Following the IBPS recruitment, the State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for the recruitment of 6589 clerk positions. The online application process has already begun on the official SBI website (sbi.co.in). The application link for these positions is now active. Alongside this, the IBPS has also started the application process for its 10,277 clerk vacancies. Both these recruitments provide a golden opportunity for those aspiring to work in government banking sectors.
Details of the Vacancy
As per the SBI Clerk notification, candidates can apply for vacancies in only one state. It is essential that applicants have a strong understanding of the local language (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) of the state they are applying to. The vacancies include both regular and backlog posts. Out of the total vacancies, 5180 positions are regular, and 1409 are backlog vacancies reserved for specific categories such as SC, ST, OBC, Divyang (persons with disabilities), and Ex-Servicemen (XS).
The detailed vacancy distribution by category and state is as follows:
Gujarat: 220 positions
Andhra Pradesh: 310 positions
Karnataka: 270 positions
Madhya Pradesh: 100 positions
Chhattisgarh: 220 positions
Odisha: 190 positions
Haryana: 138 positions
Jammu and Kashmir: 29 positions
Himachal Pradesh: 68 positions
Ladakh: 37 positions
Punjab: 178 positions
Tamil Nadu: 380 positions
Telangana: 250 positions
Rajasthan: 260 positions
West Bengal: 270 positions
Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 30 positions
Sikkim: 20 positions
Uttar Pradesh: 514 positions
Maharashtra: 476 positions
Goa: 14 positions
Delhi: 169 positions
Uttarakhand: 127 positions
Arunachal Pradesh: 20 positions
Assam: 145 positions
Manipur: 16 positions
Meghalaya: 32 positions
Mizoram: 13 positions
Nagaland: 22 positions
Tripura: 22 positions
Bihar: 260 positions
Jharkhand: 130 positions
Kerala: 247 positions
Lakshadweep: 3 positions
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the SBI Clerk position, candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university or higher education institution. Final-year students can also apply but must ensure that their degree is awarded on or before December 31, 2025.
Age Limit
Candidates applying for the SBI Clerk position must be between the ages of 20 and 28 years. The candidate’s date of birth must fall between April 2, 1997, and April 1, 2005. Age calculations will be made as of April 1, 2025. There is an age relaxation of 5 years for SC and ST categories, and 3 years for OBC category candidates.
Salary Details
The basic starting salary for SBI Clerk is ₹26,730 per month. The salary structure includes various increments based on the level of experience and postings. For example, the initial pay in metropolitan cities like Mumbai will amount to approximately ₹46,000 per month, which includes allowances, dearness allowance (DA), and other benefits. The salary might vary based on the location of deployment.
Selection Process
The selection process for the SBI Clerk involves multiple stages. The first stage is the online preliminary examination, followed by the main examination. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam will be eligible for the main examination. Additionally, candidates who did not study the local language of the state chosen for the exam at the 10th or 12th-grade level will have to take a local language proficiency test.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
The preliminary examination will be a one-hour exam consisting of 100 objective-type questions divided into three sections:
English Language: 30 marks
Numerical Ability: 35 marks
Reasoning Ability: 35 marks
Each section will have a time limit of 20 minutes, with the total time for the exam being 1 hour. The total number of marks for the preliminary examination will be 100.
Main Examination Pattern
The main exam for SBI Clerk will last for 2 hours and 40 minutes. It will consist of 190 questions and will be worth 200 marks. The subjects for the main exam include:
General/Financial Awareness
General English
Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability
Computer Knowledge
Candidates who clear the main exam will have to take a local language proficiency test, depending on the language chosen during the application.
Negative Marking
There will be negative marking in both the preliminary and main examinations. For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
Application Fee
The application fee for the SBI Clerk position varies based on the candidate’s category:
General, EWS, OBC: ₹750
SC, ST, Divyang (Persons with Disabilities): No fee
The fee payment can be made through debit/credit cards or internet banking.
Important Dates
The online application process for SBI Clerk 2025 began on August 6, 2025. Candidates can submit their applications until August 26, 2025. The last date to make corrections in the application form is also August 26, 2025. The last date for payment of the application fee is August 26, 2025. After completing the application, candidates should take a printout of the application form by September 10, 2025.
The important dates for the exams are:
SBI Clerk Tier-1 Exam: September 2025
SBI Clerk Main Exam: November 2025
The SBI Clerk recruitment for 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring candidates who wish to build a career in banking. With a total of 6589 vacancies across various states, this is a significant recruitment drive. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by following the detailed notification and adhering to the eligibility criteria, important dates, and application procedure outlined above. The selection process, which includes a preliminary exam, main exam, and a local language test, ensures that only the most qualified candidates are selected for these prestigious positions. This recruitment provides a great chance for candidates to join one of India’s most reputable financial institutions and grow within the banking sector.
