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- The latest State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Apprentice posts! Published on 19-05-2026 at the official website of SBI, this new recruitment drive offers 7150 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 20 to 28 years age group and possessing a Graduation degree from a recognized University/Institute can apply online from 19-05-2026 to 08-06-2026. The Online Registration Deadline has been officially extended to 15-06-2026. Find all details about the SBI Apprentice new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
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State Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
- SBI is recruiting 7150 Apprentice posts with Any Graduate qualification, last date 15 June 2026.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- A total of 7150 training seats have been announced for engagement as Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. These are distributed State/UT-wise across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and 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 only.
- Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Classes, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, UR – Unreserved, VI – Visually Impaired, HI – Hearing Impaired, LD – Locomotor Disability, d&e – Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal within overall vacancies. Change of category will not be permitted after registration of online application.
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Categories Eligible
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the date of eligibility (01-04-2026). Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply. Candidates must mandatorily register on the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying online. Candidates can apply for engagement in one State only and can appear for the examination only once under this engagement project.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years and maximum of 28 years as on 01-04-2026, i.e., candidates must have been born not later than 01-04-2006 and not earlier than 02-04-1998 (both days inclusive). Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved and EWS candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- Candidates are required to pay non-refundable Fees/Intimation Charges through online mode only. The process of registration is complete only when fee is deposited with the Bank through online mode on or before the last date for payment of fees. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other exam or selection.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Selection for engagement of apprentices will be based on (i) Online Written Test and (ii) Test of Local Language, followed by Medical Examination. Final selection is subject to verification of eligibility, qualifying in local language test, and medical fitness. A Wait List (State-category wise) will be maintained for one year from the date of result or next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier. Candidates will be released only once from this waitlist against non-joining subject to availability of qualified candidates.
- Stage 1 - Online Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Each test has a separate timing as mentioned above. There will be NEGATIVE MARKS for wrong answers — 1/4th of the mark assigned for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer. Test questions (except General English) will be set in 13 Regional Languages viz. Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu — in addition to English and Hindi — as applicable State-wise. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks on aggregate. Merit list will be drawn State-wise and Category-wise in descending order; tie-break is by age in descending order.
- Medium of Examination – State/UT-wise
- Stage 2 - Test of Local Language
- The test of specified local language will be conducted after qualifying the online written examination. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be engaged as apprentice. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate evidencing having studied the specified local language will not be required to undergo the language test. Candidates must appear at their own expense; SBI will not reimburse travelling expenses.
- Stage 3 - Medical Examination
- Engagement of selected apprentices is subject to being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank and satisfactory completion of KYE formalities.
How to Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Candidates shall apply online; no other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates must first mandatorily register on the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and read the detailed guidelines on https://bfsissc.com before applying online through the SBI website.
- Candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile number which should be kept active till declaration of results. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date and not wait till the last date.
- Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded (as per Annexure-I):
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm; 200×230 pixels; 20 KB–50 KB; JPEG)
- Signature with black ink on white paper (140×60 pixels; 10 KB–20 KB; JPEG)
- Left Thumb Impression on white paper with black or blue ink (240×240 pixels; 20 KB–50 KB; JPEG/JPG)
- Handwritten Declaration in English on white paper with black ink (800×400 pixels; 50 KB–100 KB; JPEG/JPG) — in candidate's own handwriting
- Live photograph captured via webcam or mobile phone (to be uploaded at the time of online application)
- Documents to be Produced at the time of Examination / Document Verification / Engagement:
- Call Letter (downloaded from Bank's website) along with photo identity proof (Passport / Aadhaar / PAN Card / Driving License / Voter's Card / Bank Passbook with photograph / Identity Card issued by School or College / Gazetted Officer in official letterhead) in original and self-attested photocopy
- Caste Certificate in prescribed Government of India format (for SC/ST candidates) — to be submitted at the time of engagement if called for
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in prescribed Government of India format, issued during the period 01-04-2026 to the date of joining (for OBC candidates)
- Income and Asset Certificate issued by Competent Authority in the format prescribed by Government of India, valid for the year 2026-27 (for EWS candidates)
- Disability Certificate in prescribed format issued by a Competent Authority as per Government of India guidelines (for PwBD candidates)
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets (Graduation onwards)
- Printout of Application Form is NOT to be sent to SBI. No Hard Copy of the Call Letter for Online Written Examination will be sent by post. Candidates must appear for the test at their own cost; SBI will not pay or reimburse any such expenses.
