SBI Clerk 2025 Preliminary Exam Date has now been officially announced, bringing clarity and excitement for thousands of banking aspirants across India who are preparing to join the State Bank of India as Junior Associates in the clerical cadre. As per the latest notification, the SBI Clerk Prelims will be conducted on three days: 20th, 21st, and 27th September 2025. This announcement confirms the timeline for candidates, helping them to intensify their preparation and planning in these last few weeks before the examination.
With the exam dates out, candidates should focus on revising the entire syllabus, taking mock tests regularly, and practicing effective time management. Updating oneself with official notifications, downloading admit cards, and keeping verification documents ready for exam day will ensure a smooth and successful experience. As the countdown begins, aspirants should make the most of the time left and aim for excellence in this vital stage of their banking career journey.
The SBI Clerk 2025 recruitment has released all major important dates, exam schedule, and vacancy details for Junior Associate positions. The prelims admit card download process and timeline is also specified for candidates.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 05 August 2025
- Online Application Start: 06 August 2025
- Online Application End: 2 August 2025
- Prelims PET Call Letter: 02 September 2025
- Prelims Admit Card Release: Around 10 September 2025
- Prelims Exam Dates: 20, 21, and 27 September 2025
Exam Dates
SBI Clerk 2025 Preliminary Exam will be held on 20th, 21st, and 27th September 2025—aspirants need to prepare for their chosen shift as per the admit card details.
SBI Clerk 2025 Vacancy Details
| State/UT | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 91 | 15 | 33 | 59 | 22 | 220 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 126 | 49 | 21 | 83 | 31 | 310 |
| Karnataka | 110 | 43 | 18 | 72 | 27 | 270 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 213 | 107 | 5 | 138 | 51 | 514 |
| Maharashtra | 213 | 47 | 42 | 127 | 47 | 476 |
| Delhi | 71 | 25 | 12 | 45 | 16 | 169 |
| Rajasthan | 105 | 44 | 33 | 52 | 26 | 260 |
| West Bengal | 109 | 62 | 13 | 59 | 27 | 270 |
| Tamil Nadu | 165 | 72 | 3 | 102 | 38 | 380 |
| Telangana | 101 | 40 | 17 | 67 | 25 | 250 |
| Bihar | 121 | 41 | 2 | 70 | 26 | 260 |
| All States (Total) | 2255 | 788 | 450 | 1179 | 508 | 5180 |
Backlog vacancies: 1409 (SC: 91, ST: 226, OBC: 86, PwBD: 196, XS: 810)
Total SBI Clerk 2025 vacancies: 6589 Posts (5180 regular, 1409 backlog)
Download SBI Clerk 2025 Admit Card
Candidates can download their SBI Clerk 2025 Prelims Admit Card from the official SBI website starting approximately 10th September 2025. Admit cards will be accessible through login using registration number and password. All applicants must print the admit card and carry it with valid ID proof to the exam hall.
- Visit www.sbi.co.in
- Navigate to ‘Careers’ section
- Click on Admit Card link for SBI Clerk 2025
- Enter registration details and download
Make sure to follow the guidelines in the admit card for exam-day protocols.
SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes
- Numerical Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
- Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
Mains Exam
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks, 35 minutes
- General English: 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks, 45 minutes
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes
- Total: 190 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/4 marks deducted for every wrong answer
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Online objective test, qualifying in nature
- Mains Examination: Online objective test, counted for merit
- Language Proficiency Test: Only for candidates who haven’t studied the opted local language up to class 10/12
- Document Verification: Upon qualifying previous stages
- Final Selection: Based on performance in mains and language test (no interview)
SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus 2025
1. English Language (अंग्रेज़ी भाषा)
- Reading Comprehension (पढ़ने की समझ)
- Cloze Test (रिक्त स्थान भरना)
- Para Jumble (वाक्य क्रमबद्ध करना)
- Error Detection (त्रुटि पहचान)
- Sentence Rearrangement (वाक्य पुनः व्यवस्थित करना)
- Antonyms and Synonyms (विलोम और पर्यायवाची शब्द)
- Fill in the Blanks (रिक्त स्थान भरना)
2. Numerical Ability (सांख्यिकी क्षमता)
- Simplification/Approximation (साध्य/अनुमान)
- Profit and Loss (लाभ-हानि)
- Mixtures & Allegations (मिश्रण और अनुपात)
- Simple and Compound Interest (साधारण और चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज)
- Time and Work (समय और कार्य)
- Speed, Distance and Time (गति, दूरी और समय)
- Data Interpretation (आँकड़ों की व्याख्या)
- Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (प्रतिशत, अनुपात)
- Number Series and Missing Number (संख्या श्रेणी और गायब संख्या)
- Mensuration (परिमाण) – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
3. Reasoning Ability (तर्कशक्ति)
- Puzzles (पज़ल)
- Seating Arrangement (बैठने की व्यवस्था)
- Blood Relation (रक्त संबंध)
- Direction Test (दिशा पृच्छा)
- Inequalities (असमानताएं)
- Syllogism (त्रिक)
- Coding-Decoding (कोडिंग-डीकोडिंग)
- Ranking and Order (क्रम निर्धारण)
- Alphanumeric Series (अक्षर-संख्या श्रेणी)
SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus 2025
1. General/Financial Awareness (सामान्य/वित्तीय जागरूकता)
- Banking Awareness (बैंकिंग जागरूकता)
- Current Affairs (सामयिकी)
- Economy and Budget (अर्थव्यवस्था और बजट)
- Important Financial Institutions
- Government Schemes and Policies
- International and National Events
- Awards and Honors
2. General English (सामान्य अंग्रेज़ी)
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Error Detection/Correction
3. Quantitative Aptitude (गणितीय योग्यता)
- Number System
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Time & Work
- Speed, Distance & Time
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Line Graph)
- Quadratic Equations
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability
4. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (तार्किक क्षमता और कम्प्यूटर ज्ञान)
- Logical Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Computer Basics: Hardware & Software, Internet, MS Office, Shortcut Keys, Networking, Email etc.
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Qualifying test for candidates who have not studied the local language till 10th/12th standard.
- Includes reading, writing, and comprehension in the specified local language.
Salary Structure
| Constituent | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | 26,730 |
| Dearness Allowance | 7,603 |
| House Rent Allowance | 2,863 |
| Transport Allowance | 850 |
| Special Allowance | 7,083 |
| Special Pay | 1,200 |
| Gross Pay | 46,329 |
| Deductions | 3,745 |
| Net Pay | ₹ 42,584/- |
- Starting in-hand salary is Rs. 42,584–46,000/month depending on location.
- Perks include dearness allowance, HRA, medical coverage, transport allowance, NPS, PF, and leaves.
📅 SBI Clerk परीक्षा कब होगी?
SBI Clerk प्रीलिम्स परीक्षा 20, 21, और 27 सितंबर 2025 को आयोजित होगी।
📝 आवेदन करने की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?
ऑनलाइन आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 26 अगस्त 2025 थी।
📚 परीक्षा में कौन-कौन से विषय शामिल होंगे?
इंग्लिश लैंग्वेज, न्यूमेरिकल एबिलिटी, रीजनिंग एबिलिटी, और जनरल/फाइनेंशियल अवेयरनेस।
⚠️ क्या परीक्षा में गलत उत्तर पर नेगेटिव मार्किंग होती है?
हाँ, हर गलत उत्तर पर 0.25 अंक की कटौती होगी।
🎫 एडमिट कार्ड कब और कहाँ से डाउनलोड करना होगा?
एडमिट कार्ड लगभग 10 सितंबर 2025 से SBI की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से डाउनलोड किया जा सकता है।
✅ SBI Clerk की चयन प्रक्रिया क्या है?
प्रारंभिक परीक्षा, मुख्य परीक्षा और भाषा दक्षता परीक्षा।
🙅♂️ क्या इस भर्ती में इंटरव्यू होगा?
नहीं, इस भर्ती में इंटरव्यू नहीं होता।
💰 SBI Clerk का वेतन कितना होता है?
शुरुआती वेतन लगभग ₹42,000 से ₹46,000 प्रति माह होता है।
⌛ आयु सीमा क्या है?
आयु सीमा 20 से 28 वर्ष के बीच है।
📌 परीक्षा केंद्र कहाँ होंगे?
सभी प्रमुख शहरों में ऑनलाइन परीक्षा केंद्र निर्धारित किए गए हैं।
📖 पाठ्यक्रम की मुख्य विषय वस्तु क्या है?
रीजनिंग में पहेलियाँ, कोडिंग-डीकोडिंग, न्यूमेरिकल में प्रतिशत, लाभ-हानि, अंग्रेजी में ग्रामर, क्लोज टेस्ट आदि।
