SBI Apprentice Preparation Guide

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SBI Apprentice Preparation Guide 2026

Overview

Recruitment for Apprentices in State Bank of India branches across the country. It is aimed at Graduates (20–28 years) for SBI Apprentice posts, with a medium difficulty level.

Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Duration	Negative Marking
General/Financial Awareness	25	15 min	−0.25 per wrong answer
General English	25	15 min	−0.25 per wrong answer
Quantitative Aptitude	25	15 min	−0.25 per wrong answer
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	25	15 min	−0.25 per wrong answer

Total: 100 questions in 60 minutes.

Detailed Syllabus

General/Financial Awareness
General English
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning Ability
Computer Aptitude

Marking Scheme

Correct answer: +1 marks
Wrong answer: -0.25 marks
Unanswered: 0 marks

Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline, Age 20–28 years

Selection Process

Online Written Exam → Local Language Test → Document Verification

Preparation Strategy

Map Every Section to Time: SBI Apprentice splits 100 questions across 4 sections in 60 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.
Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on General/Financial Awareness and General English, then move to Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Aptitude — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.
Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0.25 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.
Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 60-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real SBI Apprentice — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.
Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.

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Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Duration	Negative Marking
General/Financial Awareness	25	15 min	−0.25 per wrong answer
General English	25	15 min	−0.25 per wrong answer
Quantitative Aptitude	25	15 min	−0.25 per wrong answer
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	25	15 min	−0.25 per wrong answer

Total: 100 questions in 60 minutes.

Preparation Strategy

Map Every Section to Time: SBI Apprentice splits 100 questions across 4 sections in 60 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.

Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on General/Financial Awareness and General English, then move to Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Aptitude — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.

Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0.25 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.

Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 60-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real SBI Apprentice — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.

Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.