Core Announcement & Program Overview
Massive Hiring Drive: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released its 2026 notification to fill 7,150 Apprentice vacancies nationwide under Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07.
Nature of Engagement: This is a strictly temporary 1-year apprenticeship training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not constitute a permanent employment offer within the bank.
Monthly Stipend: Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for the duration of the 1-year training period.
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Important Recruitment Dates
Application Window Opens: May 19, 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: June 8, 2026
Last Date to Print Form: June 23, 2026
Tentative Examination Window: The online written test is expected to be conducted in July 2026.
Key Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline or stream from a recognized university or institute.
Age Limit (as of April 1, 2026):
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Note: Standard age relaxation rules apply for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) as per government mandates.
Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the designated local language of the state they are applying for.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Multi-Stage Selection: The bank will evaluate and shortlist applicants using a four-step framework:
Online Written Test
Local Language Proficiency Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Written Test Architecture: A 60-minute online exam comprising 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for a total of 100 marks.
Core Topics Covered: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude.
Negative Marking Penalty: Incorrect answers will attract a penalty where 1/4th (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
Application Procedure & Registration Fees
How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply directly by navigating to the “Current Openings” tab under the Careers section on the official website (sbi.co.in or sbi.bank.in).
Fee Structure (Non-Refundable):
General / OBC / EWS: ₹300
SC / ST / PwBD: Fully Exempted (No Fee)
Mode of Payment: The fee must be processed completely online using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking infrastructure.
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