The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2024 on 4th November, putting an end to the long wait of lakhs of candidates. Aspirants who appeared for the preliminary examination can now check their scores and qualifying status online. With the result out, candidates can gear up for the next crucial stage—the Mains examination.
This announcement is the first major step in the recruitment process for 6,589 vacancies, a significant opportunity for those seeking a career in India’s largest public sector bank. The preliminary exam, which was conducted online on September 20, 21, and 27, saw participation from approximately 8.5 lakh candidates.
Click here to Check SBI Clerk Prelims Result
SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2025- Overview
| Organisation | State Bank of India |
| Posts | Clerks (Junior Associates) |
| Vacancies | 6589 |
| Mode of Admit Card | Online |
| Admit Card Release Date | 14th November 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 21st November 2025 (Friday) |
| Reporting Time | Shift 1- 7:30 am Shift 2- 1:30 pm |
| Selection Process | Prelims-Mains |
| Official website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
| SBI Clerk 2025 Notification | August 2025 |
| Online Application Window | August – September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | September 20, 21, & 27, 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | 4th November 2025 |
| Mains Exam Admit Card | First/Second Week of November 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 21 November 2025 (Expected) |
| Language Proficiency Test (LPT) | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Final Result Declaration | January 2026 |
Vacancy Details
This year, SBI has announced a total of 6,589 posts for the position of Junior Associate (Clerk). These vacancies are distributed across different states and union territories. Candidates have applied for the vacancies in a specific state, and the cut-offs (both prelims and mains) will be declared state-wise. The official notification provides a detailed breakdown of these vacancies by state and category (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD).
SBI Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2025 Out
| States/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 67.5 | 41.25 | 67.5 | 63 | 67.5 |
| Goa | 55.75 | 31.25 | 55.75 | 47 | 55.75 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 60.75 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 60.75 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 66.5 | 57.75 | 66.5 | 50 | 66.5 |
| Assam | 73.75 | 52 | 73.75 | 69.75 | 76 |
| Bihar | 66 | 59.25 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Chhattisgarh | 68 | 62.25 | 72.25 | 72.25 | 72.25 |
| Ladak | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Delhi | 72 | 56.25 | 76 | 78.25 | 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 72.5 | 61 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
| Haryana | 66.5 | 76.5 | 75.75 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 74.75 | 78.5 | 76.25 | 81.25 | 81.25 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 77.25 | 69 | 75 | 73 | 81.75 |
| Jharkhand | 65 | 65.25 | 75.25 | 75.25 | 75.25 |
| Karnataka | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Kerala | 63.5 | 47.5 | 74 | 36.5 | 74 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 73 | 54 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Maharashtra | 65.5 | 55 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Meghalaya | 44.25 | 67 | 57 | 54.75 | 67 |
| Nagaland | 64.25 | 64.25 | 64.25 | 64.25 | 64.25 |
| Manipur | 61.75 | 61.75 | 61.75 | 27 | 61.75 |
| Odisha | 66.5 | 54.25 | 75.5 | 75 | 75.5 |
| Punjab | 70.25 | 80.75 | 76.25 | 80.75 | 80.75 |
| Rajasthan | 69.75 | 65 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Sikkim | 69.25 | 62.75 | 75.25 | 71.5 | 77.5 |
| Tamil Nadu | 52 | 52 | 52 | 42.75 | 52 |
| Telangana | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 72 | 61.75 | 79.25 | 79.5 | 79.5 |
| Uttarakhand | 66.75 | 66.5 | 74.25 | 77 | 79.5 |
| West Bengal | 74 | 67.75 | 74.75 | 65.75 | 81.5 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who applied for the exam had to meet the following eligibility criteria as of the notification date:
Educational Qualification
- A graduation degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
- Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation were also eligible to apply, provided they could produce proof of passing the graduation exam by the specified cut-off date.
Age Limit
- Candidates must be not below 20 years and not above 28 years of age.
Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwD (General/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service + 3 years (max. 50 years) |
| Widows, Divorced Women (Unreserved) | 7 years (up to 35 years) |
Application Fee and Process
The application process was conducted entirely online via the official SBI Careers portal. The application fee was:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and Fifty only)
- SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
Salary
SBI Clerk is one of the most sought-after clerical jobs, known for its decent pay and benefits. The basic pay scale for a Junior Associate is approximately ₹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).
Selection Process
The selection for SBI Clerk is a three-stage process:
- Phase 1: Preliminary Exam: An objective test of 100 marks. This is purely qualifying in nature. Marks obtained are not added to the final merit list.
- Phase 2: Mains Exam: An objective test of 200 marks. The scores from this exam are used to create the final merit list.
- Phase 3: Language Proficiency Test (LPT): This test is for candidates who qualify for the Mains exam but do not have proof of studying the specified local language of their state in their 10th or 12th-grade mark sheets. The LPT is also qualifying in nature.
Preparation Tips for Mains
- Focus on GA: General Awareness is the most scoring and time-saving section. Revise the last 6 months of current affairs daily.
- Take Mains Mocks: Do not wait for the prelims result. Start taking at least 2-3 full-length Mains mocks per week.
- Analyze Mocks: Focus on sectional timing. Analyze your weak areas and work on them.
- Practice High-Level DI & Puzzles: These two topics will form the bulk of the Quant and Reasoning sections. Practice them extensively.
Admit Card
The admit card for the SBI Clerk Mains exam will be released on the official SBI Careers website (sbi.co.in/web/careers) immediately after the declaration of the prelims results. Candidates who qualify will need to download it using their registration number and date of birth
Result
The SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 is expected to be released in the first week of November. The result will be in the form of a scorecard, which candidates can download.
