Bank of Baroda Apprentice 5000 Posts Recruitment 2026

Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released an official notification for engagement of 5000 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible Indian citizens who have completed Graduation in any discipline can apply online through the NATS/NAPS apprenticeship portals. The apprenticeship training will be for a period of 12 months and selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000. Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification and complete the application process before the last date.

📊 Post Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Advertisement No.	BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01
Post Name	Apprentice
Total Vacancies	5000
Job Type	Apprenticeship Training
Training Duration	12 Months
Qualification	Graduation in Any Discipline
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	19 May 2026
Last Date	15 June 2026 (Extended)
Monthly Stipend	₹15,000
Official Website	www.bankofbaroda.in

🔔 Latest Update / Amendment

Update Date: 08 June 2026

Bank of Baroda has released an official Addendum to Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 regarding Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

As per the latest amendment, the last date for submission of online applications and payment of application fee has been extended.

Particulars	Date
Previous Last Date	08 June 2026
Revised Last Date	15 June 2026 (11:59 PM)

All other eligibility conditions, vacancy details, selection process, stipend, reservation policy and terms & conditions mentioned in the original notification remain unchanged.

📥 Download Addendum PDF

💡অসমীয়াত সহজকৈ বুজক 👇

• Bank of Baroda-এ ৫০০০ টা Apprentice পদত নিযুক্তি কৰা হ'ব।
• আবেদন কৰিবলৈ প্ৰাৰ্থীৰ যিকোনো বিষয়ত Graduation Degree থাকিব লাগিব।
• প্ৰাৰ্থীৰ বয়স ০১ মে' ২০২৬ অনুসৰি ২০ বছৰৰ পৰা ২৮ বছৰৰ ভিতৰত হ'ব লাগিব।
• SC/ST, OBC আৰু PwBD প্ৰাৰ্থীয়ে চৰকাৰী নিয়ম অনুসৰি বয়সৰ ৰেহাই পাব।
• প্ৰশিক্ষণৰ মুঠ সময়সীমা ১২ মাহ।
• নিযুক্ত Apprentice-সকলে মাহিলী ₹১৫,০০০ টকাৰ Stipend লাভ কৰিব।
• আবেদন NATS অথবা NAPS Portal-ত Registration কৰাৰ পিছত Online Mode-ত কৰিব লাগিব।
• নির্বাচন Online Exam, Document Verification আৰু Local Language Test-ৰ ভিত্তিত হ'ব।
• অসমত মুঠ ২৯ টা Apprentice Vacancy আছে।
• আবেদনৰ শেষ তাৰিখ ১৫ জুন ২০২৬লৈ বৃদ্ধি কৰা হৈছে।

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	19 May 2026
Online Application Start Date	19 May 2026
Original Last Date	08 June 2026
Extended Last Date	15 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date	15 June 2026
Online Examination Date	To Be Notified Later
Document Verification	To Be Notified Later
Language Proficiency Test	To Be Notified Later

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🎓 Eligibility

• Candidates must be Indian Citizens.
• Candidates must be registered on NATS and/or NAPS Apprenticeship Portal.
• Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• For candidates registered under NATS, the Graduation passing date should not be more than 4 years before the cut-off date (01 May 2026).
• The candidate should not have undergone Apprenticeship training earlier in Bank of Baroda or any other organization.
• The candidate should not be currently pursuing Apprenticeship Training under any establishment.
• Candidates having one year or more job/training experience after Graduation are not eligible.
• Candidates terminated from Apprenticeship earlier due to their own fault are not eligible.

📋 Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Posts	Qualification	Training Duration
Apprentice	5000	Graduation in Any Discipline	12 Months

State	Vacancies
Assam	29
West Bengal	194
Bihar	179
Odisha	92
Uttar Pradesh	764
Maharashtra	580
Karnataka	483
Rajasthan	412
Gujarat	960
Others	2108
Total	5000

The detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.

🎂 Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	28 Years
Cut-off Date	01 May 2026

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
PwBD (UR/EWS)	10 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years

💰 Salary

Particulars	Amount
Monthly Stipend	₹15,000/-
Training Period	12 Months
Additional Allowances	Not Admissible

The stipend will be paid monthly after adjustment of Loss of Pay, if any. Apprentices will not be entitled to any other allowance or employee benefits.

💵 Application Fee

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

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the payment gateway provided by BFSI SSC.

🧪 Selection Process

Selection of Apprentices in Bank of Baroda will be carried out through a multi-stage process. Candidates must qualify in each stage to be considered for final engagement.

• Online Examination
• Document Verification
• Local Language Proficiency Test
• Medical Fitness Verification

Final selection will be based on fulfillment of eligibility conditions, performance in the online examination, successful document verification, qualifying the local language test and medical fitness as prescribed by the Bank.

