What is the SBI Apprentice 2026 Recruitment Drive?

The State Bank of India is inviting fresh online applications from eligible Indian citizens who want to build a career in the banking sector. This year, SBI has announced a grand total of 7,150 vacancies across various states and union territories. Selected candidates will get a valuable 1-year apprenticeship training program inside SBI branches, along with a decent monthly stipend to manage their personal expenses while learning banking operations. The online portal has been activated from 19th May 2026, and candidates can complete their registration till 8th June 2026.

What are the Key Summary Details of SBI Apprentice 2026?

What are the Important Dates for SBI Apprentice Form?

Kindly note down the complete schedule of events to ensure you do not miss any critical deadlines. Server issue can happen near closing date, so apply as fast as possible.

Am I Eligible to Apply for SBI Apprentice Vacancies?

Candidates must carefully check out the basic parameters mentioned by SBI regarding age relaxation, qualification and regional preferences before putting up their application fees.

1. Minimum Educational Qualification (As on Cut-off Date)

• You must hold a Graduate Degree (Bachelor's Degree) in any stream or discipline from a fully recognized university or college.
• There is no minimum percentage marks needed to apply; you just need a valid passing certificate.
• Note: Candidates who have already undergone an apprenticeship or have work experience of one year or more are not allowed to register again.

2. Official Age Limit (As on 30-04-2026)

• The minimum age should be 20 Years.
• The maximum age must not cross 28 Years. (Candidates should be born between 02-04-1998 and 01-04-2006, both dates inclusive).
• Age Relaxations: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) gets 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 to 15 years relaxation as per central government norms.

What is the Online Application Fee for SBI Apprentice?

The application fees must be paid through online modes like internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. Remember that fee or intimation charges once paid will not be refunded at any cost.

How to Fill out the SBI Apprentice Online Registration Form?

Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions carefully to avoid any rejection of your application profile:

1. Visit the official career portal of State Bank of India: sbi.co.in/web/careers.
2. Go into the "Current Openings" tab, search for the heading "Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961" and click on the "Apply Online" option.
3. A new IBPS registration window will open up. Click on the button labeled "Click here for New Registration".
4. Provide your basic personal contact prepositions like Name, Mobile Number, and Active Email ID to generate your provisional Registration Number and Password.
5. Log back in using your generated ID and password, fill out your category, state preferences and educational qualifications.
6. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport photo, neat signature, and your own **Handwritten Declaration** text in the exact size format required.
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 via online payment gateway interface (If you are from Gen/OBC/EWS category).
8. Preview the entire form layout one final time. Hit the final "Submit" button and make sure to take a hard printout copy of the confirmation page for document verification later.

Text for Handwritten Declaration:
"I, _______ (Name of candidate), Date of Birth ______, hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid."

What is the Selection Process for SBI Apprenticeship?

The system will select candidates based on the following evaluation stages:

• Online Written Exam: An objective-type test consisting of 100 questions (100 marks) spanning across Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English, and General Awareness. There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
• Local Language Test: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the chosen local language of the applied state. If you have studied it in Class 10 or 12, you will be exempted from this test upon showing certificates.
• Medical Examination & Document Verification: Ensuring the candidate is medically fit as per bank regulations.

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