New Delhi. State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest government bank (SBI), has presented a great job opportunity for the youth. The bank has started the recruitment process for 6589 posts at the clerk level. This includes 5180 regular and 1409 backlog posts. Its official notification has been released on 6 August 2025. If you are dreaming of making a career in the banking sector, then this is a golden opportunity for you!

Full details of posts

SBI has sought applications for the posts of Junior Associate (Customer Assistance and Sales). Out of a total of 6589 vacancies, 5180 are regular posts, while 1409 are backlog posts. The application process for these posts is completely online and it has to be completed by visiting the official website of SBI.

Last date of application

Interested candidates can apply online till 26 August 2025. Complete the application process in time, so that the last time run can be avoided.

Difference between regular and backlog vacancies

Regular vacancies are those which are empty due to retirement, transfer or promotion of employees. At the same time, backlog vacancies are those which could not be filled in previous recruitment processes and now the new recruitment has been included. Both these types of vacancies give a great opportunity for the candidates.

Eligibility criteria

Age limit

Candidates should be between 20 and 28 years old. That is, he was born between 2 April 1997 to 1 April 2005. Reserved classes (SC/ST/OBC) will be given age discount as per government rules.

Educational qualification

To apply, the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. If you are in the last semester, you can still apply, provided you complete your degree by 31 December 2025.

Selection process

Selection in SBI Clerk recruitment will be in three stages. These are:

1. Preliminary Examination

• Duration: 1 hour
• Type: Objective (MCQ)
• Total number: 100 This examination will test the basic qualification of candidates.

2. Main Examination

• Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Number of questions: 190
• Total number: 200 This exam will examine your knowledge and skills in depth.

3. Local Language Examination

This exam is for candidates who are not proficient in the local language of the selected sector. It will have a total of 20 marks and will be qualified.

Application fee

• General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 750
• SC, ST, Divyang: No fee, this fee will have to be deposited at the time of online application.

Golden opportunity for youth

This recruitment of SBI is no less than a golden opportunity for those youth who are looking for permanent and reputed jobs in the banking sector. If you do not want to let this opportunity go by hand, then apply by visiting the SBI website as soon as possible. Do not wait for the last date, start preparing now!