SBI has announced 8300+ Junior Associate Vacancies in Clerical Cadre ( Regular vacancies - 7200, Back log vacancies - 1101) The exact dates of Prelim Exam are not mentioned in the notification.

Some changes which are worth noting are :

1. Section wise time limit introduced for Preliminary Examination.
2. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by bank ( 10 times the number of vacancies) will be short listed for Main Exam, from the list of all candidates arranged in descending order of aggregate marks scored.
3. Prelim Exam : No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects as well as for aggregate ( over all) are prescribed
4. Main Exam : No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects are prescribed. Minimum percentage marks on aggregate will decided by the Bank
5. Wait List : A wait list of upto 50% of vacancies ( state - category wise) will be maintained. Candidates will be released from this wait list on quarterly basis against non-joining and resignation of the current batch only. Wait list is valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of final result.

1. Important Dates :

   • Online Registration of Application and payment of fee : 20.01.2018 to 10.02.2018
   • Dates of Prelim Examination : March / April 2018
   • Date of Main Examination : 12.05.2018
   • Download of call letter for Prelim Exam : 01.03.2018 on wards
   • Download of call letter for Main Exam : 26.03.2018 on wards

2. Eligibility Criteria :

   (a) Age(As on 01-01-2018) - Min 20 years and Max 28 Years (Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules)

   (b) Min educational qualification(As on 01.01.2018) : Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by Central Government.

   Test of knowledge of official and/or local language: Those who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate evidencing having studied official (local) language will not be subjected to any Language test. In case of others, language test will be conducted before final selection. Candidates not found to be proficient in specified opted local language would be disqualified.

3. Structure of Examination (ONLINE):

   Phase 1 : Preliminary Examination:

   S.No	Name of Tests	No. of Qs	Max Marks	Duration
   1	English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
   2	Numerical Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
   3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
   	TOTAL	100	100

   Phase – II: Main Examination

   S.No	Name of Tests	No. of Qs	Max Marks	Duration
   1	General / Financial Awareness	50	50	35 Minutes
   2	General English	40	40	35 Minutes
   3	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 Minutes
   4	Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 Minutes
   	TOTAL	190	200	2 Hours 40 Minutes

   There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

4. Probation : Six months. 15 prescribed e-lessons will be required to be completed by new recruits during the probation, for getting confirmed in the bank. Failing which , the probation will be extended till the completion of the same.

5. How to apply:

   Candidates can apply online only from 20th Jan 2018 to 10th Feb 20182016 https://bank.sbi/careers OR https://www.sbi.co.in/careers. and no other mode of application will be accepted.

6. Application fees / Intimation charges:

   (a) Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PWD/XS candidates.

   (b) Rs. 600 /- for General and OBC

7. Helpline Number: 022-22820427 ( 11 am to 6 pm on working days)