SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 7150 Training Seats

Quick Highlights — SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026

• Organization: State Bank of India (SBI) — Central Recruitment and Promotion Department
• Advertisement No.: CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 | Date: 19.05.2026
• Post Name: Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961)
• Total Training Seats: 7150 (Pan India)
• Engagement Period: 1 Year
• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 15,000/-
• Application Mode: Online Only
• Online Registration Start: 19 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply (SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026): 08 June 2026
• Online Examination: Tentatively in July 2026
• Official Website: sbi.co.in/careers

Important Dates — SBI Apprentice Online Form 2026

Note: Candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the last date to avoid server overload issues. Always verify updated dates on the official SBI website.

Application Fee — SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.
• Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate.
• Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any account or held in reserve for any other exam.

Vacancy Details — State and UT Wise Training Seats for SBI Apprentice 2026

The 7150 apprentice training seats are distributed across all States and Union Territories as follows. Candidates can apply for engagement in one state only:

Important Notes:

• The number of training seats is provisional and may vary as per the actual requirement of the Bank.
• Candidates can apply for one state only and can appear for the examination only once under this engagement project.
• Candidates will be given option to choose any three preferred districts of the applied state at the time of registration. Final allotment will be as per Bank's administrative requirement.
• Change of category will NOT be permitted after registration of online application.

Eligibility Criteria — SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification (as on 01.04.2026)

• Graduation from a recognized University / Institute.
• The degree must be obtained on or before 01.04.2026.
• Candidates who have undergone Apprenticeship in SBI or any other organization earlier, or who are currently pursuing Apprenticeship Training, are NOT eligible.
• Candidates who had training or job experience for a period of one year or more after attainment of educational qualifications are also NOT eligible.

Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026)

Note: Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen shall NOT be engaged as Apprentices and there is no reservation for them in this engagement.

Stipend and Benefits — SBI Apprentice 2026

• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 15,000/- per month during the one-year engagement period.
• Apprentices are NOT eligible for any other allowances or benefits.
• This is NOT an employment in the Bank, nor is it contract employment.
• Candidates engaged as Apprentices will NOT be treated as employees of SBI and will not be entitled to receive any benefits available to regular employees.
• SBI shall have no obligation to offer regular employment to Apprentices during and/or after the completion of Apprenticeship period.
• After completion of Apprenticeship period, candidates will be relieved from the respective work area.

Weightage in Junior Associate Recruitment

Apprentices who successfully complete the training in SBI will receive weightage / relaxation in recruitment of Junior Associates as per the Bank's recruitment policy (as amended from time to time). Successful completion means passing of Skill Evaluation Test (Trade Test) and obtaining a joint National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by SBI-NSDC / BFSI-SSC, subject to satisfactory conduct and performance during the entire training period.

Selection Process — SBI Apprentice Examination 2026

Selection for engagement of apprentices is based on:

1. Online Written Test (Objective Type)
2. Test of Local Language (where applicable)
3. Medical Examination

Online Written Test — Exam Pattern

• Each section has a separate timing of 15 minutes.
• Negative Marking: 1/4th of marks assigned for each wrong answer will be deducted.
• Candidates must score a minimum percentage on aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates).
• There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects.
• The merit list will be drawn State-wise and Category-wise in descending order of aggregate marks.
• In case of a tie at the cut-off point, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order.
• Except for General English, the test questions will be set in 13 regional languages in addition to English and Hindi.

Language Test

• Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in one of the specified local languages of the applied state.
• Conducted after qualifying the online written examination.
• Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet / certificate showing they studied the opted local language will be exempt from this test.
• Candidates who fail the language test will NOT be engaged as apprentice.

Medical Examination

• Engagement of selected apprentices is subject to being declared medically fit as per the Bank's requirements.

How to Apply Online for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Important Pre-requisite: Before applying, all candidates must mandatorily register on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Detailed guidelines on how to register are available at bfsissc.com.

