SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | 7150 Posts | Apply Online Now

State Bank of India has released the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of 7,150 apprentices across all states and union territories of India. Graduates aged 20 to 28 years can apply online. The monthly stipend is ₹15,000, and selection is based on an online written test and a local language test. This is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — not regular bank employment. Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying.

Information verified from official State Bank of India notification No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 dated 19.05.2026.

Quick Summary of SBI Apprentice 2026

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About State Bank of India

State Bank of India is the country’s largest public sector bank with operations across every state and union territory. The recruitment is being conducted by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai. Engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Visit the official career portal at https://www.sbi.co.in/careers.

Important Dates – State Bank of India Apprentice notification 7150 posts

The SBI Apprentice 2026 application window is short — just three weeks. Government recruitment cycles like this fill up fast on the final two days, so the portal often slows down. Apply early to avoid payment failures on the last day.

Vacancy Details & Salary

How many vacancies are there in SBI Apprentice 2026 and what is the stipend?

State-wise vacancy highlights include Andhra Pradesh (709), Uttar Pradesh (561), Maharashtra (504), Telangana (491), West Bengal (460), Keralam (403), Tamil Nadu (396), Assam (368), Rajasthan (350), and Punjab (345). Smaller allocations go to Manipur (6), Meghalaya (8), UT Chandigarh (15), and UT Ladakh (15). Candidates can apply for engagement in one state only and the seats are further divided district-wise.

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SBI Apprentice eligibility age limit and qualification 2026

The eligibility criteria for SBI Apprentice include education and age requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.

Educational Qualification

• Graduation from a recognized University or Institute as on 01.04.2026.
• Candidates who have had training or job experience of one year or more after attaining the educational qualification are not eligible.
• Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship in SBI or any other organisation earlier — or are currently pursuing one — are not eligible.
• Proficiency in the specified local language of the state applied for (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) is required.

Age Limit

As of 01.04.2026:

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 28 years
• Candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2006 and not earlier than 02.04.1998 (both days inclusive).
• Upper age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
• No reservation is available for Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen in this apprentice engagement.

Selection Process

Selection is a multi-stage process. The Bank will shortlist candidates based on performance in the written test, followed by a language check and a medical fitness round.

1. Online Written Test (100 marks, 60 minutes)
2. Test of Local Language (only for candidates who did not study the local language in Class 10 or 12)
3. Medical Examination

The online test has four sections — General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude — with 25 questions each (25 marks each) and a separate 15-minute time limit per section. There is negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer. Merit list will be drawn state-wise and category-wise. Candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof (passport, Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, Voter’s Card, or Bank Passbook with attested photograph) along with the call letter to the exam centre — without this, entry will be denied.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The online written examination is objective in nature, conducted in English plus 13 regional languages depending on the state opted. Below is the structure of the test.

1. General/Financial Awareness — 25 questions, 25 marks, 15 minutes
2. General English — 25 questions, 25 marks, 15 minutes (English only)
3. Quantitative Aptitude — 25 questions, 25 marks, 15 minutes
4. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude — 25 questions, 25 marks, 15 minutes

Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes. Each test has separate sectional timing. There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects, but candidates must score a minimum aggregate percentage decided by the Bank. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates get a 5% relaxation on the aggregate cut-off. In case of a tie at the cut-off mark, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online during registration.

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹300
• SC / ST / PwBD: NIL
• Payment Mode: Debit card, credit card, or internet banking

Fee once paid will not be refunded or held in reserve for any other examination. Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate.

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How to Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only. Follow these steps to complete your registration before 08.06.2026.

1. First, register mandatorily on the NAPS portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. This is compulsory before applying.
2. Visit https://www.sbi.co.in/careers or https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and open the application form under “Current Openings.”
3. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully. A provisional registration number and password will be generated — note these down.
4. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per the specifications (refer Annexure-I of the notification).
5. Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
6. Submit the form and take a printout of the e-receipt and application form for your records. Do not send any hard copy to SBI.

Once final submission is done, no edit of any data is allowed. Apply early to avoid last-day server load.

Important Links

Candidates applying for SBI Apprentice are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF and application form:

Should You Apply?

Fresh graduates aged 20–28 should genuinely consider the SBI Apprentice post at State Bank of India — the ₹15,000 monthly stipend, exposure to India’s largest bank, and weightage in future Junior Associate recruitment make this a strong launchpad. With 7,150 seats across 36 states and UTs but only graduation as the bar, competition will be tight, especially in high-vacancy states like Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Bank apprenticeships are increasingly the preferred route into PSU banking jobs over open Clerk exams.

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