Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 This recruitment drive is officially titled the Bank of Baroda (BOB) Apprentices Recruitment 2026. The engagement is being conducted under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. The official notification was released under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 by the Bank of Baroda. The selection for this apprenticeship will be based on a Computer-Based Online Examination (CBE) conducted by the BFSI SSC

Application and Examination Name/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Name of Recruitment: Bank of Baroda (BOB) Apprentices Recruitment 2026.
Conducting Body: Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Total Posts: 5000

Important Dates/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	19 May 2026
Online Application Start Date	19 May 2026
Online Application Last Date	08 June 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	08 June 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To be intimated later via the official website
Online Examination Date	Will be announced soon on the official portal
Result Declaration Date	Will be updated on the BOB career page after the exam

Application Fee/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Application Fee (Inclusive of GST)
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹ 800/-
General / OBC / EWS (Female / Transgender)	₹ 600/-
SC / ST / PwBD	₹ 200/-

Educational Qualification/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

⁕ Essential Qualification:
Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government .
⁕ Important (For NATS Candidates):
For candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), the date of passing the graduation should not be more than 4 years prior to the cut-off date (i.e., on or after 02 May 2022)

Age Limit (as on 01 May 2026)/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

⁕ Minimum Age: 20 Years
⁕ Maximum Age: 28 Years

Category	Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – UR/EWS	10 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – OBC	13 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – SC/ST	15 years

Total Number of Vacancies/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Number of Vacancies
Unreserved (UR / General)	2,148
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	486
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	1,208
Scheduled Caste (SC)	717
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	414
Total	5,000

State-Wise Vacancy Distribution/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

State Name									Total Post
Uttar Pradesh									764
Bihar									179
Jharkhand									64
Madhya Pradesh									136
Delhi									91
Chhattisgarh									122
Rajasthan									412
Himachal Pradesh									08
Haryana									84
Punjab									78
Uttarakhand									76
Pondicherry									04
Tamil Naidu									199
Telangana									83
Odisha									92
Kerala									111
Andhra Pradesh									188
Maharashtra									580
Arunachal Pradesh									04
Assam									29
Manipur									01
Meghalaya									04
Mizoram									02
Nagaland									03
Tripura									03
Karnataka									483
West Bengal									194
Gujarat									960
Andaman & Nicobar Island									01
Sikkim									01
Jammu & Kashmir									02
Chandigarh UT									04
Laddakh									02
Goa									29
Dadra and Nagar Haveli									07

How to Apply Online/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Mandatory Registration on Government Apprenticeship Portals
Before applying on the BOB website, you must register yourself as an apprentice on either the NATS or NAPS portal.
• Option 1 (For Recent Graduates): Go to the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: nats.education.gov.in
• Option 2: Go to the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
• Complete your student registration and keep your enrollment ID handy

Step 2: Apply on the Bank of Baroda Website
1. Visit the Official Website:
Go to the official Bank of Baroda website, bankofbaroda.in.
2. Navigate to Careers:
Click on the “Careers” section on the homepage.
3. Find the Notification:
Look for the link that says “BOB Apprentices Recruitment 2026” or “Recruitment of 5000 Apprentices” and click on it.
4. Register:
Click on the “Apply Online” link for new registration. You will be redirected to the BFSI SSC (the exam conducting agency) portal.
5. Fill Basic Details:
Enter your basic details (Name, Mobile Number, Email ID) and submit to generate your registration ID and password.
6. Login and Fill Form:
Log in using your credentials and fill out the detailed application form. Provide your personal details, educational qualification, and NATS/NAPS registration number.
7. Upload Documents:
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant documents as per the prescribed format and size.
8. Pay Application Fee:
Proceed to pay the applicable application fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
9. Submit and Print:
After successful payment, submit the application form. Don’t forget to download and print the final submitted application form and the fee receipt for your future reference.

Selection Process and Examination Phases/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Online Examination (Phase I):
An objective-type Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted to shortlist candidates for the next stage.

2. Document Verification (DV):
Candidates who clear the online exam will be called for document verification to verify their eligibility and credentials.

3. Local Language Test (Phase II):
This is a qualifying test. Candidates who fail this test will not be considered for engagement

4. Medical Examination:
Final engagement is contingent upon the candidate being declared medically fit as per the bank’s requirements

Examination Pattern/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Total Questions: 100 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
• Negative Marking: None. Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
• Languages: The question paper will be available in English and Hindi (except for the General English section)

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
General / Financial Awareness	25	25
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	25	25
Computer Knowledge	25	25
General English	25	25
Total	100	100

Syllabus Overview/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

⁕ General / Financial Awareness:
This section will test your knowledge of current events, especially those related to the banking and financial sector.
• Key Topics: Current Affairs (National & International), Indian Economy, Banking Awareness (RBI policies, monetary terms, Basel norms), Government Schemes, Budget, Capital Markets, and Static GK.

⁕ Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude:
This section assesses your numerical ability and logical thinking.
• Quant Topics: Simplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Simple & Compound Interest, Averages.
• Reasoning Topics: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense, Inequalities, Order & Ranking.

⁕Computer Knowledge:
This section tests your basic understanding of computers.
• Key Topics: Basics of Computers (Hardware/Software), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet & Networking, Cybersecurity, Banking Technology (UPI, Digital Payments), Computer Abbreviations

⁕General English:
This section tests your proficiency in the English language.
• Key Topics: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms/Phrases)

Pay Scale and Stipend/Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stipend: A fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 is paid for the entire 12-month training duration .
Total Earnings: Approximately ₹1,80,000 over the one-year period.
Deductions: The stipend is paid subject to attendance. In case of Leave of Absence (LOP), a proportionate deduction is applicable. No other deductions are mentioned.

Important Link

APPLY ONLINE	NAPS / NATS
DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION	CLICK HERE
OFFICIAL WEBSITE	CLICK HERE
FOR MORE VACANCIES	CLICK HERE
JOIN TELEGRAM CHANNEL	CLICK HERE
JOIN WHATSAPP CHANNEL	CLICK HERE

1. What is the educational qualification required for BOB Apprentice 2026?

A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required

2. What is the age limit for the BOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

As of 01 May 2026, the candidate must be between 20 and 28 years of age

3. How much does the BOB Apprentice get paid?

Selected apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend of Rs 15,000 for the one-year training period

4. What is the BOB Apprentice exam pattern?

The online exam consists of 100 MCQs for 100 marks, with a duration of 60 minutes and no negative marking

5. Is there a physical standard for the BOB Apprentice post?

There are no specific physical measurement standards, but final selection requires being declared medically fit by the bank’s authorized medical officer

6. Can I apply for more than one state?

No, candidates can apply for apprenticeship in only one State or Union Territory

7. What is the application fee for General category female candidates?

General, OBC, and EWS female candidates need to pay an application fee of ₹600 plus GST

8. Is there age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?

Yes, SC/ST candidates receive an age relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit

9. What is the last date to apply for BOB Apprentice 2026?

The last date to apply online is 08 June 2026

10. I did graduation in 2020, can I apply?

For NATS-registered candidates, the date of passing graduation should not be more than 4 years before 1 May 2026. If you graduated before 2 May 2022, you might not be eligible

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