📝 Online Examination Pattern

The online examination will be objective type and conducted through remote proctoring mode. Candidates can appear for the examination from their home or any suitable location having stable internet connectivity and a device equipped with a camera and microphone.

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

Particulars	Details
Exam Duration	60 Minutes
Exam Mode	Online (Remote Proctored)
Negative Marking	No Negative Marks
Medium	Hindi / English

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories will be eligible for 5% relaxation in qualifying marks as decided by the Bank.

🏆 Merit List Preparation

• Merit list will be prepared State-wise and Category-wise.
• Candidates will be allotted training locations based on merit rank, preference submitted and seat availability.
• If two candidates obtain equal marks, preference will be given to the older candidate.
• The Bank reserves the right to allot any available center within the selected State/UT.
• Mere selection of location preference does not guarantee allotment of that location.

📄 Document Verification

Candidates qualifying in the online examination will be called for document verification. Eligibility regarding age, qualification, category, reservation and other details will be verified at this stage.

• Document Verification will be conducted in the State/UT applied for.
• Candidates must attend at their own expense.
• Original documents along with self-attested photocopies will be required.
• Failure to produce required documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.

🗣️ Local Language Test

Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must possess proficiency in the prescribed local language of that State. The language test will be conducted after the online examination.

The candidate should be able to:

• Read the local language.
• Write the local language.
• Speak the local language.
• Understand the local language.

Candidates who have studied the local language in Class 10 or Class 12 and can produce valid marksheets may be exempted from the language test.

🌐 State-wise Local Language Requirement

State / UT	Language
Assam	Assamese / Bengali / Bodo
West Bengal	Bengali / Nepali
Bihar	Hindi / Urdu
Odisha	Odia
Gujarat	Gujarati
Maharashtra	Marathi
Karnataka	Kannada
Kerala	Malayalam
Tamil Nadu	Tamil
Telangana	Telugu / Urdu
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi / Urdu

Candidates can refer to the official notification for complete State-wise language requirements.

🏥 Medical Fitness

Candidates selected through the recruitment process must be declared medically fit according to Bank of Baroda's prescribed standards before engagement as Apprentice.

• Medical fitness verification is mandatory.
• Engagement is subject to medical suitability.
• The Bank's decision regarding medical fitness shall be final.

📍 Assam Vacancy Details & Training Locations

State	Total Seats
Assam	29

Candidates applying under Assam can choose up to three preferred training locations during application.

District	Training Locations
Barpeta	Barpeta
Bongaigaon	Bongaigaon
Cachar	Silchar, Niz Katigorah PT III
Darrang	Kharupetia
Dibrugarh	Dibrugarh
Golaghat	Bokakhat, Golaghat, Rangajan Grant
Kamrup	Dhekenabari, Khudrapalha, Sualkuchi
Kamrup Metro	Azara
Karbi Anglong	Bokajan
Kokrajhar	Kokrajhar
Lakhimpur	North Lakhimpur
Morigaon	Nowagaon
Nagaon	Nagaon
Sivasagar	Sivasagar
Sonitpur	Dhekiajuli, Tezpur
Tinsukia	Tinsukia

🏷️ Reservation Details

Reservation will be provided as per Government of India guidelines. State-wise reservation has been notified for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates.

Category	Total Seats
SC	717
ST	441
OBC	1208
EWS	486
UR	2148
Total	5000

PwBD Category	Seats
Orthopedically Challenged (OC)	54
Hearing Impaired (HI)	51
Visually Impaired (VI)	48
Intellectual Disability (ID)	36

Reservation benefits will be available only upon submission of valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed Government of India format.

🧪 Selection Process

Selection of Apprentices in Bank of Baroda will be carried out through a multi-stage process. Candidates must qualify in each stage to be considered for final engagement.

• Online Examination
• Document Verification
• Local Language Proficiency Test
• Medical Fitness Verification

Final selection will be based on fulfillment of eligibility conditions, performance in the online examination, successful document verification, qualifying the local language test and medical fitness as prescribed by the Bank.

📝 Online Examination Pattern

The online examination will be objective type and conducted through remote proctoring mode. Candidates can appear for the examination from their home or any suitable location having stable internet connectivity and a device equipped with a camera and microphone.

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

Particulars	Details
Exam Duration	60 Minutes
Exam Mode	Online (Remote Proctored)
Negative Marking	No Negative Marks
Medium	Hindi / English

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories will be eligible for 5% relaxation in qualifying marks as decided by the Bank.

🏆 Merit List Preparation

• Merit list will be prepared State-wise and Category-wise.
• Candidates will be allotted training locations based on merit rank, preference submitted and seat availability.
• If two candidates obtain equal marks, preference will be given to the older candidate.
• The Bank reserves the right to allot any available center within the selected State/UT.
• Mere selection of location preference does not guarantee allotment of that location.

