SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026; The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 7150 vacancies for Apprentice posts through SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The selection will be based on the performance of a candidate in an online written test and a local language test. The candidates will be selected for a 1-year Apprenticeship program with the State Bank of India. The online application process for SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026 will be conducted online at www.sbi.co.in from 19th May to 8th June 2026. Go through the page to know more about the SBI Apprentice Exam.
SBI Apprentice Notification 2026 Out
The official notification PDF for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 exam has been released on 19th May 2026 at the official website. The candidates willing to apply for the Apprenticeship program with the State Bank of India (SBI) must go through the detailed advertisement as released by SBI before applying for the vacancies.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Posts | Apprentice |
| Advt No. | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
| Vacancies | 7150 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 19th May to 8th June 2026 |
| Selection Process | Computer-based online exam and local language test |
| Salary | Rs. 15000/- |
| Duration of Apprenticeship program | 1 year |
| Official website | www.sbi.co.in |
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
| Notification | 19th May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 19th May 2026 |
| Online registration | 8th June 2026 |
| Last Date to pay the application fee | 8th June 2026 |
| Last Date for Editing the Application | 8th June 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 23rd June 2026 |
SBI Apprentice 2026 Application Fee
The online application fee for the SBI Apprentice 2026 exam has already been released. A total of Rs. 300/- is to be paid by candidates belonging to the General Category as the application fee for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 exam. The same amount is narrowed down to Rs. 0/- for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PWD category.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD | No Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 300 |
SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026
The total number of vacancies for the SBI Apprentice 2026 exam has been released along with the short SBI Apprentice Notification 2026. This year, SBI has announced 7150 vacancies. The vacancies has been released for all states and union territories of India, which are also mentioned below
| States/UT | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Andhra Pradesh | 709 | 296 | 113 | 49 | 191 | 70 |
| UT Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 42 | 24 | — | 03 | 11 | 04 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 26 | 13 | — | 11 | — | 02 |
| Assam | 368 | 164 | 25 | 44 | 99 | 36 |
| Bihar | 58 | 29 | 9 | — | 15 | 05 |
| UT Chandigarh | 15 | 08 | 02 | — | 04 | 01 |
| Chhattisgarh | 93 | 39 | 11 | 29 | 05 | 09 |
| Delhi | 105 | 45 | 15 | 07 | 28 | 10 |
| Goa | 16 | 12 | — | 01 | 02 | 01 |
| Gujarat | 217 | 91 | 15 | 32 | 58 | 21 |
| Haryana | 320 | 143 | 60 | — | 85 | 32 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 180 | 74 | 45 | 07 | 36 | 18 |
| UT Jammu & Kashmir | 300 | 132 | 24 | 33 | 81 | 30 |
| Jharkhand | 27 | 12 | 03 | 07 | 03 | 02 |
| Karnataka | ||||||
| Kerala | 403 | 211 | 40 | 04 | 108 | 40 |
| UT Ladakh | 15 | 08 | 01 | 01 | 04 | 01 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 285 | 116 | 42 | 57 | 42 | 28 |
| Maharashtra | 504 | 225 | 50 | 44 | 135 | 50 |
| Manipur | 06 | 04 | — | 02 | — | — |
| Meghalaya | 08 | 05 | — | 03 | — | — |
| Mizoram | 54 | 23 | — | 24 | 02 | 05 |
| Nagaland | 20 | 09 | — | 09 | — | 02 |
| Odisha | 229 | 94 | 36 | 50 | 27 | 22 |
| Punjab | 345 | 139 | 100 | — | 72 | 34 |
| UT Pondicherry | 18 | 11 | 02 | — | 04 | 01 |
| Rajasthan | 350 | 141 | 59 | 45 | 70 | 35 |
| Sikkim | 50 | 21 | 02 | 10 | 12 | 05 |
| Tamil Nadu | 396 | 143 | 75 | 03 | 106 | 39 |
| Telangana | 491 | 198 | 78 | 34 | 132 | 49 |
| Tripura | 88 | 38 | 14 | 27 | 01 | 08 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 561 | 234 | 117 | 05 | 150 | 55 |
| Uttarakhand | 115 | 67 | 20 | 03 | 14 | 11 |
| West Bengal | 460 | 185 | 105 | 23 | 101 | 46 |
| Total | 7150 | 3086 | 1107 | 586 | 1672 | 699 |
SBI Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria of any bank exam depend on Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Experience, Local Language etc. Detailed analysis on these factors are given below:
Educational Qualification (as on 01/04/2026)
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University in India or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.
Age Limit (as on 01/04/2026)
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years. The maximum age indicated is for unreserved and EWS candidates. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2006 and not earlier than 02.04.1998 (both days inclusive).
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for engagement of SBI apprentices would be based on the basis following exams.
(i) Online Written Test and
(ii) Test of Local Language
Steps to Apply Online for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow the steps mentioned below to Apply Online for SBI Apprentice 2026-
Step 1. Visit the official website of SBI Careers @https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/
Step 2. Scroll down the page, Click on “Current Openings”>> ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES UNDER THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961>> Apply Online.
Step 3. Click for New Registration provided on the topmost right corner of the home page of the link provided above to start your registration process for the SBI Apprentice Exam.
Step 4. Start your application process for SBI Apprentice by providing your basic details such as name, contact number, email id, address, etc. and click on the save and next button.
Step 5. Upload your SBI Apprentice handwritten declaration, photograph and signature in the required format as provided by the State Bank of India.
Step 6. Fill in your academic details in this step of your online application process. Click on the save and next button after filling in the details.
Step 7. Preview your application form and pay your Application Fee through Online Payment Option, i.e. through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
Step 8. Click on the “Submit” Button.
Important Links
| SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
