SBI Apprentice 2026 — 7,150 Posts, Apply Online Now at sbi.co.in, Last Date June 8
State Bank of India (SBI) has released one of the largest bank apprentice drives of 2026 — 7,150 Apprentice posts across all states and union territories. Applications opened yesterday, May 19.
| Detail | Information |
| Total Posts | 7,150 Apprentice seats |
| Advt. No. | CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
| Apply Start | May 19, 2026 |
| Last Date | June 8, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline (no minimum %) |
| Age | 20-28 years (as on April 1, 2026) |
| Stipend | ₹15,000/month for 1 year |
| Duration | 1 year apprenticeship training |
| Selection | Online Exam (100 MCQs, 1 hr) + Local Language Test |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Exam Sections | Reasoning (15 min) + Quant (15 min) + English (15 min) + GA (15 min) |
| Exam Date | Tentatively July 2026 |
| Apply At | sbi.co.in / sbi.bank.in |
Key highlights: No minimum percentage required in graduation — any graduate from any discipline can apply. Application can only be made for one state. You must be proficient in the local language of the state you apply for — there's a separate qualifying language test after the written exam.
Exam pattern: Online test with 100 MCQs worth 100 marks in 1 hour. Four sections with 15 minutes each — Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/Financial Awareness. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. Questions bilingual (English + Hindi) except English section.
What you get: ₹15,000/month fixed stipend during the 1-year training. No DA, HRA, or PF. This is a training program under the Apprentices Act, not permanent employment. But it gives you real branch-level banking experience at India's largest bank.
Why this matters: SBI apprenticeship is widely considered the best entry point for banking careers. You learn core banking operations — account opening, loan processing, cash handling, customer service. This experience significantly boosts your chances in IBPS PO/Clerk and SBI PO exams.
How to apply: Visit sbi.co.in → Careers → Current Openings → SBI Apprentice 2026 → New Registration → Fill details → Upload photo + signature → Pay fee → Submit. Don't wait until June 8 — server crashes are common on the last day.
For banking exam preparation, check our IBPS PO exam guide. For comparison with other government exams, see our Bank PO vs SSC CGL comparison.
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💡No Minimum Percentage Required
Unlike most bank recruitments, SBI Apprentice 2026 has no minimum percentage requirement for graduation. If you have a degree from any recognized university in any discipline, you're eligible. Apply now at sbi.co.in.
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Published: 2026-05-20 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.