State Bank of India (SBI), one of the premier financial institutions in India, has announced a special recruitment drive for the position of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). This opportunity is exclusively available for the Ladakh Union Territory, encompassing Leh and Kargil Valley under the Chandigarh Circle.
The advertisement, bearing the reference number CRPD/CR-SPLDRIVE/2024-25/23, details the eligibility, selection process, salary structure, and application procedures. Online applications are invited between 7th December 2024 and 27th December 2024.
- 1. SBI Bank December 2024 Job Profile and Responsibilities
- 2. SBI Bank Recruitment December 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- 3. SBI Bank December 2024 Vacancies and Reservation Details
- 4. SBI Bank Recruitment December 2024 Selection Process
- 5. Salary and Allowances
- 6. SBI Bank Recruitment December 2024 Application Process
- 7. SBI Bank Recruitment December 2024 Important Dates
- 8. Additional Information
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Type | Special Drive for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Location | Ladakh UT (Including Leh & Kargil Valley) under Chandigarh Circle |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR-SPLDRIVE/2024-25/23 |
| Application Dates | December 7, 2024 – December 27, 2024 |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years (Relaxations as per category) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (Final-year students may apply provisionally). |
| Language Proficiency | Urdu, Ladakhi, or Bhoti (Bodhi) (Language proficiency test required unless certified by 10th/12th marksheet). |
| Vacancies | Total 50 (Category-wise reservations apply) |
| Preliminary Exam | January 2025 (Tentative), 1-hour objective test covering English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. |
| Main Exam | February 2025 (Tentative), 2 hours 40 minutes, covering General Awareness, English, Quantitative, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude. |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen |
| Salary Structure | Basic Pay: ₹26,730/month; Gross Emoluments: ₹46,000/month (Approx.) |
| Official Website | SBI Careers Page |
| Call Letter Download | Available 10 days prior to each exam phase |
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1. SBI Bank December 2024 Job Profile and Responsibilities
The Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) role is integral to SBI’s customer service operations. Key responsibilities include assisting customers in daily banking operations, sales of financial products, and providing advisory services. Additionally, the position involves extensive interaction with customers, requiring excellent communication skills and proficiency in the local language.
2. SBI Bank Recruitment December 2024 Eligibility Criteria
A. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
(Candidates must have been born between 2nd April 1996 and 1st April 2004, inclusive.)
Relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable as per the following categories:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Length of service + 3 years (up to a max of 50 years) |
B. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Those in their final year or semester of graduation can apply provisionally, provided they can submit proof of passing the graduation examination by 31st December 2024.
C. Local Language Proficiency
Applicants must be proficient in one of the specified local languages:
- Urdu
- Ladakhi
- Bhoti (Bodhi)
A language proficiency test will be conducted unless the candidate provides a 10th or 12th standard certificate indicating the studied language.
3. SBI Bank December 2024 Vacancies and Reservation Details
| Category | Vacancies | PwBD | Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | – | – |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | – | – |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 13 | 1 | – |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 5 | – | – |
| General | 23 | – | – |
| Total | 50 | 1 | 5 |
4. SBI Bank Recruitment December 2024 Selection Process
The selection procedure comprises three main phases:
A. Preliminary Examination
- Format: Online, objective
- Duration: 1 hour
- Sections:
- English Language: 30 questions (30 marks)
- Numerical Ability: 35 questions (35 marks)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions (35 marks)
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on merit.
B. Main Examination
- Format: Online, objective
- Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Sections:
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks)
- General English: 40 questions (40 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions (50 marks)
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 questions (60 marks)
C. Local Language Test
- Only candidates who qualify for the main examination and do not possess a relevant language certificate will undergo this test.
- The test is mandatory for final selection.
5. Salary and Allowances
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹26,730 per month |
| Gross Emoluments | Approx. ₹46,000 per month |
| Additional Benefits | Medical, Provident Fund, Pension under the New Pension Scheme, and other perquisites. |
6. SBI Bank Recruitment December 2024 Application Process
- Navigate to SBI Careers Page.
- Provide basic details to generate a unique registration ID.
- Ensure the scanned images of your photograph, signature, and required certificates meet the specified size and format.
- Pay Application Fee (if applicable):
- ₹750 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates
- No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
- Review the entered details before final submission.
Document Specifications
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 20-50 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10-20 KB |
| Handwritten Declaration | JPG/JPEG | 50-100 KB |
7. SBI Bank Recruitment December 2024 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | 7th December 2024 |
| Online Registration Closes | 27th December 2024 |
| Preliminary Examination | January 2025 (Tentative) |
| Main Examination | February 2025 (Tentative) |
8. Additional Information
- Identity Verification:
Candidates must carry valid photo identification and a copy of their call letter to the examination center. - Examination Centers:
The preliminary and main examinations will be conducted at centers in Leh, Kargil, and other specified locations within the Chandigarh Circle. - Probation Period:
Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of six months. Confirmation is subject to satisfactory performance and completion of prescribed training modules.
