SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Application Deadline Extended to June 15

SBI Apprentice Recruitment Update

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced an extension for the application deadline concerning its 2026 apprentice recruitment program. This decision allows potential candidates additional time to submit their applications to the nation's largest banking institution. Interested individuals can now apply until June 15, 2026, through SBI's official websites: www.sbi.co.in/careers or https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. It is important to note that candidates must first register on the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before proceeding with their online application.

The application process commenced on May 19, with the initial deadline set for June 8, which has now been pushed to June 15. This recruitment initiative aims to fill a total of 7,150 apprentice roles across various states and union territories.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a graduation degree in any field from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

Age Limit: Candidates must be aged between 20 and 28 years as of April 1, 2026, meaning they should have been born between April 2, 1998, and April 1, 2006. The upper age limit is set at 28 years for Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates, with age relaxation available for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Selection Process

The selection will involve an online written examination followed by a local language proficiency test. The online exam will evaluate candidates on General and Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and Computer Aptitude. Those who succeed in the online exam will need to take a local language proficiency test relevant to their state or union territory. However, candidates who studied the local language in Class 10 or Class 12 will be exempt from this test.

Stipend Details

The SBI apprenticeship lasts for one year, during which selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000. It is essential to understand that they will not receive benefits typically available to permanent SBI employees, such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Provident Fund, pension, medical facilities, and other service-related perks.