SBI Clerk Documents Required to Apply Online, Check Complete List

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts recruitment for Junior associates from all across India every year. The online application process has started from August 5, 2025. And the last date to apply online is August 26, 2025. SBI has released the notification on its official website. The candidates who are eligible and interested should start applying for the SBI Clerk exam 2025. The candidates should first check the list of documents needed for the online application process before they begin the application process. These documents are prerequisites for the application form, as mentioned in the official notification.

SBI Clerk 2025 Exam Overview

The SBI Clerk 2025 is one of the most popular banking exams in India. It is one of the most preferred exams for banking aspirants. The post of a Clerk in the State Bank of India is also known as the Junior Associates Post. They handle the frontline customers and are involved in customer service and sales. The overview table of the SBI Clerk exam is provided below which contains important details related to exam.

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Body	State Bank of India
Exam Name	SBI Clerk 2025
Exam Mode	Online (Computer based)
Exam Medium	English, Hindi and State Specific Language in some States
Post Name	Junior Associates
Vacancies	6,589
Salary	Approx. Rs 41,000
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Local Language Proficiency Test
Online Application Start Date	August 5, 2025
Online Application End Date	August 26, 2025
Last Date for Fees Payment	August 26, 2025
Preliminary Exam Date	September, 2025
Mains Exam Date	November, 2025
Negative Marking	Yes
Qualifying Marks	No sectional cut-off marks are applied. Only overall cut-off marks apply in both Prelims and Mains Exam. Overall Minimum Qualifying marks apply in the Mains Exam.
Official website	https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/Current-openings

Documents Required for SBI Clerk Online Application

Pre-requisites for Applying Online: Candidates should have a valid email ID & mobile no. which should be kept active till the declaration of results. It will help you in getting a call letter/advice, etc., by email/ SMS. It is important to fill out the application carefully. Therefore, you must look at the document requirements for the SBI Clerk 2025 before you start your application process. And keep these documents handy with you so that you can apply for the exam effortlessly and without any hurdles.

• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Left hand thumb impression
• Hand written Declaration

Candidates should first scan their photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration. And other educational qualification details should remain with you to fill in the data in the form and to avoid any technical issues during the application process.

Document Upload Format for SBI Clerk 2025

The dimension, file type, and size of the documents to upload in the online application form of the SBI Clerk 2025 exam is provided below.

Document	File Type	File Size	Dimensions / Other Specs
Passport-size Photograph	JPG / JPEG	20 KB – 50 KB	200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
Signature (Handwritten)	JPG / JPEG	10 KB – 20 KB	140 x 60 pixels (preferred), in black ink only
Left Thumb Impression	JPG / JPEG	20 KB – 50 KB	On white paper with blue/black ink
Handwritten Declaration	JPG / JPEG	50 KB – 100 KB	On white paper in black ink, as per text

Follow the general instructions provided below for uploading the documents!

Photograph Image: (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)

• Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
• Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured,
  preferably white, background.
• Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
• If picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself
  in shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows
• If you have to use flash, ensure there’s no “red-eye”
• If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes
  can be clearly seen.
• Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is
  allowed but it must not cover your face.
• Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
• Size of file should be between 20 kb–50 kb
• Ensure that size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of
  the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as
  the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.
• Photo uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible

Signature, Left thumb impression, and Hand-written declaration

• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
  o Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
  o Size of file should be between 10 kb – 20 kb
  o Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20 kb.
  o Signature uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly
  visible.
• The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper
  with black or blue ink.
  o File type: jpg / jpeg
  o Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required
  quality) i.e. 3 cm x 3 cm (Width x Height).
  o File Size: 20 kb – 50 kb
• The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white
  paper with black ink.
  o File type: jpg / jpeg
  o Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required
  quality) i.e. 10cm x 5 cm (Width x Height)
  o File size: 50 kb- 100 kb
• The signature, left thumb impression and the hand-written declaration must
  be of applicant only and not by any other person.
• If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at
  the time of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the
  applicant will be disqualified.
• Signature/ Hand-written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT
  be accepted.

Hand Written Declaration Format

“I,(Name of the candidate), Date of Birth , hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine”.

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