The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a significant opportunity for government job aspirants with the release of its SBI Clerk Notification 2024. The notification highlights a bumper recruitment drive for 13,735 vacancies for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). Interested candidates can apply online from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025, through the official websites https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings or https://www.sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings.
Vacancy Distribution
The 13,735 vacancies are distributed across various SBI circles and states, offering ample opportunities for candidates nationwide. Some notable openings include:
•Lucknow/New Delhi Circle: 1,894 vacancies
•Bhopal Circle: 1,317 vacancies
•Kolkata Circle: 1,254 vacancies
•Bihar Region: 1,111 vacancies
Educational Qualification:
•Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
•Those with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure their degree is completed on or before December 31, 2024.
•Final-year students can apply provisionally, provided they meet the above criteria by December 31, 2024.\
Age Limit:
•Minimum Age: 20 years
•Maximum Age: 28 years (as of April 1, 2024)
•Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Application Process
How to Apply:
1.Visit the SBI careers portal (SBI Official Website).
Apply Link activated – https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbidrjadec24/
2.Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3.Fill out the application form with accurate details.
4.Upload the required documents, including photographs and signatures.
5.Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
Application Fee Details:
•General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
•SC/ST/PwD: No fee
Selection Process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2024:
The recruitment process comprises three stages:
1.Preliminary Examination:
•Duration: 1 hour
•Total Questions: 100
•Subjects: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability
•Negative Marking: Deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
2.Main Examination:
•Duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes
•Total Questions: 190
•Subjects: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
3.Language Proficiency Test:
•A test of the specified local language will be conducted for candidates who qualify for the mains exam.
Important Dates:
•Start of Online Application: December 17, 2024
•Last Date to Apply: January 7, 2025
•Preliminary Exam Date: February 2024 (tentative)
•Main Examination Date: March/April 2025 (tentative)
Salary Structure:
The SBI Clerk position offers a competitive pay scale ranging from ₹24,050 to ₹64,480, along with additional perks and benefits as per SBI’s policies.
Admit Card
The admit card and “Acquaint Yourself” booklet will be available for download approximately 10 days before the exam date. Candidates must visit the official website to access these documents using their registration details.
Important Links:
Online Application Direct Link (Available from 17 December)
Apply Link activated – https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbidrjadec24/
