SBI or State Bank of India has been around for over 200 years and has several branches in 22 overall countries. SBI Clerk application form 2024-25 has been released recently. One of the most popular exams, a great number of people participate in SBI Clerk Exam every year. This year 20 lakh candidates have already applied.
SBI Clerk Notification 2024-25
On December 17th, SBI Clerk 2024-25 notification was released. It gave important dates like Prelims Exam Date 2024, Prelims Mains Date 2024, SBI clerk age criteria/ educational qualification etc. January 7, 2025 is the last date for filling of forms.
Vacancies increasing year on year
SBI Clerk 2024-25 offers 14,194 Vacancies for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). Every year the number of applicants and participants are increasing.
Read on to find important information like SBI Clerk Exam Date, Salary, Salary vs IBPS etc.
Eligibility Criteria
What are the age criteria/ educational qualification required for SBI Clerk?
If you are an Indian citizen, you are eligible for SBI Clerk granted you have these following qualifications.
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Education |
· Graduate degree in any stream from a recognized University · Or any equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Central Government · Degree showing date when relevant degree was earned · Students in final year can apply provisionally but need to produce proof of having passed the exam before joining |
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Age Limit |
· Not below 20 years · Not above 28 Years · Born not earlier than 02.08.1994 · Born not later than 1.08.2002 (both dates included) |
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Age Relaxation Given |
· SC/ST – 5 Years · OBC – 3 Years · PWD (Gen/EWS) 10 Years · PWD (ST/ST) 15 Years · PWS (OBC) – 13 Years · Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen – actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 Years · Disabled Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 Years subject to max age of 50 years Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & not remarried · General/ EWS – 7 years subject to max age limit of 35 years · OBC – 7 Years subject to max age limited of 38 years · SC/ST – 7 Years subject to max age of 40 years Note: candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificate at the of admission |
Exam Pattern
Divided into Prelims and Mains, SBI Clerk Exam pattern 2024-25 is as follows:
Mains Exam: 4 sections and carries 200 marks.
Wrong Answer results in negative ¼ Marks deduction.
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English Language |
30 Questions |
30 Marks |
20 Minutes Allowed |
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Numerical Ability |
35 Questions |
35 Marks |
20 Minutes Allowed |
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Reasoning Ability |
35 Questions |
35 Marks |
20 Minutes Allowed |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
1 hour Total |
Selection Process
Language Proficiency Test is a must if you clear Prelims and qualify for Mains Exam.
Important Dates
Important Dates for SBI Clerk 2024-25 Exam:
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SBI Clerk Notification 2024-25 |
16-Dec-2024 |
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SBI Clerk Apply Online 2024-25 Starts |
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SBI Clerk Online Application Closes |
07-Jan-2025 |
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SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2024-25 |
February 2025 |
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SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2024-25 |
March-April 2025 |
Tips for preparation
- Understand and Practice English Grammar
- Rules and Basics of English should be well understood
- Mock Tests and PYQs should be solved (Buy SBI Clerk Disha Books here)
- Complete Syllabus and Exam Pattern should be understood
- Current Affairs are not to be ignored
- Specialized SBI Clerk book can help a lot (Buy SBI Clerk Disha Books here)
- A well-planned studying schedule can work wonders
- Revision of entire syllabus to ensure nothing is left
Note: You can Buy all the SBI Clerk Books from Disha Publication
Salary
Starting at INR 19,900 per month. This Basic Salary has added perks like Transport, House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Allowances, Furniture costs, Medical Insurance, Primary necessities like cleaning, petrol, newspaper etc.
Salary vs. IBPS
IBPS Clerk: INR 19,900 + INR 4,102 (special allowance).
FAQs
Q. What is the Salary of SBI Clerk?
Ans - 19,900 per month
Q. Is there any sectional cutoff in the SBI Clerk Exam?
Ans - Sectional cut-off in SBI Exam has been stopped since 2019. No Sectional cutoff.
Q. Can final-year graduation students apply?
Ans - Yes. On the condition that you provide proof of graduation before joining.
Q. How many attempts are allowed for the SBI Clerk Exam?
Ans - No limit on number of attempts. A candidate can give as many attempts as possible within the age criteria.
Q. Is the SBI Clerk Exam bilingual?
Ans - Yes. Depending on state-wise SBI Clerk exam is bilingual/trilingual with English, Hindi and preferred regional language.
Q. What is the difference between SBI Clerk prelims and mains?
Ans - Prelims has 3 sections. Mains has 4 Sections. Candidates qualifying for mains need to give a language skill test as well.
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