Published on: May 26, 2026 | By: K
Sangeetha | Category: Bank Recruitment News
The wait is over! Bank of Baroda (BOB) has
officially released the much-anticipated Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Notification for 5,000 vacancies across India. This
is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a one-year paid apprenticeship
under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
The BOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 online
application process begins on 19th May 2026 and the last date
to apply is 8th June 2026. Candidates with a graduation
degree in any discipline are eligible to apply online through the
official website: bankofbaroda.bank.in.
📢 Recruitment Overview
(Master Table)
|
Key Parameter |
Details |
|
Organization |
Bank of Baroda (BOB), Mumbai |
|
Advt. No. |
BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 |
|
Post Name |
Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
|
Total Vacancies |
5,000 (across 35 States/UTs) |
|
Stipend |
₹15,000 per month |
|
Training Duration |
12 months (On-the-Job Training) |
|
Application Mode |
Online only (via NATS/NAPS + BFSI SSC) |
|
Eligibility |
Any Graduate (from recognized university) |
|
Age Limit (as on 01-05-2026) |
Min 20 years, Max 28 years (relaxation for reserved
categories) |
|
Application Fee |
₹200 + GST (SC/ST/PwD); ₹800 + GST (GEN/OBC Male); ₹600 +
GST (GEN/OBC Female/Transgender) |
|
Selection Process |
Online Exam + Document Verification + Local Language Test |
|
Important Dates |
Apply Online: 19-05-2026 to 08-06-2026 |
|
Official Websites |
📅 Important Dates – Mark
Your Calendar
- Notification
Release Date: 19th May 2026
- Online
Application Start Date: 19th May 2026
- Online
Application Last Date: 8th June 2026
- Cut-off
Date for Eligibility (Age/Qualification): 1st May 2026
- Online
Exam Date: To be notified (check BFSI SSC website)
🗺️ State-Wise Vacancy
Distribution (Total 5,000 Seats)
Bank of Baroda has allocated apprenticeships across all
States/UTs. Here are the top 5 states with highest vacancies:
- Gujarat: 960
seats
- Uttar
Pradesh: 764 seats
- Maharashtra: 580
seats
- Karnataka: 483
seats
- Rajasthan: 412
seats
Even smaller UTs like Andaman & Nicobar, Ladakh, Sikkim
have 1-2 seats each. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and
select up to 3 preferred training locations within that State.
📌 PwD (Persons
with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates from VI, HI, OC, ID, and multiple
disability categories are eligible for horizontal reservation.
✅ Eligibility Criteria – Check
Before You Apply
Educational Qualification
- Must
be a Graduate (any discipline) from a recognized
university.
- For
NATS-registered candidates: The graduation passing year should not be more
than 4 years prior to 1st May 2026.
Prior Experience Restriction
- Candidates
with 1 year or more job/training experience after
graduation are NOT eligible.
- Those
who have already completed apprenticeship with BOB or any other
establishment are not eligible.
Mandatory Registration
- You
must first register on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
and/or NATS (nats.education.gov.in) before applying.
🎂 Age Limit &
Relaxation (As on 01-05-2026)
|
Category |
Maximum Age (with relaxation) |
|
General / EWS |
28 years |
|
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
31 years (+3) |
|
SC / ST |
33 years (+5) |
|
PwD (General/EWS) |
38 years (+10) |
|
PwD (OBC) |
41 years (+13) |
|
PwD (SC/ST) |
43 years (+15) |
⚠️ NAPS-registered candidates
must be below 34 years as on 01-05-2026.
💰 Application Fee
(Non-Refundable)
|
Category |
Fee + GST |
|
SC / ST / PwD |
₹200 |
|
General / EWS / OBC (Male) |
₹800 |
|
General / EWS / OBC (Female/Transgender) |
₹600 |
Pay online via the BFSI SSC payment link. Fee once paid will
not be refunded.
📝 Selection Process – 3
Stages
Stage 1: Online Examination (100 Marks, No Negative
Marking)
|
Test Name |
Questions |
Marks |
|
General / Financial Awareness |
25 |
25 |
|
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
|
Computer Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
|
General English |
25 |
25 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
- Duration: 60
minutes
- Medium: Hindi/English
(except General English)
- Exam
Mode: Remotely proctored (take from home using a
smartphone/laptop with camera and internet)
- Qualifying
Marks: SC/ST/OBC/PwD get 5% relaxation in aggregate.
Stage 2: Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates will be called to a designated centre
in the State/UT applied for. Travel at own expense.
Stage 3: Local Language Test
You must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT
you applied for.
✅ Exemption: If your 10th or 12th mark sheet
shows you studied that language, you don’t need to take the test.
📄 List of Local Languages
by State (Sample)
|
State |
Language(s) |
|
Gujarat |
Gujarati |
|
Maharashtra |
Marathi |
|
Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
|
Karnataka |
Kannada |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi / Urdu |
|
West Bengal |
Bengali / Nepali |
|
Delhi |
Hindi |
🔗 *Full list of 35
States/UTs with their local languages is available in the official notification
PDF.*
🖥️ How to Apply Online
for BOB Apprentice 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Register on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
and/or NATS (nats.education.gov.in). Keep your Registration ID handy.
Step 2: After registration, you will receive an
email from info@bfsissc.com inviting you to fill the final
"Application cum Examination Form".
Step 3: Click the link in the email, fill in
your personal, educational, and portal registration details.
Step 4: Upload the required documents (Aadhaar,
PAN, photo, signature, marksheets, bank passbook).
Step 5: Pay the application fee online via
debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Step 6: Submit the form and download a copy for
future reference.
⚠️ Your application is
considered complete only after fee payment.
📂 Documents Required
(Scanned Copies)
For Registration on NATS/NAPS portals:
- Aadhaar
Card (front & back)
- PAN
Card
- Passport-size
photograph
- 10th,
12th, and Degree marksheets
- Signature
- Bank
passbook/cheque leaf
For Document Verification (if shortlisted):
- Printout
of online application form
- Date
of birth proof (SSLC/10th certificate)
- Government-issued
photo ID
- All
semester/year-wise mark sheets and degree certificate
- Caste/disability
certificate (if applicable)
⚠️ Important Instructions for
Candidates
- This
is not a regular job. Apprentices are trainees, not employees
of Bank of Baroda.
- No
right to claim employment after training completion.
- Apply
for only one State/UT. Change of state will not be allowed.
- No
Ex-servicemen reservation for this apprenticeship.
- OBC
candidates in the Creamy Layer must apply under General
category.
- Stipend
of ₹15,000/month is paid only upon monthly completion. No hostel,
transport, or other allowances.
- All
correspondence will be via registered email only – keep
it active.
- Legal
jurisdiction: Mumbai only.
🔗 Important Links (Direct
Access)
|
Action |
Link |
|
✅ Apply Online |
|
|
📄 Official Notification
PDF |
|
|
🌐 BFSI SSC Website |
|
|
🧾 NATS Registration |
|
|
🧾 NAPS Registration |
|
|
🏦 Official BOB Website |
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