State Bank of India (SBI) has released its official notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre. With 13,735 vacancies, this is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. Read the detailed information, including eligibility, important dates, selection process, and application guidelines.
Key Highlights of SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024
- Organization - State Bank of India
- Total Vacancies - 13,735
- Position - Junior Associate
- Advt. No. - CRPD/CR/2024-25/24
- Application Dates - 17th December 2024 to 7th January 2025
- Application Mode - Online
- Job Location - Across India
SBI Clerk 2024 State and Category Wise Vacancy Details
The SBI Clerk 2024 vacancies are distributed across various states and union territories. Candidates can apply for one state/UT only, and proficiency in the local language is mandatory.
| State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | Hindi/English | 0 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 40 | 70 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 66 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 21 | 37 | 83 | 31 | 139 | 311 |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 177 | 11 | 299 | 111 | 513 | 1,111 |
| Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi | 5 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 32 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 57 | 154 | 28 | 48 | 196 | 483 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 51 | 25 | 92 | 34 | 141 | 343 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 20 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 75 | 160 | 289 | 107 | 442 | 1,073 |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 57 | 0 | 82 | 30 | 137 | 306 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 42 | 6 | 34 | 17 | 71 | 170 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 11 | 15 | 38 | 14 | 63 | 141 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 81 | 175 | 81 | 67 | 272 | 676 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 42 | 4 | 115 | 42 | 223 | 426 |
| Ladakh | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 32 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 197 | 263 | 197 | 131 | 529 | 1,317 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 115 | 104 | 313 | 115 | 516 | 1,163 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 288 | 62 | 275 | 125 | 504 | 1,254 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,118 | 1,385 | 3,001 | 1,361 | 5,870 | 13,735 | |
SBI Clerk Salary and Benefits
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730
- Gross Monthly Emoluments: Around ₹46,000 (Metro cities)
- Additional Benefits: Provident fund, pension under the New Pension Scheme, medical facilities, and more.
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024
- Educational Qualification:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students can apply provisionally but must complete graduation by 31st December 2024.
- Age Limit (as of 1st April 2025):
- Minimum - 20 years
- Maximum - 28 years
Important Dates for SBI Clerk Job 2024
Candidates can check the important dates for applying for the SBI clerk job in 2024.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 17th December 2024 |
| Start Date for Online Applications | 17th December 2024 |
| Last Date for Online Applications | 7th January 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date (Tentative) | February 2025 |
| Main Exam Date (Tentative) | March/April 2025 |
| Admit Card | To be announced on the official websites |
Category Wise Age Relaxation for SBI Clerk
Check the category-wise age relaxation for SBI Clerk 2024, ensuring fair opportunities with extended age limits for eligible reserved categories.
| Categories | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – NCL) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | General/EWS: 10 Years OBC: 13 Years SC/ST: 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen and ECOs/SSCOs | Service period + 3 years (Max age: 50 years) |
| Widows, Divorced Women, Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried) | 7 years (Max age: 35 for General, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) |
| SBI Apprentices | SC/ST: 6 years OBC: 4 years General/EWS: 1 year |
Application Fees for State Bank of India Clerk Recruitment 2024
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD/XS: No fee
- Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online.
Selection Process for SBI Clerk Junior Associate 2024
The selection process for SBI Clerk Junior Associate 2024 consists of the two main stages:
- Preliminary Examination:
- Total Marks - 100
- Duration - 1 hour
- Sections - English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability
- Main Examination:
- Total Marks - 200
- Duration - 2 hours 40 minutes
- Sections - General/Financial Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Language Proficiency Test: Candidates must clear the local language proficiency test if not already certified in their 10th or 12th standard.
How to Apply for SBI Clerk Job 2024
Candidates can apply online for State Bank of India Clerk Job 2024 through the following steps:
- Official Website: Visit the official website https://bank.sbi/web/careers or Click Here for direct apply.
- Registration: Click on “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2024” and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the Application Form: Log in with your credentials and fill in personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned images of all the required documents.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fees online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Submit Application Form: Submit and take a printout of the application for future reference.
Document Required for State Bank of India Clerical Cadre Officer
Candidates must ensure they have the following documents ready during the application process and recruitment stages:
- During Online Application:
- Recent passport-size photograph (20-50 KB).
- Scanned signature (10-20 KB).
- Scanned left thumb impression (20-50 KB).
- Handwritten declaration (50-100 KB) - "I, [Name], hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid."
- During Document Verification:
- Graduation certificate/mark sheet as proof of educational qualification.
- 10th/12th mark sheet as proof of local language proficiency (if applicable).
- Valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued by a competent authority.
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate for OBC candidates (issued between 1st April 2024 and the date of joining).
- EWS Certificate (valid for FY 2023-24).
- PwBD Certificate (for candidates with benchmark disabilities).
- Discharge Certificate/Proforma for Ex-Servicemen (if applicable).
- Valid Photo ID proof (Passport, Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, Voter ID, etc.).
- Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates).
State Bank of India Clerk Recruitment 2024 Important Links
There are given all the key links for the State Bank of India Clerical Cadre recruitment 2024 official notification, website and apply link.
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | English| Hindi |
| Join Government Job Updates Channel | WhatsApp | Telegram |
| Official Website | SBI Bank Official Website |
FAQs
SBI Clerk 2024 offers 13,735 vacancies, including regular and backlog positions.
The last date to apply online is 7th January 2025..
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as of 1st April 2024.
Yes, General/OBC/EWS candidates need to pay ₹750. SC/ST/PwBD/XS candidates are exempted.
Yes, final-year students can apply, provided they complete graduation by 31st December 2024.
The selection process includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Language Proficiency Test
Candidates can apply online through the official SBI website or by visiting our direct apply link.
