Bank of Baroda has announced the Apprentice Recruitment 2026, offering 5,000 training seats across India. Candidates aged 20‑28 years with a graduation degree can apply online through the NATS/NAPS portals until the extended deadline.
Highlights
| Organization |
Bank of Baroda (BOB), Mumbai |
| Post |
Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Vacancies |
5,000 training seats |
| Stipend |
Rs. 15,000 per month |
| Duration |
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 for Application |
15-06-2026 (extended) |
| Advertisement No. |
BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 |
Post & Organization Details
| Organization Name |
Bank of Baroda (BOB), Mumbai |
| Post Name |
Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Department |
Human Resource Management (HRM) |
| Conducted By |
BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) |
| Total Training Seats |
5,000 (across 35 States/UTs, including PwBD seats) |
| Stipend |
Rs. 15,000 per month |
| Duration of Training |
12 months |
| Application Mode |
Online only (via NATS / NAPS portals + BFSI SSC payment link) |
| Selection Mode |
Online Examination → Document Verification → Local Language Test |
| Mandatory Requirement |
Prior registration on NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in) and/or NAPS (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) |
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 NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in) and/or NAPS (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying. |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (or equivalent). For NATS candidates, passing year should not be more than 4 years preceding 01-05-2026. |
| Prior Apprenticeship |
Candidate must NOT have undergone any 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
| General Category |
Minimum 20 years, Maximum 28 years as on 01-05-2026. |
| Age Relaxation (years) |
- 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 offers a fixed stipend of Rs. 15,000 per month for the entire 12‑month training period. 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 (extended to 15-06-2026) |
| Cut‑Off Date for Eligibility (Age / Qualification) |
01-05-2026 |
| Online Examination Date |
To be notified on Bank’s website and BFSI SSC |
| Document Verification / Language Test Date |
To be notified after Online Examination result |
Selection Process
- Stage 1 – Online Examination
- General / Financial Awareness – 25 questions, 25 marks
- Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude – 25 questions, 25 marks
- Computer Knowledge – 25 questions, 25 marks
- General English – 25 questions, 25 marks
- Total – 100 questions, 100 marks; duration 60 minutes per section
- No negative marking; 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
- Merit list prepared State‑wise & Category‑wise; tie‑breaker – higher age.
- Stage 2 – Document VerificationCandidates qualifying the online test will be called for verification of eligibility documents at the designated centre.
- Stage 3 – Local Language TestAssessment of proficiency in the local language of the selected State/UT.
Final selection is subject to medical fitness. A wait‑list will be released for unfilled seats and remains valid for 1 year or until the next recruitment, whichever is earlier.
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS portal and/or the NAPS portal. Note your registration number.
- Log in to the apprenticeship portal (NATS/NAPS) using your registration credentials.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and preferred State/UT details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, graduation certificate, etc.) as per the specifications.
- Pay the applicable non‑refundable application fee through the secure BFSI SSC payment link provided in the form.
- Review all entered information carefully and submit the application before the last date 15-06-2026.
- Print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
FAQ’s
- What is the minimum educational qualification?
Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- What is the age limit for general category candidates?
Candidates should be between 20 and 28 years as on 01-05-2026. Age relaxation applies as per government norms.
- How many training seats are available?
A total of 5,000 apprenticeship seats are offered across 35 States/UTs.
- Is there any fee refund if I withdraw my application?
No. The application fee is non‑refundable once paid.
- When will the online examination be conducted?
The exact date will be announced on the Bank’s official website and the BFSI SSC website.
