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SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Complete Guide

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Updated: Jun 25, 2026
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The State Bank of India has officially revised the SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026, which is now structured into two key stages. Explore this comprehensive guide for a detailed breakdown of the syllabus and exam pattern.

SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026

The selection process for SBI Apprentices involves an online examination followed by a mandatory local language test. The online paper covers Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and General/Financial Awareness. Review the detailed syllabus breakdown below.

SBI Apprentice Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Highlights
Exam Conducting Authority State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name SBI Apprentice
Category Syllabus
Subjects
  • General English
  • General/Financial Awareness
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
Selection Process Written Test & Test of Local Language
Total Marks 100
Total Duration 1 Hour
Total Questions 100
Official Website www.sbi.co.in

SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026

SBI will shortlist candidates based on their performance in a single online examination for the SBI Apprentice 2026 recruitment. Find the complete exam structure and pattern details below.

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 25 25 15 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 15 Minutes
General English 25 25 15 Minutes
General / Financial Awareness 25 25 15 Minutes
Total 100 100 1 Hour
  • All the questions will be Objective Type MCQs.
  • Questions will be bilingual i.e. English and Hindi.
  • There will be negative marking, for every incorrect answer, 1/4th marks assigned to the question will be deducted.
  • There will be no penalty for unanswered questions.
  • The question paper will be divided into 4 parts, each containing 25 questions for 25 marks.
  • You will get 15 minutes for each section and the total duration of the exam will be 1 hour.

Candidates successful in the online exam must qualify for the Local Language Test. However, those who have passed the local language as a subject in their 10th or 12th standard examinations are exempted from this test.

SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026

We have tabulated the subject-wise SBI Apprentice Syllabus below to help you streamline your study plan and prepare effectively for the written exam.

Subjects Topics
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

 Reasoning Ability
  • Spatial Orientation
  • Syllogistic Reasoning
  • Similarities And Differences
  • Arithmetical Number Series
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Analysis
  • Observation
  • Problem Solving
  • Discrimination
  • Judgment
  • Decision Making
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Verbal And Figure Classification
  • Statement Conclusion
  • Analogies
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • Visual Memory
  • Coding And Decoding
  • Spatial Visualization

Computer Aptitude

  • MS PowerPoint
  • Basic of Computers
  • Computer Abbreviations
  • Modern-day Technology
  • Computer Organisation
  • LAN
  • Computer Shortcut Keys
  • MS Excel
  • Input & Output Device
  • Internet
  • Memory
  • Modem
  • Basic knowledge of MS word
  • Generations of computer
  • WAN
 

 

 

Quantitative Aptitude
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Area
  • Bar Graph & Pictorial Graph
  • LCM & HCF
  • Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Average
  • Time & Speed
  • Simplification
  • Investment
  • Time & Work
  • Pie Chart
  • Problem on Ages
  • Number Series
  • Percentage
 

 

 

 

General English
  • Tenses
  • Antonyms- Synonyms
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Error Detection
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Unseen Passage
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Subject-verb Agreement
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Verb & Adverb
  • Preposition
 

 

 

General / Financial Awareness
  • Books & Authors
  • Sports
  • Important Days
  • Budget & Five-year plans
  • Science- Invention & Discoveries
  • National and International organizations
  • Latest Events
  • Major Economic News
  • Abbreviations

Test of Local Language

Language proficiency is a vital component of the SBI Apprentice selection process. Candidates must demonstrate fluency—including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding—in the designated local language of the state they are applying for. Those who have officially studied the local language at the 10th or 12th-grade level are exempt from the formal language competency assessment.

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