Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Bank of Baroda has officially released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 dated 19/05/2026 for engagement of 5000 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC). Apprentices will receive a stipend of ₹15,000 per month for a 12-month On-the-Job Training period.
Important: This is NOT regular or contract employment. Apprentices will be trainees only and will have no right to claim employment in the Bank after completion of training.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 19 May 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 08 June 2026 |
| Cut-Off Date for Eligibility (Age / Qualification) | 01 May 2026 |
| Online Examination Date | To be notified |
| Document Verification / Language Test Date | To be notified after exam result |
Vacancy Details – State/UT-wise Distribution
A total of 5000 training seats are distributed across 35 States/UTs with category-wise bifurcation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) and horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates.
| State / UT | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 188 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 4 |
| Assam | 29 |
| Bihar | 179 |
| Chandigarh | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 122 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 7 |
| Delhi | 91 |
| Goa | 29 |
| Gujarat | 960 |
| Haryana | 84 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 64 |
| Karnataka | 483 |
| Kerala | 111 |
| Ladakh | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 136 |
| Maharashtra | 580 |
| Manipur | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 4 |
| Mizoram | 2 |
| Nagaland | 3 |
| Odisha | 92 |
| Puducherry | 4 |
| Punjab | 78 |
| Rajasthan | 412 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 199 |
| Telangana | 83 |
| Tripura | 3 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 764 |
| Uttarakhand | 76 |
| West Bengal | 194 |
| Total | 5000 |
PwBD Reservation – Eligible Categories
| PwBD Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Visually Impaired (VI) | Blindness and Low Vision |
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
| Orthopedically Challenged (OC) | Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL), Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy |
| Intellectual Disability (ID) | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness; & Multiple Disability |
| Multiple Disabilities | Disability amongst above categories including deaf-blindness |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. For NATS-registered candidates, date of passing graduation must not be more than 4 years prior to 01-05-2026.
Prior Apprenticeship / Work Experience
Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment, or who are currently undergoing apprenticeship with any organisation, are NOT eligible. Candidates with 1 year or more of training/job experience after completing their educational qualification are also NOT eligible.
Other Conditions
- Must be registered on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and/or NATS (nats.education.gov.in) before applying.
- Indian Citizens only.
- Candidates can apply for engagement in one State/UT only.
Age Limit (as on 01-05-2026)
Minimum: 20 years | Maximum: 28 years. NAPS-registered candidates must be below 34 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation (years) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 |
| PwBD – General / EWS | 10 |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (+ GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | ₹200 + GST |
| PwBD | ₹200 + GST |
| General / EWS / OBC – Male | ₹800 + GST |
| General / EWS / OBC – Female / Transgender | ₹600 + GST |
Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only through BFSI SSC's secure payment link.
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Online Examination
| Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 60 minutes. No negative marking. Exam is remotely proctored — candidates can appear from any location using a smart mobile/laptop/desktop/tablet with front camera, microphone, and stable Wi-Fi. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks.
Stage 2 – Document Verification
Qualifying candidates will be called to a Bank-designated centre in the State/UT applied for, at their own expense.
Stage 3 – Test of Local Language
State-wise local language test is mandatory. Candidates who studied the specified local language at 10th/12th level are exempt. See official notification for State-wise language list.
How to Apply
- First, register on NATS (nats.education.gov.in) and/or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- After NATS/NAPS registration, you will receive an email from info@bfsissc.com with the link to the Application cum Examination Form.
- Fill the form, choose State/UT and up to 3 preferred training locations, and pay the applicable fee online.
- Registration is complete only after successful fee payment to BFSI SSC.
Documents Required for NATS/NAPS Portal Registration
- Colour scan of Aadhaar Card – Front & Back (JPEG, <1 MB)
- Colour scan of PAN Card (JPEG, <1 MB)
- Valid personal email ID and mobile number
- Passport-size photograph (JPEG, <1 MB)
- Xth, XIIth Marksheets and Degree Marksheet / Provisional Certificate (PDF, <1 MB each)
- Saving Bank Passbook / Cheque Leaf (PDF, <1 MB)
- Signature scan (JPEG, <1 MB)
Documents at Document Verification / Language Test
- Valid Language Proficiency Test Intimation Letter/mail from Bank
- Printout of online application / Registration / Enrolment form
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Government-issued Photo ID
- Semester/Year-wise Marksheets and Degree/Diploma Certificates
- CGPA to Percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate in prescribed GoI format (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- Disability Certificate from District Medical Board (for PwBD)
Important Instructions
- Apprentices are trainees, NOT employees of Bank of Baroda. No right to claim employment after training.
- Stipend of ₹15,000/month only; no other allowances or benefits payable.
- No transport, hostel, or residential accommodation will be provided.
- OBC Creamy Layer candidates must apply as General category.
- Change of category once submitted will not be permitted.
- Submit only one application — multiple submissions result in forfeiture of earlier fee paid.
- No Ex-servicemen reservation under this engagement.
- Legal jurisdiction for any dispute: Mumbai only.