The wait is finally over! The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Exam Dates 2025. With 6,589 vacancies up for grabs this year, thousands of banking aspirants now have their eyes set on the upcoming exam. If you are preparing for the SBI Clerk exam, here’s everything you need to know about the schedule, admit card, and exam pattern.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Dates 2025
The SBI Clerk Prelims will be conducted in three slots this September:
- 20th September 2025
- 21st September 2025
- 27th September 2025
Your exact exam date, reporting time, and center will be mentioned on the admit card, which is expected to be released between 10th–12th September 2025. Make sure you download it as soon as it goes live on the SBI website.
SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025
Once the prelims are over, the shortlisted candidates will move on to the Mains Exam, which is tentatively scheduled for:
- 15th November 2025
- 16th November 2025
The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the Mains exam.
The Prelims exam is an online test with a total duration of 60 minutes. Here’s the section-wise breakdown: Section No. of Questions Marks English Language 30 30 Numerical Ability 35 35 Reasoning Ability 35 35 Total100100
Note: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Also, remember that the Prelims is qualifying in nature – its marks won’t be counted in the final merit list.
Important Dates at a Glance
Event Date Official Notification5th August 2025 Prelims Exam20, 21 & 27 September 2025 Admit Card Release10–12 September 2025 (Expected) Prelims ResultOctober 2025 Mains Exam15 & 16 November 2025 Mains ResultDecember 2025
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Keep checking the official SBI website for admit card updates.
- Reach your exam center well in advance to avoid last-minute stress.
- Carry your admit card along with a valid photo ID proof.
- Practice mock tests regularly to boost speed and accuracy.
The SBI Clerk Exam 2025 is one of the most competitive banking exams in India. With lakhs of aspirants applying, thorough preparation and consistent practice will make all the difference. Stay focused, revise your basics, and take regular mocks to give yourself the best chance of success. Good luck to all aspirants!
