Great news for banking job aspirants! Bank of Baroda (BOB)
has officially released the much-anticipated Apprentice Recruitment
2026 Notification for a massive 5,000 vacancies. The last
date to apply has also been extended, giving candidates more time to complete
their applications.
If you are a graduate aged between 20 to 28 years, this is a
golden opportunity to gain one-year of on-the-job training with a stipend of
₹15,000 per month.
Below is the complete breakdown of the recruitment process,
eligibility, selection process, and direct links to apply.
📊 BOB Apprentice
Recruitment 2026 – Key Details at a Glance
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
Bank of Baroda (BOB), Mumbai |
|
Post Name |
Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
|
Total Vacancies |
5,000 |
|
Stipend |
₹15,000 per month |
|
Training Duration |
12 months |
|
Application Mode |
Online (via NATS/NAPS Portals) |
|
Application Dates |
19 May 2026 to 15 June 2026 (Extended) |
|
Age Limit (as on 01-05-2026) |
20 to 28 years (Relaxation for reserved categories) |
|
Educational Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
|
Selection Process |
Online Exam → Document Verification → Local Language Test |
|
Official Websites |
bankofbaroda.bank.in | bfsissc.com |
📌 Vacancy Distribution
(State/UT-wise)
The 5,000 training seats are distributed across 35 States
and Union Territories. Gujarat has the highest number of
vacancies (960), followed by Uttar Pradesh (764) and Maharashtra (580).
Candidates can apply for only one State/UT but can select up
to 3 preferred training locations within that state.
Note: A complete state-wise table is available in the
official notification PDF linked below.
✅ Eligibility Criteria (as of
01-05-2026)
Educational Qualification:
- Must
be a Graduate (Graduation Degree in any discipline) from a recognized
university.
- For
NATS candidates, the graduation passing year should not be more than 4
years before 01-05-2026.
Age Limit:
- Minimum:
20 years | Maximum: 28 years.
- Relaxations: SC/ST
(5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years depending on category).
Other Conditions:
- Must
be an Indian Citizen.
- Must
be registered on the NATS (nats.education.gov.in)
and/or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) portal before
applying.
- Candidates
who have already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere or have 1+ year of
work experience after graduation are not eligible.
💰 Application Fee
(Non-Refundable)
- SC/ST/PwD
Candidates: ₹200 + GST
- General/EWS/OBC
(Male): ₹800 + GST
- General/EWS/OBC
(Female/Transgender): ₹600 + GST
Payment must be made online through the BFSI SSC payment
link.
📅 Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Release & Online Form Start |
19 May 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply Online |
15 June 2026 (Extended) |
|
Cut-off Date for Eligibility |
01 May 2026 |
|
Online Examination Date |
To be notified later |
📝 Selection Process (3
Stages)
Stage 1: Online Examination
- Total
Questions: 100 (25 each on General/Financial Awareness,
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, and General
English)
- Duration: 60
minutes
- Negative
Marking: No
- Language: Hindi/English
(except General English)
- Qualifying
Marks: 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD.
Stage 2: Document Verification
Candidates who qualify in the online exam will be called for document
verification at a designated center in the state they applied for (at their own
expense).
Stage 3: Local Language Test
Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state/UT they
applied for. Those who have studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard
are exempt from this test.
📄 How to Apply for BOB
Apprentice 2026 (Step-by-Step)
- Register
on Government Portals: First, mandatorily register on NATS (nats.education.gov.in)
and/or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Wait
for Invitation: After registration, eligible candidates will
receive an email from info@bfsissc.com with a link to fill the
final application cum examination form.
- Fill
Form & Pay Fee: Complete the application form and pay the
applicable fee online.
- Submit
& Save: Submit the form and save a printout for future
reference.
Documents Required: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card,
Photograph, Signature, 10th/12th/Degree Marksheets, Bank Passbook.
⚠️ Important Instructions for
Candidates
- This
is NOT a permanent job. Apprentices are trainees, not bank
employees, and have no right to claim regular employment after training.
- Candidates
can apply for only one State/UT.
- No
travelling or hostel allowances will be provided for the training or
document verification process.
- The
stipend of ₹15,000 is paid monthly (no other benefits like DA, HRA, etc.).
- All
correspondence will be via email only. Keep your registered email ID
active.
- Any
dispute arising from this recruitment will have legal jurisdiction only
in Mumbai.
🔗 Important Links (Click
Below)
- 📄
Official Notification PDF: [Download Here]
- 📅
Last Date Extended Notice PDF: [Click Here]
- 🖥️
Apply Online Link: [Click Here]
- 🌐
Official Bank Website: bankofbaroda.bank.in

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