clerk Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The final year/ semester students can also apply for the exam. However, if provisionally selected, they must produce proof of having passed the graduation exam on or before December 31, 2025

Candidates must visit the official website to apply for the exam. They first need to register themselves and then proceed to fill out the complete application form. In addition, they must pay the application fee online to complete the process successfully.

How to Apply Online for SBI Clerk Prelims 2025?

Follow the steps mentioned below to apply online for SBI Clerk 2025-26:

• 1st Step: Visit the official website, i.e., sbi.co.in/careers.
• 2ndStep: Look for the latest announcements on the page and click on the ‘Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)’ section.
• 3rd Step: Click on the ‘apply online’ link. A new page will open.
• 4th Step: Click on the ‘Click here for New Registration’ button.
• 5th Step: Enter basic details like name, mobile number, email address, and date of birth.
• 6th Step: After the successful submission of the information, the system will generate a provisional registration Id and password.
• 7th Step: Now, log in using the credentials and proceed to fill out the application form.
• 8th Step: Enter academic, personal, and other details.
• 9th Step: Upload the scanned copies of the photograph, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and signature.
• 10th Step: Proceed to pay the application fee using a debit card/ credit card/ internet banking.
• 11th Step: Finally, take a printout of the completely filled application form.

SBI Clerk Registration Fee

Check the registration fee for the SBI Clerk below:

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	Rs.750/-
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM	Nil

SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 Exam Centres

The State Bank of India released the exam centre for SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 on the official notification on 16th December 2024. Aspirants have to choose one exam centre for the exam. Following is the state-wise list of exam centres for SBI Clerk Prelims 2025-26:

States/UTs	Test Centres
Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh	Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Srikakulam, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vizianagaram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar	Aurangabad, Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
Chandigarh	Chandigarh/Mohali
Chhattisgarh	Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
Goa	Panaji
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
Haryana	Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Yamuna Nagar
Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
Jharkhand	Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
Karnataka	Bengaluru, Belgaum, Dharwad, Bidar, Davangere, Gulbarga, Hubli, Hassan, Mysore, Mangalore, Udupi, Shimoga, Mandya
Kerala	Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram
Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Satna, Jabalpur, Sagar, Ujjain
Maharashtra	Aurangabad, Amravati, Jalgaon, Chandrapur, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Solapur
Manipur	Imphal
Meghalaya	Shillong
Mizoram	Aizawl
Nagaland	Kohima
Delhi NCR	Delhi NCR (All NCR cities)
Odisha	Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
Puducherry	Puducherry
Punjab	Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur
Rajasthan	Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
Sikkim	Bardang/ Gangtok
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
Telangana	Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
Tripura	Agartala
Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Bareilly, Faizabad, Gonda, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Mathura, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi
Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
West Bengal	Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Siliguri, Kalyani

Key Points Regarding SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Centres

• Aspirants have to select their preferred exam centre at the time of filling out the application form.
• The official authority reserves the right to take the final call for the allotment of the exam centres.
• The exam centre allotted to the candidates may differ from the ones chosen by the students.
• The allocation is done based on the responses and administrative feasibility.
• The details of the exam centres are clearly mentioned on the admit card.
• Once the exam centre is allotted to candidates, it cannot be changed.
• The State Bank of India reserves the right to cancel or change the exam centres if needed.

Candidates planning to appear for SBI Clerk Prelims should check the exam pattern. Checking the pattern will help them know the sections, the number of questions, marking scheme, and duration. These details help in exam preparation as well as making an exam-taking strategy.

SBI Clerk Prelims Selection Process

The SBI Clerk selection process comprises three stages:

• 1st Stage: Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
• 2nd Stage: Main Examination (Mains)
• 3rd Stage: Specified Opted Local Language Test

Candidates must clear the preliminary exam to qualify for the main examination. On clearing the SBI Clerk Mains they get qualified for the specified opted local language test. Aspirants who fail to qualify for this test will not be offered an appointment. 

However, if candidates show the 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate with the specified opted local language, they will not be required to undergo the language test.

