State Bank of India has officially released its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) for 7,150 training seats across India under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Graduates aged 20–28 years who meet the eligibility conditions can submit an online application through the SBI careers portal. The application window closes on 8 June 2026.
Last verified on: 20 May 2026 (IST)
Key Highlights
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) – CRPD, Corporate Centre, Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
| Post | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 7,150 |
| Engagement type | One-year training (not a permanent job) |
| Educational qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Age limit | 20–28 years (as on 01 April 2026) |
| Monthly stipend | ₹15,000 |
| Application start date | 19 May 2026 |
| Application last date | 08 June 2026 |
| Application fee (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹300 |
| Application fee (SC/ST/PwBD) | Nil |
| Selection stages | Online written exam + Local language test |
| Apply portal | sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings |
Vacancy Details
SBI has announced a total of 7,150 Apprentice training seats for the 2026-27 batch. These are distributed State/UT-wise across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Unreserved (UR) categories, with horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The number of training seats is provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the bank. Candidates can apply for engagement in one State/UT only.
Reservation follows standard Government of India guidelines for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and UR categories. Horizontal reservation is provided for PwBD candidates under categories including Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), Locomotor Disability (LD), and Autism/Specific Learning Disability/Multiple Disabilities.
State-wise and district-wise vacancy breakdowns are available in the detailed official notification PDF on the SBI careers portal. Candidates can choose up to three preferred districts while filling out the application form; however, final allotment depends on SBI’s administrative requirements.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government as on 08 June 2026. No minimum percentage in graduation is specified in the notification. Final-year students are generally not eligible unless they hold proof of graduation by the cut-off date.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Candidates must have been born not later than 01 April 2006 and not earlier than 02 April 1998 (both days inclusive). The cut-off date for age calculation is 01 April 2026.
Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (UR): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: as per Government of India rules
Candidates are advised to verify exact relaxation figures against the official notification PDF, as the above is drawn from multiple secondary sources.
Local Language Proficiency
Applicants must also be proficient in the specified local language of the chosen State/UT (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding). Candidates who have studied that local language at the 10th or 12th standard level may be exempted from the language test on producing the relevant mark sheet or certificate.
Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Other categories (Nepali/Bhutanese nationals, eligible migrants) may apply only if specified in the official notification. Refer to the notification PDF for the complete nationality clause.
Stipend / Pay
Apprentices selected through this recruitment receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for the entire one-year engagement period. Apprentices are not eligible for standard employee allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA) or House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Apprentices will not be entitled to benefits available to regular SBI employees, including medical facilities, pension, leave encashment, or other service allowances. Completing the apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment in the bank, and candidates will have no automatic claim to a regular appointment after the training period.
Candidates who have successfully completed the apprenticeship training in SBI may receive a weightage/relaxation if they subsequently apply for the post of Junior Associate (SBI Clerk) recruitment in future.
Selection Process
Selection is conducted in two stages:
Stage 1 – Online Written Examination
The exam is conducted in online mode with objective-type (MCQ) questions. A total of 100 questions are asked for 100 marks. The total duration is 60 minutes, with separate sectional timing of 15 minutes each. Sections covered are Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/Financial Awareness. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer; no penalty for unanswered questions. Questions are bilingual (English and Hindi) except for the English Language section.
Test questions (except General English) are also set in 13 regional languages — Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu — in addition to English and Hindi, as applicable State-wise.
SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates receive 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks on aggregate. Merit lists are drawn State-wise and Category-wise in descending order; tie-breaking is by age in descending order.
Stage 2 – Local Language Test
The local language test is conducted after qualifying the online written examination. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be engaged as an apprentice. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheets evidencing study of the specified local language may be exempted from appearing in it.
Following both stages, candidates are subject to document verification, CIBIL check, Aadhaar verification, and medical fitness assessment before final engagement.
