The State Bank of India (SBI) has released its official notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) for the Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. This is a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking practical exposure in India’s largest public sector bank.
Here are the important dates mentioned in the notification:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 June 2026 |
| Online Examination | Tentatively in July 2026 |
SBI has released state-wise apprentice training seats for different categories including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR candidates.
A total of 7,150 training seats have been announced across India.
Some major states with high vacancies include:
| State | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 709 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 561 |
| Maharashtra | 504 |
| Telangana | 491 |
| West Bengal | 460 |
| Kerala | 403 |
| Tamil Nadu | 396 |
| Assam | 368 |
| Rajasthan | 350 |
| Punjab | 345 |
Uttar Pradesh has received 561 apprentice seats under this recruitment.
Some important districts mentioned in the notification include:
Candidates can choose any three preferred districts while filling out the application form. However, final allotment will depend on SBI’s administrative requirements.
Candidates must have completed graduation from a recognized university or institute as on 01 April 2026.
The minimum age required is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01 April 2026.
Candidates must be born between:
Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
The duration of apprenticeship training is one year.
SBI has clearly mentioned that this is not a permanent bank job. Apprentices will not be treated as regular SBI employees.
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 during the one-year engagement period.
No additional allowances or employee benefits will be provided.
The selection process includes:
The online examination will be objective in nature.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| General English | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
There will be negative marking in the exam. One-fourth mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Except for General English, the examination will be available in multiple regional languages along with English and Hindi.
For Uttar Pradesh candidates, the exam medium will be:
Candidates applying for a particular state must know the local language of that state.
The language test will check:
Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th will not need to appear for the language test.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹300 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable.
SBI has mentioned several important conditions in the notification:
Candidates must complete registration on the NAPS portal before applying online.
Applications can be submitted through:
Candidates need:
SBI has released a long list of examination centres across India.
Some major exam centres include:
SBI has clearly stated that requests for change of exam centre will not be entertained.
Candidates must carry valid ID proof during examination. Accepted documents include:
The SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates who want banking exposure and experience in India’s largest public sector bank. With 7,150 seats announced across multiple states, this recruitment can help candidates understand banking operations and improve their future banking career opportunities.
However, candidates should remember that this apprenticeship is not a permanent SBI job. It is a one-year training engagement with a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000.
Interested candidates should complete their NAPS registration and submit the application before 08 June 2026.
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