State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) inviting online applications for 7,150 apprentice training seats across India under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Monthly stipend is ₹15,000. Application fee is ₹300 (SC/ST/PwBD: No fee). Last date to apply online is 15 June 2026. Apply exclusively online at SBI Careers – no other mode will be accepted. Online exam is scheduled tentatively in July 2026.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Ministry/Department | Ministry of Finance/Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Vacancies | 7,150 (Across all States/UTs) |
| Stipend / Salary | ₹15,000 per month |
| Job Category | Apprenticeship (Not Employment) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Fee | ₹300 (General/OBC/EWS) / NIL (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Job Location | All India (State/District-wise training seats) |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
| Online Registration Start | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 June 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
Salary/Stipend Details
| Post | Stipend Per Month | Duration | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | ₹15,000 | 1 Year | Weightage/Relaxation in SBI Junior Associate recruitment on successful completion |
Note: As per the official notification, apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits beyond the monthly stipend of ₹15,000. This is not a regular employment – apprentices are not treated as SBI employees. Successful completers receive a joint National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by SBI-NSDC/BFSI-SSC.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹300 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | NIL (No Fee) |
Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances and cannot be held in reserve for any other exam or selection process.
Vacancy Details – State/UT Wise
| 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 |
| Keralam | 40 | 4 | 108 | 40 | 211 | 403 |
| Tamil Nadu | 75 | 3 | 106 | 39 | 173 | 396 |
| Assam | 25 | 44 | 99 | 36 | 164 | 368 |
| Rajasthan | 59 | 45 | 70 | 35 | 141 | 350 |
| Punjab | 100 | 0 | 72 | 34 | 139 | 345 |
| Haryana | 60 | 0 | 85 | 32 | 143 | 320 |
| UT Jammu & Kashmir | 24 | 33 | 81 | 30 | 132 | 300 |
| Maharashtra | 50 | 44 | 135 | 50 | 225 | 504 |
| Gujarat | 15 | 32 | 58 | 21 | 91 | 217 |
| Karnataka | 44 | 19 | 74 | 27 | 112 | 276 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 42 | 57 | 42 | 28 | 116 | 285 |
| Odisha | 36 | 50 | 27 | 22 | 94 | 229 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Jharkhand | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 27 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| UT Puducherry | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 18 |
| UT Chandigarh | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| UT Ladakh | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Goa | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 16 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Manipur | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 1107 | 586 | 1672 | 699 | 3086 | 7150 |
Kerala district-wise seats: Thiruvananthapuram-78, Ernakulam-60, Kottayam-38, Thrissur-36, Kozhikode-30, Kollam-29, Alappuzha-23, Palakkad-28, Malappuram-18, Kannur-18, Pathanamthitta-21, Idukki-12, Kasaragod-7, Wayanad-5.
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Eligibility Criteria/Educational Qualification
Apprentice Post
Essential:
- Graduation from a recognized University/Institute (as on 01.04.2026)
Important Conditions:
- Candidate should NOT have undergone or be currently pursuing any apprenticeship (in SBI or any other organization) under the Apprentices Act, 1961
- Candidates who had training or job experience for 1 year or more after attaining educational qualification are NOT eligible
- Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen are NOT eligible for apprentice engagement
- Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in at least one specified local language of the state applied for
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 June 2026 |
| Call Letter Download | Tentatively June 2026 |
| Online Examination Date | Tentatively July 2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01 April 2026 |
| Training Period | 1 Year (from joining) |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | Minimum 20 years – Maximum 28 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 28 + 3 = 31 years |
| SC/ST | 28 + 5 = 33 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 28 + 10 = 38 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 28 + 13 = 41 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 28 + 15 = 43 years |
Candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2006 and not earlier than 02.04.1998 (both days inclusive) for General/EWS category.