1. First, visit the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register yourself mandatorily. This step is required before applying on SBI's website.
2. Visit the official SBI website at sbi.co.in/careers or bank.sbi/careers and open the Online Application Form for 'Engagement of Apprentices in SBI' under Current Openings.
3. Fill in your personal, educational, and category details. Select one state only for engagement, choose your preferred districts (up to three), and select the opted local language of that state.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph (20–50 KB), signature (10–20 KB), left thumb impression (20–50 KB), and hand-written declaration (50–100 KB) as per specifications in Annexure-I.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 300/- (for General/OBC/EWS candidates) through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted.
6. Submit the application form. Download and save the e-receipt and system-generated application form for future reference. Do NOT send a hard copy to SBI.
7. Download the call letter and Acquaint Yourself booklet from sbi.co.in/careers tentatively in the month of June 2026 before the exam.

Important Rules and Instructions

• Candidates can apply for one state only and appear for the examination only once under this engagement.
• Not more than one application should be submitted. In case of multiple applications, only the last valid completed application will be retained and the fee for others will be forfeited.
• Candidates who have CIBIL defaults (unpaid loans/credit card dues) are NOT eligible for engagement unless regularized/repaid before the date of offer of engagement.
• All candidates (except those from Northeastern States where an alternate ID proof will do) must produce an Aadhaar Number before engagement (contract signing).
• OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued during the period 01.04.2026 to the date of joining.
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate must be based on gross annual income for financial year 2025-26 and valid for 2026-27.
• No change of data is allowed after final submission of the online application.
• Mobile phones, smartwatches, pagers, earphones, or any electronic/communication devices are strictly not allowed in the examination hall.
• SBI reserves the right to cancel the selection process partly or entirely at any stage.
• Any legal proceedings can only be instituted in Mumbai courts/tribunals.

Wait List — SBI Apprentice 2026

A State-category wise wait list will be maintained for one year from the date of result of the engagement of apprentices or the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier. Candidates will be released only once from this waitlist against non-joining, subject to availability of qualified candidates.

Tentative Examination Centres — SBI Apprentice CBT 2026

The online examination will be conducted across the following tentative centres:

SBI reserves the right to cancel or add examination centres. No request for change of centre will be entertained.

Frequently Asked Questions — SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

What is the Total Number of Training Seats in SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

State Bank of India has announced a total of 7150 apprentice training seats across all States and Union Territories under Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07. The number of training seats is provisional and may vary according to actual requirement of the Bank.

What is the Last Date to Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to register and submit the online application along with payment of fees is 08 June 2026. Online registration starts from 19 May 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues.

What is the Educational Qualification for SBI Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must be Graduates from a recognized University or Institute as on 01.04.2026. The graduation degree must be completed before the eligibility date. Candidates who have undergone or are currently pursuing apprenticeship training are not eligible.

What is the Age Limit for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01.04.2026. Candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2006 and not earlier than 02.04.1998. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

What is the Application Fee for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 300/- for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from paying any fee. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

What is the Selection Process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Selection is based on (i) Online Written Test — an objective type examination of 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude; (ii) Test of Local Language (for those who have not studied the opted local language at 10th or 12th level); and (iii) Medical Examination. There is negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.

What is the Stipend for SBI Apprentice 2026?

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000/- during the one-year engagement period. Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. This is not a regular employment and apprentices will not be treated as SBI employees.

How to Apply Online for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

First register on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (mandatory). Then visit sbi.co.in/careers, open the online application form under Current Openings, fill in all details carefully, upload required documents (photograph, signature, left thumb impression, hand-written declaration), pay the application fee online, and submit the form before 08 June 2026.

Source

All information on this page is sourced directly from the official SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Advertisement (No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07, dated 19.05.2026) published by State Bank of India, Central Recruitment and Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai. For complete and accurate details, refer to the official SBI website.

Disclaimer

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