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| SBI has announced 7,150 apprentice training seats nationwide for 2026, including dedicated local seats across districts in Meghalaya. Online registration closes on June 8, 2026. |
State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released its highly anticipated employment notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This massive nationwide recruitment drive offers a total of 7,150 training seats across various states and Union Territories in India. Eligible Indian graduates who want to build a career in the banking sector can submit their online applications beginning May 19, 2026.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Key Details
Name of the Post: SBI Apprentice
Total Training Seats: 7,150 Positions across India
Meghalaya Specific Seats: 8 Designated Seats
Application Mode: Online Only (Via IBPS Portal)
Online Registration Dates: May 19, 2026, to June 8, 2026
SBI Apprentice Exam Date: Tentatively in the month of July 2026
Official Advertisement Number: CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07{inAds}
State-Wise Distribution of Training Seats
Candidates are permitted to apply for engagement in only one state under this project. Proficiency in the specific local language of that state is mandatory for final selection. Below is the complete state-wise distribution of the 7,150 training seats categorized by state and local languages:
Meghalaya: 8 Seats (Local Languages: English, Garo, Khasi). District allocations include Ri Bhoi (2), East Khasi Hills (2), Jowai (1), and Tura (3).
Assam: 368 Seats (Local Languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo)
Arunachal Pradesh: 26 Seats (Local Language: English)
Nagaland: 20 Seats (Local Language: English)
Mizoram: 54 Seats (Local Language: Mizo)
Manipur: 6 Seats (Local Language: Manipuri)
Tripura: 88 Seats (Local Language: Bengali, Kokborok)
Andhra Pradesh: 709 Seats (Local Language: Telugu)
Uttar Pradesh: 561 Seats (Local Languages: Hindi, Urdu)
Maharashtra: 504 Seats (Local Language: Marathi)
Telangana: 491 Seats (Local Language: Telugu)
West Bengal: 460 Seats (Local Languages: Bengali, Nepali)
Kerala: 403 Seats (Local Language: Malayalam)
Tamil Nadu: 396 Seats (Local Language: Tamil)
Rajasthan: 350 Seats (Local Language: Hindi)
Punjab: 345 Seats (Local Language: Punjabi)
Haryana: 320 Seats (Local Language: Hindi)
Jammu & Kashmir: 300 Seats (Local Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Dogri)
Madhya Pradesh: 285 Seats (Local Language: Hindi)
Karnataka: 276 Seats (Local Language: Kannada)
Odisha: 229 Seats (Local Language: Odia)
Gujarat: 217 Seats (Local Language: Gujarati)
Himachal Pradesh: 180 Seats (Local Language: Hindi)
Uttarakhand: 115 Seats (Local Language: Hindi)
Delhi: 105 Seats (Local Language: Hindi)
Chhattisgarh: 93 Seats (Local Language: Hindi)
UT Andaman & Nicobar Islands: 42 Seats (Local Languages: Hindi, English)
Sikkim: 39 Seats (Local Language: Nepali)
UT Ladakh: 15 Seats (Local Languages: Ladakhi, Bhoti, Urdu)
Goa: 16 Seats (Local Language: Konkani){inAds}
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (As of April 1, 2026)
Candidates must be between 20 years and 28 years of age. Applicants should have been born not earlier than April 2, 1998, and not later than April 1, 2006 (both days inclusive). The upper age limit relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories as per the official Government of India directives.
2. Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (Graduation) in any stream/discipline from a recognized University or Institute as of the benchmarking date. There is no minimum percentage requirement to apply.
3. Local Language Proficiency
Applicants must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding at least one of the specified local languages of their chosen state. Candidates who can produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet proving they studied the local language will be exempted from the language test. All other candidates must clear a structured Test of Local Language during the final selection process.
Stipend and Benefits
Duration: The apprentice training is strictly for a period of 1 year.
Stipend Structure: The selected apprentices are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000/- throughout the 1-year engagement period.
Other Benefits: The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances, medical benefits, or perks. This engagement is strictly an apprenticeship training program and does not represent regular employment, a promise of a permanent job, or a contract job in the bank.
Weightage and Relaxation in Recruitment of Junior Associates
Completing this program provides a significant career advantage for candidates aiming for regular banking roles. Apprentices who successfully complete their 1-year training at SBI will be given specified weightage and relaxations during the regular recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in State Bank of India, subject to meeting the required benchmark criteria outlined during those recruitment drives.{inAds}
Selection Process
The selection process is direct and does not feature a personal interview round. It comprises the following distinct evaluation stages:
1. Online Written Examination
An objective type online test with 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The total duration is 60 minutes, with a separate 15-minute time limit for each of the four sections:
General/Financial Awareness: 25 Questions (25 Marks) - 15 Minutes
General English: 25 Questions (25 Marks) - 15 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions (25 Marks) - 15 Minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 25 Questions (25 Marks) - 15 Minutes
A negative marking of 1/4th of the assigned marks applies for each incorrect answer. The question paper will be available in English, Hindi, and 13 distinct regional languages based on the state selected.
2. Test of Local Language
Candidates applying for a specific state must be proficient in the designated local language. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard certificates/mark sheets proving they studied the specified local language will not be required to undergo the language test. For others, a language proficiency test will be conducted after qualifying the online written exam, before final medical evaluations.
3. Medical Examination
Final selection is subject to qualifying the specified local language test, verification of original eligibility documents, and being declared medically fit according to the bank's medical standards.
Fees and Intimation Charges
Application fees and intimation charges must be paid online through the integrated payment gateway. The fee details are as follows:
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred Only)
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Nil / Exempted (No fee required)
Note: The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be reserved for any future examination or selection process.
How to Apply for SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026
{inAds}Interested and qualified candidates can submit their forms by following these steps:
First, complete your profile registration on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Once your profile is active, access the official online registration page via the direct IBPS recruitment platform link.
Fill out your educational data, communication details, and preferred choices for exam centers and districts.
Upload your scanned photograph (20 KB – 50 KB), signature (10 KB – 20 KB), left thumb impression, and the handwritten declaration document following the notification guidelines.
Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking interface, and download the printout of the confirmation form before the final date of June 8, 2026.
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