SBI Apprentice: pattern, syllabus and eligibility
A one-year paid apprenticeship in SBI branches for fresh graduates.
SBI engages graduates as apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Apprentices train in branches for one year on a monthly stipend. Selection is an online test and a local language test. The apprenticeship is not a job offer, but it gives real branch experience and SBI gives weightage for it in later recruitment.
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Eligibility Criteria
schoolEducation
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
cakeAge Limit
20-28 years, with relaxation for SC/
flagNationality
Indian citizen. Candidates must know the local language of the state applied for.
Exam Pattern
The online test has four sections of 25 questions each, 100 marks in 60 minutes, with 15 minutes per section. A quarter mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates who qualify then take a test of the local language unless they studied it in class 10 or 12.
Online Written Test
Computer-based MCQ60 min| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
Key Topics & Syllabus
General / Financial Awareness
- check_circleBanking and financial current affairs
- check_circleRBI and government schemes
- check_circleStatic GK
General English
- check_circleReading comprehension
- check_circleError spotting and fillers
- check_circleVocabulary
Quantitative Aptitude
- check_circleSimplification and number series
- check_circleData interpretation
- check_circleArithmetic word problems
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- check_circlePuzzles and seating arrangement
- check_circleSyllogism and inequalities
- check_circleComputer basics
Career Roles & Salary
SBI Apprentice
Monthly stipend (₹15,000 in recent cycles)
Trains on branch operations, customer service and digital banking for one year.
How to Prepare
Register on the NATS/NAPS portal
Apprentices must register on the Government's apprenticeship portal before applying to SBI.
Apply on sbi.co.in
Choose one state, pay the fee and complete the application.
Prepare four sections
Each section has 25 questions and its own 15-minute timer, so speed matters.
Clear the language test
Pass the local language test unless your class 10 or 12 marksheet shows the language.
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Varies by year (check sbi.co.in/careers) |
| Apprenticeship length | 1 year |
* Dates are indicative based on historical patterns. Check the official website for confirmed dates.
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SBI Apprentice FAQ
Is SBI Apprentice a permanent job?
No. It is a one-year apprenticeship with a stipend. SBI gives weightage for completed apprenticeship in some later recruitments.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. A quarter of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Can final-year students apply?
Usually only if the graduation result is declared by the date set in the notification. Check the current notification.
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