SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024: Comprehensive Guide

The State Bank of India (SBI) Clerk Recruitment 2024 is one of the most sought-after opportunities for aspirants aiming to build a career in the banking sector. This article provides a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including age limits, eligibility criteria, exam dates, syllabus, and application procedure.

Important Dates for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024

Notification: Download SBI clerk recruitment Notification
Online Application Start Date: : 17.12.2024 TO 07.01.2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 07.01.2025
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Preliminary Exam Date: Preliminary Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of February 2025
Main Exam Date: Main Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of March/April 2025

Aspirants are advised to keep an eye on the official SBI website for updates.

Eligibility Criteria for SBI Clerk 2024

1. Age Limit

Minimum Age: Not below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01.04.2024, i.e. candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1996 and not later than 01.04.2004 (both days inclusive)
Maximum Age: 28 years
Age relaxation is applicable as follows:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 years

2. Educational Qualification

Essential Academic Qualifications: (As on 31.12.2024): Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government. Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2024.
Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2024.

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The selection process will consist of on-line test (Preliminary & Main exam) and test of specified opted local language.

Preliminary Exam

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Main Exam

Section	Number of 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 hours 40 minutes

PAY SCALE: Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020- 2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480.

The starting Basic Pay is Rs.26730/- (Rs.24050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).

EMOLUMENTS: The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at Metro like Mumbai will be around Rs.46,000/- per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate junior associates.

Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. They will be eligible for reimbursement of various perquisites, provident fund, Pension under New Pension scheme (Defined Contribution Benefit), Medical, Leave-Fare and other facilities, as per instructions of the Bank as may be issued from time to time. 8. PROBATION PERIOD: Selected candidates will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Service Regulations of the Bank in force at the time of joining. The newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a Minimum period of 6 months. Newly recruited Junior Associates will be required to complete e-lessons as prescribed by the bank during the probation, for getting confirmed in the Bank, failing which their probation will be extended till completion of the same. Further, before the probation period comes to an end, the performance of the newly recruited employees will be evaluated and the probation period of those employees whose performance fails to meet Bank's expectation, may be extended.

Syllabus Highlights

English Language: Reading comprehension, cloze test, vocabulary, error spotting, and sentence rearrangement.
Numerical Ability: Data interpretation, arithmetic problems, simplification, and number series.
Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, and syllogisms.
General/Financial Awareness: Banking awareness, current affairs, and static GK.
Computer Aptitude: Basics of hardware, software, MS Office, and internet usage.

How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024

Step 1: Registration

Visit the official SBI website: sbi.co.in/careers.
Click on the "Current Openings" section.
Select SBI Clerk 2024 Notification and register using your email ID and phone number.

Step 2: Fill Application Form

Log in with your credentials.
Fill in personal, educational, and contact details accurately.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the required format.

Step 3: Pay Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
SC/ST/PwD: Nil
Payment can be made via credit/debit card or net banking.

Step 4: Submit and Print Application

Review all details before final submission. Download and print the application form for future reference.

Why Choose SBI Clerk as a Career?

Job Security: Employment in a reputed organization with a stable career.
Growth Opportunities: Promotion avenues through internal exams.
Perks and Benefits: Attractive salary, allowances, and additional perks such as health insurance and loan facilities.