Notice
7,150 training seats — State Bank of India FY 2026-27 (Advt No: CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07) Online registration & fee payment: 19 May 2026 – 08 June 2026 Monthly stipend: ₹15,000 per month for 1 year Online exam tentatively in July 2026 Mandatory registration on NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying 100 questions · 100 marks · 60 minutes (Sectional timing: 15 mins each)
FY 2026-27 · CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 · Applications Open
7,150 Training Seats Across India

Start your banking career with State Bank of India — earn while you learn.

Train inside real SBI branches, earn a monthly stipend of ₹15,000, and gain hands-on banking experience through a structured one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

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Online registration closes 08 June 2026. Online examination tentatively in the month of July 2026. Apply without delay.
₹15,000
Monthly stipend
7,150
Training seats
1 Year
Duration
Graduate
Eligibility
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Apprentices Act 1961
CRPD Mumbai · Nationwide branches
★ Monthly stipend
₹15,000

per month · for 1 year engagement

On-the-job training at SBI branches
Weightage in SBI Junior Associate recruitment
7,150 seats across states & districts
Register on NAPS and SBI/BFSI SSC portals
Key Dates
Apply Opens
19 May 2026
Last Date
08 June 2026
Online Exam
July 2026
Seats
7,150
Timeline
Important Dates
Registration Opens
19 May 2026
Applications live
Last Date to Apply
08 June 2026
Deadline · Do not miss
Age/Qual. Cut-off
01 April 2026
Eligibility date
Online Examination
July 2026
Tentative date
Training Duration
1 Year
12 Months On-the-Job
7,150
Total training seats
₹15,000
Monthly stipend
1 Year
Program duration
Graduate
Min. qualification
34 States/UTs
District-wise seats
100 Marks
Online exam
What you'll gain

Skills the BFSI sector actually values

Practical skills that transfer across banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and FinTech — backed by the prestige of State Bank of India.

01
Branch banking operations
Hands-on exposure inside real SBI branches in your selected district for 1 full year.
02
SBI Junior Associate weightage
Weightage and relaxation in regular recruitment of Junior Associates upon successful completion.
03
Customer service excellence
Handle live customer interactions — communication and relationship skills that banks prize highly.
04
Financial awareness
Comprehensive understanding of financial products, retail credit, deposits, and banking compliance.
05
Digital banking tools
Daily operation of Core Banking Solutions (CBS), digital payment portals, and customer onboarding tools.
06
National Apprenticeship Certificate
Joint National Apprenticeship Certificate issued jointly by SBI-NSDC / BFSI-SSC upon passing the Trade Test.
Selection — Online Examination

Exam pattern & subject breakdown

100 objective questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes total with separate 15-minute timing per section.

Subject Marks Timing
General / Financial Awareness 25 15 min
General English 25 15 min
Quantitative Aptitude 25 15 min
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 25 15 min
Total 100 60 min
100
Total questions & marks
13 Regional + 2
Mediums of exam (Eng, Hindi + 13 regional languages)
1/4th negative marking per wrong answer · 5% relaxation on aggregate for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD

No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects — merit is drawn state-wise and category-wise on total aggregate marks. Online examination is tentatively scheduled for July 2026.

Stipend

Monthly stipend details

Fixed stipend paid to apprentices during the one-year engagement period.

Engagement Period Stipend per Month Allowances / Benefits
1 Year (12 Months) ₹15,000 Nil (Not eligible for any other allowances/benefits)

Note: Apprentices are engaged under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and are not treated as regular employees of SBI.

Application Fee

Category-wise application / intimation fee

Payable online only, from 19 May 2026 to 08 June 2026 — no other mode of payment is accepted.

Category Fee / Intimation Charges
General / OBC / EWS ₹300
SC / ST / PwBD NIL

Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded on any account, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

Reservation Structure

Category-wise training seat reservation (7,150 total)

Seats are provisional and may vary at the time of engagement as per the Bank's requirement.

Category Full Name Seats Age Relaxation
UR Unreserved 3,086 None
OBC Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 1,672 +3 years
SC Scheduled Caste 1,107 +5 years
EWS Economically Weaker Section 699 None (UR limit applies)
ST Scheduled Tribe 586 +5 years
PwBD VI 92 · HI 79 · LD 70 · d&e 63 (horizontal sub-reservation) 304 +10 years
Grand Total 7,150

Note: PwBD reservation is horizontal, drawn out of the respective category totals above. EWS candidates must possess valid Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 valid for 2026-27. OBC candidates must present Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and the joining date.

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria (cut-off 01.04.2026)

Nationality: Citizen of India. Candidates can apply for engagement in ONE State only and appear for the exam only once.
Educational Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University/Institute as on 01.04.2026.
Local Language: Must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in the specified local language of the applied State/UT.
Prior Apprenticeship: Must NOT have undergone or currently be pursuing apprenticeship in SBI or any other organization under Apprentices Act 1961.
Work Experience: Candidates with 1 year or more job/training experience after completing graduation are NOT eligible.
Ex-Servicemen & CIBIL: Ex-servicemen are not eligible. Candidates with default record in loan/credit card dues or adverse CIBIL status are not eligible.
Age: 20–28 years as on 01.04.2026 (UR/EWS) · Relaxation:
Category
Age Relaxation
Unreserved / EWS
20–28 yrs (DOB: 02.04.1998 to 01.04.2006)
SC / ST
+5 years (Up to 33 years)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
+3 years (Up to 31 years)
PwBD
+10 years (Cumulative)

Age cut-off is strictly calculated as on 01 April 2026. Candidates must possess Aadhaar card before engagement/contract signing.

