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SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date Notice Out 2025 – Check Now
SBI Bank Clerk Prelims Exam Date Notice 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Preliminary Exam Date Notice for the Clerk (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales) recruitment under Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06. The Prelims Exam is scheduled to be held on 20th, 21st, and 27th September 2025, and a total of 6,589 vacancies have been announced.
🔍 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,589 (5,180 regular + 1,409 backlog) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 20, 21 & 27 September 2025 |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
🎯 Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Stage I | Preliminary Exam (Qualifying) |
| Stage II | Mains Exam |
| Stage III | Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) — qualifying stage |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university; final-year students may apply provisionally |
| Age Limit (as of 01-04-2025) | 20 to 28 years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per government norms (SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, etc.) |
| Local Language | Proficiency in the local language of the applied state/UT is mandatory |
✒️ Exam Pattern – Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer | ||
| Duration: 60 minutes (20 minutes for each section) | ||
✒️ Exam Pattern – Main
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer | 50 | 60 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
| Duration: 2 hr 40 min | ||
📆 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 6 August 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 6 August 2025 |
| Application Closing Date | 26 August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 20, 21 & 27 September 2025 |
| Mains Exam Tentative Dates | November 2025 |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Recruitment Notification | Download Now |
| Prelims Exam Date Notice | Download Notice |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
❓ FAQs
Q1. When will the SBI Clerk Prelims be conducted?
A1. The SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam is scheduled on 20th, 21st, and 27th September 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are available for this recruitment?
A2. There are 6,589 vacancies in total — 5,180 regular and 1,409 backlog positions.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply for SBI Clerk 2025?
A3. Candidates must have a Graduation degree. Final-year students are provisionally eligible. Age must be 20–28 years as of 1 April 2025, with applicable relaxations.
Q4. What is the SBI Clerk Prelims exam structure?
A4. The prelims consist of three sections: English (30 Q/30 Mins), Numerical Ability (35 Q/20 Mins), Reasoning Ability (35 Q/20 Mins), totaling 100 marks with 1-hour duration. Negative marking of 1/4th per wrong answer applies.
Q5. Is Proficiency in a local language required?
A5. Yes, candidates must be proficient in the local language of the applied State/UT. Failure to pass the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) will lead to disqualification.
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