The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially published the 1st Wait List for the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2024. This update comes as a relief for many candidates who narrowly missed selection in the main merit list but remained eligible under the waiting list category.
The release of this list is part of SBI’s standard recruitment process, which ensures that vacant posts arising due to non-joining, resignation, or disqualification of initially selected candidates can be filled promptly. Candidates whose names appear in this 1st wait list will now move forward to the final joining formalities.
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
17/12/2024 |
Last Date for Apply Online |
07/01/2025 |
Pay Exam Fee Last Date |
07/01/2025 |
Phase I Exam Date |
February 202 |
Phase II Mains Exam Date |
March/April 2025 |
Mains Admit Card |
01/04/2025 |
Mains Exam Date |
10 &12 April 2025 |
Mains / Final Result |
11 June 2025 |
1st Wait List |
13 August 2025 |
Application Fee :
Category |
Amount |
General / OBC / EWS |
₹750/- |
SC / ST / PH / |
₹0/- |
Payment Mode |
Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) |
Age Limit:
Criteria |
Age |
Minimum Age |
20 Years |
Maximum Age |
28 Years |
Note: Age Relaxation as per recruitment rules
Vacancy Details
Category |
Total Posts |
UR |
5870 |
EWS |
1361 |
OBC |
3001 |
SC |
2118 |
ST |
1385 |
Total |
13735 |
Eligibility
Qualification |
Details |
Educational Qualification |
Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
Local Language |
Knowledge of Local Language |
State-wise Vacancy Details
State |
Local Language |
GEN |
OBC |
EWS |
SC |
ST |
Total |
Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi/Urdu |
780 |
189 |
510 |
397 |
18 |
1894 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Hindi |
529 |
131 |
197 |
197 |
263 |
1317 |
Bihar |
Hindi/Urdu |
513 |
111 |
299 |
177 |
11 |
1111 |
Delhi |
Hindi |
141 |
34 |
92 |
51 |
25 |
343 |
Rajasthan |
Hindi |
180 |
44 |
89 |
75 |
57 |
445 |
Chhattisgarh |
Hindi |
196 |
48 |
28 |
57 |
154 |
483 |
Haryana |
Hindi/Punjabi |
137 |
30 |
82 |
57 |
0 |
306 |
Himachal Pradesh |
Hindi |
71 |
17 |
34 |
42 |
6 |
170 |
Chandigarh UT |
Hindi/Punjabi |
16 |
3 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
32 |
Uttarakhand |
Hindi |
179 |
31 |
41 |
56 |
9 |
316 |
Jharkhand |
Hindi/Santhali |
272 |
67 |
81 |
81 |
175 |
676 |
Jammu & Kashmir UT |
Urdu/Hindi |
63 |
14 |
38 |
11 |
15 |
141 |
Karnataka |
Kannada |
21 |
5 |
13 |
8 |
3 |
50 |
Gujarat |
Gujarati |
442 |
107 |
289 |
75 |
160 |
1073 |
Ladakh UT |
Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti |
16 |
3 |
8 |
2 |
3 |
32 |
Punjab |
Punjabi/Hindi |
229 |
56 |
119 |
165 |
0 |
569 |
Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
147 |
33 |
90 |
63 |
3 |
336 |
Puducherry |
Tamil |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
Telangana |
Telugu/Urdu |
139 |
34 |
92 |
54 |
23 |
342 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Telugu/Urdu |
21 |
5 |
13 |
8 |
3 |
50 |
West Bengal |
Bengali/Nepali |
504 |
125 |
275 |
288 |
62 |
1254 |
A&N Islands |
Hindi/English |
40 |
7 |
18 |
0 |
5 |
70 |
Sikkim |
Nepali/English |
25 |
5 |
13 |
2 |
11 |
56 |
Odisha |
Odia |
147 |
36 |
43 |
57 |
79 |
362 |
Maharashtra |
Marathi |
516 |
115 |
313 |
115 |
104 |
1163 |
Goa |
Konkani |
13 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
20 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
English |
31 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
29 |
66 |
Assam |
Assamese/Bengali/Bodo |
139 |
31 |
83 |
21 |
37 |
311 |
Manipur |
Manipuri/English |
24 |
5 |
7 |
1 |
18 |
55 |
Meghalaya |
English/Garo/Khasi |
36 |
8 |
4 |
0 |
37 |
85 |
Mizoram |
Mizo |
16 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
18 |
40 |
Nagaland |
English |
32 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
31 |
70 |
Tripura |
Bengali/Kokborok |
27 |
6 |
1 |
11 |
20 |
65 |
Kerala |
Malayalam |
223 |
42 |
115 |
42 |
4 |
426 |
Lakshadweep |
Malayalam |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Steps to Check SBI Junior Associates 1st Wait List 2024
Candidates can follow the process below to check if they have been selected in the wait list:
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Visit the Official SBI Careers Website – Open your browser and go to the SBI Careers section.
