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SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 7150 Posts Last Date Extended
Job Overview
SBI is recruiting 7150 Apprentice posts with Any Graduate qualification, last date 15 June 2026.
| Organization Name | 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 Number | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 dated 19/05/2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.sbi.co.in/careers or https://sbi.bank.in/careers |
| Last Updated | 04 Jun 2026 |
| Department | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD), State Bank of India |
Important Dates
| Last Date To Apply | 08-06-2026 |
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| Exam Date | Tentatively in July 2026 |
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Advertisement | 19/05/2026 |
| Opening Of Online Registration Of Application | 19-05-2026 |
| Online Registration Deadline Extended | 15-06-2026 |
| 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/URRs. 300/- (Non-Refundable)
SCNIL
General FeeRs. 300/- (Non-Refundable)
SC FeeNIL
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
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| 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)
54 Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 25 25 15 minutes As per State (see table below)
6Total 100 100 60 minutes
7Sr. State/UT Medium of Exam Sr. State/UT Medium of Exam
81 Andaman & Nicobar English, Hindi 18 Maharashtra English, Hindi, Marathi
92 Andhra Pradesh English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu 19 Manipur English, Hindi, Manipuri
103 Arunachal Pradesh English, Hindi 20 Meghalaya English, Hindi
114 Assam English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali 21 Mizoram English, Hindi
125 Bihar English, Hindi 22 Nagaland English, Hindi
136 Chandigarh English, Hindi, Punjabi 23 Odisha English, Hindi, Odia
147 Chhattisgarh English, Hindi 24 Puducherry English, Hindi, Tamil
158 Goa English, Hindi, Konkani 25 Punjab English, Hindi, Punjabi
169 Gujarat English, Hindi, Gujarati 26 Rajasthan English, Hindi
1710 Haryana English, Hindi, Punjabi 27 Sikkim English, Hindi
1811 Himachal Pradesh English, Hindi 28 Tamil Nadu English, Hindi, Tamil
1912 Jammu & Kashmir English, Hindi, Urdu 29 Telangana English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
2013 Jharkhand English, Hindi 30 Tripura English, Hindi, Bengali
2114 Karnataka English, Hindi, Kannada 31 Uttar Pradesh English, Hindi, Urdu
2215 Kerala English, Hindi, Malayalam 32 Uttarakhand English, Hindi
2316 Ladakh English, Hindi, Urdu 33 West Bengal English, Hindi, Bengali
2417 Madhya Pradesh English, Hindi 34 Delhi English, Hindi
25Selection for engagement of apprentices will be based on (i) Online Written Test and (ii) Test of Lo
26followed by Medical Examination. Final selection is subject to verification of eligibility
27qualifying in local language test
28and medical fitness. A Wait List (State-category wise) will be maintained for one year from the date
29whichever is earlier. Candidates will be released only once from this waitlist against non-joining s
30Stage 1 - Online Written Examination (Objective Type)
31Each test has a separate timing as mentioned above. There will be NEGATIVE MARKS for wrong answers —
32Bengali
33Gujarati
34Kannada
35Konkani
36Malayalam
37Manipuri
38Marathi
39Odia
40Punjabi
41Tamil
42Telugu
43Urdu — in addition to English and Hindi — as applicable State-wise. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates get 5%
44Medium of Examination – State/UT-wise
45Stage 2 - Test of Local Language
46The test of specified local language will be conducted after qualifying the online written examinati
47Stage 3 - Medical Examination
48Engagement of selected apprentices is subject to being declared medically fit as per the requirement
Physical Eligibility
| 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)
- 5Signature with black ink on white paper (140×60 pixels; 10 KB–20 KB; JPEG)
- 6Left Thumb Impression on white paper with black or blue ink (240×240 pixels; 20 KB–50 KB; JPEG/JPG)
- 7Handwritten Declaration in English on white paper with black ink (800×400 pixels; 50 KB–100 KB; JPEG/JPG) — in candidate's own handwriting
- 8Live photograph captured via webcam or mobile phone (to be uploaded at the time of online application)
- 9Documents to be Produced at the time of Examination / Document Verification / Engagement:
- 10Call Letter (downloaded from Bank's website) along with photo identity proof (Passport / Aadhaar / PAN Card / Driving License / Voter's Card / Bank Passbook with photograph / Identity Card issued by School or College / Gazetted Officer in official letterhead) in original and self-attested photocopy
- 11Caste Certificate in prescribed Government of India format (for SC/ST candidates) — to be submitted at the time of engagement if called for
- 12OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in prescribed Government of India format, issued during the period 01-04-2026 to the date of joining (for OBC candidates)
- 13Income and Asset Certificate issued by Competent Authority in the format prescribed by Government of India, valid for the year 2026-27 (for EWS candidates)
- 14Disability Certificate in prescribed format issued by a Competent Authority as per Government of India guidelines (for PwBD candidates)
- 15Educational qualification certificates and marksheets (Graduation onwards)
- 16Printout of Application Form is NOT to be sent to SBI. No Hard Copy of the Call Letter for Online Written Examination will be sent by post. Candidates must appear for the test at their own cost; SBI will not pay or reimburse any such expenses.
- 17Apply Online at: https://www.sbi.co.in/careers or https://sbi.bank.in/careers
- 18For queries: Call 022-22820427 (11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days) or visit https://cgrs.ibps.in — mention "Engagement of Apprentice in SBI" in the subject.
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.
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FAQs
Q1. What is SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a one‑year apprenticeship training programme under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 for engagement of 7,150 apprentices in State Bank of India branches and offices across various States and Union Territories. It is a training position with a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 and does not provide any guarantee of permanent employment in SBI after completion of the apprenticeship period.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
State Bank of India has notified a total of 7,150 Apprentice vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026‑27/07 for the 2026‑27 apprenticeship batch. These seats are distributed State/UT‑wise and category‑wise, and each candidate can apply for engagement in only one State/UT as per the detailed notification.