Important Dates
| Notification release date | 19 May 2026 |
| Online application opens | 19 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 08 June 2026 |
| Online exam (tentative) | July 2026 (exact date to be notified separately) |
| Call letter / Admit card | To be released on SBI careers portal before the exam |
Exam dates and admit card release dates are not mentioned in the notification PDF; they will be published separately under the Current Openings section of the SBI careers portal.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹300 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD (Divyang) | Nil |
Payment is accepted online via Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking. Transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only through the online mode. No offline applications or postal submissions are accepted.
- Visit the official SBI careers portal: sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Locate the listing: “Engagement of Apprentices in SBI Under the Apprentices Act, 1961 – CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07”
- Click “Apply Online” and then “Click here for New Registration”
- Read the instructions carefully and click “Continue”
- Enter basic registration details (name, mobile number, email ID) and the security code; click “Save & Next”
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration (as per Annexure-1 format in the notification)
- Fill in the remaining personal, educational, and address details; select your preferred state and up to three preferred districts
- Click “Validate Your Details” to review all information
- Accept the declaration and click “Final Submit”
- Pay the application fee online and retain the payment receipt
- Download and print the submitted application form for your records
Note: The form can be saved and edited up to 3 times before final submission. Once finally submitted, no changes are permitted. Category cannot be changed after registration is finalised.
Documents Required
- Graduation degree certificate or mark sheet (as proof of educational qualification)
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (for date of birth proof and local language exemption, if applicable)
- Category certificate – SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable, issued by a competent authority)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
- Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar card recommended; PAN, Passport, or Voter ID also acceptable)
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per size and format specified in the notification)
- Scanned signature and left thumb impression (as per prescribed dimensions)
- Handwritten declaration in the format given in Annexure-1 of the notification
Candidates should verify exact file size, format (JPEG/PDF), and dimension requirements for each upload from the official notification before scanning documents.
Offer Verification and Scam Warning
SBI does not send job offers, appointment letters, or training call-ups through WhatsApp, Telegram, or private email IDs. All official communication is published exclusively on the SBI careers portal at sbi.co.in/web/careers or sent to the registered email and mobile number submitted during the official application.
Candidates should not pay any money to third parties claiming to arrange placement, allotment, or a seat in the SBI Apprentice programme. No such arrangement exists, and SBI does not engage any intermediary for this recruitment. The only payment required is the official application fee payable through the online portal.
If you receive any communication claiming to be from SBI and asking for payment outside the portal, report it immediately to SBI’s official contact centre and to the nearest cybercrime cell. Notification PDFs circulated on job blogs or Telegram channels may be re-uploaded copies; always verify the advertisement number (CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) and notification date (19 May 2026) against the document published directly on sbi.co.in.
Official Links
The direct notification PDF link is available on the Current Openings page under Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07. Download it only from that source.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the SBI Apprentice 2026 programme a permanent job?
No. SBI Apprentice 2026 is a one-year training programme under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, intended for practical banking exposure. It is not a permanent government job, and completion of the programme does not guarantee a regular appointment in the bank.
2. Can a candidate apply for more than one State/UT?
No. Each candidate may apply for engagement in one State/UT only, as stated in the official notification. Selecting the state during the online form is final.
3. What is the cut-off date for calculating the age limit?
The cut-off date for age calculation is 01 April 2026. Candidates born between 02 April 1998 and 01 April 2006 (both days inclusive) are eligible in the UR category, subject to further relaxation for reserved categories.
4. Who is exempt from the local language test?
Candidates who have a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet showing that they studied the specified local language of the chosen State/UT may be exempted from appearing in the local language test. All other qualified candidates must appear and pass the test.
5. What is the monthly stipend during the apprenticeship?
Selected apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for the one-year engagement period. No additional allowances such as DA or HRA are provided.
6. When will the online exam date be announced?
The online examination date and call letter download schedule will be notified separately on the official SBI careers portal under the Current Openings section. Candidates should monitor sbi.co.in/web/careers regularly for updates.
