State Bank of India (SBI) has released a recruitment notification for SBI Apprenticeship Training with a total of 7,150 vacancies. Eligible candidates (minimum qualification: See Post-wise Table. Note: Candidates who have already under..., age limit Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years as on 01-04-2026. (Candidates must have been born between 02-04-1998 and 01-04-2006, both dates inclusive).) may apply online before the closing date. Key details: salary See Post-wise Table | last date to apply 15 Jun 2026. This post is based in All India. Scroll down to read the complete notification details.
📋 Job Overview
| Total Vacancies | 7,150 |
| Post Name | SBI Apprenticeship Training |
| Qualification | See Post-wise Table. Note: Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or have one year or more of job experience after graduation are strictly ineligible. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years as on 01-04-2026. (Candidates must have been born between 02-04-1998 and 01-04-2006, both dates inclusive). (Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per GOI guidelines: SC/ST gets 5 years, OBC gets 3 years, and PwBD gets 10 to 15 years.) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | See Post-wise Table |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Exam Date | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Category | Banking Jobs |
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| State / Location | All India |
| Application Fee | ₹300 (Gen/OBC) | ₹0 (SC/ST/PWD) |
👥 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| # | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Age Limit | Salary / Pay Scale | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBI Apprentice (Andhra Pradesh) | 709 | Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. | 20 to 28 Years as on 01-04-2026 | ₹15,000 Per Month | Requires proficiency in local state language (Telugu/Urdu). |
| 2 | SBI Apprentice (Uttar Pradesh) | 561 | Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. | 20 to 28 Years as on 01-04-2026 | ₹15,000 Per Month | Requires proficiency in local state language (Hindi/Urdu). |
| 3 | SBI Apprentice (Maharashtra) | 504 | Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. | 20 to 28 Years as on 01-04-2026 | ₹15,000 Per Month | Requires proficiency in local state language (Marathi). |
| 4 | SBI Apprentice (Telangana) | 491 | Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. | 20 to 28 Years as on 01-04-2026 | ₹15,000 Per Month | Requires proficiency in local state language (Telugu/Urdu). |
| 5 | SBI Apprentice (West Bengal) | 460 | Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. | 20 to 28 Years as on 01-04-2026 | ₹15,000 Per Month | Requires proficiency in local state language (Bengali/Nepali). |
| 6 | SBI Apprentice (Kerala) | 403 | Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. | 20 to 28 Years as on 01-04-2026 | ₹15,000 Per Month | Requires proficiency in local state language (Malayalam). |
| 7 | SBI Apprentice (Other States & UTs) | 3,962 | Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. | 20 to 28 Years as on 01-04-2026 | ₹15,000 Per Month | Check official state-wise tables for specific regional language rules. |
| Total Vacancies | 7,090 | |||||
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 300/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | ₹ 0/- |
Payment Mode: Online payment gateway using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.
✅ SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are completely exempted from application fees.
👤 Age Limit
| General / Unreserved | Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years as on 01-04-2026. (Candidates must have been born between 02-04-1998 and 01-04-2006, both dates inclusive). |
| Relaxation | Upper age limit relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per GOI guidelines: SC/ST gets 5 years, OBC gets 3 years, and PwBD gets 10 to 15 years. |
* Age is calculated as on the closing date of application as per the official notification.
✅ Selection Process
- Stage 1: Online Written Examination (Objective Test of 100 Marks)
- Stage 2: Test of Specified Local Language (Qualifying Nature)
- Stage 3: Document Verification & Final Medical Examination
The 60-minute Online Written Test contains 4 equal sections (25 questions/25 marks each): General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. There are no individual sectional cutoffs. Candidates who produce proof of studying the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 mark sheets are exempted from the regional Language Proficiency Test.
📄 About This Job
The Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) of the State Bank of India has opened nationwide registration for 7,150 training seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (Advt No: CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07). This 12-month program provides graduates with massive structural exposure to core banking operations, financial compliance, and customer interaction frameworks. Apprentices receive weightage and relaxation preferences during future regular SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) recruitment processes.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Indian citizens holding a graduation degree from a recognized university. Crucially, a candidate can apply for structural vacancies in only one single State or UT. Candidates must also mandatorily complete profile registration on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal before using the SBI portal.
📝 How to Apply
- First, visit the official NAPS portal ([https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in](https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)) and complete your basic apprentice profile registration.
- Go to the official SBI Careers page: [https://sbi.co.in/careers](https://sbi.co.in/careers).
- Under the "Current Openings" tab, select "Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961".
- Click "Apply Online" to open the IBPS hosting registration link.
- Register with your active mobile number and email ID, then fill out personal, district preference (up to 3 districts), and academic details.
- Upload clear scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration.
- Pay the ₹300 fee online (if applicable) and save the final system-generated print summary.
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| NAPS Registration Portal | Click Here 🔗 |
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