SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern and Detailed Syllabus 2026

The State Bank of India conducts the SBI Apprentice Recruitment Examination to select eligible graduates for one-year apprenticeship training across SBI branches in India. The online written examination is objective in nature and tests candidates on aptitude, reasoning, English language, banking awareness, and computer aptitude.

Candidates preparing seriously for SBI Apprentice 2026 should understand the latest official exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus thoroughly before starting preparation.

SBI Apprentice Online Written Exam Pattern

Important Highlights of SBI Apprentice Exam 2026

• Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Total Duration: 60 Minutes
• Medium of Exam:
• • English section: English only
  • Other sections: Hindi & English
• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deduction for each wrong answer
• Sectional Timing: Yes
• Selection Basis: Merit + Local Language Test

The recruitment process includes the following stages:

Candidates must qualify the online objective examination.

Candidates should be proficient in the local language of the state/UT applied for.

Verification of educational certificates, ID proof, caste certificate, etc.

Candidates must meet SBI medical fitness standards.

1. Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

This section evaluates numerical ability, speed, and calculation skills.

Number System

• Simplification
• Approximation
• BODMAS
• Surds & Indices

Arithmetic Topics

• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Simple Interest
• 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 Syllabus

This section checks logical thinking, analytical ability, and computer awareness.

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 Topics

Computer Fundamentals

• 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 Syllabus

This section tests grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

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 Syllabus

This section is highly scoring and important for merit.

Current Affairs

• National Current Affairs
• International Current Affairs
• Sports
• Awards & Honors
• Important Days
• Government Schemes
• Summits & Conferences

Banking Awareness

Indian Banking System

• History of Banking
• Types of Banks
• RBI Functions
• Monetary Policy
• Banking Reforms

Financial Awareness

• Budget
• Economic Survey
• Inflation
• Repo Rate
• Reverse Repo Rate
• CRR & SLR

Banking Terms

• NPA
• CASA
• IFSC
• NEFT
• RTGS
• IMPS
• UPI

Static GK

• Capitals
• Currency
• Important Organizations
• National Parks
• Headquarters

Candidates applying for a particular state must be able to:

• Read
• Write
• Speak
• Understand

the local language of that state.

Failure to qualify the local language test may lead to disqualification.

Focus Areas

High-Scoring Sections

• Financial Awareness
• English
• Simplification
• Puzzles

Daily Practice

• 2 Mock Tests Weekly
• Daily Current Affairs
• Puzzle Practice
• Speed Maths

Recommended Preparation Plan

• 2 Hours Quantitative Aptitude
• 2 Hours Reasoning
• 1 Hour English
• 1 Hour Banking Awareness