State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Through Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07, SBI has announced a massive 7150 Apprentice vacancies across various states and union territories in India. Candidates who have completed Graduation from a recognized university can apply online for this recruitment drive.

The SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 online application process started on 19 May 2026 and the last date to submit the online application form is 08 June 2026. Candidates will be selected based on an online written examination and local language test. Interested applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying online.

📌 Recruitment Overview

📅 Important Dates

📊 Vacancy Details

State Bank of India has released a total of 7150 Apprentice vacancies across India. Candidates can apply for only one state.

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Major State Wise Vacancies

🏢 Job Location

Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training in various SBI branches across India. The engagement will be state-wise and district-wise as per SBI administrative requirements. Candidates can choose preferred districts during registration; however, final allotment will be decided by SBI.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute as on 01 April 2026.

Age Limit (As on 01 April 2026)

Candidates must have been born not later than 01 April 2006 and not earlier than 02 April 1998.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules:

📄 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling the application form:

• Passport size photograph
• Signature
• Graduation certificates/marksheets
• Aadhaar Card or valid photo ID proof
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate
• Active mobile number and email ID

💰 Application Fee

Application fee should be paid through online mode only.

💼 Stipend Details

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- during the one-year apprenticeship period. No additional allowances or benefits will be provided by SBI.

🧪 Selection Process

The selection process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Online Written Examination
• Local Language Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Online Exam Pattern

There will be negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer.

🌐 Medium of Examination

The online examination will be conducted in multiple regional languages including:

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu
• Tamil
• Bengali
• Kannada
• Malayalam
• Marathi
• Gujarati
• Punjabi
• Odia
• Urdu
• Assamese
• Konkani
• Manipuri

📝 How to Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the below steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official SBI Careers portal.
2. Open the “SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026” notification.
3. Read the official notification carefully.
4. Register using valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill in the online application form correctly.
6. Upload required documents in prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and print the final submitted application form.

Candidates are also required to register on the NAPS portal before applying online through SBI.

🔗 Important Links

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Candidates can apply for engagement in only one state.
• Ensure eligibility before applying online.
• Read the official notification carefully before submission.
• Keep all original documents ready for verification.
• Upload correct photograph and signature.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded.
• Register on the NAPS portal before applying online.
• Keep checking the SBI website regularly for updates.
• LAST DATE to apply online is 08 June 2026.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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