📄 Document Verification

Candidates qualifying in the online examination will be called for document verification. Eligibility regarding age, qualification, category, reservation and other details will be verified at this stage.

• Document Verification will be conducted in the State/UT applied for.
• Candidates must attend at their own expense.
• Original documents along with self-attested photocopies will be required.
• Failure to produce required documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.

🗣️ Local Language Test

Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must possess proficiency in the prescribed local language of that State. The language test will be conducted after the online examination.

The candidate should be able to:

• Read the local language.
• Write the local language.
• Speak the local language.
• Understand the local language.

Candidates who have studied the local language in Class 10 or Class 12 and can produce valid marksheets may be exempted from the language test.

🌐 State-wise Local Language Requirement

State / UT	Language
Assam	Assamese / Bengali / Bodo
West Bengal	Bengali / Nepali
Bihar	Hindi / Urdu
Odisha	Odia
Gujarat	Gujarati
Maharashtra	Marathi
Karnataka	Kannada
Kerala	Malayalam
Tamil Nadu	Tamil
Telangana	Telugu / Urdu
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi / Urdu

Candidates can refer to the official notification for complete State-wise language requirements.

🏥 Medical Fitness

Candidates selected through the recruitment process must be declared medically fit according to Bank of Baroda's prescribed standards before engagement as Apprentice.

• Medical fitness verification is mandatory.
• Engagement is subject to medical suitability.
• The Bank's decision regarding medical fitness shall be final.

📍 Assam Vacancy Details & Training Locations

State	Total Seats
Assam	29

Candidates applying under Assam can choose up to three preferred training locations during application.

District	Training Locations
Barpeta	Barpeta
Bongaigaon	Bongaigaon
Cachar	Silchar, Niz Katigorah PT III
Darrang	Kharupetia
Dibrugarh	Dibrugarh
Golaghat	Bokakhat, Golaghat, Rangajan Grant
Kamrup	Dhekenabari, Khudrapalha, Sualkuchi
Kamrup Metro	Azara
Karbi Anglong	Bokajan
Kokrajhar	Kokrajhar
Lakhimpur	North Lakhimpur
Morigaon	Nowagaon
Nagaon	Nagaon
Sivasagar	Sivasagar
Sonitpur	Dhekiajuli, Tezpur
Tinsukia	Tinsukia

🏷️ Reservation Details

Reservation will be provided as per Government of India guidelines. State-wise reservation has been notified for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates.

Category	Total Seats
SC	717
ST	441
OBC	1208
EWS	486
UR	2148
Total	5000

PwBD Category	Seats
Orthopedically Challenged (OC)	54
Hearing Impaired (HI)	51
Visually Impaired (VI)	48
Intellectual Disability (ID)	36

Reservation benefits will be available only upon submission of valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed Government of India format.

📝 How to Apply

Candidates interested in applying for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must first register themselves on the Government Apprenticeship Portals (NATS and/or NAPS). After successful registration, candidates must apply for the Bank of Baroda apprenticeship opportunity and complete the final Application-cum-Examination Form through BFSI SSC.

• Step 1: Register on NATS and/or NAPS Portal.
• Step 2: Apply for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Opportunity.
• Step 3: Receive email from BFSI SSC.
• Step 4: Fill Application-cum-Examination Form.
• Step 5: Select State and preferred training locations.
• Step 6: Pay Application Fee online.
• Step 7: Download and keep a copy of the application form.

🎓 NATS Registration Process

Candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) must complete the following steps:

• Visit the NATS Portal.
• Click on Student Register/Login.
• Create your account and complete profile registration.
• Login using your credentials.
• Search for Bank of Baroda Apprenticeship Advertisement.
• Click on “Apply against Advertised Vacancies”.
• Submit the application successfully.
• Note down the Enrolment ID generated by the portal.

The NATS Enrolment ID will be required during future stages of the recruitment process.

🏛️ NAPS Registration Process

Candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) must complete the following steps:

• Visit the NAPS Apprenticeship Portal.
• Create an Apprentice account.
• Complete profile registration.
• Search for “Bank of Baroda” under Establishment Name.
• Open the Apprenticeship Opportunity.
• Click on “Apply for this Opportunity”.
• Submit the application.
• Save the Apprentice Registration Code for future reference.

📧 BFSI SSC Application Process

After successful application through NATS/NAPS, eligible candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC inviting them to complete the final application process.

• Provide personal information.
• Select category and reservation details.
• Select preferred training locations.
• Choose State/UT for apprenticeship.
• Provide PwBD details, if applicable.
• Pay application fee online.
• Submit final application form.
• Download acknowledgement receipt.

