SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) Exam Date Announced 2025: Check Details Here!
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the exam dates for the Junior Associates (Clerk) Recruitment 2025. This is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking Sarkari Naukri (Government Jobs) in the banking sector. The preliminary exams are scheduled for September 20th, 21st, and 27th, 2025. This announcement follows the release of the official notification for around 5500 Junior Associate vacancies.
Key Developments: SBI Clerk 2025 đ
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SBI Clerk Notification Release | August 5th, 2025 |
| SBI Clerk Registration Window | August 6th - 26th, 2025 |
| SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Date | September 20th, 21st, and 27th, 2025 |
| SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date (Tentative) | November 15th and 16th, 2025 |
SBI Clerk 2025: Vacancy Details đĻ
SBI has announced a total of 6589 Junior Associate vacancies across the country, including 1409 backlog vacancies.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 6589 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 1409 |
Eligibility Criteria đ¯
Candidates applying for the SBI Clerk 2025 exam must fulfill specific eligibility criteria related to age and educational qualification.
Age Limit (as of April 1, 2025)
Candidates should be between 20 and 28 years of age. They must have been born not earlier than April 2, 1997, and not later than April 1, 2005 (both days inclusive).
Educational Qualification
A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required. Candidates with an integrated dual degree (IDD) must ensure their passing date is on or before December 31, 2025.
Exam Pattern đ
The SBI Clerk selection process involves a Preliminary Examination, a Mains Examination, and a Local Language Proficiency Test.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | 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 (1 hour) |
Important Note
Each correct answer in the prelims exam carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes (2 hours 40 minutes) |
Important Note
There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer in the SBI Clerk Mains Exam.
Pre-Examination Training (PET) đ¨âđĢ
PET Call Letter Released
The SBI Clerk PET Call Letter 2025 PET Will be released soon. Please regularly check official website.
Syllabus Overview đ
The SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025 is divided into two stages: Prelims and Mains. The Prelims syllabus includes English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The Mains syllabus includes Quantitative Aptitude, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and General/Financial Awareness.
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Short Q&A đ¤
Q: When is the SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2025? A: The SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2025 will be held on September 20th, 21st, and 27th, 2025.
Q: How many vacancies are announced in SBI Clerk 2025? A: SBI has announced 6589 vacancies for the post of Junior Associate (Clerk) in 2025.
Q: What is the age criteria for SBI Clerk 2025? A: Candidates should be between 20 and 28 years of age as of April 1, 2025.
Q: What are the stages of the SBI Clerk selection process? A: The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and a Local Language Proficiency Test.
Q: Is there negative marking in the SBI Clerk exam? A: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the Preliminary and Mains exams.