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SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 7150 Posts
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD), Mumbai |
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| Post Name | Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Vacancies | 7150 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Notification No. | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 dated 19/05/2026 |
| Last Updated | 01 Jun 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.sbi.co.in/careers or https://sbi.bank.in/careers |
7150
Vacancies
08-06-2026
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
Pan India
Location
SBI is recruiting 7150 Apprentice posts with Any Graduate qualification, last date 08 June 2026.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 08-06-2026 |
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| Exam Date | Tentatively in July 2026 |
| Event / Date | Date |
| Date Of Advertisement | 19/05/2026 |
| Opening Of Online Registration Of Application | 19-05-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-04-2026 |
| Call Letter / Acquaint Yourself Booklet Download | Tentatively in June 2026 |
| Local Language Test Date | To be notified after Online Written Examination result |
Application Fee
General / UR
Rs. 300/- (Non-Refundable)
SC
NIL
Candidates are required to pay non-refundable Fees/Intimation Charges through online mode only. The process of registration is complete only when fee is deposited with the Bank through online mode on or before the last date for payment of fees. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other exam or selection.
Age Limit
| Details | Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years and maximum of 28 years as on 01-04-2026, i.e., candidates must have been born not later than 01-04-2006 and not earlier than 02-04-1998 (both days inclusive). Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved and EWS candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | Graduation from a recognized University / Institute. |
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| Matched Qualifications | ITI, Any_Graduate, CA |
| Details | Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the date of eligibility (01-04-2026). Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply. Candidates must mandatorily register on the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying online. Candidates can apply for engagement in one State only and can appear for the examination only once under this engagement project. |
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 217 |
| 2 | 709 |
| 3 | 276 |
| 4 | 93 |
| 5 | 285 |
| 6 | 229 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 180 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 345 |
| 11 | 300 |
| 12 | 320 |
| 13 | 18 |
| 14 | 396 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 20 |
| 17 | 8 |
| 18 | 88 |
| 19 | 368 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 491 |
| 23 | 350 |
| 24 | 460 |
| 25 | 42 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 561 |
| 28 | 504 |
| 29 | 16 |
| 30 | 115 |
| 31 | 105 |
| 32 | 58 |
| 33 | 27 |
| 34 | 403 |
| 35 | 7150 |
| Total | 14300 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
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| State / Ut | Total |
| Description | Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild); Multiple Disabilities among LD, VI, HI, SLD, MI & ASD |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Rs. 15,000/- per month (no other allowances/benefits) |
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Selection Process
1Sl. Name of Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration Medium of Test
21 General / Financial Awareness 25 25 15 minutes As per State (see table below)
32 General English 25 25 15 minutes English only
43 Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 15 minutes As per State (see table below)
Physical Eligibility / Standards
| Details | The competition level for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is expected to be very high due to 7150 seats being offered at the all-India level and the exam being open to any graduate, including those already preparing for bank and SSC exams. While the written test is of easy to moderate difficulty and slightly below SBI Clerk level, the large number of serious aspirants in high-population states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will push state-wise and category-wise cut-offs upward. | In practical terms, each seat is likely to attract dozens to over a hundred candidates in major states, making speed, accuracy, and sectional balance crucial to clearing the single-stage written exam followed by the local language test. However, the effective competition reduces at later stages because some candidates will fail to qualify the language test or be filtered out at the document verification, CIBIL, Aadhaar, and medical fitness stages, and SBI will finally select candidates strictly on state-wise and category-wise merit from those who clear all stages. |
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How to Apply
- 1Candidates shall apply online; no other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates must first mandatorily register on the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and read the detailed guidelines on https://bfsissc.com before applying online through the SBI website.
- 2Candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile number which should be kept active till declaration of results. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date and not wait till the last date.
- 3Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded (as per Annexure-I):
- 4Recent passport-size colour photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm; 200×230 pixels; 20 KB–50 KB; JPEG)
Important Instructions
- THIS IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT IN THE BANK. NOR IS THE SAME CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT. Candidates engaged as Apprentice will NOT be treated as "employees" of SBI and will not be entitled to receive any benefits available for employees of the Bank. SBI shall have no obligation to offer regular employment to Apprentices during and/or after the completion of the Apprenticeship period. After completion, candidates will be relieved from the respective work area. Candidates can apply for engagement in one State only and can appear for the examination only once under this engagement project. Mandatory registration on NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying online on SBI website is required. No Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen shall be engaged as an Apprentice and there is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Apprentice Engagement. OBC candidates belonging to the "Creamy Layer" are not entitled to reservation/relaxation; they should apply as General or General (LD/VI/HI/d&e) as applicable. Change of category will not be permitted after registration of online application. Candidates with CIBIL default record (unpaid loans/credit card dues) are not eligible for engagement until dues are regularized/repaid. All candidates (except Northeastern State candidates) must produce Aadhaar Number before engagement/contract signing. Not more than one application should be submitted; in case of multiple applications, only the last valid completed application will be retained and fee paid for other registrations will stand forfeited. PwBD candidates with disability conditions falling under "likely to improve" (temporary disability) category are not eligible for reservation. PwBD candidates eligible for scribe facility: candidates with 40% or more disability having physical limitation to write are eligible. Scribe must be arranged by the candidate at his/her own cost. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is allowed (whether availing scribe or not) for eligible PwBD candidates. Candidates are advised to keep their registered email ID/mobile active for receiving call letters/advices etc. Mobile phones, smartwatches, pagers, earphones or any other electronic/communication devices are not allowed inside the examination premises. All revisions/corrigendum (if any) will be hosted on the Bank's website only — candidates should visit regularly. No request for change of examination centre shall be entertained. No Travel Expenses will be reimbursed/paid by SBI. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be Mumbai only. Bank reserves right to cancel the selection process partly/entirely at any stage.