SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 7,150 Apprentice Posts

The State Bank of India has released the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) for engagement of 7,150 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a one-year apprenticeship training program designed to provide graduates with practical banking experience across SBI branches throughout India.

Organization:

State Bank of India (SBI)

Post Name:

Apprentice

Job Location:

All India

Training Period:

1 Year

Vacancies:

Total Vacancies: 7,150 Posts

State-wise and category-wise vacancies are available across various states and union territories of India. Maharashtra alone has over 500 vacancies

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute recognized by the Government of India.

Local Language:

Applicants should be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state/UT for which they apply

Age Limits and Relaxations:

Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026):

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
PwBD: 10 to 15 Years (as per category)
Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules

Salary and Benefits:

Monthly Stipend:

₹15,000 per month

Benefits:

Practical banking experience in India’s largest public sector bank.
Exposure to customer service, banking operations, and financial services.
Apprenticeship Certificate upon successful completion.
Valuable experience for future banking examinations and employment opportunities.

Note: This apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment in SBI. Apprentices will not be treated as regular SBI employees and are not entitled to employee benefits

Selection Process:

The selection process consists of:

1. Online Written Examination

Subjects:

General/Financial Awareness
General English
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

2. Local Language Test

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Fitness Verification

Important Dates:

Event	Date
Notification Release	19 May 2026
Online Application Start	19 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 June 2026 (Extended)
Admit Card Release	June 2026 (Tentative)
Online Examination	July 2026 (Tentative)

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Application Instructions:

Visit the SBI Careers Portal.
Read the official notification carefully.
Complete the online registration process.
Fill out the application form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference