The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act 1961. This recruitment drive, announced by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department at the Corporate Centre in Mumbai, aims to fill 7150 apprentice positions across various units. The online application window will open on 19 May 2026 and close on 8 June 2026. Candidates are required to submit their applications exclusively through the official SBI apprenticeship portal, following the instructions provided in the notification. The apprenticeship training will last for one year, and the examination schedule will be announced at a later date. Applications are accepted only online, and candidates must adhere to the guidelines issued by SBI for all participating branches and regional recruitment centres across India.
Recruitment Notification Details
SBI has issued advertisement number CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 for the engagement of 7150 apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act 1961. The notification specifies that applications are invited for apprenticeship training across different regions. The recruitment is managed by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department at the corporate centre in Mumbai. Candidates can submit their applications through the SBI official apprenticeship portal within the specified dates. Further information is available on the official SBI recruitment portal for applicants as per the notification guidelines.
Eligibility and Age Criteria
To apply for the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026, candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The prescribed age limit is 20 to 28 years, calculated as of 30 April 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Applicants must meet all eligibility conditions specified in the official notification before submitting their applications. All candidates should verify their eligibility details prior to online submission through the SBI portal as instructed.
Selection Process and Fees
The selection process for the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 comprises a written examination, followed by a local language test, document verification, and a medical examination. Candidates must qualify at each stage as per SBI criteria. The application fee is Rs. 300 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, while SC, ST, and PWD candidates are exempted from payment. Fees are payable only through online mode. Further updates will be issued on the official SBI portal.
For direct access to the application portal, candidates can visit the official SBI Career website. Stay tuned for more updates on this recruitment drive.
