State Bank of India (SBI) has released Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 7,150 vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Online applications started 19 May 2026 and close 08 June 2026 at sbi.bank.in.
State Bank of India (SBI)SBI Apprentice Syllabus Details 2026Adv No : CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination (CBT).
- Local Language Test (proficiency in the state/UT language).
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
Candidates must qualify the online written exam first, then the Local Language Test. Candidates who have studied the local language in 10th or 12th grade are exempted from the Language Test.
Exam Pattern (Online Written Exam)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes |
| General English | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
- Question Type: Objective MCQs.
- Medium: English (English section), Hindi & English (other sections).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer (1/4th deduction).
Detailed Syllabus
1) Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions)
- Number System
- Simplification, Approximation, BODMAS, Surds & Indices.
- Arithmetic Topics
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest.
- Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Average, Age Problems.
- Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern, Time/Speed/Distance, Boat & Stream.
- Mixture & Allegation.
- Data Interpretation
- Table DI, Pie Chart DI, Line Graph, Bar Graph.
- Caselet DI, Missing DI.
- Advanced Maths
- Probability, Permutation & Combination, Quadratic Equation.
- Simplification, Number Series.
- Miscellaneous
- Mensuration, Decimal & Fraction, LCM & HCF.
2) Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (25 Questions)
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Arrangement, Floor‑Based Puzzle, Box Puzzle, Scheduling Puzzle, Blood Relation Puzzle.
- Logical Reasoning
- Syllogism, Inequality, Coding‑Decoding, Direction Sense, Blood Relation, Ranking & Order.
- Input‑Output, Alphanumeric Series.
- Analytical Reasoning
- Statement & Assumption, Statement & Conclusion, Cause & Effect, Course of Action.
- Miscellaneous
- Data Sufficiency, Odd One Out, Classification.
- Computer Aptitude
- Basics of Computers, Hardware & Software, Input/Output Devices, Memory Devices.
- Operating Systems: Windows, MS Office, Internet basics.
- Networking: LAN, WAN, Internet, Email.
- Cyber Security: Virus, Malware, Cyber Safety basics.
- Banking Technology: Digital Banking, UPI, NEFT, RTGS, Mobile Banking.
3) General English (25 Questions)
- Grammar
- Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Tenses.
- Subject‑Verb Agreement, Articles, Preposition, Conjunction.
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms, Antonyms, One‑word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases.
- Reading Skills
- Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test.
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement, Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks.
- Verbal Ability
- Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Word Swap.
4) General / Financial Awareness (25 Questions)
- Current Affairs
- National & International Current Affairs, Sports, Awards & Honors.
- Important Days, Government Schemes, Summits & Conferences.
- Banking Awareness
- History of Banking, Types of Banks, RBI Functions, Monetary Policy.
- Banking Reforms, Banking Terms (NPA, CASA, IFSC, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI).
- Financial Awareness
- Budget, Economic Survey, Inflation, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, CRR & SLR.
- Static GK
- Capitals, Currency, Important Organizations, National Parks, Headquarters.
Preparation Tips
- Financial Awareness & English are high‑scoring sections; practice daily current affairs and grammar/vocabulary.
- Quant & Reasoning: Focus on Simplification, Puzzles, DI, and Coding‑Decoding for quick scores.
- Take 2 mock tests per week and solve daily current affairs.
- Prepare 2 hours Quant, 2 hours Reasoning, 1 hour English, 1 hour Banking Awareness daily as a balanced plan.
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FAQ (SBI Apprentice 2026)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the exam pattern? | 100 MCQs (25 each: Financial Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning + Computer) in 60 minutes, 15 minutes per section. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted per wrong answer. |
| Is there a language test? | Yes, Local Language Test for the state/UT applied (10th/12th local‑language students exempted). |
| What are the main sections? | General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. |
| Which section is high‑scoring? | Financial Awareness and English are high‑scoring; Simplification & Puzzles are important for Quant & Reasoning. |
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