The State Bank of India (SBI) has released Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a golden opportunity for graduates to gain practical banking experience across India.
📌 Key Highlights
Notification Date: 19 May 2026
Application Window: 19 May – 8 June 2026
Online Examination: July 2026 (tentative)
Total Vacancies: 7,150 (State/UT‑wise distribution)
Training Duration: 1 year
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act rules
Mode of Application: Online via IBPS Portal
📊 State/UT‑wise Apprentice Vacancies
State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (VI/HI/LD/d&e) |
Gujarat | Gujarati | 15 | 32 | 58 | 21 | 91 | 217 | 9 |
Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 113 | 49 | 191 | 70 | 286 | 709 | 29 |
Karnataka | Kannada | 44 | 19 | 74 | 27 | 112 | 276 | 12 |
Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 11 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 39 | 93 | 4 |
Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 42 | 57 | 42 | 28 | 116 | 285 | 12 |
Odisha | Odia | 36 | 50 | 27 | 22 | 94 | 229 | 10 |
Ladakh (UT) | Ladakhi/Urdu/Bhoti | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 1 |
Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 45 | 7 | 36 | 18 | 74 | 180 | 8 |
Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 1 |
Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 100 | 0 | 72 | 34 | 139 | 345 | 14 |
Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | Urdu/Hindi | 24 | 33 | 81 | 30 | 132 | 300 | 12 |
Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 60 | 0 | 85 | 32 | 143 | 320 | 13 |
Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 75 | 3 | 106 | 39 | 173 | 396 | 16 |
West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 105 | 23 | 101 | 46 | 185 | 460 | 19 |
Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 117 | 5 | 150 | 55 | 234 | 561 | 24 |
Maharashtra | Marathi | 50 | 44 | 135 | 50 | 225 | 504 | 21 |
Kerala | Malayalam | 40 | 4 | 108 | 40 | 211 | 403 | 17 |
Delhi | Hindi | 15 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 45 | 105 | 5 |
Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 9 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 29 | 58 | 3 |
Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 2 |
Others (NE States, UTs, Goa, etc.) | Regional Languages | – | – | – | – | – | Remaining seats | – |
Total | – | 1107 | 586 | 1672 | 699 | 3086 | 7150 | 304 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026): 20–28 years (Born between 02.04.1998 – 01.04.2006).
Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs.
Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Language Proficiency: Candidate must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for.
⚖️ Selection Process
Online Written Test (July 2026)
Local Language Test (mandatory for all states)
Merit List prepared based on performance in written exam + language test.
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): SBI Apprentice Notification 2026
Apply Online: IBPS Application Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨ Final Note
The SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 7,150 seats across all states and UTs. With a one‑year training program, this is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain practical exposure in India’s largest public sector bank.
