SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act 1961. The notice has been issued by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai. The SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 covers 7150 posts across various units. The online application window begins on 19 May 2026 through official apprenticeship portals as per notification details issued recently. The online application process remains open from 19 May 2026 to 8 June 2026. Candidates will apply through the official SBI apprenticeship portal. The recruitment drive is conducted for a one-year training period. The examination schedule will be notified later. Applications are accepted only in online mode, with candidates required to follow instructions issued by SBI across participating branches and regional recruitment centres nationwide in India. Recruitment notification details SBI has issued advertisement number CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 for engagement of 7150 apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act 1961. The notification states that applications are being 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 applications through SBI’s official apprenticeship portal during the specified dates. Further information is available on the official SBI recruitment portal for applicants as per notification guidelines issued.
SBI opens applications for 7150 apprentice vacancies under Apprenticeship Act 1961 in 2026
Eligibility and age criteria Candidates applying for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The prescribed age limit is 20 to 28 years, calculated as on April 30, 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Applicants must meet eligibility conditions specified in the official notification before submitting applications. All candidates should verify eligibility details prior to online submission through SBI portal as instructed. Selection process and fees The selection process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 comprises a written examination, followed by a local language test, document verification, and medical examination. Candidates must qualify at each stage as per SBI criteria. Application fee is Rs. 300 for General, OBC and EWS categories, while SC, ST and PWD candidates are exempted from payment. Fees are payable through online mode only. Further updates will be issued on the official SBI portal.
