SARKARI SEWAYOJAN

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Apprentices for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to hire thousands of candidates to join the bank's apprenticeship program across various states.

•The recruitment is managed by the State Bank of India.

•The position offered is for the Apprentice role.

•There are a total of 7,150 openings available for this session.

•The recruitment is officially identified by the notification number CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07.

•Candidates can begin applying for these posts from May 19, 2026.

•The final window to submit the online form is June 8, 2026.

•The last day to pay the application fees is also June 8, 2026.

•The Online Examination will be held according to the bank's schedule.

•Admit Cards will be issued to eligible candidates a few days before the test date.

•Applicants in the General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay a fee of ₹300.

•Candidates from SC, ST, and PH categories are not required to pay any fee.

•Payment can be completed through Debit Cards, Credit Cards, or Net Banking.

•You can also pay the fee using the E-Challan method at a bank branch.

•The minimum age to apply is 20 years as of April 1, 2026.

•The maximum age limit for general candidates is 28 years.

•Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized university.

•There is extra age relaxation provided to reserved categories as per the bank's recruitment rules.

•The largest share of seats is for the General (UR) category with 3,086 posts.

•OBC candidates have a total of 1,672 reserved seats.

•SC and ST categories have 1,107 and 586 seats respectively.

•EWS candidates are allocated 699 seats in this recruitment.

•The primary selection is based on an Online Objective Test.

•The test usually covers General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.

•Candidates who pass the written test must undergo a Local Language Test to ensure they can speak and write the regional language of the state they applied for.

•A final Medical Examination is conducted before the final joining.

•Always read the notification thoroughly before starting the application process.

•Gather your eligibility documents, ID proofs, and address details beforehand.

•Ensure you have scanned copies of your photo, signature, and ID proof ready for upload.

•Carefully enter all basic details in the online application form.

•You must check the preview of the form to catch any errors before final submission.

•If you belong to a category that requires a fee, ensure the payment is successful, or your form will be rejected.

•Always keep a printed copy of the final submitted form for future use.

•The online application link is active on the portal from the start date.

•You can download the full PDF notification for detailed state-wise vacancies.

•The short notification provides a quick summary of the recruitment.

•Visit the official SBI website for authentic updates and career information.