SBI Apprentice Notification 2026 — 7150 Vacancies Out, Apply Before 15th June
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for the post of SBI Apprentice on its official website on 19th May 2026 for 7,150 vacancies across India. This guide covers complete information regarding vacancies, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, salary structure and previous year cutoff
Official SBI Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF Out
SBI has released the SBI Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF on 19th May 2026. The online application process was started from 19th May to 15th June 2026. Candidates can check the official notification PDF link given below.
SBI Apprentice 2026 notification pdf
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Overview
Before applying for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 candidates are advised to go through the complete recruitment details carefully. A quick summary of the details is provided in the table below:
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SBI Apprentice 2026- Exam summary |
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Organisation |
State Bank of India (SBI) |
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Post Name |
Apprentice |
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Advt No. |
CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
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Total Vacancies |
7,150 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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Application Dates |
19th May to 15th June 2026 |
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Recruitment Process |
Computer-based test + Local Language Test + Document Verification + Medical |
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Qualification Required |
Graduation in Any Stream |
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Training Duration |
1 Year |
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Salary |
Rs. 15000/- |
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Official Website |
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Important Dates for SBI Apprentice Notification
State Bank of India has released the SBI Apprentice notification along with start and end dates for the recruitment process. Candidates can check all the important dates related to the exam and application process that are updated below in the table
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SBI Apprentice 2026- Important Dates |
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Events |
Dates |
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Notification Release Date |
19th May 2026 |
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Start Date to apply online |
19th May 2026 |
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Last Date to apply online |
15th June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
15th June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date to Edit Application |
15th June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date for Printing Application |
30th June 2026 |
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Exam Date |
To Be Announced |
SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Under SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026, the SBI has announced a total of 7,150 posts across various states and union territories. Candidates can check the complete SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026 state-wise and category-wise details in the table below.
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State / UT |
Total |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
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Andhra Pradesh |
709 |
296 |
113 |
49 |
191 |
70 |
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UT Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
42 |
24 |
— |
03 |
11 |
04 |
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Arunachal Pradesh |
26 |
13 |
— |
11 |
— |
02 |
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Assam |
368 |
164 |
25 |
44 |
99 |
36 |
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Bihar |
58 |
29 |
09 |
— |
15 |
05 |
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UT Chandigarh |
15 |
08 |
02 |
— |
04 |
01 |
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Chhattisgarh |
93 |
39 |
11 |
29 |
05 |
09 |
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Delhi |
105 |
45 |
15 |
07 |
28 |
10 |
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Goa |
16 |
12 |
— |
01 |
02 |
01 |
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Gujarat |
217 |
91 |
15 |
32 |
58 |
21 |
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Haryana |
320 |
143 |
60 |
— |
85 |
32 |
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Himachal Pradesh |
180 |
74 |
45 |
07 |
36 |
18 |
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UT Jammu & Kashmir |
300 |
132 |
24 |
33 |
81 |
30 |
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Jharkhand |
27 |
12 |
03 |
07 |
03 |
02 |
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Kerala |
403 |
211 |
40 |
04 |
108 |
40 |
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UT Ladakh |
15 |
08 |
01 |
01 |
04 |
01 |
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Madhya Pradesh |
285 |
116 |
42 |
57 |
42 |
28 |
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Maharashtra |
504 |
225 |
50 |
44 |
135 |
50 |
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Manipur |
06 |
04 |
— |
02 |
— |
— |
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Meghalaya |
08 |
05 |
— |
03 |
— |
— |
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Mizoram |
54 |
23 |
— |
24 |
02 |
05 |
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Nagaland |
20 |
09 |
— |
09 |
— |
02 |
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Odisha |
229 |
94 |
36 |
50 |
27 |
22 |
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Punjab |
345 |
139 |
100 |
— |
72 |
34 |
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UT Pondicherry |
18 |
11 |
02 |
— |
04 |
01 |
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Rajasthan |
350 |
141 |
59 |
45 |
70 |
35 |
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Sikkim |
50 |
21 |
02 |
10 |
12 |
05 |
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Tamil Nadu |
396 |
143 |
75 |
03 |
106 |
39 |
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Telangana |
491 |
198 |
78 |
34 |
132 |
49 |
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Tripura |
88 |
38 |
14 |
27 |
01 |
08 |
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Uttar Pradesh |
561 |
234 |
117 |
05 |
150 |
55 |
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Uttarakhand |
115 |
67 |
20 |
03 |
14 |
11 |
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West Bengal |
460 |
185 |
105 |
23 |
101 |
46 |
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Total |
7,150 |
3,086 |
1,107 |
586 |
1,672 |
699 |
SBI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before you apply, check every eligibility condition carefully. Many candidates fill out the entire form only to find out later that they were ineligible. Save yourself that trouble.
