Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 5000 Vacancies
The Bank of Baroda has announced recruitment of 5,000 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application window opens on 19‑05‑2026 and closes on 08‑06‑2026. Candidates with a graduation degree can apply for a stipend of Rs. 15,000 per month for a 12‑month on‑the‑job training.
At a Glance
| Detail |
Info |
| Organization |
Bank of Baroda (BOB), Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. |
BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 dated 19/05/2026 |
| Post Name |
Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Vacancies |
5,000 training seats (35 States/UTs) |
| Stipend |
Rs. 15,000 per month |
| Duration of Training |
12 months (On‑the‑Job Training) |
| Application Mode |
Online only (via NATS / NAPS portals + BFSI SSC payment link) |
| Selection Mode |
Online Examination → Document Verification → Local Language Test |
| Last Date to Apply |
08‑06‑2026 |
| Official Websites |
Bank of Baroda | BFSI SSC |
Post & Organization Details
Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. |
State/UT |
Total Seats |
| 1 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
1 |
| 2 |
Andhra Pradesh |
188 |
| 3 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
4 |
| 4 |
Assam |
29 |
| 5 |
Bihar |
179 |
| 6 |
Chandigarh |
4 |
| 7 |
Chhattisgarh |
122 |
| 8 |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
7 |
| 9 |
Delhi |
91 |
| 10 |
Goa |
29 |
| 11 |
Gujarat |
960 |
| 12 |
Haryana |
84 |
| 13 |
Himachal Pradesh |
8 |
| 14 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
2 |
| 15 |
Jharkhand |
64 |
| 16 |
Karnataka |
483 |
| 17 |
Kerala |
111 |
| 18 |
Ladakh |
2 |
| 19 |
Madhya Pradesh |
136 |
| 20 |
Maharashtra |
580 |
| 21 |
Manipur |
1 |
| 22 |
Meghalaya |
4 |
| 23 |
Mizoram |
2 |
| 24 |
Nagaland |
3 |
| 25 |
Odisha |
92 |
| 26 |
Puducherry |
4 |
| 27 |
Punjab |
78 |
| 28 |
Rajasthan |
412 |
| 29 |
Sikkim |
1 |
| 30 |
Tamil Nadu |
199 |
| 31 |
Telangana |
83 |
| 32 |
Tripura |
3 |
| 33 |
Uttar Pradesh |
764 |
| 34 |
Uttarakhand |
76 |
| 35 |
West Bengal |
194 |
| Total |
5,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Registration Requirement |
Must be registered on NAPS and/or NATS portal before applying. |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. For NATS candidates, graduation must be within 4 years preceding 01‑05‑2026. |
| Prior Apprenticeship |
Candidate should NOT have undergone apprenticeship with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment, nor be currently pursuing one. |
| Training / Job Experience |
Anyone with 1 year or more of training or job experience after graduation is ineligible. |
| State/UT Application |
Apply for only one State/UT and select up to 3 preferred training centres within that State/UT. |
| Nationality |
Indian citizens only. |
Age Limit
| Category |
Age Relaxation (years) |
| General (including EWS) – Male |
None (minimum 20 years, maximum 28 years as on 01‑05‑2026) |
| General – Female / Transgender |
None (same as above) |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe |
5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
| PwBD – General / EWS |
10 years |
| PwBD – OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
13 years |
| PwBD – SC / ST |
15 years |
Pay Scale & Salary
The apprenticeship stipend is fixed at Rs. 15,000 per month. No additional allowances or benefits are mentioned.
Application Fee
| Category |
Total Fee / Charges |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates |
Rs. 200 plus GST |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Candidates |
Rs. 200 plus GST |
| General / EWS / OBC – Male Candidates |
Rs. 800 plus GST |
| General / EWS / OBC – Female / Transgender Candidates |
Rs. 600 plus GST |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Date of Advertisement |
19/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal |
19‑05‑2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission |
08‑06‑2026 |
| Cut‑Off Date for Eligibility (Age / Qualification) |
01‑05‑2026 |
| Online Examination Date |
To be notified on Bank’s website and BFSI SSC portal |
| Document Verification / Language Test Date |
To be notified after Online Examination result |
Selection Process
- Online Examination – Consists of four sections (General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, General English) each carrying 25 questions, total 100 marks, 60‑minute duration.
- Document Verification – Candidates whose scores qualify will be called for verification of uploaded documents.
- Local Language Test – Test of proficiency in the official language of the selected State/UT.
- Medical Fitness – Final selection is subject to medical fitness as per Bank’s requirements.
- Wait‑List Publication – State‑wise and Category‑wise wait‑list will be released for vacancies arising from non‑acceptance or non‑reporting; valid for 1 year or until the next engagement exercise.
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS and/or NAPS portal. Note your registration number.
- Visit the official Bank of Baroda career page or the BFSI SSC portal and click on the “Apply Online” link for the Apprentice recruitment.
- Fill in personal, educational, and preferred State/UT details. Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, graduation certificate, etc.).
- Select up to 3 preferred training centres within the chosen State/UT.
- Pay the applicable non‑refundable application fee through the secure online payment link provided on the application form.
- Review all entered information carefully and submit the application before the deadline (08‑06‑2026).
- After submission, note down the application reference number for future correspondence.
Important Links
FAQ’s
- What is the minimum educational qualification? A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Can I apply for more than one State/UT? No. You may apply for only one State/UT and must select up to three preferred training centres within that State/UT.
- Is prior apprenticeship experience allowed? No. Candidates who have previously undergone an apprenticeship with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment are ineligible.
- What is the stipend amount? The stipend is Rs. 15,000 per month for the 12‑month training period.
- What is the application fee for a general male candidate? The fee is Rs. 800 plus GST (non‑refundable).
- What is the age limit for PwBD candidates? General PwBD/EWS candidates get a relaxation of 10 years; OBC PwBD get 13 years; SC/ST PwBD get 15 years over the basic limit of 20‑28 years as on 01‑05‑2026.
- When will the online examination be conducted? The exact date will be announced on the Bank’s official website and the BFSI SSC portal.