The State Bank of India has started the recruitment process for apprentices under the Engagement of Apprentices 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 7,150 Apprentice vacancies will be filled across 34 States and Union Territories in India.
The official SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) was released along with the commencement of the online application process on the official SBI Careers Portal.
Candidates aged between 20 and 28 years who hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university are eligible to apply for the apprenticeship program. The selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for a period of one year.
SBI Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
The Apprentice recruitment is conducted under 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 under this apprentice programme, will receive training in banking work. Download the Official PDF here.
SBI Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
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 |
What does SBI Bank Apprenticeship mean?
A bank apprenticeship is a fixed-term training program run by banks where selected candidates work in real bank branches to learn practical banking work while receiving a monthly stipend. It allows Banks like SBI to train fresh graduates through on-the-job learning instead of hiring them as permanent employees.
It is like an advanced, government-recognised internship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates get real banking experience and it helps in understanding of banking terms and work culture.
SBI Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date |
19th May 2026
|
| Application Process Starts |
19th May 2026
|
| Last Date to Submit Form | 8th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Edit Application Form | 8th June 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 23rd June 2026 |
| Admit Card | TBA |
| Exam Date | July 2026 |
What is the SBI Apprentice Exam Date 2026?
As per the official notification, the SBI Apprentice Online exam is tentatively scheduled for July 2026.
SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Total vacancy is 7150 and it is distributed across various states and union territories. Check the region-wise and category-wise vacancy here.
- Schedule Tribe: 586
- Schedule Caste: 1107
- OBC: 1672
- EWS: 699
- Unreserved: 3086
State-wise Language and Vacancy Details
| State/UT | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | VI | HI | LD | d&e |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 15 | 32 | 58 | 21 | 91 | 217 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 13 | 49 | 170 | 70 | 286 | 709 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 44 | 19 | 74 | 27 | 112 | 276 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 11 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 39 | 93 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 42 | 57 | 42 | 28 | 116 | 285 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Odisha | Odia | 36 | 50 | 27 | 22 | 94 | 229 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| UT Ladakh | Ladakhi/Urdu/Bhoti | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 45 | 7 | 36 | 18 | 74 | 180 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UT Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 100 | 0 | 72 | 34 | 139 | 345 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| UT Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 24 | 33 | 81 | 30 | 132 | 300 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 60 | 0 | 85 | 32 | 143 | 320 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| UT Pondicherry | Tamil | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 75 | 3 | 106 | 39 | 173 | 396 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 14 | 27 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 88 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 25 | 44 | 99 | 36 | 164 | 368 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 78 | 34 | 132 | 49 | 198 | 491 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 59 | 45 | 70 | 35 | 141 | 350 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 105 | 23 | 101 | 46 | 185 | 460 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| UT Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi/English | 0 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 117 | 5 | 150 | 55 | 234 | 561 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 50 | 44 | 135 | 50 | 225 | 504 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 20 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 67 | 115 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 15 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 45 | 105 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 9 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 29 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 40 | 4 | 108 | 40 | 211 | 403 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | – | 1107 | 586 | 1672 | 699 | 3086 | 7150 | 92 | 79 | 70 | 63 |
SBI Apprentice 2026 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 (As on 1/4/2026)
Candidate’s age must be between 20 to 28 years as on 1st April 2026.
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 2026 Local Language Test
The Local language Proficiency is part of both the eligibility and selection process. Candidates must be proficient in the language of the region from which they are applying.
Those who qualify the online exam will be called for Local Language Test which 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 Online Form
SBI has invited online applications from eligible candidates. The official link has been activated at www.sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. Candidates will have to fill out the form and pay the application fee to complete the process.
SBI Apprentice 2026 Apply Online Link
Application Fee
Gen/OBC/EWS: Rs. 300/-
SC/ST/OBC: Nil
SBI Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
Selection for engagement of SBI Apprentice will be done on the basis of two stages as follows-
| Stage | Mode | Nature | Details |
| 1. Online Written Exam | Objective Test (Online) | Qualifying (Merit-based shortlist) | 100 questions (100 marks, 60 mins) |
| 2. Test of Local Language | Language Proficiency Test | Qualifying | Candidates must read, write, and speak the local language of the applied state/UT |
| 3. Document Verification | – | Qualifying | Original documents verification |
| 4. Medical Examination | – | Qualifying | Basic medical fitness as per SBI norms |
SBI Apprentice 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern 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 Syllabus 2026 – Click to Check
SBI Apprentice 2026 Salary
The candidates who get selected for the SBI Apprentice will receive a stipend of Rs. 15,000/- per month. The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/ benefits.
Attempt SBI Apprentice Mock Test
1-Year Apprenticeship at SBI
The SBI Apprentice 2026 apprenticeship program is conducted for a duration of one year. Candidates selected under this will undergo apprenticeship training for this period as per the terms decided by the bank.
Candidates should note that the apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment in the State Bank of India after completion of the training period. After completing the apprenticeship tenure, candidates will be relieved from their posts as per the bank’s guidelines.
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SBI Apprentice 2026 Exam Centre
The Online Test will be conducted at the following exam cities. Candidates can choose from these available cities and fill their preference in the application form.
| State/UT |
Examination Centres
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| UT Andaman & Nicobar Island | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Chirala, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Anantapur, Nellore, Ongole
|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam |
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
|
| Bihar |
Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
|
| Delhi NCR |
Delhi / Delhi NCR (All NCR cities)
|
| UT Chandigarh |
Chandigarh – Mohali
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| Chhattisgarh |
Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
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| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli, Vadodara/Anand
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| Haryana |
Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram
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| Himachal Pradesh |
Hamirpur, Kangra, Una
|
| UT Jammu & Kashmir |
Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
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| Jharkhand |
Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
|
| Karnataka |
Bengaluru, Belagavi (Belgaum), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Hubballi (Hubli)–Dharwad, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi
|
| Kerala |
Alappuzha, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
|
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
|
| Maharashtra |
Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Solapur, Sangli, Satara
|
| Manipur |
Imphal, Churachandpur, Kakching
|
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland |
Kohima, Dimapur
|
| Odisha |
Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
|
| UT Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab |
Amritsar, Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara
|
| Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
|
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Kanchipuram, Namakkal, Tirupur
|
| Telangana |
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
|
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida & Greater Noida, Varanasi
|
| Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
|
| UT Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
| West Bengal |
Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri, Burdwan
|
| UT Ladakh | Leh, Kargil |
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