- Apply Online at: https://www.sbi.co.in/careers or https://sbi.bank.in/careers
- For queries: Call 022-22820427 (11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days) or visit https://cgrs.ibps.in — mention "Engagement of Apprentice in SBI" in the subject.
Important Instructions for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- THIS IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT IN THE BANK. NOR IS THE SAME CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT. Candidates engaged as Apprentice will NOT be treated as "employees" of SBI and will not be entitled to receive any benefits available for employees of the Bank.
- SBI shall have no obligation to offer regular employment to Apprentices during and/or after the completion of the Apprenticeship period. After completion, candidates will be relieved from the respective work area.
- Candidates can apply for engagement in one State only and can appear for the examination only once under this engagement project.
- Mandatory registration on NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying online on SBI website is required.
- No Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen shall be engaged as an Apprentice and there is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Apprentice Engagement.
- OBC candidates belonging to the "Creamy Layer" are not entitled to reservation/relaxation; they should apply as General or General (LD/VI/HI/d&e) as applicable.
- Change of category will not be permitted after registration of online application.
- Candidates with CIBIL default record (unpaid loans/credit card dues) are not eligible for engagement until dues are regularized/repaid.
- All candidates (except Northeastern State candidates) must produce Aadhaar Number before engagement/contract signing.
- Not more than one application should be submitted; in case of multiple applications, only the last valid completed application will be retained and fee paid for other registrations will stand forfeited.
- PwBD candidates with disability conditions falling under "likely to improve" (temporary disability) category are not eligible for reservation.
- PwBD candidates eligible for scribe facility: candidates with 40% or more disability having physical limitation to write are eligible. Scribe must be arranged by the candidate at his/her own cost. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is allowed (whether availing scribe or not) for eligible PwBD candidates.
- Candidates are advised to keep their registered email ID/mobile active for receiving call letters/advices etc.
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, pagers, earphones or any other electronic/communication devices are not allowed inside the examination premises.
- All revisions/corrigendum (if any) will be hosted on the Bank's website only — candidates should visit regularly.
- No request for change of examination centre shall be entertained. No Travel Expenses will be reimbursed/paid by SBI.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be Mumbai only.
- Bank reserves right to cancel the selection process partly/entirely at any stage.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- State Bank of India has notified a total of 7,150 Apprentice vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026‑27/07 for the 2026‑27 apprenticeship batch. These seats are distributed State/UT‑wise and category‑wise, and each candidate can apply for engagement in only one State/UT as per the detailed notification.
Q3. What are the important dates for SBI Apprentice 2026?
- As per the short notification, the SBI Apprentice 2026 online application process starts on 19 May 2026 and the last date to apply online and pay fees is 08 June 2026. The online examination date and call letter download schedule will be notified separately on the official SBI careers portal under the “Current Openings” section.
Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government as on 08‑06‑2026. Applicants must also be proficient in the specified local language of the chosen State/UT (reading, writing, speaking and understanding), and those having 10th/12th mark sheet showing study of that local language may be exempted from the language test.
Q5. What is the age limit for SBI Apprentice 2026 and what are the relaxations?
- The age limit for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 20 to 28 years as on 08‑06‑2026, meaning candidates must have been born between 09‑06‑1998 and 08‑06‑2006 (both days inclusive). Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per rules – 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer), 10/13/15 years for PwBD (UR/OBC/SC‑ST respectively), and additional relaxation for Ex‑Servicemen as per Government norms.
Q6. What is the selection process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- The SBI Apprentice selection process comprises an Online Written Examination followed by a Test of Local Language, Document Verification and Medical fitness. Candidates must qualify the online exam and the local language test (unless exempted), and then clear document and medical verification to be considered for engagement as apprentices, keeping in mind that this does not assure any future SBI job.
Q7. What is the exam pattern and negative marking for SBI Apprentice 2026 online test?
- The SBI Apprentice 2026 online written exam is an objective‑type test consisting of 100 questions for 100 marks with a total duration of 60 minutes, divided into four sections of 15 minutes each. There is negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer, and the sections are – Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General English and General/Financial Awareness.
Q8. What is the application fee for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and how can it be paid?
- The application fee for SBI Apprentice 2026 is Rs. 300 for all candidates except SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen, who are exempted from paying any fee. The fee can be paid online only using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI during the application process on the official SBI careers portal.
Q10. How to apply online for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Eligible candidates have to visit the SBI Careers portal, open the “Current Openings” section and click on the link titled “Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 (CRPD/APPR/2026‑27/07)”. They must complete online registration, fill the application form with personal, educational and preference details, upload photograph, signature and documents as per SBI guidelines, pay the applicable fee online and finally submit and print/save the application confirmation for future reference.
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