State Bank of India (SBI) Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Comprehensive Guide, 7,150 vacancies, job 5

State Bank of India (SBI) Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Comprehensive Guide, 7,150 vacancies job5

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released a massive employment notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 7,150 vacancies across various states and union territories in India.

For young graduates looking to build a strong foundation in the banking sector, this apprenticeship program offers hands-on operational training with India’s largest public sector bank. Below is a detailed breakdown of the recruitment rules, state-wise vacancies, eligibility parameters, selection process, and exam pattern.

1. Important Recruitment Dates

Staying updated on the official timeline is crucial to ensure smooth registration. Please note that the registration window has been slightly extended to accommodate more applicants.

• Official Notification Release: May 19, 2026

• Commencement of Online Applications: May 19, 2026

• Extended Last Date to Apply Online: June 15, 2026

• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: June 15, 2026

• Online Written Examination (Tentative): July 2026

2. State-Wise Vacancy Breakup

Candidates should carefully review the state-wise vacancies, as you are required to be proficient in the specified local language of the state you choose to apply for.

State / Union Territory	Local Language Specified	Total Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu / Urdu	709
Telangana	Telugu / Urdu	491
Karnataka	Kannada	276
Gujarat	Gujarati	217
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi / Urdu	561
Maharashtra	Marathi	504
West Bengal	Bengali / Nepali	460
Kerala	Malayalam	403
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	396
Rajasthan	Hindi	350
Punjab	Punjabi / Hindi	345
Haryana	Hindi / Punjabi	320
Jammu & Kashmir	Urdu / Hindi	300
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	285
Odisha	Odia	229
Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	180
Uttarakhand	Hindi	115
Delhi	Hindi	105
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	93
Tripura	Bengali / Kokborok	88
Bihar	Hindi / Urdu	58
Mizoram	Mizo	54
Sikkim	Nepali / English	50
Andaman & Nicobar	Hindi / English	42
Jharkhand	Hindi / Santali	27
Arunachal Pradesh	English	26
Nagaland	English	20
Pondicherry	Tamil	18
Goa	Konkani	16
Ladakh	Ladakhi / Urdu / Bhoti	15
Chandigarh	Hindi / Punjabi	15
Meghalaya	English / Garo / Khasi	8
Manipur	Manipuri / English	6
Grand Total	—	7,150

3. Eligibility Criteria

The evaluation of your age and educational background will be strictly calculated against the cut-off date of April 01, 2026.

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Degree Required: Candidates must possess a graduation completion certificate (Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline) from a recognized University or Institute.

• Language Fluency: Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the specified local language of the state they are applying for.

Age Limit (As of April 01, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 28 Years

• (Candidates must have been born between April 02, 1998, and April 01, 2006, both dates inclusive).

Upper Age Relaxations

Relaxations in the maximum age limit are provided to reserved categories in accordance with Government of India directives:

• SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years relaxation (Up to 33 years)

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation (Up to 31 years)

• PwBD (General / EWS): 10 Years relaxation

• PwBD (OBC – NCL): 13 Years relaxation

• PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years relaxation

4. Complete Selection Process

The final merit ranking for the SBI Apprenticeship is based on a structured two-tiered examination protocol:

1. Online Written Examination: An objective computer-based screening test consisting of multiple-choice questions.

2. Local Language Test: Candidates who successfully clear the written test must pass a proficiency assessment in their selected state’s local language.

   • Exemption: If you have an official 10th or 12th-standard certificate/mark sheet showing you studied the specified local language as a subject, you do not need to sit for this test.

5. Online Written Test Pattern

The computer-based test features 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The total composite time allowed to finish the exam is 60 minutes (1 Hour).

Exam Layout

Subject Section	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General / Financial Awareness	25	25	15 Minutes
General English	25	25	15 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25	15 Minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	25	25	15 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes

Crucial Exam Operational Rules:

• Sectional Timing: Each section is strictly locked with a 15-minute timer. The system will not allow you to jump to another section until the 15 minutes for the active section have expired.

• Negative Marking: There is a penalty for wrong answers. For every incorrect response, 1/4th (0.25) of the mark assigned to that question will be deducted. Unanswered questions do not face penalties.

• Bilingual Question Delivery: Except for the General English section, all test papers will be available in English alongside regional options, including Telugu, Hindi, and Urdu.

6. Designated Regional Examination Centers

For candidates applying from the Telugu-speaking regions, the written test will be localized across these main urban blocks:

• Andhra Pradesh Locations: Chirala, Guntur, Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Anantapur, Nellore, Ongole.

• Telangana Locations: Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal.

7. Application Fee Structure

The non-refundable processing fee can be deposited strictly via digital modes (Internet Banking, Debit Cards, or Credit Cards).

• General / OBC / EWS Categories: ₹300/-

• SC / ST / PwBD Categories: Nil (Exempted / Free)

8. Tenure & Monthly Stipend Benefits

⚠️ Important Policy Clarification: This engagement is completely under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is not a permanent or regular government/banking job. The definitive timeline of the training is exactly 1 Year (Twelve Months). Upon completion of this training framework, SBI has no legal obligation to offer a permanent employment position.

Benefits Provided:

• Selected trainees will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- during the 1-year period.

• Trainees are not eligible for allowances like HRA, DA, or medical coverage.

• Value Added: Earning an official SBI Apprenticeship Completion Certificate provides an advantage, as many banks award relaxation weightage or separate preferences during regular clerk or probationary officer (PO) recruitment exercises.

How to Submit Your Application Online

Eligible candidates must follow this step-by-step procedure to register via the automated central portal:

Notification PDF

Official Web : https://sbi.bank.in/