Apply:SBI Junior Assistant Recruitment 2025: Submit Online Applications for 13,735 Jobs

The SBI Junior Assistant Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. The State Bank of India has announced 13,735 vacancies for the Junior Assistant (Clerical Cadre) position across the country. This role encompasses customer service, account handling, and various administrative responsibilities. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any field and fall within the age bracket of 20 to 28 years. Knowledge of the local language of the state applied for is essential. The selection process includes a preliminary test, main examination, and a language proficiency assessment. Apply now via SBI’s official portal and take the first step toward a promising career with India’s premier bank!

Important Dates

•  Commencement of SBI Clerk online registration: 17th December 2024.
• Last date for SBI Clerk online registration of application: 7th January 2025.
• Closure for editing application details: 7th January 2025.
• Last date for printing your application: 7th January 2025
• Online Fee Payment : 17th December to 7th January 2025.
• Tentative month of SBI Junior Associates 2025 Preliminary Examination: February 2025.
• Tentative month of SBI Junior Associates 2025 Main Examination: March / April 2025.

Vacancy Distribution

• Total Vacancies: 13,735
  • Regular Vacancies: 11,870
  • Backlog Vacancies: 1,865
• The vacancies are distributed across different states and union territories, with specific language requirements for each region. Candidates must select one language for the local language test during the online application process.

Vacancy Overview

The SBI Junior Assistant Recruitment 2025 opens doors to 13,735 positions across India, including both regular and backlog vacancies. Candidates are allowed to apply for openings in only one State/Union Territory (UT), as transfers between states or circles are not permitted.

State-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Key Highlights by State/UT

• Gujarat: 1,073 vacancies (Regular and Backlog combined), requiring proficiency in Gujarati.
• Andhra Pradesh: 50 vacancies, with Telugu or Urdu as the required languages.
• Karnataka: 50 vacancies, requiring Kannada proficiency.
• Madhya Pradesh: 1,317 vacancies, requiring Hindi proficiency.
• West Bengal: 1,254 vacancies, requiring Bengali or Nepali proficiency.
• Uttar Pradesh: 1,894 vacancies, requiring Hindi or Urdu proficiency.
• Maharashtra: 1,183 vacancies across Maharashtra and Mumbai Metro circles, requiring Marathi proficiency.
• Kerala: 426 vacancies, requiring Malayalam proficiency.

Special Reservations

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Horizontal reservation is provided for PwBD candidates, including categories like Visually Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), Locomotor Disability (LD), and categories under section 34 (d) & (e) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
• Ex-Servicemen (XS) and Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DXS): 14.5% of total vacancies are reserved for XS/DXS candidates, with first priority given to Disabled Ex-Servicemen.

Eligibility Criteria and Conditions

1. Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must clear a local language test specific to the state/UT they are applying for.
2. Reservation Policies:
   • OBC candidates must belong to the “Non-Creamy Layer” and provide a valid certificate issued between April 1, 2024, and the date of appointment.
   • EWS candidates must produce an ‘Income and Asset Certificate’ for the financial year 2023-24, valid for the year 2024-25.
   • SC/ST candidates must provide caste certificates as per the Government of India’s format.
3. Disability Certificates: PwBD candidates must provide a disability certificate issued by a competent authority as per Government of India guidelines.
4. Exclusions:
   • Candidates currently employed in SBI’s clerical cadre or those who resigned from SBI in the same cadre are not eligible.
   • Candidates with adverse character reports or financial defaults are also disqualified.

Reservation Policies

Reservations will follow Government of India guidelines and apply to the following categories:

• Scheduled Castes (SC)
• Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC) (non-creamy layer only)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
• General (GEN)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Includes subcategories such as Visually Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), Locomotor Disability (LD), and others as per the RPWD Act, 2016.
• Ex-Servicemen (XS) and Dependents of Ex-Servicemen Killed in Action (DXS)

Key Points for Candidates

1. Local Language Requirement:
   • Applicants must choose a local language during the application process.
   • A proficiency test will be conducted in the selected State/UT.
2. OBC Reservation Criteria:
   • Only candidates from the non-creamy layer are eligible.
   • An OBC certificate dated between 01.04.2024 and the appointment date must be submitted.
3. EWS Reservation Criteria:
   • EWS applicants need an Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2023-24, valid for 2024-25.
   • Failure to produce the certificate during verification will lead to disqualification.
4. PwBD Candidates:
   • A valid disability certificate issued by an authorized body is required.
   • Additional verification may be requested.
5. Ineligibility Factors:
   • Current or former SBI clerical employees are not eligible.
   • Candidates with negative character reports, antecedents, or financial defaults will be disqualified.