Q3. What are the important dates for SBI Apprentice 2026?
As per the short notification, the SBI Apprentice 2026 online application process starts on 19 May 2026 and the last date to apply online and pay fees is 08 June 2026. The online examination date and call letter download schedule will be notified separately on the official SBI careers portal under the “Current Openings” section.
Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government as on 08‑06‑2026. Applicants must also be proficient in the specified local language of the chosen State/UT (reading, writing, speaking and understanding), and those having 10th/12th mark sheet showing study of that local language may be exempted from the language test.
Q5. What is the age limit for SBI Apprentice 2026 and what are the relaxations?
The age limit for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 20 to 28 years as on 08‑06‑2026, meaning candidates must have been born between 09‑06‑1998 and 08‑06‑2006 (both days inclusive). Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per rules – 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer), 10/13/15 years for PwBD (UR/OBC/SC‑ST respectively), and additional relaxation for Ex‑Servicemen as per Government norms.
Q6. What is the selection process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The SBI Apprentice selection process comprises an Online Written Examination followed by a Test of Local Language, Document Verification and Medical fitness. Candidates must qualify the online exam and the local language test (unless exempted), and then clear document and medical verification to be considered for engagement as apprentices, keeping in mind that this does not assure any future SBI job.
Q7. What is the exam pattern and negative marking for SBI Apprentice 2026 online test?
The SBI Apprentice 2026 online written exam is an objective‑type test consisting of 100 questions for 100 marks with a total duration of 60 minutes, divided into four sections of 15 minutes each. There is negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer, and the sections are – Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General English and General/Financial Awareness.
Q8. What is the application fee for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and how can it be paid?
The application fee for SBI Apprentice 2026 is Rs. 300 for all candidates except SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen, who are exempted from paying any fee. The fee can be paid online only using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI during the application process on the official SBI careers portal.
Q9. What is the stipend and are there any allowances for SBI Apprentice 2026?
Selected candidates engaged as apprentices under SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will receive a stipend of Rs. 15,000 per month during the one‑year training period. No other allowances or benefits like DA, HRA or other perquisites are payable, since this engagement is purely for apprenticeship training and not regular employment.
Q10. How to apply online for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates have to visit the SBI Careers portal, open the “Current Openings” section and click on the link titled “Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 (CRPD/APPR/2026‑27/07)”. They must complete online registration, fill the application form with personal, educational and preference details, upload photograph, signature and documents as per SBI guidelines, pay the applicable fee online and finally submit and print/save the application confirmation for future reference.
What is SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a one‑year apprenticeship training programme under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 for engagement of 7,150 apprentices in State Bank of India branches and offices across various States and Union Territories. It is a training position with a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 and does not provide any guarantee of permanent employment in SBI after completion of the apprenticeship period.
How many vacancies are there in SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
State Bank of India has notified a total of 7,150 Apprentice vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026‑27/07 for the 2026‑27 apprenticeship batch. These seats are distributed State/UT‑wise and category‑wise, and each candidate can apply for engagement in only one State/UT as per the detailed notification.
What are the important dates for SBI Apprentice 2026?
As per the short notification, the SBI Apprentice 2026 online application process starts on 19 May 2026 and the last date to apply online and pay fees is 08 June 2026. The online examination date and call letter download schedule will be notified separately on the official SBI careers portal under the “Current Openings” section.
What is the eligibility criteria for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government as on 08‑06‑2026. Applicants must also be proficient in the specified local language of the chosen State/UT (reading, writing, speaking and understanding), and those having 10th/12th mark sheet showing study of that local language may be exempted from the language test.
What is the age limit for SBI Apprentice 2026 and what are the relaxations?
The age limit for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 20 to 28 years as on 08‑06‑2026, meaning candidates must have been born between 09‑06‑1998 and 08‑06‑2006 (both days inclusive). Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per rules – 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer), 10/13/15 years for PwBD (UR/OBC/SC‑ST respectively), and additional relaxation for Ex‑Servicemen as per Government norms.
What is the selection process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The SBI Apprentice selection process comprises an Online Written Examination followed by a Test of Local Language, Document Verification and Medical fitness. Candidates must qualify the online exam and the local language test (unless exempted), and then clear document and medical verification to be considered for engagement as apprentices, keeping in mind that this does not assure any future SBI job.
What is the exam pattern and negative marking for SBI Apprentice 2026 online test?
The SBI Apprentice 2026 online written exam is an objective‑type test consisting of 100 questions for 100 marks with a total duration of 60 minutes, divided into four sections of 15 minutes each. There is negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer, and the sections are – Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General English and General/Financial Awareness.
What is the application fee for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and how can it be paid?
The application fee for SBI Apprentice 2026 is Rs. 300 for all candidates except SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen, who are exempted from paying any fee. The fee can be paid online only using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI during the application process on the official SBI careers portal.
What is the stipend and are there any allowances for SBI Apprentice 2026?
Selected candidates engaged as apprentices under SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will receive a stipend of Rs. 15,000 per month during the one‑year training period. No other allowances or benefits like DA, HRA or other perquisites are payable, since this engagement is purely for apprenticeship training and not regular employment.
How to apply online for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates have to visit the SBI Careers portal, open the “Current Openings” section and click on the link titled “Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 (CRPD/APPR/2026‑27/07)”. They must complete online registration, fill the application form with personal, educational and preference details, upload photograph, signature and documents as per SBI guidelines, pay the applicable fee online and finally submit and print/save the application confirmation for future reference.
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