Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 5000 Posts Apply Online

Quick Highlights – Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Organization: Bank of Baroda (BOB)
• Advertisement No.: BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01
• Post Name: Apprentice (Under Apprentices Act 1961)
• Total Training Seats: 5000
• Training Duration: 12 months (On-the-Job Training)
• Application Mode: Online (via NAPS/NATS portals + BFSI SSC)
• Last Date for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Online Form 2026: 08 June 2026
• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 15,000/-
• Official Website: bankofbaroda.bank.in

Important Dates – Bank of Baroda Apprentice Online Form 2026

Application Fee – Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2026

Note: Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the BFSI SSC payment link only. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

Vacancy Details – Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

State/UT-Wise Seat Distribution (Category-Wise)

Note: The number of training seats is provisional and may vary as per the Bank's actual requirement. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal and within the overall training vacancies for the State. PwBD total seats: OC – 54, HI – 51, VI – 48, ID – 36.

Eligibility Criteria – Bank of Baroda Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

• For candidates registered under NATS portal: Date of passing Graduation should not be more than 4 years before the cut-off date (01/05/2026).
• Candidates must be registered on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and/or NATS (nats.education.gov.in) portals to be eligible to apply.

Age Limit (As on 01 May 2026)

Age Relaxation

Important Conditions for Eligibility

• Candidate should NOT have undergone Apprenticeship with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment earlier.
• Candidate should NOT be currently pursuing Apprenticeship Training with any establishment.
• Candidate should NOT have been terminated during Apprenticeship due to their own fault.
• Candidates who had training or job experience for 1 year or more after completing their educational qualification are NOT eligible.
• Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen are not eligible and there is no reservation for them.

Selection Process – Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The selection is based on three stages:

1. Online Examination (Objective Type)
2. Document Verification
3. Test of Local Language of the applied State/UT

Online Examination Pattern

Important: There is NO negative marking for wrong answers. The exam will be remotely proctored and can be taken from home using a smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet with an operational front camera, microphone, and stable Wi-Fi connection.

Local Language Test – State-Wise

Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in the local language of the State/UT they apply for. Candidates who have studied the specified language in 10th or 12th standard are exempted from this test.

Selected State-wise languages: Andhra Pradesh – Telugu/Urdu; Bihar – Hindi/Urdu; Gujarat – Gujarati; Karnataka – Kannada; Kerala – Malayalam; Maharashtra – Marathi; Tamil Nadu – Tamil; Uttar Pradesh – Hindi/Urdu; West Bengal – Bengali/Nepali; and so on as per the official notification.

Merit List and Final Selection

• Merit list is drawn State-wise and Category-wise in descending order of marks.
• In case of tie, candidates with higher age rank above others.
• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks.
• A State-wise and Category-wise Wait List will also be published, valid for 1 year.

Stipend and Training Details

• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 15,000/- per month
• Training Duration: 12 months (On-the-Job Training)
• No other allowances or benefits are payable.
• No transport, hostel, or residential accommodation will be provided.
• At the end of training, candidates will appear for a final assessment test and receive an Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Apprentices are prohibited from joining or forming any Union Body.

Important Clarification: Apprenticeship is NOT regular employment. Apprentices are Trainees only and Bank of Baroda has no obligation to offer permanent employment after the training period. Candidates are automatically relieved on completion of 12 months.

Documents Required for Registration on NAPS/NATS Portal

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and/or the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register yourself as a candidate if not already registered.
2. Keep the following documents ready for portal registration: Aadhaar Card (front and back), PAN Card, Passport-size Photograph, Signature, X and XII Marksheets, Degree Marksheet or Provisional Certificate, and Bank Passbook or Cheque Leaf – all in JPEG or PDF format under 1 MB each.
3. After registering on the NATS portal, log in and go to the section 'Apply against advertised vacancies' and search for 'Bank of Baroda'. For NAPS portal, go to the Apprenticeship Opportunity section, type 'Bank of Baroda' in the Establishment Name search box, and click 'Apply for this Opportunity'.
4. After applying on the government portal, you will receive an email from info@bfsissc.com inviting you to fill the final 'Application cum Examination Form', where you must provide personal data, choice of training location/centre (up to 3 preferences within one State/UT), category, and PwBD status.
5. Pay the applicable Application/Intimation/Examination fee through the secure online payment link provided by BFSI SSC: SC/ST/PwBD – Rs. 200 plus GST; General/EWS/OBC Male – Rs. 800 plus GST; General/EWS/OBC Female/Transgender – Rs. 600 plus GST.
6. Note down your Enrolment ID (issued by NATS portal) and/or Apprentice Registration Code (issued by NAPS portal) for all future correspondence.
7. After successful payment, you will receive an email from info@bfsissc.com with a copy of your 'Application cum Examination Fee Form'. Take a printout and keep it for reference.
8. Regularly check the Bank's official website at bankofbaroda.bank.in and BFSI SSC's website at bfsissc.com for exam date, admit card, result, and other updates.

