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State Bank of India Clerk Exam 2025 ( SBI Clerk )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 13:33 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SBI Clerk Notification 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) released SBI Clerk notification on August 5, 2025. A total of 6589 vacancies were announced for the exam. SBI Clerk application form was made available from August 6, 2025. SBI Clerk exam dates were announced along with the notification. The SBI Clerk notification PDF is provided on this page.

 SBI Clerk notification comprises details such as eligibility, vacancies, application process, selection process, exam pattern, and many more details. Before applying, it is suggested that candidates read the notification carefully and understand the recruitment process of SBI Clerk. Read this article below to get more details on SBI Clerk exam notification. 

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Table of content
  • SBI Clerk Apply Online
  • SBI Clerk 2025 Dates
  • SBI Clerk Eligibility
  • SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2025
  • SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025
  • What is SBI Clerk Salary?
  • SBI Clerk Preparation Tips
  • SBI Clerk Notice FAQs
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SBI Clerk Apply Online

SBI Clerk application form is released online. The application process comprises several stages such as registration, uploading the scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, uploading the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, paying the application fees and final submission.The application fee is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from paying the application fees. The steps to fill the SBI Clerk application form are given below:

  1. Visit the official website
  2. Click the apply online link
  3. Register for the exam by entering the required details
  4. Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature
  5. Enter the educational qualification, basic details, communication details, etc.
  6. Preview the application form
  7. Upload left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
  8. Submit the application form
  9. Proceed towards filling the application form
  10. Take printout of the application form and fee receipt

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I don't have the SBI Clerk application form printout. Will I have difficulty during document verification?
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The examination authority asks for the printout of SBI Clerk application form. Therefore, there is a possibility that you might face difficulty during document verification process if you do not have a print out of the SBI clerk application form. It is recommended that you contact SBI directly to inquire about their specific requirements for document verification and to see if there are any alternatives forr providing the printout of the SBI Clerk application form. It is always better to be prepared with all the required documents to avoid any inconvenience. Candidates need to apply online for SBI Clerk 2023 exam. The application process comprises several stages which you need to fill successfully. It is important to retain the printout of SBI Clerk application form till the completion of application process.

SBI Clerk 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SBI Clerk 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 25

SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025

TENTATIVE
15 Nov ' 25 - 16 Nov ' 25

SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025

DatesPast Exam Dates
20 Sep ' 25 - 27 Sep ' 25

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2025

14 Sep ' 25 - 27 Sep ' 25

SBI Clerk prelims admit card 2025

05 Aug ' 25 - 26 Aug ' 25

SBI Clerk Application Form 2025

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SBI Clerk Eligibility

The eligibility criteria of SBI Clerk in terms of educational qualification and age limit are given below:

  • As per SBI Clerk Eligibility, Candidates must be a graduate from a recognised university or board
  • Candidates having an integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate can also apply for the exam
  • Final year students are also eligible to apply provisionally
  • The age of candidates should be between 20 and 28 years 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can Class 12 students apply for SBI Clerk exam?
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Candidates who are studying in their Class 12 are not eligible to apply for SBI Clerk exam. To apply for SBI Clerk exam candidates must be a graduate. Those who are in their final year of graduation can apply for the exam provisionally. 

Q:   What is SBI Clerk educational qualification?
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As per the SBI Clerk educational qualification, aspirants must hold a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university or institution or they must have an equivalent qualification from a Central Government recognized institution.

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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2025

SBI Clerk exam pattern is divided into prelims, mains exams, and Local Language Test. The preliminary exam comprises three sections, while the mains exam comprises four sections. The prelims exam comprises a total of 100 questions. The test paper as per SBI Clerk exam pattern of mains exam comprises a total of 190 questions. The total marks of the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam carries a total of 200 marks. The structure of the SBI Clerk exam pattern for prelims and mains is given below.

