SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026: Detailed Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Overview of SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026

The SBI Apprentice recruitment process features an online written examination followed by a mandatory local language proficiency test. The online exam evaluates candidates on Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and General/Financial Awareness. Detailed syllabus topics are outlined below.

SBI Apprentice Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Highlights
Exam Conducting Authority	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name
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

Official SBI Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026

The selection for the SBI Apprentice 2026 program is based on a single-stage online examination. Candidates must understand the marking scheme and structure provided in the following sections to effectively prepare for the exam.

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, 1/4^th 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.

Qualifying candidates must clear the Local Language Test. However, candidates who have successfully studied the specified local language as a subject in their 10^th or 12^th standard are exempted from this test.

Subject-Wise SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026

The SBI Apprentice syllabus is broken down by subject below. We recommend aligning your study schedule with these specific topics to maximize your score in the written examination.

Subjects	Topics
Reasoning Ability	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

Understanding the Local Language Test

Language proficiency is a key requirement for the SBI Apprentice role. Applicants must demonstrate fluency—including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding—in the official language of the state they are applying for. Candidates providing valid 10th or 12th-grade mark sheets verifying they studied the local language are exempt from this test.