The State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Apprentice posts under a one-year training program. A total of 7,150 vacancies have been announced for this recruitment drive. The online application process started on 19 May 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 08 June 2026. Applicants must be between 20 to 28 years of age as on 01 April 2026. Candidates are advised to check the complete details regarding SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 before applying online. The direct application link is provided below.
| Commission | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 7150 |
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SBI Apprentice Recruitment : Vacancy Details
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Toggle| State / UT | Language | Total Vacancy |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 709 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 561 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 504 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 491 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali | 460 |
| Keralam | Malayalam | 403 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 396 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/ Bodo | 368 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 345 |
| Haryana | Hindi /Punjabi | 320 |
| UT Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Hindi | 300 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 285 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 276 |
| Odisha | Odia | 229 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 217 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 180 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 115 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 105 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 93 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 88 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 58 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 54 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 50 |
| UT Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 42 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/ Santhali | 27 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 26 |
| Nagaland | English | 20 |
| UT Pondicherry | Tamil | 18 |
| Goa | Konkani | 16 |
| UT Ladakh | Ladakhi/Urdu/Bhoti | 15 |
| UT Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi | 15 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 8 |
| Manipur | Manipuri, English | 6 |
| Total | — | 7150 |
SBI Apprentice Recruitment : Eligibility
| Parameter | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation from a recognized University / Institute. (The candidate must possess the graduation passing certificate as of the specified cut-off date in the notification). |
| Duration of Training | 1 Year (12 months) |
| Monthly Stipend / Benefit | ₹15,000/- per month for the entire designated period of one year. The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. |
SBI Apprentice Recruitment : Selection Process
| Stage | Selection Component | Description / Details |
| Stage 1 | (i) Online Written Test | An objective type computer-based exam covering topics like General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. |
| Stage 2 | (ii) Test of Local Language | Candidates must be proficient in the specified local language of the applied state. (Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheets/certificates proving they studied the specified local language are generally exempted from this test). |
| Stage 3 | (iii) Medical Examination | — |
| Stage 4 | (iv) Final Result | — |
SBI Apprentice Recruitment : Exam Pattern
| Sl. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium of Test |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Local Language / English |
| 2 | General English | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | English |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Local Language / English |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Local Language / English |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI Apprentice Recruitment : Language Test
| Feature / Criteria | Important Details & Rules |
| Proficiency Requirement | Candidates must be proficient in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Understanding at least one of the specified local languages of the applied state. |
| Exam Schedule | This test is a mandatory part of the selection process and will be conducted after qualifying the Online Written Examination. |
| Mandatory Condition | Candidates who fail to qualify this language test will not be engaged as apprentices (disqualified from the selection process). |
| Exemption Criteria | Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate proving they have studied the specified opted local language as a subject will not be required to undergo this test. |
| Test Center & Travel Expenses | The test will be conducted at a designated center within the applied state (decided by the Bank). SBI will not reimburse or bear any travelling expenses (TA); all costs must be borne by the candidate. |
Language Test
| State / UT | Language |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu |
| West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali |
| Keralam | Malayalam |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/ Bodo |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi |
| Haryana | Hindi /Punjabi |
| UT Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Hindi |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| Delhi | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English |
| UT Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/ Santhali |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Nagaland | English |
| UT Pondicherry | Tamil |
| Goa | Konkani |
| UT Ladakh | Ladakhi/Urdu/Bhoti |
| UT Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi |
| Manipur | Manipuri, English |
SBI Apprentice Recruitment : Application Process
- Visit the official website of the State Bank of India (SBI).
- Go to the “Careers” section available on the homepage.
- Find and click on the link for “SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026”.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Complete the registration process using your basic details such as name, mobile number, and email ID.
- After registration, log in using the Registration Number and Password.
- Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Review all the entered details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
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