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SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out (7150 Posts), Apply Online Link

The State Bank of India has announced 7,150 seats for the ‘Engagement of Apprentices 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship Act 1961’.

The SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notice (CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) has been released today, 19th May 2026 in all employment newspapers and online applications have been invited from Bachelor’s degree holder candidates.

The application window starts today, and the last date to apply online is 8th June 2026. Candidates can submit their duly filled online form on the official website of SBI at www.sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.

SBI Apprentice Notification 2026 Out

The Apprentice recruitment is conducted the Apprenticeship Act and it doesn’t offer employment in the Bank. The selection process consists of an Online exam and a local language test. Those who get selected will be trained as an apprentice by SBI for 1 year.

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SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Particular Details
Organization State Bank of India
Post Name Apprentice
Vacancy 7150
Advt No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07
Category Bank Jobs
Application Mode Online
Application Dates 19th May to 8th June 2026
Selection Process Online Exam & Test of Local Language
Age 20 To 28 years
Qualification Bachelor’s degree
Job Location Various States
Official Website www.sbi.co.in
Salary Rs.15000/- per month

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Date
19th May 2026
Apply Online Starts
19th May 2026
Last Date to Apply 8th June 2026
Admit Card TBA
Exam Date TBA

SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Total vacancy is 7150 and it is distributed across various states and union territories. We will update the category-wise and region-wise vacancy here once it gets available.

SBI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria is decided based on 3 factors: age, qualification, and nationality. Before applying candidates must check the requirements carefully.

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 20 years
  • Maximum Age: 28 years

Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per the Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (NCL): 3 years
  • PwD (General): 10 years
  • PwD (ST/SC): 13 years
  • PwD (OBC): 15 years

Educational Qualification

The candidate must have completed graduation from a recognised University/ Institute.

SBI Apprentice Local Language Test

The Local language Proficiency is part of both eligibility and selection process. It is mandatory for candidates to be proficient in the language of the region they are applying from.

Those who qualify the online exam will be called for Local Language Test and it is a qualifying stage in the SBI Apprentice recruitment. It is designed to assess a candidate’s proficiency in the local/official language of the State or Union Territory applied for. Only candidates who meet the minimum language proficiency standards will be considered further.

SBI Apprentice 2026 Apply Online Link

SBI has invited online applications from eligible candidates starting from today, 19th May 2026 onwards. The official link has not been activated yet, but we will share the direct apply link here, as soon as its available online at SBI website.

SBI Apprentice Apply Online 2026 Link

How to Apply for the SBI Apprentice 2026

Below are the steps to follow for successfully filling out the SBI Apprentice online application form on the official website.

  1. Visit the SBI official website or click on the direct link provided below
  2. Click on the “Careers” tab, and a new page will appear
  3. Click on “Current Openings” under the “Join SBI” tab
  4. A list of current recruitments will open and then Click on “ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES IN SBI UNDER THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07”
  5. Click on the “Apply Online” link
  6. You will be redirected to the application page
  7. Click on the “Click here for New Registration” link. Important instructions page will open.
  8. Click on “Continue” and Enter and confirm the basic details asked in the registration form.
  9. Enter the security code and Click on the “Save & Next” button.
  10. Then upload a scanned copy of your photograph and your signature as per the requirements. Click on the “Next” button
  11. Select your preferred options for the details asked in the form. and click on “Validate your details”
  12. After clicking on “Validate your Details” a preview page will open, Check all your details and accept the declaration by clicking on the checkbox against “I Agree”
  13. Click on “Final Submit” and take a printout of the application form.

Application Fee

The candidates have to pay the below-mentioned non-refundable application fee during their registration process.

SBI Apprentice Application Fees
Category Fees
General/OBC/EWS Rs. 300
SC/ST/PWD Nil

Documents / Details Needed For SBI Apprentice Registration

The following details/ documents will be required to complete the SBI Apprentice application form.

  1. Mobile number
  2. Email id
  3. A scanned copy of a photograph
  4. A scanned copy of the signature

You will also need the below-mentioned documents at the time of the document verification process

  1. Caste certificate (if applicable)
  2. Disability certificate (if applicable)
  3. Educational certificates
  4. Aadhaar card (except for the candidates from the North Eastern states)

SBI Apprentice 2026 Selection Process

Selection for engagement of SBI Apprentice will be done on the basis of two stages as follows-

i) Online Test

ii) Test of Local Language.

SBI Apprentice 2026 Exam Pattern

SBI will conduct only one online exam to make a selection of suitable candidates for the SBI Apprentice. SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern and details are provided below.

  • All questions will be Objective Type (MCQs)
  • Questions will be bilingual: English and Hindi
  • Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer
  • No penalty for unanswered questions
  • The question paper is divided into 4 sections of 25 questions each (25 marks per section)
  • 15 minutes per section; total exam duration 1 hour
Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 25 25 15 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 15 Minutes
General English 25 25 15 Minutes
General / Financial Awareness 25 25 15 Minutes
Total 100 100 1 Hour

Candidates who qualify for the online exam will have to appear for the Local Language Test, however, the candidates who have studied the local language at class 10 or 12th level will be exempted from the Local Language Test.

SBI Apprentice Salary Structure

The candidates who get selected for the SBI Apprentice with a stipend of Rs.15000/- per month. The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/ benefits.

Duration Of Apprenticeship at SBI

Selection of candidates will be made for a period of one year for the post of SBI Apprentice in 2026. The bank is not obligated to offer full-time employment to the Apprentices after the expiry of the Apprenticeship period. After completion of three years from the date of appointment, apprentices will be relieved from their post.

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FAQs

What is the latest SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026?

SBI has released 7,150 vacancies for Apprentice programme.

What is the SBI Apprentice Apply last date?

The last date to apply is 8th June 2026.

What is the age limit of Apprentice at SBI?

You must be in the age group of 20 to 28 years. Age relaxation is provided to candidates who belong to reserved categories.

What is the qualification requirement for SBI Apprentice?

A Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised University.

What is the SBI Apprentice salary?

Apprentice will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 per month after selection.

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