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Selection Process
- Online Written Examination (Objective Type – 100 Questions/100 Marks/60 Minutes)
- General/Financial Awareness – 25 Questions/25 Marks/15 Minutes
- General English – 25 Questions/25 Marks/15 Minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Questions/25 Marks/15 Minutes
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude – 25 Questions/25 Marks/15 Minutes
- Test of Local Language (after qualifying written exam – waived if candidate has studied the language at 10th/12th level)
- Medical Examination (final stage)
- Document Verification (eligibility, category, qualifications)
Negative marking applies: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer. No TA/DA will be paid by SBI for attending the exam or the language test.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
- First, register mandatorily on the NAPS portal – this is compulsory before applying on SBI’s website
- Also visit BFSI Portal and read the detailed NAPS guidelines
- Visit SBI’s official careers page: SBI Careers
- Click on “Engagement of Apprentices in SBI – CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07”
- Scan and keep ready (as per Annexure-I specifications):
- Recent passport-size photograph (200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB)
- Signature in black ink (140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB)
- Left thumb impression (240×240 pixels, 20–50 KB)
- Hand-written declaration in English on white paper (800×400 pixels, 50–100 KB)
- Fill the online application form – choose one state only and one preferred local language
- Select up to three preferred training districts within the chosen state
- Pay application fee online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking):
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹300
- SC/ST/PwBD: NIL
- Submit the application and save/print the e-receipt and application form for records
- Download call letter tentatively in June 2026 from the official SBI careers website
Hard copy of application must NOT be sent to SBI. Candidates can apply for one state only and can appear for the examination only once under this project. No change of data is allowed after final submission.
Important Instructions/General Conditions
- Candidates can apply for one state only – no change permitted after registration
- NAPS portal registration is mandatory before applying on SBI’s website
- Apprenticeship is not employment – apprentices are not SBI employees and are not entitled to employee benefits
- SBI has no obligation to offer regular employment after completion of the apprenticeship period
- Candidates with loan default/adverse CIBIL report are not eligible for engagement
- Ex-Servicemen are not eligible – no reservation for ex-servicemen in this process
- Candidates with 1 year or more post-qualification work/training experience are NOT eligible
- OBC candidates must be from Non-Creamy Layer – creamy layer candidates must apply as General
- EWS candidates must have Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26, valid for 2026-27
- No mobile phones, smartwatches, pagers, or electronic devices allowed in examination hall
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
- SBI reserves the right to cancel the selection process partly or entirely at any stage
- All disputes subject to jurisdiction of Courts/Tribunals in Mumbai only
- A wait list (state and category-wise) will be maintained for 1 year from result date
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download the Official SBI Apprentice Recruitment Notification PDF |
| NAPS Registration | NAPS Portal |
| Apply Now | Apply Online Via SBI Careers |
| Official Website | SBI Official Website |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 15 June 2026, as per the official notification dated 19 May 2026 (Advt. No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07). Online registration opens from 19 May 2026 at SBI Careers.
How many vacancies are available in SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 7,150 apprentice training seats across all states and UTs of India, as per the official SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. Seats are distributed state-wise, district-wise, and category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR/PwBD).
What is the salary/stipend for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The monthly stipend for SBI Apprentice 2026 is ₹15,000 per month for the entire 1-year training period, as mentioned in the official notification. No other allowances or benefits are applicable. Successful completers also receive weightage/relaxation in SBI Junior Associate recruitment.
What is the eligibility/qualification required for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must hold a Graduation degree from a recognized University or Institute as on 01.04.2026. Candidates who have prior apprenticeship experience or more than 1 year of post-qualification work experience are NOT eligible, as per the official notification.
What is the exam pattern for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The online exam has 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, covering General/Financial Awareness (25), General English (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25), and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (25). Negative marking of ¼ mark per wrong answer applies. Exam is tentatively in July 2026.
What is the application fee for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹300 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay NO fee, as per the official SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
How to apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
First register mandatorily on the NAPS portal then apply online at SBI Careers between 19 May and 15 June 2026. No other mode of application is accepted. Hard copies must not be sent to SBI.
Can candidates from other states apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Yes, but each candidate can apply for one state only. Candidates must be proficient in at least one local language of the chosen state. Training seats are allotted by SBI at its discretion based on administrative requirements of the selected state, as per the official notification.
What is the age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates in SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 28 years for General/EWS (as on 01.04.2026). SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation (maximum 33 years) and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years relaxation (maximum 31 years), as per Government of India guidelines mentioned in the official notification.
What happens after completing SBI Apprentice training in 2026?
After successful completion of the 1-year apprenticeship, candidates receive a joint National Apprenticeship Certificate from SBI-NSDC/BFSI-SSC. They also receive weightage/relaxation in SBI Junior Associate recruitment, subject to satisfactory conduct and performance, as per the bank’s recruitment policy.