Qualification
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Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a Government-recognized University or Institution. There is no minimum percentage requirement.
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One important thing to note - final-year students are generally not eligible unless they can provide proof of graduation before the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
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Maximum Age: 28 Years
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Age Cut-off Date: April 30, 2026
Age relaxation
Age relaxation as per Government of India norms:
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Category |
Age Relaxation |
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
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SC / ST |
5 Years |
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PwBD (General) |
10 Years |
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PwBD (OBC) |
13 Years |
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PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 Years |
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Ex-Servicemen |
As per Govt. norms |
Nationality
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Candidates must be a citizen of India
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Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees,
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and persons of Indian origin from specific countries may also be eligible as per Government of India norms — if specified in the official notification.
SBI Apprentice Application Fee 2026
Based on the information available, no application fee is required for this recruitment. However, candidates should cross-check this from the official notification PDF before completing their application, as fee-related details can vary.
Apply Online for SBI Apprentice 2026 — Step-by-Step
The application process is entirely online. Here is how you can apply without any confusion:
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Step 1 |
Visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
Use a stable internet connection; avoid mobile browsers for form filling |
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Step 2 |
Click on "SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026" or Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 |
Read the notification PDF before clicking the apply link |
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Step 3 |
Complete New Registration — enter your active mobile number and email ID |
Your registration number and password will be sent to these; keep them safe |
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Step 4 |
Log in and fill in personal details, educational background, and other required information |
Double-check every detail against your original documents before proceeding |
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Step |
Action |
Important Note |
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Step 5 |
Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format |
Blurry or incorrectly sized uploads are a common reason for form rejection |
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Step 6 |
Review the entire application form thoroughly |
This is your last chance to fix errors before submission |
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Step 7 |
Submit the form and save a printout or PDF copy |
Keep this for future reference — admit card and verification stages |
A common mistake many candidates make is entering incorrect information in a hurry. Take your time — once submitted, details may not be editable.
SBI Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process for SBI Apprentice 2026 involves the following stages:
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Stage |
Details |
Qualifying Nature |
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Stage 1 — Online Written Exam |
Objective MCQ, 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes |
Merit-based |
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Stage 2 — Local Language Test |
Proficiency in state's local language |
Qualifying (Pass/Fail) |
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Stage 3 — Document Verification |
Verification of all original certificates and documents |
Mandatory |
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Stage 4 — Medical Examination |
Basic fitness check as per SBI norms |
Mandatory |
There is no interview in the SBI Apprentice selection process. Merit will be drawn state-wise and category-wise based on the aggregate marks in the online written exam.
One thing candidates often miss — if you have studied the local language at Class 10th or 12th level, you are exempted from the Local Language Test. This is a significant advantage for many candidates and should be checked carefully.
SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
The online written test is an objective-type exam with a total of 100 questions for 100 marks. The total duration is 1 hour (60 minutes).
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Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
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General/Financial Awareness |
25 |
25 |
15 Minutes |
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General English |
25 |
25 |
15 Minutes |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
15 Minutes |
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Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
15 Minutes |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
60 Minutes |
Key Points to Remember:
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Questions are of MCQ (Multiple Choice) format
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There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer
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No penalty for unanswered questions
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The paper will be bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the General English section
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The exam will also be available in 13 regional languages
From previous trends, the exam is moderately difficult. Speed and accuracy both matter here. Candidates who can manage time well across all four sections tend to perform significantly better.
SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026
Here is a section-wise breakdown of important topics to prepare for:
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Section |
Important Topics |
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General / Financial Awareness |
Current Affairs (last 6 months), Banking & Finance Basics, RBI & Monetary Policy, Government Schemes, Static GK (capitals, currencies, sports), Budget & Economy Basics, Financial Institutions in India |
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General English |
Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary (Synonyms / Antonyms), Sentence Correction, Cloze Test |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Number Series, Simplification & Approximation, Data Interpretation, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Speed & Distance |
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Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Inequalities, Computer Basics, MS Office, Internet & Networking Basics |
Tip: Reasoning and Quant together account for 50 marks. Mastering these two sections alone can dramatically improve your overall score and chances of crossing the cut-off.