How selection works

Selection process

1
Online written test
100 objective questions (100 marks) across 4 sections with 15 minutes sectional timing each. Conducted at designated test centers nationwide in July 2026.
2
Test of local language
Conduct of local language test for the applied State. Exempted if 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate shows having studied the specified language.
3
Document verification & CIBIL Check
Verification of age, qualifications, caste/EWS/disability certificates, and CIBIL status checking.
4
Medical examination
Final engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per Bank standards and KYE formalities.
5
Contract signing & 1-Year Training
Signing of digital apprenticeship contract on NAPS portal with Aadhaar card and start of 1-year training with ₹15,000 stipend.
Documents required

Keep these ready before you apply

Specifications for online registration and document verification in accordance with Annexure-I.

Photograph & Live Capture
  • Recent passport color photo ($200\times230$ pixels, 20 KB–50 KB, light background)
  • Live Photo Capture via Webcam / Mobile QR Code scan during application
  • Retain at least 8 identical hard copies of the photo for further stages
Signature, Thumb & Declaration
  • Signature on white paper with Black Ink ($140\times60$ pixels, 10 KB–20 KB, no capitals)
  • Left Thumb Impression on white paper with black/blue ink ($240\times240$ px, 20 KB–50 KB)
  • Handwritten Declaration in English with black ink ($800\times400$ px, 50 KB–100 KB)
Category & Identity Certificates
  • Aadhaar Card (Mandatory before engagement/contract signing)
  • OBC (NCL) Certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and joining date
  • EWS Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 (valid for 2026-27)
  • Disability Certificate for PwBD / Scribe Undertaking (Annexure II/III)
Portal & Verification Essentials
  • NAPS Registration Profile on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
  • Active Personal Email ID and Mobile Number (active till result declaration)
  • Original Graduation Degree/Mark sheet and 10th/12th Local Language Certificate
Nationwide Opportunities

Training Seats Across States (7,150 Total)

Seats span 34 states/UTs with district-wise allocations. Candidates can apply for ONE State only and choose 3 preferred districts.

Andhra Pradesh 709
Uttar Pradesh 561
Maharashtra 504
Telangana 491
West Bengal 460
Kerala 403
Tamil Nadu 396
Assam 368
Rajasthan 350
Punjab 345
Haryana 320
UT J & K 300
Madhya Pradesh 285
Karnataka 276
Odisha 229
Gujarat 217
Himachal Pradesh 180
Uttarakhand 115
Delhi NCR 105
Chhattisgarh 93
Tripura 88
Bihar 58
Mizoram 54
Sikkim 50
UT Andaman & Nicobar 42
Jharkhand 27
Arunachal Pradesh 26
Nagaland 20
UT Pondicherry 18
Goa 16
UT Chandigarh 15
UT Ladakh 15
Meghalaya 8
Manipur 6
Why Apply

Why Join State Bank of India Apprenticeship?

₹15,000 Monthly Stipend
Earn a assured fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 throughout your 1-year apprenticeship duration.
India's Premier Bank Exposure
Train with the country's largest bank and gain unparalleled operational insights across retail branches.
Junior Associate Recruitment Weightage
Get official weightage and age/marks relaxation in future SBI Junior Associate recruitment drives.
Joint Apprenticeship Certification
Receive a recognized National Apprenticeship Certificate jointly issued by SBI-NSDC / BFSI-SSC.
Application Process

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step procedure to complete your registration online on the official portals.

1
Step 1
Register on NAPS Portal
Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register mandatorily as a candidate before proceeding.
2
Step 2
Visit SBI Careers / BFSI SSC
Go to sbi.co.in/careers, sbi.bank.in/careers, or bfsissc.com and open 'Engagement of Apprentices in SBI'.
3
Step 3
Fill Form & Choice of Districts
Complete basic details, select ONE State, and choose any 3 preferred districts for training allotment.
4
Step 4
Upload Photo, Live Capture & Docs
Upload scanned photo, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and capture live photo.
5
Step 5
Pay Fee Online
Pay ₹300 via debit/credit card or net banking (GEN/OBC/EWS). SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt from payment.
6
Step 6
Appear for Exam & Language Test
Download call letter in July 2026, appear for the online exam, followed by local language test and DV.
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

State Bank of India has 7,150 training seats for FY 2026-27, distributed across states/UTs and districts. Seats are provisional and may vary as per the Bank's requirement.
Apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for the engagement period of 1 year, with no other allowances or benefits.
Online registration and payment of fees are open from 19 May 2026 to 08 June 2026. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for July 2026.
100 objective questions worth 100 marks across General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (25 questions/marks each with 15 minutes individual timing per section). 1/4th negative marking applies.
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as on 01.04.2026 (born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006). Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
Yes! Weightage and relaxation in recruitment of Junior Associates shall be given as per SBI policy to apprentices who successfully complete training and obtain the joint National Apprenticeship Certificate.
No. Candidates engaged as apprentices will not be treated as employees of SBI and the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after completion of training.
No. Fees once paid will not be refunded on any account, nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
No. Ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen are not eligible to be engaged as apprentices, and there is no reservation for this category.
No. Candidates who have undergone or are pursuing apprenticeship in SBI or any other organization, or have 1 year or more post-graduation work experience, are not eligible.
✦ Final Call to Action

Apply Today and Build Your Banking Career

Don't miss this opportunity to train with India's largest bank. Secure your place among 7,150 apprentices nationwide.

7,150Training Seats
₹15,000Monthly Stipend
08 June 2026Application Deadline
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