| SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025 is officially announced through Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 for over 5000+ vacancies across India’s largest public sector bank – State Bank of India. This recruitment drive is for the position of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre, open to graduates from any discipline. Candidates can apply online from 06 August 2025 to 26 August 2025, for only one state or union territory, and must be proficient in the local language of the selected region. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Local Language Test. |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025 Details
| S.No | Circle | State / UT | Local Language | Total Vacancies (Regular + Backlog) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | Gujarati | 220 |
| 2 | Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 310 |
| 3 | Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 270 |
| 4 | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 100 |
| 5 | Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 220 |
| 6 | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 190 |
| 7 | Chandigarh | Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 138 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 29 |
| 9 | Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 68 |
| 10 | Chandigarh | Ladakh | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 37 |
| 11 | Chandigarh | Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 178 |
| 12 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 380 |
| 13 | Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 250 |
| 14 | Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 260 |
| 15 | Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 270 |
| 16 | Kolkata | A&N Islands | Hindi/English | 30 |
| 17 | Kolkata | Sikkim | Nepali/English | 20 |
| 18 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 514 |
| 19 | Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi | 476 |
| 20 | Maharashtra | Goa | Konkani | 14 |
| 21 | New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | 169 |
| 22 | New Delhi | Uttarakhand | Hindi | 127 |
| 23 | North Eastern | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 145 |
| 24 | North Eastern | Other NE States | English/Regional | Varies (Approx. 100+) |
| 25 | Patna | Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 260 |
| 26 | Patna | Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 130 |
| 27 | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | Malayalam | 247 |
| 28 | Thiruvananthapuram | Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 3 |
➡ Total Vacancies: 5180+ Regular + 810+ Backlog = 5990+ posts
Eligibility Criteria (As on 01.04.2025)
- Age Limit: 20 – 28 years
(Born between 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005)
Age Relaxation:- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 15 years (as per category)
- Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. - Local Language Proficiency:
Must read, write, understand, and speak the opted state/UT’s local language.
(10th or 12th mark sheet in that language exempts you from language test.)
How to Apply ?
- Visit SBI Careers portal:
👉 https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings - Click on Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales).
- Register with your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and preference details.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online:
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
- Submit and print the application form.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment Selection Process
Phase 1: Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
⚠️ ¼ mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Phase 2: Main Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hr 40 Min |
Candidates must clear language proficiency test after the Mains Exam (if not exempted).
Pay Scale & Salary Structure
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- (including 2 advance increments for graduates)
- Total Gross Salary (approx.): ₹31,000 – ₹35,000 per month (varies by location)
- Additional benefits include DA, HRA, PF, Pension, LTC, Medical, etc.
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FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025?
👉 The last date to apply is 26 August 2025.
Q2. Who is eligible for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment?
👉 Any graduate aged between 20 and 28 years as on 01 April 2025, proficient in the local language of the applied state/UT.
Q3. How many vacancies are released under SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025?
👉 A total of 5990+ vacancies are available across all states/UTs.
Q4. What is the selection process for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2025?
👉 It includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and a Language Proficiency Test.
Q5. Is there any transfer allowed in SBI Junior Associate Recruitment posts?
👉 No Inter-Circle/Inter-State transfers are allowed, except within the same state circles.