State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification for the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 to engage 7,150 apprentices across various states and union territories under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application process started on May 19, 2026, and will continue until June 8, 2026
Application and Examination Name/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Name of Recruitment: SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Conducting Body: Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD), State Bank of India, Corporate Centre, Mumbai Total Posts: 7,150 Apprentice Positions |
Important Dates/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Application Fee/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹300 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹300 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | ₹300 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | Exempted (₹0) |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | Exempted (₹0) |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | Exempted (₹0) |
Educational Qualification/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| ⁕ Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution recognized by the Central Government |
Age Limit (As on April 30, 2026)/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| ⁕ Minimum Age: 20 years ⁕ Maximum Age: 28 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (plus applicable category relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per government rules |
Total Number of Vacancies/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 3,086 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 699 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 1,672 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 1,107 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 586 |
| Total | 7,150 |
How to Apply/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Selection Process and Examination Phases/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Examination Pattern/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Written Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes | —– |
Syllabus Overview/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| General/Financial Awareness: • Current affairs (national and international) • Banking awareness • Financial markets and economic terms • Government schemes and policies • Static GK |
| General English: • Reading comprehension • Cloze test • Error spotting • Para jumbles • Fill in the blanks • Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms) |
| Quantitative Aptitude: • Number systems • Simplification and approximation • Data interpretation • Profit and loss • Simple and compound interest • Time, speed, and distance • Time and work • Averages, ratios, and percentages • Mensuration |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: Reasoning: Puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogisms, coding-decoding, blood relations, inequalities, alphanumeric series Computer Aptitude: Basic computer knowledge (hardware, software, operating systems, internet, MS Office) |
Pay Scale and Stipend/State Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Important Link
| APPLY ONLINE | CLICK HERE |
| DOWNLOAD FULL NOTIFICATION | CLICK HERE |
| DOWNLOAD SHORT NOTIFICATION | CLICK HERE |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | CLICK HERE |
| FOR MORE VACANCIES | CLICK HERE |
| JOIN TELEGRAM CHANNEL | CLICK HERE |
| JOIN WHATSAPP CHANNEL | CLICK HERE |
Q1: What is the last date to apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is June 8, 2026
Q2: What is the application fee for General category candidates?
General, OBC, and EWS category candidates must pay an application fee of ₹300. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment
Q3: Can final year graduation students apply for SBI Apprentice 2026?
No. Candidates must possess a graduate degree at the time of application. Final year students who have not yet completed their degree are not eligible
Q4: Is the SBI Apprentice job permanent?
No, it is a one-year apprenticeship training program, not a permanent job. Completion of the program does not guarantee regular employment with SBI
Q5: What is the monthly stipend for SBI Apprentices?
Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000
Q6: Is there any negative marking in the SBI Apprentice written exam?
Yes, 1/4th (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer
Q7: In how many languages is the written exam conducted?
The question paper (excluding General English) is available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu)
Q8: Is there an interview round in the selection process?
No, there is no interview. The selection process includes an online written exam, local language test, document verification, and medical examination
Q9: What is the age limit for SBI Apprentice 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as of the cutoff date (April 30, 2026)
Q10: How can I download my SBI Apprentice admit card?
Admit cards will be available for download on the official SBI careers website before the exam date. Candidates must log in using their registration number and password to download the admit card
