SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment notification for the engagement of 7,150 Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. This program offers a massive opportunity for recent graduates across the country to gain valuable, hands-on corporate banking experience with India’s largest public sector bank.

The online registration window is now officially open and will accept submissions until June 8, 2026.

📅 SBI Apprentice 2026 Overview & Important Dates

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the apprenticeship program, candidates must fulfill the following benchmarks as per the cutoff definitions:

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute.

• There is no minimum percentage requirement to apply; passing your degree is sufficient.

2. Age Limit (As of April 30, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 28 Years

• Relaxation in upper age limits is applicable by 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates according to standard government norms.

📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection matrix relies entirely on a merit list prepared through two distinct assessment stages. There is no interview component involved in this drive.

1. Online Written Test: A 1-hour computer-based objective examination carrying 100 marks.

2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Candidates must clear a test demonstrating reading, writing, and speaking fluency in the specified local language of the state they are applying from. (Candidates who submit 10th or 12th marksheets showing they studied the local language are generally exempted).

Written Exam Structure

The test comprises 100 objective questions divided into four distinct components (15 minutes allotted per section):

• General/Financial Awareness (25 Qs / 25 Marks)

• General English (25 Qs / 25 Marks)

• Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs / 25 Marks)

• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (25 Qs / 25 Marks)

⚠️ Negative Marking: There is a penalty for wrong answers. 1/4th of the mark assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect response. Except for General English, the exam can be attempted in Hindi, English, and 13 distinct regional languages.

💸 Application Fee

The processing fee must be paid purely via online modes (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI):

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹300/-

• SC / ST / PwBD: Nil (Exempted)

💻 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

Before initiating the registration, candidates are required to create a profile on the National Apprenticeship Training Portal (NAPS / Apprenticeship India). Once that is completed, follow these steps:

1. Head over to the SBI Recruitment Page: sbi.co.in/web/careers.

2. Go to the “Current Openings” tab and locate the section titled “Engagement of Apprentices Under the Apprentices Act, 1961”.

3. Click on “Apply Online” and select “Click here for New Registration”.

4. Fill out your basic identity details to generate a unique Registration Number and Password.

5. Log back in to fill out the remaining professional, educational, and communication fields.

6. Upload the scanned copies of your passport photo, signatures, and essential certificates as per dimension guidelines.

7. Remit the application fee online (if applicable) and tap Submit.

8. Secure a hard copy of both the application receipt and payment confirmation for your tracking records.