The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the results for the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2025 on March 28, 2025. This year, the examination was held for the recruitment of Junior Associates, with a total of 14,191 vacancies available, including both regular and backlog positions. Candidates who successfully cleared the preliminary examination are now eligible to participate in the upcoming SBI Clerk Mains Exam, which is scheduled to take place on April 10 and 12, 2025.
To check the results, candidates can visit the official SBI website at sbi.co.in. The results have been made accessible through a direct link on the site, allowing candidates to enter their roll number to view their qualifying status. Along with the results, SBI also published the scorecards and the cut-off marks for the prelims exam, which are crucial for candidates aiming to progress to the next stage of the selection process.
The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam was conducted on multiple dates: February 22, 27, 28, and March 1, 2025. This one-hour exam consisted of three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability, totaling 100 marks. Candidates were required to demonstrate their proficiency in these areas to qualify for the Mains Exam, which will further assess their knowledge in General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates who scored at or above the cut-off marks in the prelims will be invited to sit for the Mains Exam. The SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card is expected to be released by April 2, 2025, giving candidates a few days to prepare for the next round of evaluations. The cut-off marks for the prelims vary by state and category, which adds an additional layer of complexity to the selection process.
In total, SBI aims to fill 13,735 Junior Associate vacancies through this recruitment drive. The breakdown of vacancies includes 5,870 for the unreserved category, 3,001 for OBC, 2,118 for SC, 1,385 for ST, and 1,361 for EWS candidates. The salary for the Junior Associate position ranges from Rs 17,900 to Rs 47,920, depending on the level of experience and the specific role within the bank.
For those looking to check their results, the process is straightforward. Candidates need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official SBI website at sbi.co.in.
- Navigate to the "Careers" section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth to access your result.
- Once the result is displayed, candidates should download and print it for their records.
It’s important for candidates to keep a copy of their result for future reference, especially as they prepare for the Mains Exam. The results and the forthcoming exams are significant milestones in the journey toward securing a position with one of India’s largest banks.
The SBI Clerk selection process consists of two main stages: the Preliminary Exam and the Mains Exam. Unlike some other competitive exams, there is no interview stage in this selection process. Instead, the final selection is based solely on the performance in the Mains Exam, along with local language proficiency, document verification, and a medical examination.
As candidates gear up for the Mains Exam, they are advised to review the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. The Mains Exam will consist of a total of 190 questions, carrying 200 marks, and will take 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Each section will have a specific number of questions and marks allocated:
- General English: 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks, 45 minutes
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks, 35 minutes
With the SBI Clerk Prelims results now out, candidates are encouraged to stay updated with any further announcements from SBI regarding the Mains Exam and the release of admit cards. This recruitment drive is a vital opportunity for many aspiring bankers looking to build a career in the financial sector.
In conclusion, the release of the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 marks a significant step in the recruitment process for Junior Associates at SBI. As candidates prepare for the Mains Exam in April, the anticipation and excitement will surely continue to build.
