SBI Apprentice 2021: Exam Dates, Notification, Syllabus, Pattern & Preparation

SBI Apprentice 2021 Notification

The SBI Apprentice post is similar to the administrative post where the employee is assigned multiple tasks related to bank operations, marketing, and sales. They are termed as Trainees rather than being called Employees of the bank. The key job assigned to them is after Sales Services. The apprentice works for an employer who will assist him/her to learn their profession.

SBI Apprentice exam official notification has been released by the State Bank of India on its official website at www.sbi.co.in on 5th July 2021. The online registration has been started w.e.f., 6th July 2021 and ended on 26th July 2021. Candidates can download the official notification for the SBI Apprentice exam 2021 from the link given below:

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SBI Apprentice 2021 Exam Dates

As we know that SBI has announced the recruitment notification for 6100 posts of Apprentice on its official website. The State Bank of India scheduled to conduct the SBI Apprentice Exam in the month of August 2021. The important dates for the exam are as follows:

SBI Apprentice 2021 Vacancies

SBI Apprentice has released 6100 vacancies for various states. Candidates willing to grab the post of SBI Apprentice may apply for the same in case they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the said post. Candidates who wish to know the state-wise and category-wise vacancy details can refer to the table given below shows the relevant details. In this year 2021, the vacancies have been released for 33 States/UT.

SBI Apprentice 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who intend to take the written exam of SBI Apprentice must know the eligibility criteria before filling in the application form for the post. Kindly go through the relevant details such as age limit and educational qualification to fill the form effectively.

Age Limit:

The Age Limit (as on 31.10.2021) required for the SBI Apprentice Exam is:

Minimum Age: 20 years

Maximum Age: 28 years

*Note: Maximum age specified is for unreserved candidates. The age relaxation for the reserved category candidates under SC/ST/OBC/PW is applicable according to the guidelines laid down by the Government of India.

Educational Qualifications:

1. The candidate should have completed the graduation from a recognized University/ Institute.

2. Kindly note that a person with a standard disability would be eligible for reservation with not less than 40% of indicated disability where specified disability has not been repudiated incalculable terms. It comprises a person with a disability where indicated disability has been defined indeterminate terms, as specialized by the endorsing authority.

3. A person who wishes to avail the benefit of reservation need to submit the latest Disability Certificate, in the recommended format, issued by Medical Authority or any other notified Competent Authority (Certifying Authority) in the District of the applicant’s residence as revealed in the proof of residence in the application. The certificate must be dated on or before the last date of registration of application.

SBI Apprentice 2021 Selection Process

The selection process for SBI Apprentice 2021 comprises of two stages these are:

a. Online Written Test

b. Test of Local Language.

SBI Apprentice 2021 Exam Pattern

• The questions in this phase will be Objective Type MCQs

• Question paper will be bilingual i.e. In both English and Hindi Medium

• There will be negative marking hence for every wrong answer 1/4th marks will be deducted

• No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions

• The question paper will be alienated into 4 parts, each encompassing 25 questions for 25 marks

• You will get 15 minutes for every section and the total duration of the exam will be 1 hour

Candidates who succeed in the online exam need to appear for the Local Language Test, though, the candidates who have studied the local language at class 10th or 12th level will be exempted from the Local Language Test.

SBI Apprentice Exam Syllabus 2021

Subject-Wise Topics of SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2021

SBI Apprentice 2021 Preparation Strategy & Study Plan

Aspirants who have filled in the application form for SBI Apprentice exam must follow a systematic preparation strategy and study plan to qualify the exam in the upcoming attempt.

Preparation Strategy and Study Plan for SBI Apprentice 2021 Exam

1. Know and understand the exam pattern and syllabus of the exam by visiting the official website of SBI or official notification of the SBI Apprentice 2021 Exam.

2. It comprises of two phases one is CBT with five sections namely,

a. Quantitative Aptitude

b. Computer Awareness

c. Reasoning

d. English Language

e. Financial/General Awareness

Second phase is Test of Local Language which is subjective in nature.

3. Buy relevant study material based on the latest exam pattern and syllabus of the SBI Apprentice 2021 Exam. Prefer to buy from a reputed publication.

4. Follow one resource book per subject to understand the basics of the topics.

5. Give equal importance to all the subjects being asked in the exam.

6. Make a timetable and follow it regularly so that you cover the entire syllabus well before the exam date.

7. Join online coaching for SBI Apprentice Exam for CBT exam. It will be easy to cover the syllabus in less time.

8. After completing the syllabus take one full-length Mock Test.

9. Identify your weaknesses from the attempt given and revise it.

10. Take timely doubt sessions from the subject experts and make your weakness as your strengths.