SBI Apprentice Salary 2026
A point many candidates are confused about — SBI Apprentice is not a permanent job. It is a one-year training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
During the one-year training period, selected candidates receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000. No additional allowances or perks are provided during the apprenticeship.
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Stipend |
Amount |
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Monthly Stipend (Year 1) |
₹15,000 |
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Additional Allowances |
Not Applicable |
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Permanent Job Guarantee |
No |
While this might seem like a limitation, the real value of SBI Apprenticeship is the banking experience you gain. Many successful SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk candidates have mentioned that their apprenticeship experience gave them a clear practical edge during their preparation and interviews.
SBI Apprentice Preparation Tips 2026
Candidates should not take this exam lightly just because the stipend is low. The competition is real and cutoffs have historically been quite high. Here are some honest and practical preparation tips:
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Tip |
What To Do |
Why It Matters |
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Build Basics First |
Spend the first 10–15 days on Quant and Reasoning fundamentals |
Mock tests without concept clarity lead nowhere |
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Master Current Affairs |
Follow one reliable source daily; revise monthly capsules |
GK section is 25 marks — candidates often ignore it and regret it |
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Take Mock Tests Regularly |
At least one full mock test every 2–3 days after syllabus completion |
Builds speed, accuracy, and real exam temperament |
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Work on Time Management |
You get only 15 minutes per section (~36 seconds/question) |
Slow candidates lose marks even when they know answers |
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Prepare for Local Language Test |
If not exempted, start early with basic language proficiency |
It is a qualifying stage — failing here means disqualification regardless of exam score |
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Apply Early |
Complete registration in the first week itself |
Server congestion and last-minute errors are extremely common on deadline day |
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Check State Eligibility Carefully |
Apply only for the state where you meet the local language requirement |
Applying in the wrong state is a costly, non-reversible mistake |
SBI Apprentice Cut Off 2026
With the release of the SBI Apprentice Result 2026, SBI will also publish the category-wise cut-off marks.Check the previous year's SBI Apprentice cut-off marks for the year 2023-24
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SBI Apprentice Cut Off 2023-24 |
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State |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
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Rajasthan |
68.50 |
55.25 |
63.50 |
56.25 |
48 |
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Haryana |
70 |
55.75 |
59.75 |
62.75 |
-- |
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Madhya Pradesh |
77.50 |
75 |
75.50 |
72.25 |
58.50 |
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West Bengal |
74.50 |
60.75 |
65.25 |
65.25 |
55.50 |
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Telangana |
71.25 |
58.25 |
69.25 |
65 |
66.75 |
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Uttar Pradesh |
74.25 |
68.25 |
67.50 |
64.50 |
61.75 |
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Himachal Pradesh |
63.25 |
35.75 |
43.50 |
46 |
58.75 |
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Odisha |
73.50 |
65 |
71.75 |
58.75 |
46.75 |
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Uttarakhand |
66.75 |
36.25 |
56.50 |
60.75 |
64.25 |
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Maharashtra |
71.25 |
63.25 |
66.75 |
69.25 |
57 |
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Punjab |
63.50 |
35.25 |
41.25 |
46 |
-- |
These are approximate figures based on general trend data. Actual cut-offs vary state-wise and category-wise. States with higher applicant counts (like UP, Bihar, Maharashtra) tend to have comparatively higher cut-offs.
Mistakes Candidates Make — Avoid These
From previous SBI Apprentice recruitment cycles, these are the mistakes that cost candidates their chance:
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Common Mistake |
What Happens |
How to Avoid It |
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Applying in the wrong state |
Ineligibility due to local language mismatch |
Check state-wise language requirements before selecting your state |
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Ignoring the Local Language Test |
Disqualification even after clearing the written exam |
Start preparation early if you are not exempted |
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Uploading blurry or oversized photos/signature |
Form gets rejected during scrutiny |
Follow the exact size and format given in the notification |
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Not saving registration credentials |
Cannot log in to complete the form |
Save your registration number and password immediately after registration |
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Neglecting the GK/Financial Awareness section |
Missing easy marks that could have crossed the cut-off |
Dedicate daily time to current affairs from day one |
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Applying on the last day |
Server crashes, payment failures, form submission errors |
Apply within the first 5–7 days of the registration window |
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Not reading the official notification PDF |
Incorrect information, wrong state selection, missed eligibility |
Always read the full PDF before starting your application |
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