Prelims Exam

Section No of Questions Marks Duration

English Language

30

30

20 Minutes

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 Minutes

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 Minutes

Total

100

100

1 Hour

Mains Exam

Name of test No of Questions Marks Duration

General/ Financial Awareness

50

50

35 Minutes

General English

40

40

35 Minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 Minutes

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 Minutes

Total

190

200

2 Hours 40 minutes

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the language of SBI Clerk question paper?
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SBI Clerk question paper is framed in the following languages:

Sr.State/UTMedium of Exam

1

Andaman & Nicobar

English, Hindi

2

Arunachal Pradesh

English, Hindi

3

Assam

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali

4

Chhattisgarh

English, Hindi

5

Daman & Diu

English, Hindi, Gujarati

6

Delhi

English, Hindi

7

Goa

English, Hindi, Konkani

8

Gujarat

English, Hindi, Gujarati

9

Haryana

English, Hindi, Punjabi

10

Himachal Pradesh

English, Hindi

11

Jammu & Kashmir

English, Hindi, Urdu

12

Karnataka

English, Hindi, Kannada

13

Kerala

English, Hindi, Malayalam

14

Lakshadweep

English, Hindi, Malayalam

15

Madhya Pradesh

English, Hindi

16

Maharashtra

English, Hindi, Marathi

17

Manipur

English, Hindi, Manipuri

18

Meghalaya

English, Hindi

19

Mizoram

English, Hindi

20

Nagaland

English, Hindi

21

Odisha

English, Hindi, Odia

22

Pondicherry

English, Hindi, Tamil

23

Punjab

English, Hindi, Punjabi

24

Rajasthan

English, Hindi

25

Sikkim

English, Hindi

26

Tamil Nadu

English, Hindi, Tamil

27

Telangana

English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu

28

Tripura

English, Hindi

29

Uttar Pradesh

English, Hindi, Urdu

30

Uttarakhand

English, Hindi

31

West Bengal

English, Hindi, Bengali

Q:   In which mode SBI Clerk exam is conducted?
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The prelims and Mains exams of SBI Clerk are conducted online. The prelims and Mains exams are conducted in multiple shifts. The prelims exam is conducted in four shifts whereas the Mains exam is conducted in two shifts. The shift timings are given below: Prelims Exam Shift 1- 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM Shift 2- 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Shift 3: 12:30 PM to 12:30 PM Shift 4: 04:30 PM to 04:30 PM Mains Exam Shift 1: 9 AM to 11.40 AM Shift 2: 2.30 PM to 5.10 PM The exam pattern of SBI Clerk is divided into prelims and Mains exams. The marks obtained in the Mains exam are not counted for the final merit list. The prelims exam of SBI Clerk carries 100 questions whereas the Mains exam carries 190 questions.
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SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025

SBI Clerk syllabus is the same for the prelims and mains exam. However, the difficulty level of the mains exam is high compared to the prelims exam. SBI Clerk syllabus for prelims consists of English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Numerical Ability. SBI Clerk mains syllabus consists of Reasoning and Computer Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General and Financial Awareness. Candidates can check below SBI Clerk Syllabus.

Reasoning Quantitative Ability English Language

Logical Reasoning

Simplification

Reading Comprehension

Alphanumeric Series

Profit & Loss

Cloze Test

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Mixtures &Alligations

Para jumbles

Data Sufficiency

Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices

Miscellaneous

Coded Inequalities

Work & Time

Fill in the blanks

Seating Arrangement

Time & Distance

Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting

Puzzle

Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

Paragraph Completion

Tabulation

Data Interpretation

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Syllogism

Ratio & Proportion, Percentage

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Blood Relations

Number Systems

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Input Output

Sequence & Series

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Coding Decoding

Permutation, Combination &Probability

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the good books for SBI Clerk preparation?
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There are many books available in the market, however, candidates must choose those books that have covered the entire syllabus. For Quant, candidates can refer to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal. For Reasoning, candidates can refer to A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Agarwal. For English candidates can refer to English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin. For the General Awareness section, candidates can refer to Banking Awareness by B K Raut and SR Behera.
Q:   Can I complete the SBI Clerk syllabus in two months?
A: 

Check tips below.

  • Cover all the topics
  • Rrefer to the previous years’ question papers
  • Attempt mock tests
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What is SBI Clerk Salary?

Lakhs of candidates apply for SBI Clerk exam because of the salary and benefits offered by the bank. The basic pay SBI Clerk salary after 7th Pay Commission is INR 19,900 (INR 17900 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates). Earlier, the basic salary was INR 13,075 (INR 11, 756 plus two advance increments which are given to graduates). The payscale of SBI Clerk is INR 17,900-1000/3-20,900-1230/3-24,590-1490/4-30,550-1730/7-42,600-3270/1-45,930-1990/1-47,920. Earlier, the payscale was INR 11765-655/ 3-13730-815/ 3-16175-980/ 4-20095-1145/7-28110-2120/ 1-30230-1310/1-31450. Besides, candidates are also entitled to various perks, allowances and benefits. The structure of SBI Clerk salary is given below.

