To be eligible for the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) examination, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Age Relaxation:
Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
- General/EWS: 10 years
- OBC: 13 years
- SC/ST: 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen: Length of service in defense plus 3 years
Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated from Their Husbands (Not Remarried): Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST) Note: Age relaxation is as per government norms.
3. Educational Qualification:
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of graduation on or before the specified date.
- Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) should ensure the date of passing is on or before the specified date.
- Ex-servicemen with at least 15 years of service and the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificates in the Navy or Air Force are also eligible.
- Note: There is no specific minimum percentage required in graduation to apply.
4. Proficiency in Local Language:
- Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the official language of the state or union territory for which they are applying.
- A language proficiency test may be conducted to assess this ability.
5. Number of Attempts:
There is no specified limit on the number of attempts for the SBI Clerk exam. Candidates can apply multiple times, provided they meet the age and other eligibility criteria.
It's essential to verify the specific eligibility requirements in the official SBI Clerk notification, as criteria may be updated or revised.