| Post Name | Apprentices |
| Total Posts | 6,160 Posts |
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs.300/- |
| Start Date | 1st September 2023 |
| Last Date | 21st September 2023 |
SBI Recruitment 2023
State Bank of India has released an official notification regarding the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act of 1961. Eligible and interested candidates for this SBI engagement will be able to submit their online application through the official portal for a total of 6,160 posts. The brief details of this SBI Recruitment are given below along with the official notification and online application link.
Related: SBI Admit Card 2023
SBI Recruitment Details
Name of Post: Apprentices
No of Posts: 6,160 Posts
- Assam: 121 Posts
Advertisement No: CRPD/APPR/2023-24/17
Stipend/ Benefit: The apprentices are eligible for a stipend of Rs.15,000/- per month for the engagement period of one year. The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/ benefits.
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Age Limit: The candidate’s age should be between 20 years to 28 years as on 1st August 2023. Candidates must have been born not later than 1st August 2003 and not earlier than 2nd August 1995 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation will be 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates, 5 years for ST candidates and 10 years for PwD candidates.
Application Fee: Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the reservation category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs.300/- |
| EWS | Rs.300/- |
| OBC | Rs.300/- |
| Scheduled Castes | Free |
| Scheduled Tribes | Free |
| Persons with Disabilities | Free |
Payment Method: Candidates are able to pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the payment – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Exam Centres (Assam): Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur.
How to Apply for SBI Recruitment?
Candidates who are eligible as per the official notification of SBI and are willing to work in the State Bank of India can submit their online application on the official application portal developed by SBI. Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete their application process.
| Scroll down, and check the Important Link section. |
| Click on the Online Application Link. |
| Now, an official web portal will load in the new tab of your browser. |
| In that portal, you will get the option to register yourself. |
| After registration, you have to provide all your asked details. |
| After that, you have to upload your documents. |
| Now, you have to pay the application fee. |
| After successful payment, your application will be submitted. |
| Also, you will receive an acknowledgement copy of your submission. |
| Keep that acknowledgement copy for future use. |
Important Dates of SBI Recruitment
| Application Start Date | 1st September 2023 |
| Application Last Date | 21st September 2023 |
| Online Examination | October/November 2023 |
Important Link of SBI Recruitment
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Install Our Android App | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
State-wise Vacancy Details
| State | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malayalam | 173 | 110 | 40 | 86 | 3 | 412 |
| Bihar | 24 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 50 |
| Jharkhand | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 122 | 44 | 29 | 44 | 59 | 298 |
| Chhattisgarh | 43 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 31 | 99 |
| Rajasthan | 371 | 185 | 92 | 157 | 120 | 925 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 82 | 40 | 20 | 50 | 08 | 200 |
| Haryana | 67 | 40 | 15 | 28 | 0 | 150 |
| Punjab | 148 | 76 | 36 | 105 | 0 | 365 |
| Uttarakhand | 72 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 3 | 125 |
| UT Pondicherry | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 26 |
| Tamil Naidu | 281 | 174 | 64 | 123 | 6 | 648 |
| Telangana | 52 | 33 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 125 |
| Odisha | 84 | 24 | 20 | 32 | 45 | 205 |
| Kerala | 222 | 114 | 42 | 42 | 4 | 424 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 157 | 105 | 39 | 62 | 27 | 390 |
| Maharashtra | 208 | 125 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 466 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 20 |
| Assam | 55 | 32 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 121 |
| Manipur | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
| Meghalaya | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 31 |
| Mizoram | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Nagaland | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 21 |
| Tripura | 11 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
| Karnataka | 71 | 47 | 17 | 28 | 12 | 175 |
| West Bengal | 133 | 72 | 32 | 75 | 16 | 328 |
| Gujarat | 121 | 78 | 29 | 20 | 43 | 291 |
| UT Andaman & Nicobar Island | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Sikkim | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| UT Jammu & Kashmir | 44 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 100 |
| UT Chandigarh | 13 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 25 |
| UT Laddakh | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Goa | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 26 |
Selection Process of SBI Recruitment
The selection process of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act of 1961 will include an online written examination (online objective type), local language test and medical examination.
Online Written Test
The online written test will consist of objective-type questions for 100 marks. The duration of the online written test is 1 hour and it consists of 4 sections. The structure of the online written examination would be as follows.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| General English | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 1 Hour |
Negative Marking: There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of the mark assigned for each question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Candidates are required to score a minimum percentage mark on aggregate (For SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon). Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate will be as decided by the Bank. There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects. The merit list will be drawn state-wise and category-wise. Candidates qualified in the test will be placed according to their aggregate marks in descending order in respective States and Categories. In case more than one candidate scores the same marks as cut-off marks in the merit list (common marks at cut-off point) such candidates will be ranked in the merit list according to their age in descending order in respective States and categories.
Test of Local Language
The specified local languages of the states are mentioned in the Para A of the advertisement. The candidates applying for training seats in a particular state should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in any one of the specified local languages of that state as mentioned in Para A of the advertisement. The test for knowledge of the 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 this test will not be engaged as apprentices. 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 the specified opted local language at a centre (to be decided by the Bank) of the State applied for, at his/her own expense. The SBI will not reimburse or bear any travelling expenses that may be incurred by the candidate for attending the said test.
Medical Examination
Engagement of selected apprentices is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank.
FAQs of SBI Recruitment
What is the starting date of the online application for SBI Recruitment?
The starting date of the online application for SBI Recruitment is 1st September 2023.
What is the last date of the online application for SBI Recruitment?
The last date of the online application for SBI Recruitment is 21st September 2023.
What is the total number of posts in SBI Recruitment 2023?
The total number of posts in SBI Recruitment 2023 is 6,160.
What is the application fee for SBI Recruitment 2023?
The application fee for SBI Recruitment 2023 is Rs.300/-.
What is the age limit of SBI Recruitment 2023?
The candidate’s age should be between 20 years to 28 years as on 1st August 2023.