SBI Clerk Prelims Marking Scheme

The SBI Clerk Prelims exam is a computer-based exam containing multiple-choice questions. Find below the marking scheme of SBI Clerk Prelims:

Section	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes

Important Points:

• SBI Clerk Prelims is conducted in online mode.
• The SBI Clerk Prelims exam contains 100 MCQs.
• The total marks for the Prelims exam are 100 marks.
• Each section will have separate timing.
• Candidates will get one mark for each correct answer.
• 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
• No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.

The syllabus for SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 in each section is given in the table below:

Section	SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus
English Language	Reading Comprehension Fill in the Blanks Antonyms and Synonyms Sentence Rearrangement Sentence Correction Close Test Idioms and Phrases Vocabulary
Numerical Ability	Equation and Algebra Data Interpretation Time, percentage and Work Upstream and Downstream Time & Distance Simplification Surds & Indices Stock & Shares Simple Interest and Compound Interest Sequence & Series Ratio & Proportion, Percentage Profit and Loss Probability Permutation and Combination Averages Partnership Number Systems Mixtures and Alligations Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
Reasoning Ability	Puzzle Seating Arrangement Blood Relation Direction Test Ranking Syllogism Coding-Decoding Input-Output Order and Ranking Statement and Assumptions Inequalities Alphanumeric Series Data Sufficiency

To crack any examination, a detailed study plan and a preparation strategy are a must. It is important that you know your strengths and then strategies your preparation accordingly. Check the detailed section-wise SBI Clerk exam preparation tips below:

SBI Clerk Prelims Preparation Tips for the English Language

Check preparation tips for the English Language below:

• Categorise into two, the preparation for the English Language Section. Depending on the level of knowledge, the time can be allocated.
• Scoring high in this section becomes easy if the basics are strong. 
• If the basics are weak, keep reading the newspaper or magazines every day, and take mock tests ardently. Candidates can focus more on practising as many different questions as possible.
• Analyse the mock tests, figure out the weak and strong areas, and work accordingly.

SBI Clerk Prelims Preparation Tips for Reasoning Ability

Candidates can check preparation tips for Reasoning Ability below:

• The Reasoning section is the most vital section. The largest part of the Reasoning section is covered by puzzles and seating arrangements.
• These questions can get very challenging. Here is what one should do; all other sections apart from this needs to be prepared thoroughly so that a mark is not lost.
• Please know that tricks and shortcuts are not going to be helpful in solving the Reasoning section. Only practice will be of use.
• If the candidate enjoys solving puzzles and arrangements, he/she should try focusing on the “miscellaneous” section.
• Practise miscellaneous questions like Inequalities, Direction Sense, Input-Output, Syllogisms, Direction Sense, Data Sufficiency, Coding-decoding, Ranking and Order, Assumptions, Conclusions, Effect, and Cause, etc. 
• For syllogisms, one can choose the good old Venn Diagram method or the A, E, I, O rules.
• Computer Aptitude – Don’t worry much about computer awareness as it will consist mostly of questions that are logical in nature or based on flowcharts and diagrams.

SBI Clerk Prelims Preparation Tips for Quantitative Aptitude

Find below preparation tips for Quantitative Aptitude:

• Do not attempt to cram by studying the entire syllabus. Follow the “Quality Over Quantity” rule
• Candidates need to work on speed and accuracy to do well in this section.
• Go over the fundamental concepts first, then attempt questions on topics studied.
• Work on each topic and answer as many questions as possible.
• While adhering to the guidelines mentioned above, make an effort to answer at least 50 questions per day.
• Begin taking mock exams after having covered a sufficient amount of the syllabus. Determine areas of weakness and retry those topics.
• Mock tests will also assist in developing a timing strategy.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam-taking Strategy

Candidates can check the exam-taking strategy for SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 below:

• Read the instructions above the questions carefully.
• Do not start attempting the questions before going through all the instructions properly.
• Generally, the pattern or concepts of the questions do not change this exam. Some of the candidates may find changes in the way to answer the questions as per the given instructions.
• For example, in the syllogism section, if the instruction says, ‘select the conclusion which does NOT follow the statements’, and missed the ‘Not’ in this instruction, then all the efforts to solve the syllogism questions will go in vain.

