SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024 Notification for 13735 Posts for All India, Notification and Apply Online Now

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024 for the position of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). This recruitment drive aims to fill 13,735 vacancies across various regions in India.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: December 17, 2024
• Application End Date: January 7, 2025
• Preliminary Examination: February 2025 (Tentative)
• Main Examination: March/April 2025 (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Graduation: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year of graduation can apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of graduation by December 31, 2024.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age Relaxation:

Category	Age Relaxation

SC/ST

5 years

OBC

3 years

PwBD (Gen/EWS)

10 years

PwBD (OBC)

13 years

PwBD (SC/ST)

15 years

Application Process

1. Online Registration:
   • Visit the official SBI careers website: sbi.co.in/web/careers
   • Navigate to the “Current Openings” section and select “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2024”.
   • Complete the online application form with accurate details.
2. Application Fee Payment:
   • General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
   • SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
3. Document Upload:
   • Recent passport-sized photograph
   • Signature
   • Relevant educational certificates
4. Submission:
   • Review the application form and submit it.
   • Save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

Selection Procedure

The selection process comprises:

1. Preliminary Examination:
   • Format: Objective test
   • Duration: 1 hour
   • Sections:

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration

English Language

30

30

20 mins

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 mins

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 mins

Total

100

100

60 mins

2. Main Examination:

• Format: Objective test
• Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration

General/Financial Awareness

50

50

35 mins

General English

40

40

35 mins

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 mins

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 mins

Total

190

200

160 mins

Language Proficiency Test (LPT):

• Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for.
• Proof of language proficiency may be required.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic Pay: ₹19,900/- per month
• Emoluments: Including DA, HRA, and other allowances, the total compensation varies depending on the posting location.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Provident Fund
  • Pension under New Pension Scheme (NPS)
  • Medical benefits
  • Leave fare and other allowances

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can final-year graduation students apply for the SBI Clerk 2024 recruitment?

Yes, final-year students can apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of graduation by December 31, 2024.

2. Is there an age relaxation for reserved categories?

Yes, age relaxation is provided as per government norms:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10-15 years depending on the category

3. What is the application fee for the SBI Clerk 2024 exam?

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
• SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: No fee

4. When will the preliminary examination be conducted?

The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for February 2025.