SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by State Bank of India for 7150 Apprentice vacancies across all states and UTs. Eligible candidates can apply online from 19 May 2026 to 08 June 2026 through the official website sbi.co.in or bank.sbi/careers.
Latest Update: The online registration process for SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026 is now active. Interested candidates must complete their registration on the NAPS portal before applying through the SBI careers portal. Do not miss the last date of 08 June 2026.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 7150 Bank Apprentice Vacancies
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Department | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 7150 |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India (State/UT Wise) |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Stipend | ₹15,000/- per month |
| Online Registration Start | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 June 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | Tentatively July 2026 |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in / bank.sbi |
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for graduate candidates across India who want to gain hands-on banking experience under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This latest govt job notification covers all major states and union territories, making it one of the biggest central government recruitment drives of 2026.
SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – State/UT Wise Seat Distribution
Vacancies have been distributed across all states and union territories. Below is the complete state-wise breakup for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
| State / UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh | 113 | 49 | 191 | 70 | 286 | 709 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 117 | 5 | 150 | 55 | 234 | 561 |
| Telangana | 78 | 34 | 132 | 49 | 198 | 491 |
| West Bengal | 105 | 23 | 101 | 46 | 185 | 460 |
| Kerala | 40 | 4 | 108 | 40 | 211 | 403 |
| Tamil Nadu | 75 | 3 | 106 | 39 | 173 | 396 |
| Assam | 25 | 44 | 99 | 36 | 164 | 368 |
| Punjab | 100 | 0 | 72 | 34 | 139 | 345 |
| Rajasthan | 59 | 45 | 70 | 35 | 141 | 350 |
| Haryana | 60 | 0 | 85 | 32 | 143 | 320 |
| UT Jammu & Kashmir | 24 | 33 | 81 | 30 | 132 | 300 |
| Karnataka | 44 | 19 | 74 | 27 | 112 | 276 |
| Maharashtra | 50 | 44 | 135 | 50 | 225 | 504 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 42 | 57 | 42 | 28 | 116 | 285 |
| Odisha | 36 | 50 | 27 | 22 | 94 | 229 |
| Gujarat | 15 | 32 | 58 | 21 | 91 | 217 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 45 | 7 | 36 | 18 | 74 | 180 |
| Uttarakhand | 20 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 67 | 115 |
| Delhi | 15 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 45 | 105 |
| Chhattisgarh | 11 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 39 | 93 |
| Tripura | 14 | 27 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 88 |
| Bihar | 9 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 29 | 58 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 54 |
| Sikkim | 2 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| UT Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 42 |
| Jharkhand | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 27 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| UT Puducherry | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 18 |
| Goa | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 16 |
| UT Ladakh | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| UT Chandigarh | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Manipur | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 1107 | 586 | 1672 | 699 | 3086 | 7150 |
Candidates can apply for only one state. The number of training seats is provisional and may be revised based on the Bank’s actual requirement. District-wise seat allocation is also available in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Qualification & Age
Educational Qualification (as on 01 April 2026):
- Candidates must hold a Graduation degree from any recognized University or Institute.
- Degree must have been obtained on or before 01 April 2026.
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026):
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Date of Birth Range: Born not before 02 April 1998 and not after 01 April 2006 (both days inclusive)
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules
Important Eligibility Conditions:
- Candidate should NOT have completed any apprenticeship training earlier in SBI or any other organization under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Candidates who have job experience or training of 1 year or more after attaining their educational qualification are NOT eligible.
- Ex-Servicemen are NOT eligible for this apprentice engagement.
SBI Apprentice 2026 Stipend – Monthly Pay During Training
Selected apprentices under SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- during the entire one-year training period. No other allowances or benefits are admissible apart from this stipend.
It is important to note that apprentices will NOT be considered employees of SBI. This engagement is purely a training arrangement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not guarantee any regular employment in the Bank after training completion.
Application Fee – SBI Apprentice Online Registration Charges 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹300/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | NIL (No Fee) |
Fee payment is accepted through online mode only — debit card, credit card, or internet banking. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Selection Process – SBI Apprentice Exam 2026
The selection for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is done in three stages:
- Stage 1 – Online Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Stage 2 – Test of Local Language
- Stage 3 – Medical Examination
Online Written Examination Pattern:
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum 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 |
Each section has a separate time limit. There is negative marking — 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. The exam will be conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages depending on the state applied for.
Candidates who qualify the written exam will then appear for a local language proficiency test. Those who have studied the opted language in Class 10th or 12th are exempted from this test. Medical fitness is the final step before engagement is confirmed.
