Bank of Baroda has announced the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for a total of 5000 training seats across 35 States/UTs. The recruitment is conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) and offers a stipend of Rs. 15,000/- per month for a 12‑month on‑the‑job training.
| Organization Name |
Bank of Baroda (BOB), Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. |
BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 dated 19/05/2026 |
| Post Name |
Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Department |
Human Resource Management (HRM), Bank of Baroda |
| Conducted By |
BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) |
| Total Training Seats |
5000 (across 35 States/UTs, including PwBD seats) |
| Stipend |
Rs. 15,000/- per month (no other allowances/benefits) |
| Duration of Training |
12 months of 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 |
| Mandatory Requirement |
Prior registration on NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in) and/or NAPS (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) |
| Official Website |
https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/ and https://bfsissc.com |
Post & Organization Details
The post offered is Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961, within the Human Resource Management (HRM) department of Bank of Baroda. The recruitment is overseen by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC).
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 |
5000 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Registration Requirement |
Candidates must be registered on NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and/or NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) before applying. |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. For NATS candidates, the date of passing graduation should not be more than 4 years preceding 01‑05‑2026. |
| Prior Apprenticeship |
Candidate should NOT have undergone apprenticeship with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment earlier, nor be currently undergoing apprenticeship. |
| Training / Job Experience |
Candidates who have had training or job experience of 1 year or more after completing the educational qualification are ineligible. |
| State/UT Application |
Apply for apprenticeship in 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 (in years) |
| General (Male) |
20 – 28 years as on 01‑05‑2026 |
| General (Female/Transgender) |
20 – 28 years as on 01‑05‑2026 |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe |
Additional 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
Additional 3 years |
| PwBD – General / EWS |
Additional 10 years (maximum age 34 years for NAPS‑registered candidates) |
| PwBD – OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
Additional 13 years |
| PwBD – SC / ST |
Additional 15 years |
Pay Scale & Salary
The apprenticeship stipend is Rs. 15,000/- per month. No other 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 |
All fees are non‑refundable and must be paid online through the BFSI SSC payment link.
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 https://bfsissc.com |
| 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, 60 minutes, Hindi/English.
- Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude – 25 questions, 25 marks, Hindi/English.
- Computer Knowledge – 25 questions, 25 marks, Hindi/English.
- General English – 25 questions, 25 marks, English.
- Total: 100 questions, 100 marks.
- Stage 2 – Document Verification – Candidates whose online scores meet the cut‑off will be called for verification of eligibility documents.
- Stage 3 – Local Language Test – Test of proficiency in the local language of the selected State/UT.
- Final selection is subject to medical fitness as per Bank of Baroda’s requirements.
- A state‑wise and category‑wise wait‑list will be published for any vacancies arising from non‑acceptance or non‑reporting; the wait‑list remains valid for 1 year or until the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier.
How to Apply
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) and/or the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in). Note the 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.
- Enter your personal details, registration number (NATS/NAPS), and select up to three preferred training centres in your chosen State/UT.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, graduation certificate, age proof, etc.) as per the checklist.
- Pay the applicable application fee (refer to the “Application Fee” table) through the secure online payment gateway.
- Review all entered information carefully and click “Submit”. A confirmation email/SMS with an application reference number will be sent.
- Print and retain the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
FAQ’s
- What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university (or equivalent Central Government‑recognized qualification) is mandatory.
- Can a candidate apply for more than one State/UT?
No. Applicants may apply for apprenticeship in only one State/UT and can select up to three preferred centres within that State/UT.
- What is the age limit for general category candidates?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as on 01‑05‑2026. Age relaxation applies as per the table provided.
- Is prior apprenticeship experience allowed?
No. Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment, or are currently undergoing apprenticeship, are ineligible.
- What is the stipend offered?
The apprenticeship stipend is Rs. 15,000/- per month for the 12‑month training period.
- How is the application fee paid?
The fee must be paid online through the BFSI SSC payment link; it is non‑refundable.
- When will the online examination be conducted?
The exact date will be announced on the Bank of Baroda website and the BFSI SSC portal.
