SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 7,150 Vacancies | Official Guide

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification (CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) for the engagement of 7,150 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This one-year apprenticeship program offers a prestigious opportunity for candidates to gain industry-recognized experience at India's largest public sector bank.

Key Program Highlights

Selected candidates will be entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 for the entire 12-month duration. Before diving into the application process, candidates should thoroughly Check SBI Apprentice Syllabus & Exam Pattern to ensure they are well-prepared for the competitive selection.

SBI Apprentice Selection Requirements

• Online written test
• Test of local language proficiency
• Medical fitness examination

Age Limit and Relaxation Criteria

The age criteria are set between 20 and 28 years as of 01/04/2026. However, the bank provides age relaxations for reserved categories as follows:

Age Relaxation Criteria

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• General (PWD): 10 years
• OBC/OBC(PWD): 13 years
• SC/SC(PWD)/ST/ST(PWD): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

Exam Structure and Application Details

The computer-based online test is scheduled for 11th July 2026. It comprises 100 questions to be completed within one hour. Candidates should note that a penalty of 1/4th mark applies to every wrong answer. To verify your status or prepare effectively, you can access the SBI Apprentice Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Download. For those wondering about the compensation details, refer to the SBI Apprentice Salary page.

Official Documentation and Resources

For complete details, download the Official Notification PDF for SBI Apprentice 2026. Once the exam concludes, keep an eye on the SBI Apprentice Result 2026 Out- Click to Check and review the SBI Apprentice Cut Off 2026 - Click to Check. For general knowledge regarding different States/UT, refer to official portals.