The State Bank of India (SBI) has commenced the applications for Apprentice positions under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. Through this recruitment, 7,150 vacancies will be filled across various states and union territories of India. Eligible candidates can apply online till 8th June 2026. The detailed notification (CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) is available on the SBI Careers website.
Candidates aged 20 to 28 years with a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university can apply for the program. Selected candidates will receive apprenticeship training with SBI for a duration of one year.
SBI Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
The SBI Apprentice recruitment is a training program conducted under the Apprenticeship Act and does not guarantee permanent employment in the bank. The selection process includes an online examination followed by a local language proficiency test. Candidates selected for the programme will receive practical training in various banking operations. Interested applicants can download the official notification PDF for complete details.
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 |
SBI Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | |
| Application Process Starts | |
| 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 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
Candidates must meet the prescribed age limit, educational qualification, and nationality requirements to be eligible for the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Applicants are advised to carefully review all eligibility conditions before submitting their application forms.
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.
Qualified candidates in online examination will have to appear for the Local Language Test, which is a qualifying stage of the SBI Apprentice selection process. The test evaluates the candidate’s ability to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the State or Union Territory for which they have applied.
Only those who successfully demonstrate the required language proficiency will move forward in the recruitment process.
SBI Apprentice 2026 Application Link
The online application process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is now open for eligible candidates. Interested applicants can submit their forms through the official SBI Careers portal. To complete the registration successfully, candidates must fill in all required details and pay the prescribed application fee within the specified deadline.
SBI Apprentice 2026 Apply Online Link
Application Fee
- Gen/OBC/EWS: Rs. 300/-
- SC/ST/OBC: Nil
What does SBI Bank Apprenticeship mean?
A bank apprenticeship is a training program where graduates work in bank branches and learn day-to-day banking work. During the training period, apprentices receive a monthly stipend and gain practical experience. Banks like SBI use this program to train fresh graduates, but it does not provide a permanent job in the bank.
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 Selection Process
The selection process consists of an online exam, a language test, Document Verification, and a medical examination. Check the stage-wise details below.
| Stage | Mode | Details |
| 1. Online Written Exam | Objective Test (Online) | 100 questions (100 marks, 60 mins), (Merit-based shortlist) |
| 2. Test of Local Language | Language Proficiency Test | Candidates must read, write, and speak the local language of the applied state/UT |
| 3. Document Verification | – | Original documents verification |
| 4. Medical Examination | – | Basic medical fitness as per SBI norms |
SBI Apprentice 2026 Exam Pattern
- 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
| SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| 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 |
NOTE: Candidates who qualify for the online exam will have to appear for the Local Language Test; however, 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 monthly stipend for an apprentice at SBI is Rs. 15,000/- per month. It is not a permanent job, so benefits and allowances are not applicable for an apprenticeship.
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What is the Job Profile of an apprentice?
As an apprentice, candidates learn day-to-day banking work, assist bank staff with routine tasks, maintain records, and gain practical experience in different banking operations. The training helps them understand how a bank functions, improve their communication skills, and build the knowledge needed for future career opportunities.
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 be aware that the SBI Apprentice programme is only a training opportunity and does not lead to a permanent job in the bank. Once the one-year apprenticeship period is completed, the engagement of apprentices will automatically end in accordance with SBI’s rules and guidelines.
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SBI Apprentice 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Chhattisgarh |
Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli, Vadodara/Anand |
| Haryana |
Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram |
| Himachal Pradesh | |
| UT Jammu & Kashmir | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |