Bank of Baroda has officially released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 dated 19 May 2026 for 5000 Apprentice vacancies across 35 States and UTs under the Apprentices Act 1961.Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online applications open 19 May 2026 and close 08 June 2026 at bankofbaroda.bank.in.
Any graduate from a recognized university can apply — age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01 May 2026. Candidates must be registered on NATS or NAPS portal before applying — without portal registration your application is invalid.
Stipend is Rs.15,000 per month for 12 months of On-the-Job Training. Selection is through Online Examination, Document Verification and Local Language Test — zero negative marking in the exam.
One important thing to know — this is NOT a job. Apprentices are trainees only. No right to claim employment in the Bank after training completion under any circumstances.
Also check — Bank Jobs 2026 | Graduate Govt Jobs 2026 | Banking Apprentice Jobs 2026 | BFSI SSC Recruitment 2026 — updated daily.
- Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Overview
- Important Dates — BOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Vacancy Details — BOB Apprentice 2026
- Eligibility Criteria — BOB Apprentice 2026
- Age Limit — BOB Apprentice 2026
- Application Fee — BOB Apprentice 2026
- Selection Process — BOB Apprentice 2026
- Stipend — BOB Apprentice 2026
- How to Apply — BOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Local Language — State-wise
- Conclusion
Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bank of Baroda, Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 dated 19/05/2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Conducted By | BFSI Sector Skill Council of India |
| Total Training Seats | 5000 (across 35 States/UTs) |
| Stipend | Rs.15,000/- per month |
| Training Duration | 12 months On-the-Job Training |
| Application Mode | Online only — NATS/NAPS + BFSI SSC payment link |
| Selection Mode | Online Examination + Document Verification + Local Language Test |
| Mandatory Requirement | Prior registration on NATS and/or NAPS portal |
| Official Website | https://www.unionbankofindia.bank.in/ and https://bfsissc.com/ |
Important Dates — BOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 19 May 2026 | Published |
| Application Opens | 19 May 2026 | Live Now |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 June 2026 | Upcoming |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 May 2026 | — |
| Online Exam Date | To be notified | Awaited |
| Document Verification | To be notified after exam result | Awaited |
08 June 2026 is the hard cutoff. Portal closes, no extensions. Apply now.
Vacancy Details — BOB Apprentice 2026
5000 seats across 35 States and UTs. Gujarat leads at 960. UP at 764. Maharashtra at 580. Karnataka at 483. Rajasthan at 412.
| Sr. No. | State/UT | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat | 960 |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 764 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 580 |
| 4 | Karnataka | 483 |
| 5 | Rajasthan | 412 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | 199 |
| 7 | West Bengal | 194 |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | 188 |
| 9 | Bihar | 179 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 136 |
| 11 | Kerala | 111 |
| 12 | Odisha | 92 |
| 13 | Delhi | 91 |
| 14 | Telangana | 83 |
| 15 | Haryana | 84 |
| 16 | Jharkhand | 64 |
| 17 | Uttarakhand | 76 |
| 18 | Punjab | 78 |
| 19 | Chhattisgarh | 122 |
| 20 | Assam | 29 |
| 21 | Goa | 29 |
| 22 | Himachal Pradesh | 08 |
| 23 | Dadra & NH and DD | 07 |
| 24 | Chandigarh | 04 |
| 25 | Puducherry | 04 |
| 26 | Meghalaya | 04 |
| 27 | Arunachal Pradesh | 04 |
| 28 | Nagaland | 03 |
| 29 | Tripura | 03 |
| 30 | Mizoram | 02 |
| 31 | Jammu & Kashmir | 02 |
| 32 | Ladakh | 02 |
| 33 | Manipur | 01 |
| 34 | Sikkim | 01 |
| 35 | Andaman & Nicobar | 01 |
| Total | 5000 |
Candidates can apply for one State/UT only. Select up to 3 preferred training locations within that State. Allotment to a different State will not be considered under any circumstances.
Graduates looking for more bank openings — SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has 7150 posts open at SBI Official Website . Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has 1865 posts open at Union Bank of India Official Website.
Eligibility Criteria — BOB Apprentice 2026
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university — NATS candidates: graduation not more than 4 years before 01-05-2026 |
| Portal Registration | Must be registered on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and/or NATS (nats.education.gov.in) before applying |
| Prior Apprenticeship | Must NOT have undergone apprenticeship with BOB or any establishment before. Must NOT be currently in any apprenticeship |
| Work Experience | Candidates with 1 year or more of training/job experience after graduation are NOT eligible |
| State/UT | Apply for one State/UT only |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens only |
Age Limit — BOB Apprentice 2026
Age 20 to 28 years as on 01 May 2026. NAPS-registered candidates must be below 34 years as on 01 May 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD — General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD — OBC NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD — SC/ST | 15 years |
Application Fee — BOB Apprentice 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Rs.200/- + GST |
| PwBD | Rs.200/- + GST |
| General/EWS/OBC — Male | Rs.800/- + GST |
| General/EWS/OBC — Female/Transgender | Rs.600/- + GST |
Online payment only through BFSI SSC payment link. Fee once paid — not refunded under any circumstances.
Selection Process — BOB Apprentice 2026
Three stages. All mandatory.
Stage 1 — Online Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration 60 minutes. Zero negative marking. Remotely proctored — appear from home on smartphone/laptop/desktop with front camera and stable internet. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD get 5% relaxation in qualifying marks. Merit list drawn State-wise and category-wise. Tie-break — higher age preferred.
Stage 2 — Document Verification
At Bank-designated centre in applied State/UT. Candidates appear at own expense.
Stage 3 — Local Language Test
State-specific language as per table in official notification. Candidates who studied the State language in 10th or 12th are exempted from this test.
Stipend — BOB Apprentice 2026
Rs.15,000/- per month — paid on completion of each month after adjusting Loss of Pay if any. No other allowances, no benefits, no transport, no hostel facility. 12 months total training period.
This engagement does not lead to bank employment. No right to claim any job during or after training — none whatsoever.
How to Apply — BOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Two steps — portal registration first, then application form.
Step 1 — Register on NATS/NAPS
Go to NATS Portal or NAPS Portal.
Register with Aadhaar, PAN, email, mobile, photo, 10th/12th/Degree marksheets, bank passbook/cheque and signature.
Note your NATS Enrolment ID or NAPS Apprentice Registration Code.
Step 2 — Fill Application Form
After NATS/NAPS registration, check email from info@bfsissc.com — invitation to fill Application-cum-Examination Form.
Go to Bank of Baroda Careers Page or BFSI SSC Website — find BOB Apprentice 2026 link.
Fill form with personal details, NATS/NAPS ID, State/UT preference and training location preferences.
Upload required documents.
Pay applicable fee online through BFSI SSC payment link.
Submit and save confirmation — application complete only after fee payment.
Apply Online at: https://www.unionbankofindia.bank.in/ and https://bfsissc.com/
Local Language — State-wise
| State/UT | Language |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali |
| Andhra Pradesh / Telangana | Telugu / Urdu |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi |
| Bihar / Delhi / Haryana / HP / MP / CG / Uttarakhand | Hindi |
Full State-wise language list in official notification at Bank of Baroda Official Website.
Conclusion
BOB Apprentice 2026 — 5000 seats, any graduate, Rs.15,000 stipend, 12 months training, 08 June 2026 deadline at Bank of Baroda Official Website. Register on NATS or NAPS first, pick your State carefully and get documents ready before submitting.
Also check SBI Apprentice 2026 — 7150 posts at SBI Official Website — and RRB Technician 2026 — 6565 posts opening 30 June at regional RRB websites. Apply before 08 June. Don't wait.
For more bank and graduate jobs visit Bank Jobs 2026 and Graduate Govt Jobs 2026 — updated daily.
Disclaimer
Details based on official BOB Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01. Always verify from Bank of Baroda Official Website before applying for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026.