SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024 for 13,735 Vacancies: Apply Online: The State Bank of India (SBI) has opened applications for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to work in one of the country’s largest banks. Here’s everything you need to know about the eligibility, application process, and selection criteria.
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years as of 1st April 2024.
- Candidates born between 2nd April 1996 and 1st April 2004 (inclusive) are eligible.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- Other categories like ex-servicemen and widows also have specific relaxations.
Language Proficiency
- Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state/UT they are applying for.
- Those with 10th or 12th-grade certificates proving knowledge of the local language will be exempted from a separate language test.
Transfer Policy
- There is no provision for Inter Circle or Inter State Transfers for Junior Associates.
Vacancies details by State
Vacancies are available across multiple states and Union Territories. Candidates can apply for only one state/UT and will need to know the specific local language for that area.
SBI Junior Associate Clerk Exam 2024 : State Wise Vacancy Details |
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|
State Name |
Local Language |
GEN |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total Post |
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|
Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi/ Urdu |
780 |
189 |
510 |
397 |
18 |
1894 |
||||
|
Madhya Pradesh |
Hindi |
529 |
131 |
197 |
197 |
263 |
1317 |
||||
|
Bihar |
Hindi/ Urdu |
513 |
111 |
299 |
177 |
11 |
1111 |
||||
|
Delhi |
Hindi |
141 |
34 |
92 |
51 |
25 |
343 |
||||
|
Rajasthan |
Hindi |
180 |
44 |
89 |
75 |
57 |
445 |
||||
|
Chhattisgarh |
Hindi |
196 |
48 |
28 |
57 |
154 |
483 |
||||
|
Haryana |
Hindi/ Punjabi |
137 |
30 |
82 |
57 |
0 |
306 |
||||
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Hindi |
71 |
17 |
34 |
42 |
6 |
170 |
||||
|
Chandigarh UT |
Hindi/ Punjabi |
16 |
3 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
32 |
||||
|
Uttarakhand |
Hindi |
179 |
31 |
41 |
56 |
9 |
316 |
||||
|
Jharkhand |
Hindi/ Santhali |
272 |
67 |
81 |
81 |
175 |
676 |
||||
|
Jammu & Kashmir UT |
Urdu/ Hindi |
63 |
14 |
38 |
11 |
15 |
141 |
||||
|
Karnataka |
Kannada |
21 |
5 |
13 |
8 |
3 |
50 |
||||
|
Gujarat |
Gujarati |
442 |
107 |
289 |
75 |
160 |
1073 |
||||
|
Ladakh UT |
Urdu/ Ladakhi/ Bhoti (Bodhi) |
16 |
3 |
8 |
2 |
3 |
32 |
||||
|
Punjab |
Punjabi/ Hindi |
229 |
56 |
119 |
165 |
0 |
569 |
||||
|
Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
147 |
33 |
90 |
63 |
3 |
336 |
||||
|
Puducherry |
Tamil |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
||||
|
Telangana |
Telugu/ Urdu |
139 |
34 |
92 |
54 |
23 |
342 |
||||
|
Andhra Pradesh |
Telugu/ Urdu |
21 |
5 |
13 |
8 |
3 |
50 |
||||
|
West Bengal |
Bengali/ Nepali |
504 |
125 |
275 |
288 |
62 |
1254 |
||||
|
A&N Islands |
Hindi/ English |
40 |
7 |
18 |
0 |
5 |
70 |
||||
|
Sikkim |
Nepali/ English |
25 |
5 |
13 |
2 |
11 |
56 |
||||
|
Odisha |
Odia |
147 |
36 |
43 |
57 |
79 |
362 |
||||
|
Maharashtra |
Marathi |
516 |
115 |
313 |
115 |
104 |
1163 |
||||
|
Goa |
Konkani |
13 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
20 |
||||
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
English |
31 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
29 |
66 |
||||
|
Assam |
Assamese Bengali/ Bodo |
139 |
31 |
83 |
21 |
37 |
311 |
||||
|
Manipur |
Manipuri / English |
24 |
5 |
7 |
1 |
18 |
55 |
||||
|
Meghalaya |
English/ Garo/ Khasi |
36 |
8 |
4 |
0 |
37 |
85 |
||||
|
Mizoram |
Mizo |
16 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
18 |
40 |
||||
|
Nagaland |
English |
32 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
31 |
70 |
||||
|
Tripura |
Bengali/ Kokborok |
27 |
6 |
1 |
11 |
20 |
65 |
||||
|
Kerala |
Malayalam |
223 |
42 |
115 |
42 |
4 |
426 |
||||
|
Lakshadweep |
Malayalam |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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Refer to the detailed table in the official notification for complete state-wise data.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes two stages:
Phase I : Preliminary Examination
This is an online test of 1 hour, consisting of three sections:
| Section | 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 |
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- No minimum qualifying marks are set for individual tests or aggregate scores.
Phase II : Main Examination
The main examination is conducted online and is of 2 hours 40 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hr 40 min |
Application Process
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: No Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the official SBI website.
- Register and fill in the application form.
- Upload the required documents, including proof of local language proficiency.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Important Points
- Candidates can only apply for one state/UT.
- The local language proficiency test will be conducted after the main exam.
- Failing the local language test will result in disqualification.
The SBI Junior Associate recruitment offers a promising career in banking. With vacancies across the country and a structured selection process, candidates have a golden opportunity to join one of India’s leading banks. Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria and apply within the stipulated timeline.
FAQ’s
1. What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associate 2024 recruitment?
Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years as of 1st April 2024. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories.
2. Can I apply for multiple states in SBI Junior Associate recruitment?
No, you can apply for vacancies in only one state or UT.
3. Is there a language test in the selection process?
Yes, a local language proficiency test will be conducted after the main exam.
4. What is the application fee for SBI Junior Associate?
- SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: No fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
5. How is the SBI Junior Associate exam structured?
The selection process includes a Preliminary Exam and a Main Exam, followed by a local language test.
