State Bank of India (SBI) Apprentices Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 6,122+ Seats
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official recruitment notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Online registrations are open for eligible Indian graduates.
This is a premier opportunity for fresh graduates looking to kickstart their banking careers, gain practical training with India’s largest public sector bank, and earn a monthly stipend along with valuable weightage points for future SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) recruitments.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Advertisement No. | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 19.05.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment | 08.06.2026 |
| Tentative Month of Online Written Exam | July 2026 |
💼 Recruitment Overview & Benefits
Post Name: SBI Apprentice
Duration of Training: 1 Year (Strictly contractual engagement)
Monthly Stipend: Rs. 15,000/- per month fixed. (Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits).
Future Advantage: Successful candidates who pass the final skill evaluation trade test and obtain the Joint National Apprenticeship Certificate (issued by SBI-NSDC / BFSI-SSC) will receive Weightage / Relaxation in the recruitment of SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) as per prevailing bank policy.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As on 01.04.2026)
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree from a recognized University or Institute by 01.04.2026.
2. Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Note: Candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2006 and not earlier than 02.04.1998 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India directives.
🗺️ State-Wise Provisional Seats
Candidates can apply for training seats in one state only. You can opt for three preferred training districts within your chosen state during registration. The final allotment rests with bank discretion.
| State / UT | Total Seats | State / UT | Total Seats |
| Andhra Pradesh | 709 | Telangana | 491 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 561 | West Bengal | 460 |
| Keralam | 403 | Tamil Nadu | 396 |
| Assam | 368 | Punjab | 345 |
| Haryana | 320 | Jammu & Kashmir | 300 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 285 | Karnataka | 276 |
| Odisha | 229 | Gujarat | 217 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 180 | Uttarakhand | 115 |
| Delhi | 105 | Chhattisgarh | 93 |
| Tripura | 88 | Bihar | 58 |
| Mizoram | 54 | Sikkim | 50 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 42 | Jharkhand | 27 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 26 | Nagaland | 20 |
| UT Puducherry | 18 | Goa | 16 |
| UT Ladakh | 15 | UT Chandigarh | 15 |
| Manipur | 6 | Meghalaya | 8 |
📝 Selection Process
The selection process consists of a two-stage evaluation:
Online Written Examination (Objective Type)
Test of Local Language
⏱️ Online Written Exam Pattern
The exam contains 100 questions worth 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes. Each section is individually timed.
| Sl. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Separate Duration | Medium of Exam |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes | Regional Lang / Eng / Hindi |
| 2 | General English | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes | English Only |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes | Regional Lang / Eng / Hindi |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes | Regional Lang / Eng / Hindi |
| - | Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
⚠️ Important Exam Rules:
Negative Marking: There is a penalty for wrong answers. 1/4th (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect response.
Sectional Cut-offs: There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects. Qualification is based purely on the aggregate score.
Regional Languages: Aside from General English, questions will be available in 13 regional languages (such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, etc.) depending on the state you apply for.
⚠️ Crucial Category Certificate Guidelines
EWS Candidates: Must possess an "Income and Asset Certificate" issued by a competent authority based on gross annual income for the financial year 2025-26, valid for the year 2026-27. The certificate must be issued on or before the closure of online applications (08.06.2026), otherwise, you must apply under the General category.
OBC Candidates: Reservation applies only to the Non-Creamy Layer. Selected candidates must submit an OBC (NCL) certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and the date of joining. Creamy layer candidates must register as General category.
PwBD Candidates (Scribe & Compensatory Time): Horizontal reservation is provided for disabilities of 40% or more. Eligible candidates receive 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour. Candidates with temporary conditions categorized as "likely to improve" are not eligible for reservation benefits.
🔗 How to Apply
Visit the official career page of State Bank of India or access the application link directly via the official IBPS portal.
Complete your basic registration using an active mobile number and email ID.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required category certificates.
Select your preferred State, medium of examination, and up to 3 preferred training districts.
Pay the online application fee (where applicable) and submit the form before June 8, 2026. Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for your records.