Important Dates – SBI Apprentice Apply Online 2026 Schedule
| Notification Release Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 June 2026 |
| Call Letter Download (Tentative) | June 2026 |
| Online Examination Date | Tentatively July 2026 |
Who Can Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Any Indian citizen who is a graduate from a recognized university and falls within the age bracket of 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026 is eligible to apply. Candidates must also ensure they have not previously undergone an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and do not have more than one year of post-qualification work experience. OBC candidates must belong to the non-creamy layer, and EWS candidates must have a valid Income and Asset Certificate for financial year 2025-26.
How to Apply Online for SBI Apprentice 2026 – Step by Step
- First, visit the NAPS portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register yourself — this step is mandatory before applying on SBI’s website.
- Also visit https://bfsissc.com and read the detailed registration guidelines available there.
- After NAPS registration, go to https://www.sbi.co.in/careers or https://bank.sbi/careers and open the SBI Apprentice 2026 application link.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and category details carefully in the online form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph (20–50 KB), signature (10–20 KB), left thumb impression (20–50 KB), and handwritten declaration (50–100 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
- Also capture and upload a live photograph using your webcam or mobile as instructed on the portal.
- Pay the application fee of ₹300/- (if applicable) through debit card, credit card, or internet banking.
- After successful payment, take a printout of the e-receipt and application form for your records.
- Download your call letter from the SBI careers website in June 2026 (tentative) using your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
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SBI Apprentice 2026 – Benefits After Successful Completion
After successfully completing the one-year apprenticeship training, candidates who pass the skill evaluation test (Trade Test) will receive a joint National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by SBI and NSDC/BFSI-SSC. Additionally, candidates who complete their training with a satisfactory conduct and performance record will be given weightage or relaxation in future SBI Junior Associate recruitment, as per the Bank’s existing recruitment policy at the time.
Important Links – SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification & Apply Online
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| NAPS Portal Registration (Mandatory) | Register on NAPS |
| BFSI-SSC Guidelines | Visit BFSI-SSC |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | www.sbi.co.in |
FAQs – SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply online for SBI Apprentice 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 08 June 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to complete their registration well before the deadline because heavy traffic on the portal near the closing date can cause technical delays. Once the portal closes, no application will be accepted under any circumstance.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in SBI Apprentice 2026?
A total of 7150 Apprentice vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07. These seats are distributed across all states and union territories of India, covering all reservation categories including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR. Please note that the figures are provisional and may change slightly as per the Bank’s actual requirement.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for SBI Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must hold a Graduation degree from a recognized University or Institute as on 01 April 2026. There is no specific stream requirement — graduates from any discipline are eligible. The degree must have been completed before the eligibility date; candidates with a pending result or awaiting their final semester results are not eligible to apply.
Q4. 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 April 2026. This means candidates must have been born between 02 April 1998 and 01 April 2006 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation of 3 years is available for OBC (NCL) candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
Q5. What is the stipend paid during SBI Apprentice training?
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- throughout the one-year training period. No additional allowances, HRA, or other benefits are applicable. It is important to understand that this is not a regular salary — candidates are engaged as trainees and not as Bank employees, so service benefits applicable to regular staff do not apply here.
Q6. Is the SBI Apprentice engagement a permanent government job?
No, SBI Apprentice engagement is not a permanent job or regular employment. It is a one-year training programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961. SBI has no obligation to offer regular employment after completion of training. However, candidates who successfully complete the training with good conduct and pass the skill evaluation test will get weightage in future SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) recruitment — which is a real advantage for building a banking career.
Q7. What is the exam pattern for SBI Apprentice Online Written Test 2026?
The online written exam is an objective-type test with 100 questions carrying 100 marks, divided across four sections: General/Financial Awareness (25 marks), General English (25 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 marks), and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (25 marks). Total exam duration is 60 minutes with 15 minutes per section. There is negative marking — 1/4th mark is deducted for every wrong answer. The exam will tentatively be held in July 2026.
Q8. Is it mandatory to register on the NAPS portal before applying?
Yes, registration on the NAPS portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in is mandatory for all candidates before they proceed to fill the SBI online application form. Candidates should also read the detailed guidelines available on https://bfsissc.com before registering. Applications submitted without prior NAPS registration may not be considered valid, so this step must be completed first.
Q9. Can a candidate apply for more than one state under SBI Apprentice 2026?
No. Each candidate is allowed to apply for only one state or UT. Multiple applications from the same candidate will be rejected and only the last valid completed application will be retained. The application fee paid for other registrations will be forfeited. Candidates should carefully choose their preferred state before applying as no changes will be permitted after submission.
Q10. What is the application fee for SBI Apprentice 2026?
Candidates from the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹300/-. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are fully exempted from paying any fee. Payment can be made online through debit card, credit card, or net banking only. The fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to any other exam.
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