SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Recruitment 2023-24 – State Bank of India
Advertisement No: CRPD/CR/2023-24/08
Brighten your future with the State Bank of India! Applications are invited for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under the Clerical Cadre for various states across India. This is one of the largest bank recruitment drives with state/UT-wise & category-wise vacancies.
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) – Clerk |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2023-24/08 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,180* (Full state/UT-wise vacancies below) |
| Job Location | All India (State/UT-wise posting) |
| Online Application Dates | 01.08.2023 to 28.08.2023 |
| Prelims Exam (Tentative) | September 2023 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | November 2023 |
| Official Website | SBI Careers |
State Bank of India (SBI) offers massive recruitment for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in 2023, for aspiring graduates across India. Candidates can apply only for one state/UT and must be proficient in the local language. The selection will be strictly on the basis of Preliminary, Main and Language proficiency tests. Reserve your place in India’s leading public sector bank.
Complete State/UT-Wise SBI Clerk Vacancy Details (2023-24)
Regular + Backlog Posts (Includes PwBD, Ex-Serviceman, Category reservations; see official notice for abbreviations and coding.)
| Circle | State/UT | Language | Vacancies (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, GEN) |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 15, 33, 59, 22, 91 | 220 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 45, 21, 53, 31, 105 | 310 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 43, 10, 72, 27, 118 | 270 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi/English | 28, 15, 20, 15, 102 | 180 |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 30, 41, 22, 18, 68 | 179 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Hindi/English | 25, 0, 56, 13, 84 | 178 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir / Srinagar / Leh / Ladakh | Hindi/English | 17, 2, 18, 6, 30 | 68 |
| Assam | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/English | 10, 17, 39, 14, 66 | 146 |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 41, 2, 26, 121, 0 | 281 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 44, 33, 52, 26, 105 | 260 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Hindi/English | 0, 2, 3, 17, 30 | 30 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 4, 4, 2, 10, 0 | 20 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra | Hindi/Marathi | 107, 9, 138, 51, 213 | 518 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | 47, 42, 27, 47, 213 | 476 |
| Goa | Goa | Konkani | 1, 1, 1, 10, 1 | 14 |
| Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | 25, 12, 48, 16, 73 | 174 |
| Grand Total (All Categories, All States/UTs) | 5,180 | |||
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years (Born between 02.04.1997 and 01.04.2005, both inclusive)
- Upper age relaxation as per Government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen/Apprentices as detailed in the advt.
Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2025):
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification as recognized by the Central Government.
- Final year/semester students can apply provisionally; passing proof required by 31.12.2025 if selected.
Language Proficiency:
- Candidate should be proficient (read/write/speak/understand) in the opted local language.
- Mandatory language test for those not producing Class 10/12 marksheet or certificate for the specified local language.
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination
| Test | Medium | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | — | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | — | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hr |
1/4th mark negative marking for each wrong answer. Candidates 10x the vacancy may qualify for Main Exam subject to aggregate marks.
Main Examination
| Test | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hr 40 min |
Local Language Proficiency Test
- Conducted for provisionally selected candidates if local language not studied in 10th/12th. Minimum marks required.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | Nil |
| Gen/OBC/EWS | Rs. 750/- |
Fee once paid is not refundable.
Salary & Pay Scale
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 26,730/- (Rs. 24,050/- plus two increments admissible to graduates)
- Plus DA, HRA, LFC, Medical, and other allowances as per SBI rules
How to Apply
- Apply online via: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
- Choose your state/UT and check vacancy & eligibility details before applying.
- No Inter Circle/State transfer allowed post recruitment.
- Fill the complete form, upload necessary documents, and pay the fee online.
Last date to apply online: 28.08.2023
Important Links
Note
- All reservation details, backlog, special categories, and complete rules as per official SBI notification and government guidelines.
- Check the official site regularly for new updates and exam instructions after applying.