SBI Apprentice Notification 2021 Notification:
State Bank of India (SBI) is soon going to deactivate the link for recruitment to the post of Apprentice. Candidates who have not submitted their SBI Apprentice Application, yet, should apply online now in order to avoid the last-minute rush. SBI Apprentice Link is available up to 26 July 2021 on official websites i.e. nsdcindia.org/apprenticeship or apprenticeshipindia.org or bfsissc.com or bank.sbi/careers or sbi.co.in.
More than 6000 vacancies are available in banks across the country. Candidates seeking to apply for SBI Recruitment for Apprentice should be a graduate and the age should not be more than 28 years. Those who successfully apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2021 will be called for an online exam which is scheduled for the month of August 2021
More details on SBI Apprentice 2021 such as vacancy breakup, educational qualification, age limit, salary, exam pattern, selection process, and other details below:
SBI Apprentice Online Application Link
It is to be noted that, SBI Apprentice 2020 Notification has been canceled and the money will be refunded to candidates. Candidates who have applied for the recruitment can check the details through the PDF below:
SBI Apprentice 2020 Cancellation Notice
SBI Apprentice Important Dates
| Event | Important Dates |
| SBI Apprentice Notification Date | 5 July 2021 |
| SBI Apprentice Online Application Starting Date | 6 July 2021 |
| SBI Apprentice Online Application Last Date | 26 July 2021 |
| SBI Exam Date 2021 | August 2021 |
SBI Apprentice Vacancy Details
Total Posts – 6100
Category-wise vacancy-breakup
- General – 2577 Posts
- EWS – 604 Posts
- OBC – 1375 Posts
- SC – 977 Posts
- ST – 567 Posts
Location, Local Language, and Tentative No. Of Training Seats:
State / UT |
Language |
Vacancies |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 800 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 100 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 200 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 75 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 75 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 715 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi/English | 10 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 25 |
| Odisha | Odia | 400 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 200 |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 150 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 100 |
| UT Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi | 25 |
| Ladakh | Ladakhi/Urdu/Bhoti | 10 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 365 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 90 |
| Pondicherry | Tamil | 10 |
| Goa | Konkani | 50 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 125 |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 125 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 650 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 75 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 875 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 375 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 20 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 250 |
| Manipur | Manipuri | 20 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 50 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 20 |
| Nagaland | English | 20 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 20 |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 50 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 25 |
SBI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Graduation from a recognized University/ Institute.
SBI Apprentice Age Limit:
20 to 28 years as of 31.10.2020 i.e. candidates must have been born not earlier than 01.11.1992 and not later than
31/10/2000 (both days inclusive). The maximum age indicated is for unreserved and EWS candidates. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
SBI Apprentice Stipend:
Rs. 15000
Selection Process for SBI Apprentice Posts
Selection for engagement of apprentices would be based on the basis of:
- Online written test
- Test of the local language.
SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern
There will be 100 objective-type questions of 100 marks on:
Name of test |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time |
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 min |
| General English | 25 | 25 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1hour |
The questions will be bilingual i.e., English & Hindi, except for the test of General English.
There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of the mark assigned for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
SBI Apprentice Local Language Test
The test for knowledge of specified opted local language will be conducted as a part of the selection process. It will be conducted after qualifying for the online written examination. Candidates who fail to qualify for this test will not be engaged in an apprenticeship. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo the language test. Candidates will have to appear for the test of specified opted local language at a center (to be decided by the Bank) of the State applied for, at his/her own expenses.
SBI Apprentice Medical Examination:
The engagement of selected apprentices is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank.
SBI Apprentice Final Selection:
- Verification of eligibility for the post and information furnished in the online application
- Qualifying in a test of specified opted local language, where applicable, as detailed above.
- Qualifying in the Medical examination.
How to Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2021?
Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the SBI website from 6 July to 26 July 2021.
SBI Apprentice Application Fee:
General/OBC/EWS – Rs.300/-
SC/ST/PWD – NIL