The Bank of Baroda (BOB) will close the online application process for Apprentice recruitment 2026 today, June 8. Eligible graduates who have not yet applied for the apprenticeship programme are advised to complete their registration before the deadline through the official apprenticeship portals.Through this recruitment drive, the bank aims to fill 5,000 apprentice positions across various states and Union Territories under the Apprentices Act, 1961.Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training and will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 15,000.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for the apprenticeship programme must:
- Be Indian citizens.
- Hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification approved by the Central Government.
- Have completed graduation within four years before the cut-off date of May 1, 2026, if registered through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).
Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training elsewhere or have one year or more of work experience after graduation are not eligible to apply.Applicants must also register on either the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal before submitting their application.
Vacancy details
A total of 5,000 apprentice vacancies have been announced across the country.Among the states, Gujarat has the highest number of vacancies with 960 posts, followed by:
- Uttar Pradesh – 764 posts
- Maharashtra – 580 posts
- Karnataka – 483 posts
- Rajasthan – 412 posts
- Tamil Nadu – 199 posts
- West Bengal – 194 posts
Out of the total vacancies, 2,148 seats have been reserved for candidates belonging to the unreserved category.
Age limit
For candidates registered through NAPS, the upper age limit should be below 34 years as on the cut-off date.Age relaxation for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates will be provided as per Government of India norms.
Application fee
The category-wise application fee is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), OBC (Male) | Rs 800 + GST |
| Female and Transgender candidates (General, EWS, OBC) | Rs 600 + GST |
| SC, ST and PwBD candidates | Rs 200 + GST |
Selection process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Online examination
- Document verification
- Local language proficiency test
- Medical examination
The online examination will carry 100 marks and include questions from:
- General and Financial Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
- Computer Knowledge
- General English
Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the next stages of the recruitment process.Important instructionsCandidates can apply for only one State or Union Territory under the apprenticeship programme.Applicants are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline and carefully verify all details before submitting the application form. Direct link to apply here: Link 1, Link 2.The apprenticeship programme offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical banking experience in one of India’s leading public sector banks while receiving a monthly stipend during the training period.