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Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a nationwide engagement drive for 5000 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a training period of 12 months in various branches and offices of the Bank across 35 States/UTs. Apprentices will receive a stipend of Rs. 15,000 per month and will undergo On-the-Job Training but will not be treated as Bank employees and will have no claim to regular employment after completion of training.

A total of 5000 Apprentice training seats have been announced under Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 across 35 States/UTs, with State-wise and category-wise bifurcation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR and horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates. For example, major States include Gujarat – 960 seats, Uttar Pradesh – 764 seats, Maharashtra – 580 seats, Rajasthan – 412 seats, Karnataka – 483 seats and Tamil Nadu – 199 seats, while smaller States/UTs such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Manipur and Sikkim have 1 seat each.

As per Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 dated 19/05/2026, the online application process for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 starts from 19 May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 8 June 2026. The cut‑off date for age and educational qualification eligibility is 1 May 2026, while the Online Examination date and schedule for Document Verification and Local Language Test will be notified later on the Bank’s career page and BFSI SSC’s website.

Candidates must be Indian citizens, possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government), and for NATS‑registered candidates the date of passing graduation must not be more than 4 years prior to 01‑05‑2026. The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01‑05‑2026, with upper age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD as per Government norms, subject to the condition that NAPS‑registered candidates must be below 34 years on the cut‑off date.

Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment in the past, or who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training with any organization, are not eligible to apply. Further, applicants who have one year or more of training or job experience after completing their educational qualification are also not eligible for engagement as apprentices under this recruitment.

The selection process for BOB Apprentice 2026 consists of three stages – Online Examination, Document Verification and Test of Local Language of the State/UT applied for, and candidates must qualify each stage to be finally engaged as apprentices. The online exam carries 100 questions for 100 marks across four sections (General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge and General English), has no negative marking, and a State‑wise and category‑wise merit list will be prepared based on aggregate marks with tie‑breaking in favour of higher age.

There is no negative marking for wrong answers in the Bank of Baroda Apprentice online examination, which is an important advantage for candidates attempting maximum questions. The exam consists of 4 tests – General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge and General English – with 25 questions and 25 marks for each section, totaling 100 questions and 100 marks, and is conducted in bilingual mode (Hindi/English) except General English which is in English only.

For Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026, General/EWS/OBC male candidates must pay Rs. 800 plus GST, General/EWS/OBC female and transgender candidates must pay Rs. 600 plus GST, while SC/ST and PwBD candidates are required to pay Rs. 200 plus GST as non‑refundable application/intimation/examination charges. The fee can be paid only in online mode through the secure payment link of BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) integrated in the application process, and applications without successful fee payment will not be treated as complete.

Candidates must first complete mandatory registration on Government apprenticeship portals – NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in) and/or NAPS (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) – and only then proceed for Bank of Baroda Apprentice application. After NATS/NAPS registration, eligible candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC ([email protected]) containing the link for “Application‑cum‑Examination Form”; candidates must fill this form with their NATS Enrolment ID and/or NAPS Apprentice Code, upload required documents, choose State/UT and preferred locations, and finally pay the applicable fee online to complete registration.

No, the Bank of Baroda Apprentice engagement is purely a training arrangement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and does not constitute regular or contractual employment in the Bank. Apprentices will not have any right or claim for absorption or regular appointment in Bank of Baroda after completion of the 12‑month apprenticeship period, and the Bank is under no obligation to offer any job during or after the training.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a nationwide engagement drive for 5000 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a training period of 12 months in various branches and offices of the Bank across 35 States/UTs. Apprentices will receive a stipend of Rs. 15,000 per month and will undergo On-the-Job Training but will not be treated as Bank employees and will have no claim to regular employment after completion of training.

A total of 5000 Apprentice training seats have been announced under Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 across 35 States/UTs, with State-wise and category-wise bifurcation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR and horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates. For example, major States include Gujarat – 960 seats, Uttar Pradesh – 764 seats, Maharashtra – 580 seats, Rajasthan – 412 seats, Karnataka – 483 seats and Tamil Nadu – 199 seats, while smaller States/UTs such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Manipur and Sikkim have 1 seat each.

As per Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 dated 19/05/2026, the online application process for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 starts from 19 May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 8 June 2026. The cut‑off date for age and educational qualification eligibility is 1 May 2026, while the Online Examination date and schedule for Document Verification and Local Language Test will be notified later on the Bank’s career page and BFSI SSC’s website.

Candidates must be Indian citizens, possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government), and for NATS‑registered candidates the date of passing graduation must not be more than 4 years prior to 01‑05‑2026. The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01‑05‑2026, with upper age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD as per Government norms, subject to the condition that NAPS‑registered candidates must be below 34 years on the cut‑off date.

Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment in the past, or who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training with any organization, are not eligible to apply. Further, applicants who have one year or more of training or job experience after completing their educational qualification are also not eligible for engagement as apprentices under this recruitment.

The selection process for BOB Apprentice 2026 consists of three stages – Online Examination, Document Verification and Test of Local Language of the State/UT applied for, and candidates must qualify each stage to be finally engaged as apprentices. The online exam carries 100 questions for 100 marks across four sections (General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge and General English), has no negative marking, and a State‑wise and category‑wise merit list will be prepared based on aggregate marks with tie‑breaking in favour of higher age.

There is no negative marking for wrong answers in the Bank of Baroda Apprentice online examination, which is an important advantage for candidates attempting maximum questions. The exam consists of 4 tests – General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge and General English – with 25 questions and 25 marks for each section, totaling 100 questions and 100 marks, and is conducted in bilingual mode (Hindi/English) except General English which is in English only.

For Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026, General/EWS/OBC male candidates must pay Rs. 800 plus GST, General/EWS/OBC female and transgender candidates must pay Rs. 600 plus GST, while SC/ST and PwBD candidates are required to pay Rs. 200 plus GST as non‑refundable application/intimation/examination charges. The fee can be paid only in online mode through the secure payment link of BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) integrated in the application process, and applications without successful fee payment will not be treated as complete.

Candidates must first complete mandatory registration on Government apprenticeship portals – NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in) and/or NAPS (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) – and only then proceed for Bank of Baroda Apprentice application. After NATS/NAPS registration, eligible candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) containing the link for “Application‑cum‑Examination Form”; candidates must fill this form with their NATS Enrolment ID and/or NAPS Apprentice Code, upload required documents, choose State/UT and preferred locations, and finally pay the applicable fee online to complete registration.

No, the Bank of Baroda Apprentice engagement is purely a training arrangement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and does not constitute regular or contractual employment in the Bank. Apprentices will not have any right or claim for absorption or regular appointment in Bank of Baroda after completion of the 12‑month apprenticeship period, and the Bank is under no obligation to offer any job during or after the training.