Important: Candidates can apply for only one State/UT. Change of State/UT will not be considered under any circumstances. Submit only one application; multiple applications will be rejected.

General Rules and Important Instructions

• Apply for only one State/UT. Allotment is final and cannot be changed.
• Select up to 3 preferred training locations/centres within your chosen State/UT.
• Training seat allotment is based on merit, preferences, and availability of seats.
• Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the process.
• All particulars filled in the online application are final; no changes are allowed after submission.
• Candidates with OBC category must ensure their certificate is valid as on the date of engagement and contains the Non-Creamy Layer clause.
• EWS candidates must submit an Income and Asset Certificate valid for the relevant financial year.
• All corrigendum and updates will be published only on bankofbaroda.bank.in and bfsissc.com.
• In case of any dispute, jurisdiction shall be Mumbai only.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2026

Q1. What Is the Total Number of Seats in Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Bank of Baroda has announced a total of 5000 Apprentice training seats across 35 States and Union Territories of India under the Apprentices Act 1961. The seats are distributed State-wise and Category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) and are subject to change as per the Bank's actual requirement.

Q2. What Is the Last Date to Apply for Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 08 June 2026. The online registration opened on 19 May 2026. Candidates must first register on the government apprenticeship portals (NAPS or NATS) before applying.

Q3. What Is the Application Fee for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The application fee for Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2026 varies by category: SC/ST and PwBD candidates pay Rs. 200 plus GST; General, EWS, and OBC Male candidates pay Rs. 800 plus GST; General, EWS, and OBC Female/Transgender candidates pay Rs. 600 plus GST. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the secure payment link provided by BFSI SSC.

Q4. What Is the Selection Process for Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2026?

The selection process has three stages: (1) Online Examination – 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, covering General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, and General English; (2) Document Verification; and (3) Test of Local Language of the applied State/UT. There is no negative marking in the Online Examination.

Q5. What Is the Age Limit for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on the cut-off date of 01 May 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD-UR/EWS (10 years), PwBD-OBC (13 years), and PwBD-SC/ST (15 years). Candidates registered under NAPS must be below 34 years as on the cut-off date.

Q6. What Is the Stipend for Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2026?

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 during the 12-month training period. No other allowances or benefits are payable. The stipend is paid on completion of each month after adjusting for Loss of Pay, if any. After completion of the training, candidates will receive an Apprenticeship Certificate issued on the basis of the final assessment test.

Q7. Does Bank of Baroda Apprenticeship Lead to a Permanent Job?

No. Bank of Baroda apprenticeship is neither regular employment nor contract employment. Apprentices will be treated as Trainees only and will not be entitled to any benefits available to regular or contractual employees of the Bank. The Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship period. After completion of the 12-month training, candidates are automatically relieved.

Q8. How to Register on NAPS and NATS Portal for Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must first register on the government apprenticeship portals: NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in (go to Student Register/Login section) and/or NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Documents required for registration include Aadhaar Card (front and back), PAN Card, Passport-size Photograph, Signature, X and XII Marksheets, Degree Marksheet/Provisional Certificate, and Bank Passbook/Cheque Leaf – all in JPEG or PDF format under 1 MB each.

Official Links – Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Official Website: bankofbaroda.bank.in
• BFSI SSC Website: bfsissc.com
• NAPS Portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
• NATS Portal: nats.education.gov.in

Source

This article is based on the official recruitment notification issued by Bank of Baroda, Advt. No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01, dated 19 May 2026, available on bankofbaroda.bank.in and bfsissc.com.

Disclaimer

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