SBI Apprentice Exam has been postponed. This is with reference to the exam scheduled on 5th December 2023 for the Chennai Region only.  The SBI Apprentice  Admit Card for the written test was released earlier. The State Bank of India (SBI) will be hiring a total of 6160 candidates for the post of Apprentices across 29 states such as Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, etc., and 5 UTs like Ladakh, Chandigarh, Pondicherry, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Eligible candidates could apply for engagement in one state only. Candidates can appear for the examination only once under this engagement project. Continue reading to know more about SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2023 for the latest cycle of October/November 2023

• Candidates in the age group of 20 to 28 years will be eligible to apply for this recruitment drive. Candidates should go through the SBI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria in detail before applying.
• The SBI Apprentice Selection Process is based on the Online Written Test followed by a Test of the Local Language and a Medical examination.
• SBI will make the merit list based on State and Category. There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects.
• After the successful completion of the selection process, candidates will be provided a one-year training with a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000/-

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Download the SBI Apprentice Admit card

Check Out all the details of  SBI Apprentice Admit card here

Download SBI Apprentice 2023 Notification PDF

SBI Apprentice Latest Updates

4th December 2023: SBI Apprentice Exam Postponed

The SBI Apprentice Exam scheduled on 5th December 2023 has been postponed. This is for the Chennai Circle only.

Download SBI Apprentice Exam Date Notice

20th November 2023: SBI Apprentice Admit Card Out

SBI Apprentice 2023 Admit Card Out on 20th November 2023 (Advt No. CRPD/APPR/2023-24/17). Candidates can Download the admit card from 20th November to 7th December 2023. the written exam for the SBI Apprentice 2023 will be held on 7th December 2023.

SBI Apprentice Vacancy 2023

A total of 6160 vacancies have been released for the SBI Apprentice 2023 Recruitment drive. Check state-wise and category-wise SBI Apprentice 2023 vacancy details below.

Download Official State-wise SBI Apprentice Vacancies 2023 PDF

SBI Apprentice Apply Online 2023

The steps to be followed to apply online for the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2023 is explained below:

Direct Link to Apply Online for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2023

Step 1: Click the link mentioned above.

Step 2: Alternatively click the SBI Official Website link

Step 3: Candidates must Click on “Current Openings” under “Join SBI” tab

Step 4: A new page will appear where List of current recruitments will open and then Click on “ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES IN SBI UNDER THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961”

Step 5: Click on the Apply Link as displayed. You will be directed to the application page.

Step 6: Click on the “Click here for New Registration “ link.

Step 7: Click on the “ Continue” tab and enter your basic details like name , phone number etc.

Step 8: Upload a scanned copy of your photograph and signature as per requirement. Click on the Next button. Click on Testbook image resize tool to resize images in the desired specification

Step 9: Click on the preferred actions for the details asked in the form and than click on the “validate your details” and submit fees.

Step 10: Click on the final submission and take out the print out of the form

Prerequisites for Applying Online: Candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile no. which should be kept active till the declaration of results. It will help him/her in getting call letters/advice, etc. by email/SMS.

• You must scan your photograph and signature as detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature (Annexure-I).
• Fill the application carefully. Once the application is filled in completely, you should submit the data. In the event of you not being able to fill the data in one go, save the data already entered. When the data is saved, a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Note down the registration number and password. You can also reopen the saved data using registration number and password and edit the particulars if needed. This facility will be available three times only.
• Once the application is filled in completely, submit the data. Thereafter, the registration is final and no change/edit of any data will be allowed.

For details on how to download the SBI Apprentice admit card, refer to the linked article.

Guidelines For Scanning The Photograph & Signature

Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her photograph and signature as per the specifications given in Annexure-I.

Online applications will not be registered unless candidates upload photos and signatures as specified.

Note:

• Photograph must be a recent passport-style color picture. In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear, the candidate's application may be rejected.
• The size of the photograph must be of dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) and the Size of the file should be between 20kb–50 kb
• In case the photograph or signature is unclear, the candidate may edit his application and re-upload his photograph or signature
• The dimensions of the signature must be 140 x 60 pixels (preferred) whereas the size of the file should be between 10kb – 20kb
• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.

SBI Apprentice Application Fees 2023

To apply for SBI Apprentice 2023 recruitment, candidates must pay application fees or intimation charges that are non-refundable as per their category given below.

• General/OBC/EWS - Rs. 300
• SC/ST/PWD - Exempted from fee payment.

SBI Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process 2023

Selection for engagement of apprentices would be based on the basis of the following stages for SBI Apprentice 2023 recruitment

1. Online Written Test
2. Test of Local Language.
3. Medical Examination

SBI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates must fulfill the Eligibility criteria as will be defined by the State Bank of India to apply for the Apprenticeship posts. The basic eligibility for SBI Apprentice as per the previous year Notification in terms of Age & Educational Qualification criteria is as given below.

