State Bank of India (SBI) gives several career opportunities to graduates as well as experienced professionals. You can join SBI as
- Probationary Officers (PO)
- Junior Associates (JA)
- Circle Based Officers (CBO)
- Specialist Officers (SO), and
- Management Trainees (MT)
Besides, the bank does lateral hiring too. The exams conducted by the bank especially SBI PO, Clerk, SO, etc., are one of the most sought-after banking exams in the country because of their brand value, lucrative pay scale, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction. A job in SBI is considered prestigious because of the high SBI Salary 2025 and the multiple benefits that every employee is provided. SBI Salary 2025 varies accordingly with the post and experience.
- SBI Clerk Salary 2025
- SBI PO Salary 2025
- SBI SO Salary 2025
- Selection Process of SBI Exams
- SBI Salary 2025 FAQs
SBI Clerk Salary 2025
The starting SBI Clerk salary is INR 17,900 per month. This includes the basic pay along with two advance increments for graduates. The payscale as per SBI Clerk salary is INR 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. After deduction, the in-hand SBI Clerk salary is INR 42327. Candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances. The gross SBI Clerk salary is INR 46000.
SBI Clerk Perks and Allowances
SBI Clerk salary and growth opportunities in SBI are immense, as a result of which lakhs of candidates apply for the SBI Clerk exam. Following the 11th Bipartite Settlement, SBI Clerk salary will increase by INR 3000 to 4000. Allowances vary depending on the place of posting. Candidates are eligible for provident funds, Pension under the New Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution Benefit), Medical, Leave-Fare and other facilities as per the requirement of the bank.
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Commonly asked questions
SBI Clerk starting salary is INR 19,900. The4 revised payscale is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Candidates are also given various allowances. Recruitment is done based on the selection process.
SBI PO Salary 2025
According to SBI PO notification, the starting basic pay has been revised to INR 48,480 (Plus four advance increments). SBI PO payscale is INR48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 which applies to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. Candidates are eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributory Pension Fund i.e., NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, Lease rental facility, etc., and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. The approximate CTC at the initial scale of pay at the Mumbai Centre is INR 18.67 Lakh. Apart from the basic pay, candidates are also entitled to the following allowances.
- Dearness Allowance
- City Compensatory Allowance(CCA)
- Leased House Accommodation
- Furniture Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Travelling Allowance
- Petrol
- Miscellaneous
- Total Compensation(Annually)
- Loan Benefits
Also Read: SBI PO Salary
SBI SO Salary 2025
SBI SO recruitment is conducted for Specialist Cadre Officers posts. SBI SO Salary 2025 varies accordingly with the posts. The basic pay of SBI SO Junior Management (Grade-I) is INR 23,700. The salary for various grades is given below.
| Grade Scale | Pay Scale (In INR) |
|---|---|
| Junior Management (JMGS I) |
23,700-980/7-30,560-1,145/2-32,850-1,310/7-42,020 |
| Middle Management (MMGS II) |
31,705-1,145/1-32,850-1,310/10-45,950 |
| Middle Management (MMGS III) |
42,020-1,310/5-48,570-1,460/2-51,490 |
| Senior Management Grade (SMGS-IV) |
50,030-1,460/4-55,870-1,650/2-59,170 |
Selection Process of SBI Exams
Candidates can check the selection process for various SBI exams below:
- SBI PO: The selection process comprises prelims, mains and group discussion & interview.
- SBI Clerk: The selection process comprises prelims and mains exam.
- SBI SO: The recruitment is generally conducted in two phases, an online exam and a personal interview. However, in many cases, recruitment is done by shortlisting candidates followed by personal interview.
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SBI Salary 2025 FAQs
Candidates can read SBI Salary 2025 FAQs below.
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Renewal is not automatic. SBI Foundation supports a student for the full course. But you must meet the marks and income rules in each academic year.
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No. The portal lists an SBI account as preferred only. You still have to upload a bank passbook. The account must be in your own name.
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School students need a family income of INR 3,00,000 or less. For UG, PG, Medical, IIT, IIM and Overseas tracks, the limit is INR 6,00,000 or less.
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You need 7.5 CGPA or 75% marks in your last academic year. SC and ST students qualify at 65%. PwBD students qualify at 60%.
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The award runs from INR 15,000 a year for school students to INR 15,00,000 a year for overseas students. UG students get up to INR 75,000 and PG students up to INR 1,50,000.
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The last date was September 19. It was extended from September 4. The form opened on July 22. The same date applies to all seven categories.
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