SBI Recruitment 2026: 7150 Apprentices Positions

State Bank of India (SBI) is one of the country's largest and most trusted public sector banks, with branches spread across every corner of India. Through its Apprenticeship program under the Apprentices Act 1961, SBI periodically invites fresh graduates to train directly inside its branch ecosystem — handling customer service, back-office support, data entry, documentation, and day-to-day banking operations. All activities are done under the guidance of experienced staff members of the bank.

This isn't a permanent job offer. It is a structured, paid training engagement where you get real exposure to the actual functioning of India's biggest financial institutions from the inside. Candidates who complete the program walk away with a joint National Apprenticeship Certificate from SBI and NSDC — a credential that is significant in future banking recruitment cycles, including SBI's own Junior Associate hiring process.

For anyone seriously eyeing a long-term career in banking, this is one of the smarter entry points available right now. You're not just adding a line to your resume — you're building familiarity with real banking systems, workflows, and professional environments that most candidates simply don't have when they sit for competitive exams. That firsthand experience, more often than not, is what quietly separates shortlisted candidates from the rest.

State Bank of India, invites online applications from eligible candidates for the engagement of Graduate Degree holders for the Apprentices positions.

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Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 19-05-2026
Last Date of Online Application: 08-06-2026
Tentative Month of Online Examination: July 2026 

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised:

Apprentices: 7150 Positions

Gujarat: 217 Positions
Andhra Pradesh: 709 Positions
Karnataka: 276 Positions
Madhya Pradesh: 285 Positions
Chhattisgarh: 93 Positions
Odisha: 229 Positions
Haryana: 320 Positions
Himachal Pradesh: 180 Positions
UT Jammu & Kashmir: 300 Positions
UT Ladakh: 15 Positions
Punjab: 345 Positions
UT Chandigarh: 15 Positions
Tamil Nadu: 396 Positions
UT Puducherry: 18 Positions
Arunachal Pradesh: 26 Positions
Assam: 368 Positions
Manipur: 06 Positions
Meghalaya: 08 Positions
Mizoram: 54 Positions
Nagaland: 20 Positions
Tripura: 88 Positions
Telangana: 491 Positions
Rajasthan: 350 Positions
West Bengal: 460 Positions
Sikkim: 50 Positions
UT Andaman & Nicobar: 42 Positions
Uttar Pradesh: 561 Positions
Maharashtra: 504 Positions
Goa: 16 Positions
Uttarakhand: 115 Positions
Delhi: 105 Positions
Bihar: 58 Positions
Jharkhand: 27 Positions
Kerala: 403 Positions

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University/ Institution.

Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 20 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 28 years as on 01-04-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable per government rules.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected on the basis of the Online written test, followed by the Local Language Test.

Duration of Training: 1 Year

Stipend: Rs.15,000 per month

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the State Bank of India at https://sbi.bank.in/

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of State Bank of India at sbi.bank.in/ENGAGEMENT-OF-APPRENTICE-2026-ADVERTISEMENT+CRPD_APPR_2026-27_