SBI Clerk / Junior Associate
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Complete Exam Guide
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Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern, Local Language Test & Career Growth
Eligibility
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age usually 20–28 years as per the official advertisement
- Age relaxation applicable as per government/SBI rules
- Indian citizenship criteria apply
- Knowledge of the local language of the applied State/UT is important
- Final eligibility must be checked from the latest SBI Clerk notification
Salary, Perks &
Career Growth
- Starting basic pay around ₹26,730 for graduates
- Pay scale generally starts from ₹24,050 and increases with increments
- DA, HRA and other allowances as per posting location
- Medical, leave and staff benefits as per SBI rules
- Stable public-sector banking career with promotion opportunities
Career Path
Junior
Associate
Associate
→
Senior
Assistant
Assistant
→
Officer
Cadre
Cadre
→
Assistant
Manager
Manager
→
Managerial
Growth
Growth
Exam Pattern
Prelims (Objective)
| Section | No. of 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 |
Mains (Objective)
| Section | No. of 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 |
ⓘ Negative marking applies in objective tests.
Selection Process &
Why SBI Clerk?
Prelims
→
Mains
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Local Language
Proficiency Test
Proficiency Test
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Final Selection
Work in India’s Largest Bank
Serve customers through SBI’s massive branch network.
Customer-Facing Banking Role
Handle banking services, account support and customer assistance.
Stable Government-Sector Career
Good job stability, benefits and social respect.
Promotion Opportunities
Growth towards officer cadre through internal promotion routes.
State-Wise Opportunity
Recruitment is often State/UT-wise with local language importance.
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