📢 SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025: Notification for Junior Associate Vacancy

The State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector bank in the country, is expected to release the much-awaited notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) for the year 2025. This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for graduates aspiring to build a stable and lucrative career in the banking sector.

Every year, SBI recruits thousands of candidates for clerical cadres across its various circles in India. The selection process is transparent and involves a Preliminary Exam, a Main Exam, and a test of the specified opted local language. Candidates who clear these stages are appointed as Junior Associates.

💰 SBI Clerk Salary & Job Profile

Salary: The starting Basic Pay is approximately ₹19,900/- (₹17,900/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates). The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at a Metro like Mumbai is around ₹37,000/- per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate.

Job Profile: As a Junior Associate, your primary responsibility will be customer interaction. This includes:

• Handling cash counters (deposit/withdrawal).
• Opening bank accounts and handling KYC.
• Addressing customer queries and cross-selling banking products.
• Managing cheque clearance and other back-office tasks.

📚 Preparation Strategy

The competition for SBI Clerk is intense. Here is how you should plan:

Phase 1: Prelims (Speed & Accuracy)

The Prelims exam is all about speed. You have 60 minutes for 100 questions. Focus on:

• Simplification & Approximation: Scoring topics in Quant.
• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement: Master these for Reasoning.
• Reading Comprehension: Crucial for English section.

Phase 2: Mains (Concept & General Awareness)

Mains checks your depth of knowledge.

• General/Financial Awareness: Prepare last 6 months’ current affairs, focusing on banking news.
• Data Interpretation: Practice high-level DI sets.