The State Bank of India has officially released the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification under the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD). This is a great opportunity for graduates looking to gain banking experience.
📌 SBI Apprentice 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Stipend | ₹15,000/- per month |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship (Not Permanent Job) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a Graduation Degree from a recognized university as on 01 April 2026
💰 Stipend Details
- Selected candidates will receive ₹15,000 per month
- No additional allowances or benefits will be provided
⏳ Training Duration
- Total training period is 1 year
- This is not a permanent job and does not guarantee employment
🧾 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee |
🧠 Selection Process
Selection will be done in 3 stages:
1. Online Written Test
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes
Subjects:
- General / Financial Awareness
- General English
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
➡️ Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
2. Local Language Test
- Candidates must know the local language of the state applied
- 10th/12th certificate can be used as proof
3. Medical Examination
- Final selection depends on medical fitness
📅 Important Dates (Expected)
- Online Exam: July 2026 (Tentative)
- Call Letter Release: June 2026
🌐 How to Apply Online
Candidates can apply through the official SBI careers portal:
- Visit SBI Careers Website
- Register and fill application form
- Upload documents (Photo, Signature, etc.)
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download confirmation
⚠️ Important Points
- Apprentices are not SBI employees
- No job guarantee after training
- Only one application allowed per candidate
- Candidates must not have prior apprenticeship experience
📍 Exam Centers
Exam centers are available across India including:
- Andhra Pradesh (Tirupati, Vijayawada, Nellore, etc.)
- Telangana (Hyderabad, Warangal)
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, etc.
📢 Final Words
The SBI Apprentice 2026 Recruitment is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates to gain real banking experience with India’s largest bank. Even though it is not a permanent job, it provides valuable exposure and can help in future banking exams.
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