State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 for the engagement of 7,150 apprentices across various states and UTs. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens from 19 May 2026 to 08 June 2026 through the official SBI careers portal for a one-year apprenticeship training programme with a fixed monthly stipend.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
| No of Posts | 7150 |
| Training Type | Apprenticeship under Apprenticeship Act 1961 (Not a permanent employment) |
| Training Period | One Year |
| Job Location | All Over India (State / UT wise seats) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 Years (as on 08-06-2026) |
| Stipend | Rs. 15,000/- per month during training period |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 19-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 08-06-2026 |
| Short Notice | SBI Apprentice 2026 Short Notice |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
Important Dates
- Short Notification Date: 19-05-2026
- Starting Date for Apply Online: 19-05-2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 08-06-2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 08-06-2026 (same as application closing date)
- Exam Date / Call Letter: To be notified separately by SBI
SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Post Details
SBI has announced a total of 7,150 vacancies for Apprentice posts. The vacancies are distributed state and category wise, and candidates can apply for one state / UT only as per the detailed notification.
- Post Name: Apprentice
- Total Seats: 7,150
- Training Duration: 1 Year
- Posting: Branches / offices of SBI in the chosen state / UT
Who Can Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who meet the required educational qualification and age limit can apply online for SBI Apprentice 2026. Fluency in the local language of the selected state / UT is also mandatory.
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government as on 08-06-2026.
- Local Language: Candidate should be proficient in the specified local language (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) of the state / UT applied for. Candidates with 10th / 12th mark sheet showing the studied local language may be exempted from the language test.
- Nationality: Indian citizen as per SBI rules.
Age Limit (as on 08-06-2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years (candidate must have been born not earlier than 09-06-1998 and not later than 08-06-2006, both days inclusive).
- Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD (UR): 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years
- Ex‑Servicemen: As per Govt norms
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Nil
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 300/-
- Payment Mode: Online – through debit card / credit card / net banking / UPI.
Selection Process
The selection for SBI Apprentice 2026 will be based on an Online Written Examination followed by a Test of Local Language and document verification. There is no guarantee of employment after completion of apprenticeship
- Stage 1: Online Written Examination
- Stage 2: Test of Local Language
- Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical fitness
SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
- Mode of Exam: Online Objective Type Test
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes (15 minutes per section)
- Negative Marking: 1/4th of the mark assigned to the question for each wrong answer.
- Sections:
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude – 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- General English – 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- General / Financial Awareness – 25 Questions, 25 Marks
Stipend
- Apprentice: Rs. 15,000/- per month during the one‑year training period.
- No other allowances / benefits (DA, HRA, etc.) are payable; this is a training position and not regular employment.
How to Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the SBI Careers page: SBI Careers – Current Openings.
- Click on the link “Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07)”.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully, including state‑wise vacancies, reservation and local language list.
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete registration with valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login and fill the online application form with personal, educational and preference details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and other documents as per SBI guidelines.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and submit the form.
- Take a printout / save the application confirmation for future reference.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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