Here you can check SBI Clerk Salary 2025 with Pay Scale, Basic pay, yearly increment and promotion etc. details. State Bank of India (SBI) has released notification for 5180 Junior Associate Posts of Clerical cadre that are to be filled this year. Eligible graduate candidates have to appear for Preliminary and Main exams followed by language test to get selection to these posts. After all stages of recruitment, candidate will be getting salary (total) as mentioned on this page.
SBI Clerk Starting Basic pay
When a new candidate is appointed on Junior Associate (CSS) in Clerical cadre, then his / her starting basic pay is Rs. 26730 per month. It comprise of standard Rs. 24050 plus two advance increments that are for graduate candidates. Allowances are to be added in this basic pay to make full total salary that is to be given to employee.
SBI Clerk Pay Scale
The pay scale of Clerk in SBI is Rs. 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. It shows salary progression over time as given below.
SBI Clerk Salary yearly increment:
- For first 3 years, there will be Rs. 1340 increment every year till Basic reaches ₹28,070. Then increment increase to Rs. 1650 yearly for next 3 years till basic reach 33020. Then increment of 2000 for next 4 years till basic becomes 41020. This continues as per pay scale shown above till basic pay reaches Rs. 64,480.
SBI Clerk Salary 2025 (Total and In-Hand)
Total monthly salary of Clerk in SBI is approximately ₹46000 monthly for candidate posted in a metro city. After applicable deductions like contributions to NPS, taxes, etc. net in-hand salary is typically around ₹39500 to ₹39600 per month. Total Salary is sum of basic pay + allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, Special Allowance, etc..
Probation / Training Period
New employees have to complete Probation period or training of minimum ~6 months during which they have to complete 15 e-lessons as prescribed by SBI, for getting confirmed on the post.
Additional Benefits than Salary
Beyond just basic pay and allowances, SBI Clerk gets multiple perks that includes:- Provident Fund
- Pension under the New Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Medical benefits
- Leave Travel Concession
- Other allowances as applicable, depending on posting location and SBI policies
Quick Details of SBI Clerk Salary 2025
| Component | Value (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26730 |
| SBI Clerk Salary 2025 (Total) | ₹46000 |
| Net (In-Hand) Monthly Pay | ₹39500-39600 |
| Maximum Basic Pay (Over Time) | ₹64480 |
| Additional Benefits | PF, Pension (NPS), Medical, LTC, etc. |
In-Rank (In-Cadre) Salary Progression and Promotion
SBI offers structured promotions within the clerical cadre based on tenure:| Years of Service | Position | Special Allowance (Monthly) | Inclusion in Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years | Senior Assistant | ₹1800 | No |
| 20 years | Special Assistant | ₹2500 | Yes |
| 30 years | Senior Special Assistant | ₹3500 | Yes |
- Assistant gets to Senior Assistant after 10 years of service and to Special Assistant after 20 years and SSA in 30 years with allowances as shown in above table.
- Assistant becomes eligible for Trainee Officer (TO) after 3 years of service if he / she clears JAIIB & CAIIB exams from IIBF, plus an internal written test and interview.
- Successful completion of a 2-year probation on TO post, candidate may be placed in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) depending on interview and confirmatory test failing which they will stay on clerical cadre.
- It requires 12 years of service through normal track and 6 years on fast track on Assistant post and follow similar testing and interview process. It leads to officer role, generally Scale-I / Junior Manager Grade Scale (JMGS-I).
- Junior Associate (Clerk) - Entry level
- Senior Assistant - After ~10 years
- Special Assistant - After ~20 years
- Senior Special Assistant - After ~30 years
- Trainee Officer / PO - Via Fast Track (3 years) or Normal Track (6 years)
- MMGS-II (Officer) - Middle Management
- JMGS-I (Junior Manager)
