Apprentice – State Bank of India – 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 7,150
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹15,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University or Institute.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship or have one year of work experience after graduation are not eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 20 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
State Bank of India is inviting applications for the role of Apprentice with a massive 7,150 vacancies available across various states. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 during the one-year training period. Applicants must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university to be eligible for this prestigious banking engagement. This recruitment offers a unique opportunity to gain professional experience in India's largest public sector bank and earn a National Apprenticeship Certificate.
- Candidates must be aged between 20 and 28 years as on 01 April 2026.
- The selection process includes an online written examination tentatively scheduled for July 2026.
- Proficiency in the local language of the applied state is a mandatory requirement for all applicants.
- A non-refundable application fee of ₹300 is applicable for General, OBC, and EWS categories.
- The training duration is strictly one year under the Apprentices Act 1961 with no obligation for regular employment.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹15,000 per month for the engagement period of one year; apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Online Written Test Test of Local Language Medical Examination Document Verification
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹300 SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Reservation
SC: 1107 ST: 586 OBC: 1672 EWS: 699 UR: 3086 PwBD: 304
How to Apply
- Register on the NAPS portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before applying.
- Visit the SBI careers website at https://sbi.co.in/careers and open the 'Engagement of Apprentices' link.
- Fill the online application form carefully with personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a hand-written declaration.
- Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking.
- Submit the application and save the system-generated registration number and password.
- Print the final application form and e-receipt for your records.
- Do not send any hard copies of the application or documents to the SBI office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selected apprentices are eligible for a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for the entire one-year engagement period.
Candidates must possess a Graduation degree from a recognized University or Institute as on 01.04.2026.
Yes, candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 01.04.2026, with upper age relaxations for reserved categories.