SBI Clerk Salary structure in India
SBI Clerk Basic Salary

INR19900 (INR 17,900 + two advance increments given to graduates)

Salary after 1st Increment- INR 20900

Salary after 2nd Increment-INR 24590

Salary after 3rd Increment- INR 30550

Salary after 4th Increment- INR 42600

Salary after 5th increment- INR 45930

Salary after 6th increment-INR 47920

Dearness Allowance Based on the Consumer Price Index
House Accommodation Depends on the place of posting.
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Q:   What is SBI Clerk in hand salary?
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The starting basic pay of SBI Clerk is INR 26,730 (INR 24050 plus two advance increments). The pay scale is INR 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at Metro like Mumbai is around INR 46,000 per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate junior associates. Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. The in-hand salary of SBI Clerk includes the approximate amount a candidate gets after the deductions. The starting salary of SBI Clerk is approximately INR 46000 in a metro city like Mumbai.

Q:   What is SBI Clerk salary?
A: 

SBI Clerk starting salary is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two advance increments). The newly revised payscale of SBI Clerk is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Candidates can calculate their salaries by adding basic salary, HRA, city compensation, provident fund and pension contributions. The basic pay is INR 17,900, however, with two advance increments, the starting basic salary is INR 19,900.

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SBI Clerk Preparation Tips

Are you preparing for SBI Clerk exam? If yes, check below some useful SBI Clerk preparation tips and tricks to crack the exam:

  • Candidates must first understand the exam pattern and syllabus to get an overview of the exam as well as the topics to be covered for prelims and mains exams
  • It is important to set a timetable and study accordingly. This will help candidates to spend equal time on every subject
  • Candidates must solve the previous years' question papers that will them to know the pattern of questions and difficulty level
  • Candidates must also solve mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are three months enough for SBI Clerk preparation?
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The time required to crack SBI Clerk exam depend upon the level of preparation and familiarity with the study materials. It is not easy to crack SBI Clerk exam in three months. However, with hard work and dedication candidates attain success in the exam. SBI Clerk preparation requires reviewing the syllabus, practicing sample questions, staying up-to-date with the latest exam pattern and format. It is also important to take regular mock tests to analyse the performance inorder to identify areas that need improvement. The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI Clerk exam in three months are given below: Divide or break down the study plan in a way that candidates can cover each and every topic given in the SBI Clerk syllabus. Candidates should make the segregation based on the prelims and mains exams Candidates need to create a realistic timetable as per the latest SBI Clerk Exam syllabus. Moreover, stick to the timetable and make suitable changes if needed After going through the SBI Clerk syllabus, candidates can easily find out their strong and weak areas Candidates can enhance their speed and accuracy by attempting mock tests Candidates should also practice previous years question papers

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SBI Clerk Notice FAQs

Check below SBI Clerk notification FAQs.

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Q:   When SBI Clerk 2025 notification was released?
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SBI Clerk 2025 notification was released on August 5, 2025. The notification carried information related to the exam.

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Answered a month ago

The prelims exam was conducted on September 20, 21, 27, 2025. The Mains exam will be conducted on November 15 and 16, 2025. 

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Few important points related to SBI Clerk exam centres are given below:

  • Candidates are required to choose the name of the SBI Clerk exam centre where they want to appear in the exam 
  • SBI reserves the right to cancel any of the exam centres or add some other centres at its discretion, depending upon th

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates who are in their final year/semester of graduation can apply provisionally as per SBI Clerk qualification. They need to produce proof of having passed the examination on or before the joining date.

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

There are no definite percentage criteria defined by SBI to apply for SBI Clerk. Candidates within the prescribed SBI Clerk age limit can apply for the exam. Candidates must be well-versed in official and local languages.

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Raushan Pradhan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, final year degree candidates can apply for SBI Clerk provisionally as per SBI Clerk qualification. Such candidates should note that if selected for the exam, they should provide proof of having passed the Graduation.

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The relaxation in the upper SBI Clerk age limit provided to SC/ST candidates is five years. This means candidates belonging to this category can apply for the exam till the age of 33 years.

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Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The relaxation in the upper SBI Clerk age limit 2024 provided to the OBC candidates is three years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories are given relaxation in the upper age limit as per government rule.

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

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