SBI Apprentice Result 2026 Out: Download Final Merit List

Last Update: 1 Sep, 2026

The result for the SBI Apprentice position in 2026 has been announced: download the state-wise merit list in PDF format, check the cut-off marks and the LPT schedule at sbi.co.in/web/careers

The result for the SBI Apprentice recruitment in 2026 has now been announced. On 25 August 2026 the State Bank of India published the provisional ranking list for the online written test which took place on 11 July 2026 and was held in accordance with Advertisement No. CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 for 7,150 Apprentice training positions. Candidates are able to view their roll numbers in the PDF version of the state-wise and category-wise merit list on the official careers website — sbi.co.in/web/careers. Those who have been shortlisted will now have to take the Local Language Test (LPT), after which Document Verification and a Medical Examination will take place.

The guide includes the steps for directly downloading the file, the cut-off context, the LPT exemption rule which confuses the majority of first-time applicants, and a clear explanation of what the one-year apprenticeship means for your future application for the SBI Clerk post.

SBI Apprentice Result 2026: Key Highlights

Why This Apprenticeship Is Worth the Wait — The Differentiator

Unlike a typical internship, the SBI Apprentice programme is built as a genuine pathway into the bank's clerical cadre:

It should be noted that the official notice makes it clear that "the involvement of apprentices does not ensure a position with the Bank". While the stipend and the certificate are guaranteed for one year, the clerk-recruitment weightage is merely an advantage in a competitive situation and not a guarantee of employment.

How to Download the SBI Apprentice Merit List PDF 2026

1. Visit the official careers portal at sbi.co.in/web/careers (it can also be accessed through sbi.bank.in).
2. Find "Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961" by clicking on "Current Openings".
3. For the SBI Apprentice Result 2026 / Provisional Merit List, click the link.
4. The merit list is provided as a PDF organised by state and category — it does not offer a personal roll number lookup, so you will have to search the document yourself.
5. To find your results just go to the Find feature in the PDF and enter your roll number so as not to have to scroll through the list of names.
6. Save the page with your roll number or print it since you'll need to refer to it when scheduling your LPT and document verification.

SBI Apprentice 2026: State-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Sample)

The proportionate notification of the 7,150 seats was carried out in all States and Union Territories. For reference, some of the larger allocations were:

The figures given here show the distribution of notified vacancies. You should check your individual selection status directly in the state-wise merit list PDF, as the final number of candidates selected depends on the merit within each state by category.

SBI Apprentice Cut-Off Marks 2026

The minimum qualifying marks for the individual sections are not published by SBI; instead, only an overall aggregate cut-off is released after the exam, with a 5% relaxation granted to candidates from the SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories. Taking into account the exam pattern which consists of 100 marks over a period of 60 minutes and historical trends, estimates made by coaching institutes indicate the following ranges—these should be regarded as approximate and not official.

A reality check is that since the merit list is prepared on a state-wise and category-wise basis, the same raw score may qualify in one state but fail to qualify in another depending on the number of candidates and the number of vacancies in that state. Do not base your decision solely on a 'safe score'—instead, check your actual roll number in the PDF for the state in which you applied.

Local Language Test (LPT) — Rules & Exemption Explained

This is the stage at which most candidates become confused, and it is the main factor that sets this recruitment cycle apart.

• The LPT verifies that you are able to read, write and speak the local language of the state/UT that you have applied for.
• It is necessary to clear the LPT in order to be offered the apprenticeship, and candidates who fail it will not be offered the position even if they have a high rank in the written exam.
• Rule on exemption: You will be fully exempt from having to take the LPT if you are able to provide your Class 10th or 12th mark sheet or certificate which shows the designated local language as one of the subjects that you studied.
• Candidates who are not eligible for exemption have to take the LPT at a centre in the state for which they have applied, and they must pay for the travel themselves — the SBI does not cover the cost of travel for this stage.

Documents to Carry for LPT / Exemption Claim

• Original Class 10th or 12th mark sheet showing the local language subject (for exemption)
• SBI Apprentice Result printout with roll number
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
• Category certificate, if applicable

SBI Apprentice Selection Process 2026: What Comes After the Result

• The Local Language Test (LPT) is mandatory except in those cases where exemption is indicated on the 10th or 12th mark sheet.
• Document Verification – the original certificates were checked in relation to your online application.
• A medical examination to obtain basic fitness clearance in accordance with SBI standards.
• The final letter regarding merit and engagement is issued once all the stages have been successfully cleared.

Important Dates: SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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