SBI releases the SBI Clerk Prelims admit card online on the official website. Candidates who have successfully applied can download the SBI Clerk admit card from the official website. The admit card consists of all the important details and guidelines to be followed by the candidate. Aspirants must check all the details mentioned on their hall tickets. They must contact the concerned authority in case of any discrepancy.

How to Download SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025?

Candidates must have their login credentials to download the SBI Clerk 2025 admit card. The following are the steps to download the admit card:

• 1st Step: Click on the link provided on the official website
• 2nd Step: Enter the Registration/Roll no. and Password or DOB.
• 3rd Step: Enter the captcha code.
• 4th Step: Click on “Login”.
• 5th Step: Download your SBI Clerk Prelims admit card.
• 6th Step: Take a print on clear and white paper.
• 7th Step: Candidates can have multiple prints ready for safety.

Documents Needed at SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Centre

Aspirants need to carry a printout of their admit cards to the exam centre. Along with that, they must carry an original photo ID proof to the exam centre. The following are the list of documents that they can carry to the SBI Clerk Prelims exam centre:

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Driving Licence
• Voter’s Card

SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 Answer Key

The State of Bank of India publishes the answer key a few weeks after the exam. Candidates can check the key online at sbi.co.in. They need to enter their login credentials to check the SBI Clerk answer key. In addition, candidates can also raise objections against the answer key. Based on the objections, the officials publish the final answer key and result.

SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 Result

Candidates can check the SBI Clerk Prelims result online at sbi.co.in. The result contains sectional as well as overall marks. In addition, candidates can also check their qualifying status. Aspirants who clear Prelims are qualified to appear for the SBI Clerk Mains exam.

SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 Cut-off(Expected)

The SBI Clerk cutoff depends on various factors like the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, performance of candidates, vacancies, etc. As the cutoff for the current year is yet to be released, check the last year’s SBI Clerk Prelims cutoff below:

States/UT	General Cutoff Marks
Andhra Pradesh	–
Andaman & Nicobar	66.25
Arunachal Pradesh	69.25
Assam	68.50
Bihar	–
Chhattisgarh	76.5
Delhi	83
Gujarat	64.5
Haryana	79.75
Himachal Pradesh	80.25
Jammu & Kashmir	–
Jharkhand	69.25
Karnataka	64.25
Kerala	69
Madhya Pradesh	81.75
Maharashtra	66.25
Odisha	82
Punjab	75.5
Rajasthan	77.75
Sikkim	72.50
Tamil Nadu	61.75
Telangana	73.75
Uttar Pradesh	81.25
Uttarakhand	81.75
West Bengal	79.75

Go through the frequently asked questions related to SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 below:

Q.1: What is the SBI Clerk exam?
Ans: The State Bank of India conducts the SBI Clerk exam to recruit applicants for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in the Clerical Cadre.

Q.2: When will the SBI Clerk 2025 notification be released?

Ans: SBI released the official SBI Clerk notification on 16 December 2024.

Q.3: How many vacancies have been announced for SBI Clerk 2025?
Ans: SBI Clerk 2024 exam will held to fill 14191 (Regular vacancies- 13735, Backlog- 456) vacancies.

Q.4: What is the age limit for the SBI Clerk 2025 exam?
Ans: The applicant’s age should be between 20 to 28 years.

Q.5: What is the educational qualification for SBI Clerk 2025?
Ans: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Q.6: When will the application process for SBI Clerk 2025 be started?
Ans: SBI Clerk registration 2025 starts on 17th December 2024 and it will end on 7th January 2025.

Q.7: When will the SBI Clerk Prelims 2025 exam be conducted?
Ans: The SBI Clerk Prelims examination will be conducted February 2025.

Q.8: What is the salary of an SBI Clerk?
Ans: An SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) gets a starting basic pay of Rs. 17,900/-.