SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Dates 2025 Announced: Sept 20, 21 & 27
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• Updated on 8 Sep, 2025, 3:38 PM, by KollegeApply
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the official dates for the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Preliminary Examination 2025. The exam will be conducted on September 20, 21, and 27, 2025 for a total of 6,589 vacancies, including both regular and backlog positions.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 6,589 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) roles. Candidates can expect the admit card to be released 7 to 10 days before the exam.
SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Pattern and Process
The SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination will be conducted online, featuring three sections:
- English Language – 30 questions, 30 marks
- Numerical Ability – 35 questions, 35 marks
- Reasoning Ability – 35 questions, 35 marks
The total duration will be 1 hour (60 minutes), with negative marking of ¼ mark for each incorrect response.
Selection Process Breakdown:
- Preliminary Examination (qualifying stage)
- Main Examination (final merit-based ranking)
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) for candidates who have not studied the state language in Class 10 or 12
Vacancy Overview and Recruitment Path
The SBI Clerk 2025 recruitment notification listed 6,589 vacancies, which include approximately 5,180 regular positions and 1,409 backlog posts.
What’s Next for Aspirants
Candidates must now:
- Download admit cards 7–10 days prior to the exam from sbi.co.in
- Focus on sectional preparation and time-management strategies
- Choose mock tests over new content-heavy revision for last-minute prep
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