A) Age Limit (As on 1st August 2023)

Let's check out the SBI Apprentice 2023 age criteria below.

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years

*Note: Maximum age indicated is for unreserved candidates. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.

B) Educational Qualification

Aspirants must have complete Graduation from a recognized University/ Institute and produce the same certificate as on 1st August 2023 to be eligible to apply.

Note: Only “person with benchmark disability” would be eligible for reservation with not less than 40% of a specified disability where specified disability has not been denied in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.

A person who wants to avail the benefit of reservation will have to submit the latest Disability Certificate, in prescribed format, issued by Medical Authority or any other notified Competent Authority (Certifying Authority) in the District of the applicant’s residence as mentioned in the proof of residence in the application. The certificate should be dated on or before the last date of registration of the application.

For details on the SBI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria, refer to the linked article.

Scribe Details

The facility of scribe will be applicable to a person who has a disability of 40% or more. In all such cases where a scribe is used, the rules mentioned below will apply.

• Candidates eligible for and who wish to use the services of a scribe in the examination should carefully indicate the same in the online application form
• Both the candidate and the scribe are required to give an undertaking, in the prescribed format, with a passport size photograph of the scribe at the time of online examination.
• Candidates who are eligible to use a scribe will be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the examination.
• Candidates who are not eligible to use scribe as per guidelines, as referred above, uses scribe in the online examination shall be disqualified to participate further in the process of engagement of apprentices.
• Candidates who are using scribe should ensure that he is eligible to use scribe in the examination as per the guidelines mentioned above
• Scribe will be allowed to be used as per the guidelines issued vide Office Memorandum F.No.16-110/2003-DDIII dated February 26, 2013, of Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Disability Affairs, New Delhi and clarification issued by Government of India, Ministry of Financial, Dept. of Financial Services vide letter No. F. No. 3/2/2013-Welfare dated 26.04.2013

SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern 2023

The SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Exam pattern is provided in detail below as per the previous notification. Refer to this for now, in case of any changes, we will update the space accordingly.

i) Online Written Test

• Each test will have separate timing as mentioned above.
• The questions will be set in 13 regional languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu , Urdu apart from English & Hindi in all tests except for the test of General English. (medium of language will be as per state applied for)
• There will be negative marking of 1/4th of the mark assigned for the question for each wrong answer.
• Candidates are required to score minimum percentage marks on aggregate (For SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon).
• There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects.
• Merit list will be drawn State wise and category-wise.

ii) Test of Local Language

The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular state must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) of the local language they have opted for. The language test will be conducted as a part of the selection process. This test will be conducted after qualifying the online written examination. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be engaged further in the selection process. Candidates who will produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidence 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 of the State applied for, at his/her own expenses

iii) Medical Examination

After clearing the above two stages candidates will be called for the medical examination round. The Engagement of selected apprentices is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank.

Final Selection in the SBI Apprentice Recruitment will be subject to:

• 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.
• Declared fit in the Medical examination

To get the detailed SBI Apprentice syllabus and Exam Pattern, candidates can visit the linked article.

SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2023

Candidates can follow the below-given expected SBI Apprentice syllabus 2023 for the written exam and prepare themselves accordingly for the upcoming SBI Apprentice 2023 Recruitment drive.

General/Financial Awareness

• Capital and Currency
• Books and Authors
• Current Affairs
• GK and updates
• Awards and Honours
• Latest Developments in Banking Industry
• Defense
• Sports
• Budget and Government Schemes and Policies

English Language

• Reading Comprehension
• Antonyms and Synonyms
• Odd one out
• Cloze Test
• Match the Following
• Sentence Connector
• Fill in the Blanks
• Error Detection
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Para Jumble

Quantitative Aptitude

• Simplification/Approximation
• Number Series
• Number System
• Average
• Percentage
• Ratio and Proportion
• Interest
• Number series
• Data Interpretation
• Profit and Loss
• Mensuration

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

• Inequalities
• Seating Arrangement
• Input and Output
• Ordering & Ranking
• Directions & Distances
• Coding and Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Syllogisms
• Puzzles
• Double Line Up
• Grouping & Selection
• Number System
• Flow Chart
• Routes & Network

SBI Apprentice Salary Details 2023

It is important for the candidates to know since they are not permanent employees of the Bank, SBI Apprentices do not have a set salary. Based on their apprenticeship program, they are eligible for a fixed stipend. The monthly stipend is fixed for one year and is INR 15,000 per month. The candidates who shall successfully complete the apprenticeship will enjoy special weightage/relaxation in SBI Clerk Recruitment.

SBI Apprentice Training

Once selected for the post-SBI Apprentice post candidates will be eligible for 1 year of training.

Check SBI Apprentice results for details on final merit list here.

We hope that the article was informative and you have found what you were looking for. The information in this article is taken from the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2020. Download the Testbook App to testify your preparation and position in the All India Ranking for SBI Apprentice and other Government Recruitment exams.

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