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Navigate to the Latest Announcements Section – Look for updates related to “Junior Associates Recruitment 2024.”
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Find the Link for 1st Wait List – The link will usually be titled “Provisionally Selected Candidates – 1st Wait List.”
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Open the PDF File – The wait list is generally provided in a downloadable PDF format.
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Search for Your Roll Number or Registration ID – Use the
Ctrl + F
shortcut to quickly find your details in the document. -
Save and Print the Wait List – Keep both digital and printed copies for further joining formalities.
Details Mentioned in the Wait List
The SBI Junior Associates 1st wait list PDF generally contains:
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Candidate’s Roll Number
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Registration Number
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Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
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State/UT applied for
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Provisional selection status
⚠ Note: SBI does not usually display candidate names for privacy reasons—only roll or registration numbers are mentioned.
What Happens After Selection from the Wait List?
Candidates who appear in the 1st wait list will now proceed to the document verification and joining process. This stage is crucial to confirm eligibility before appointment.
1. Document Verification
You will need to present:
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Original and photocopies of educational qualification certificates
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Proof of date of birth
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Category certificates (if applicable)
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Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
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Proof of local language proficiency
2. Medical Examination
SBI requires all selected candidates to undergo a basic medical fitness test to ensure they are fit for service.
3. Final Appointment & Joining
Once verification and medical tests are complete, appointment letters will be issued with the joining date and branch location.
Why SBI Releases a Wait List
The release of a wait list is a standard recruitment practice in SBI and other large organizations. It serves the following purposes:
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Filling Vacant Positions – When candidates from the main merit list do not join, their seats are offered to wait-listed candidates.
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Ensuring Full Utilization of Vacancies – Prevents wastage of recruitment efforts.
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Giving Another Chance to Meritorious Candidates – Many capable candidates miss the first cut-off by just a few marks; the wait list benefits them.
Important Tips for Wait-Listed Candidates
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Check the Joining Instructions Carefully – All guidelines will be provided in the joining letter.
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Keep All Documents Ready – Ensure certificates are up-to-date and in the correct format.
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Stay in Contact with SBI HR – Keep track of email/SMS updates regarding joining schedules.
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Prepare for Relocation – SBI postings can be anywhere in the state you applied for.
Significance of the Junior Associates Role in SBI
The Junior Associate position involves customer interaction, account handling, transaction processing, and cross-selling of banking products. It is an entry-level role but offers great career progression within SBI, with opportunities to move into officer positions through internal promotions.
Serving in this role also means being part of a banking network that impacts millions of customers daily, making it a position of both responsibility and pride.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: When was the SBI Junior Associates 1st Wait List 2024 released?
It was announced in August 2025 on the official SBI Careers portal.
Q2: How can I download the wait list PDF?
Go to the SBI Careers website, find the Junior Associates 2024 recruitment section, and click on the wait list link to download the PDF.
Q3: What is the next step after my roll number appears in the wait list?
You must attend document verification, medical examination, and then join as per the appointment letter.
Q4: Will SBI release more wait lists after the first one?
Yes, depending on vacancy availability and joining status, SBI may release a 2nd or even 3rd wait list.