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SBI Apprentice 2026

SBI Apprentice 2026 exam is scheduled for 11 Jul 2026 with 7,150 vacancies.

State Bank of India

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

7,150

Fee

₹300 (Gen/OBC/EWS), Free (SC/ST/PWD/Women)

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Key dates

Notification

19 May 2026

Application Last Date

08 Jun 2026

Written Exam

11 Jul 2026

Result Expected

Late Jul 2026

Quick Summary

SBI Apprentice 2026 engages 7,150 apprentices across 29 states and 5 UTs under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — a 1-year training engagement, not a permanent job. Requires a bachelor's degree, age 20-28 years. Notification released 19 May 2026, applications closed 8 Jun 2026, written exam held 11 Jul 2026 in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages. Selection: written test + local language test + medical exam, no interview. Results expected late July 2026.

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Age limit: 20 to 28 years with category relaxation
  • Candidates must apply for apprenticeship in their home state/UT of residence
  • Not previously engaged as an apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a period of one year or more

Syllabus

  • Reasoning Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Language / General/Financial Awareness (as per state-specific paper)
  • Local Language Test (qualifying) for candidates from the applied state

Exam Pattern

  • Single Online Written Test — objective, state/circle-wise merit
  • Test of Local Language for candidates who did not study the local language up to 10th/12th standard
  • Medical Examination for provisionally selected candidates
  • No interview — final merit based on written test score only

Exam overview

SBI Apprentice 2026 is a large-scale engagement drive by the State Bank of India to onboard 7,150 apprentices across 29 states and 5 union territories under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is not a regular bank job — selected candidates are engaged for a fixed 1-year apprenticeship term, gaining hands-on banking experience at SBI branches.

The written test is conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages, making it accessible to graduates from every state and UT. Selection is purely merit-based on the written test — there is no interview stage. Many past SBI Apprentice cohorts have gone on to apply for SBI Clerk and other banking exams with a strong practical advantage.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SBI Apprentice a permanent job?▼
No. SBI Apprentice is a fixed 1-year engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — it is not a regular, pensionable bank job and does not guarantee absorption into a permanent SBI role. However, the practical banking exposure is valuable preparation for candidates targeting SBI Clerk, IBPS Clerk, and similar exams.
What is the SBI Apprentice 2026 selection process?▼
Selection has three stages: an Online Written Test (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English/GA), a Test of Local Language (qualifying, for candidates who have not studied the applied state's local language up to 10th/12th standard), and a Medical Examination. There is no interview — final merit is based solely on the written test score.
What is the stipend for SBI Apprentice 2026?▼
SBI Apprentices receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 norms, which is typically lower than a regular SBI Clerk salary since it is a training engagement rather than regular employment. The exact stipend amount is specified in the official notification and varies slightly with any government-mandated revisions.
Can I apply for SBI Apprentice in any state?▼
No. Candidates must apply for the apprenticeship in their own state or union territory of domicile/residence — SBI Apprentice vacancies are allotted state-wise and circle-wise, unlike SBI PO or Clerk which allow broader state preference choices.
When will SBI Apprentice 2026 results be declared?▼
The written exam was held on 11 July 2026, with results expected by late July 2026. Results are published circle-wise on the official SBI careers portal, followed by the Local Language Test and Medical Examination for provisionally selected candidates.
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Official Website

https://sbi.co.in

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