SBI Recruitment 2025: Important Information for PO and Clerk Aspirants

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The State Bank of India (SBI) has released two separate advertisements for the recruitment of Probationary Officers and Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) for the 2024-25 recruitment cycle. Here’s a breakdown of the key information from the advertisements:

Recruitment Positions:

• Probationary Officers (PO): Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2024-25/22
• Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales): Advertisement No: CRPD/CR/2024-25/24

Important Dates

Application Period:

• Probationary Officer: December 27, 2024 to January 16, 2025
• Junior Associate: December 17, 2024 to January 7, 2025

Preliminary Examination:

• Probationary Officer: March 8 & 15, 2025
• Junior Associate: February 2025 (tentative)

Main Examination:

• Probationary Officer: April / May 2025
• Junior Associate: March / April 2025 (tentative)

Other Important Dates (Probationary Officer):

• Declaration of Preliminary Exam Result: April 2025
• Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, and Interview: May / June 2025
• Declaration of Final Result: May / June 2025

Important Notes:

• These dates are tentative and subject to change. It’s recommended to regularly check the SBI website for updates.
• The download dates for call letters for various stages will be announced on the SBI website. No hard copies will be sent by post.

Number of posts available for Probationary Officers and Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) at the State Bank of India, broken down by category.

Probationary Officer Vacancies by Category:

• Abbreviations: SC- Scheduled Castes, ST- Scheduled Tribes, OBC- Other Backward Classes, EWS- Economically Weaker Section, UR- Unreserved Category, PwBD-Person with Benchmark Disability, VI- Visually Impaired, HI- Hearing Impaired, LD- Locomotor Disability.

Junior Associate Vacancies by Category:

• Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Castes, ST – Scheduled Tribes; OBC – Other Backward Classes; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; GEN – General Category; PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disability; VI – Visually Impaired; HI – Hearing Impaired; LD – Locomotor Disability; d&e- Category (d) & (e) of section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016; XS – Ex-Serviceman; DXS-Disabled Ex-Serviceman/ Dependent of Ex-servicemen.

Note:

• The Junior Associate vacancy table includes PwBD, XS, and DXS candidates within the vacancies of various parent categories.
• 4.5% of the total Junior Associate vacancies are reserved for Disabled Ex-servicemen and dependents of Servicemen killed in action other than 10% earmarked for XS.

This information is based on the provided source document about recruitment at the State Bank of India.

Essential Academic Qualifications

Probationary Officer:

• Essential Academic Qualifications (as on 30.04.2025):
• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Candidates in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may apply provisionally, but must provide proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30.04.2025 if called for an interview.
• Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure their IDD passing date is on or before 30.04.2025.
• Candidates with qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. are also eligible.

Important Notes for Probationary Officer Qualifications:

• The date of passing the eligibility examination is the date on the mark sheet or provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute. If the result is posted on the University/Institute website, a certificate from the relevant authority stating the result posting date will be considered the passing date.
• Candidates should indicate their Graduation percentage calculated to the nearest two decimals in the online application. If CGPA/OGPA is awarded, it needs to be converted to a percentage. If called for an interview, the candidate must produce a certificate from the relevant authority stating the University’s norms for grade conversion to percentage and the candidate’s converted percentage.
• Percentage calculation: Divide the total marks obtained in all subjects in all semesters/years by the aggregate maximum marks in all subjects, irrespective of Honours/optional/additional optional subjects. This applies even if the University determines the class/grade based solely on Honours marks. Fractions of percentages are ignored (e.g., 59.99% is treated as less than 60%).

Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales):

• Essential Academic Qualifications (As on 31.12.2024):
• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure their IDD passing date is on or before 31.12.2024.
• Those in the final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally, but must produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2024 if provisionally selected.

Important Notes for Junior Associate Qualifications:

• The date of passing the eligibility examination is the date on the mark sheet/certificate or provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute. If the result is posted on the University/Institute’s website, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/Institute indicating the date the result was posted will be taken as the date of passing.
• Matriculate Ex-servicemen with the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or the equivalent certificate from the Navy or Air Force, after completing at least 15 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Union, are also eligible. These certificates must be dated on or before 31.12.2024.

Selection Procedure:

Probationary Officer:

• Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (online objective test)
• Phase-II: Main Examination (online objective and descriptive tests)
• Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview

Junior Associate:

• Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (online objective test)
• Phase-II: Main Examination (online objective test)
• Test of specified opted local language (for candidates who haven’t submitted proof of proficiency)

How to apply online for jobs with the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission:

1. Visit the SBI Careers Website

Go to the SBI’s official careers website: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings.

2. Locate the Relevant Advertisement

• Scroll down the page and find the advertisement for the position you want to apply for:
• Probationary Officer: Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2024-25/22
• Junior Associate: Advertisement No: CRPD/CR/2024-25/24

3. Download and Carefully Read the Advertisement

• Click on the advertisement link to download the detailed advertisement in PDF format.
• Before proceeding, thoroughly read the entire advertisement, paying close attention to the eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, and other instructions.

4. Apply Online

• On the SBI Careers website, click the “Apply Online“ link, usually located near the advertisement.
• You will be directed to the online application portal.

5. Register and Fill the Application Form

• If you are a new user, you will need to register on the portal by providing your basic details.
• If you are an existing user, log in using your credentials.
• Carefully fill in all the required fields in the application form. Ensure that all information provided is accurate and matches the supporting documents you will submit later.

6. Upload Required Documents

Before applying, scan the following documents according to the specifications mentioned in the advertisement and save them in the required format:

• Photograph: Recent passport-style color picture meeting the specified dimensions and file size.
• Signature: Sign on white paper with a black ink pen, scan it, and ensure it meets the specified dimensions and file size.
• Left-Hand Thumb Impression: Use black or blue ink on white paper. If you don’t have a left thumb, use your right thumb.
• Hand-written Declaration: Write the declaration provided in the advertisement in English, clearly, on white paper with black ink. Make sure it adheres to the given dimensions and file size.
• SBI Apprenticeship Certificate (If Applicable for Junior Associate): Scan the certificate and save it as a PDF file within the size limit.
• Upload these scanned documents in the designated spaces provided in the online application form.

7. Pay the Application Fee (if applicable)

• Pay the application fee, if applicable to your category, through the integrated payment gateway.
• You can use a debit card, credit card, internet banking, or UPI.
• Note: Application fees are non-refundable.

8. Review and Submit Your Application

• Before submitting the application, carefully review all the information and uploaded documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Once you have thoroughly checked everything, click the “Submit” button.

9. Print Your Application Form

• After successfully submitting the application, take a printout of the system-generated application form for your records. You will need this for future reference.

Important Reminders:

• The registration at the initial saving of your application is provisional. You can reopen and edit your saved application multiple times using your registration number and password before final submission.
• No changes or edits will be allowed after the final submission of the application.
• Double-check that all information is accurate and all required documents are uploaded properly before you hit the final submit button.
• Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active as SBI will use them to communicate important information, including call letters and advisories.

Application Fee

Probationary Officer (PO):

• General/ EWS/ OBC candidates: ₹750/-
• SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates: Nil (No application fee)

Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales):

• General/ OBC/ EWS candidates: ₹750/-
• SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/DXS candidates: Nil (No application fee)

Important Points to Note:

• The application fee is non-refundable. It will not be refunded for any reason, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection process.
• Candidates must pay the application fee through the online payment gateway integrated with the application form. Acceptable payment methods include debit card, credit card, internet banking, and UPI.
• Candidates bear any transaction charges associated with the online payment.