The application process will be considered complete only after successful payment of the prescribed application fee.

📑 Required Documents

The following documents are required for NATS/NAPS registration and subsequent recruitment stages:

• Aadhaar Card (Front and Back)
• PAN Card
• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Candidate Signature
• Valid Email ID
• Valid Mobile Number
• Class 10 Marksheet
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Graduation Marksheet
• Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate
• Savings Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Identity Proof
• Date of Birth Proof

📂 Documents Required During Verification

Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification and Language Test must produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies.

• Language Test Call Letter
• Application Form Printout
• Date of Birth Proof
• Photo Identity Proof
• Graduation Marksheets
• Degree Certificate
• Class 10 and 12 Certificates
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
• EWS Certificate
• PwBD Certificate
• Any supporting eligibility documents

📋 Guidelines for Filling Online Application

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• Register first on NATS and/or NAPS portal.
• Keep login credentials safe throughout the apprenticeship period.
• Fill all details carefully before final submission.
• No modification will be allowed after submission.
• Candidate name must exactly match educational certificates.
• Upload documents in prescribed format and size.
• Use a valid mobile number and email ID.
• Keep copies of all submitted forms.
• Apply well before the last date to avoid server issues.

📢 Important Instructions

• Candidates can apply for only one State/UT.
• Maximum three training locations can be selected.
• Location allotment depends on merit and seat availability.
• Requests for change of State/UT will not be entertained.
• Candidates must not have completed apprenticeship earlier.
• Candidates must not be pursuing apprenticeship elsewhere.
• Candidates with one year or more work experience after Graduation are not eligible.
• Multiple applications may lead to cancellation of candidature.
• All communications will be sent through registered email ID.
• Regularly visit Bank of Baroda and BFSI SSC websites for updates.
• Candidates should retain application copies till completion of recruitment.
• Bank reserves the right to increase or decrease vacancies.

⚖️ Terms & Conditions

• Apprenticeship duration shall be one year.
• Apprentices will be treated as trainees and not employees of the Bank.
• No claim for permanent employment can be made after completion of training.
• Bank is under no obligation to offer regular employment after apprenticeship.
• Apprentices will not receive employee benefits available to regular staff.
• No reservation is available for Ex-Servicemen in Apprentice engagement.
• Bank may terminate apprenticeship in case of misconduct.
• Apprentices are prohibited from joining or forming unions.
• Selection decisions of the Bank shall be final and binding.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Travel expenses for examination, language test and verification will not be reimbursed.
• No hostel, transport or residential accommodation will be provided.
• Selected candidates must be medically fit.
• Apprenticeship contracts will be issued digitally through NATS/NAPS portals.
• Candidates must accept apprenticeship contracts within the prescribed time.
• Any false information may result in cancellation of candidature or termination of apprenticeship.

🚫 Action Against Misconduct & Unfair Means

Candidates found using unfair means during any stage of recruitment may face strict action.

• Use of unfair means in examination.
• Impersonation.
• Submission of false information.
• Use of mobile phones or unauthorized devices.
• Sharing examination content.
• Obtaining candidature support through unfair methods.

Such candidates may be disqualified, debarred from future recruitment processes or have their apprenticeship terminated.

📬 Communication & Updates

All important announcements regarding online examination, language test, document verification, merit list, wait list and final selection will be communicated through:

• Registered Email ID
• Bank of Baroda Career Portal
• BFSI SSC Website

No hard copy call letters will be sent by post.

📋 Wait List

Bank of Baroda will prepare a State-wise and Category-wise Wait List of successful candidates.

• The wait list will be used to fill vacancies arising due to non-acceptance of apprenticeship offers.
• The wait list will also be used if selected candidates fail to report for apprenticeship training.
• The wait list shall remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of results.
• The wait list may also remain valid until commencement of the next apprentice engagement exercise, whichever is earlier.

💼 Job Profile

Candidates engaged under this recruitment drive will be appointed only as Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

• Apprentices will undergo practical training in various banking operations.
• The engagement is purely for training purposes.
• Apprentices are not regular employees of Bank of Baroda.
• Apprentices are not contractual employees of the Bank.
• Apprentices shall not be entitled to employee benefits available to regular staff.
• Successful completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee future employment in the Bank.

📜 Contract of Apprenticeship

Candidates selected for apprenticeship training will receive a digital Apprenticeship Contract through Government Apprenticeship Portals.

• Contracts will be issued through NATS and/or NAPS portals.
• Candidates must accept the digital apprenticeship contract within the prescribed time.
• Apprenticeship training will begin only after approval of the contract by the competent authority.
• Failure to accept the contract within the specified period may result in cancellation of candidature.

🎓 Assessment & Certification

At the completion of apprenticeship training, candidates will undergo assessment as per apprenticeship guidelines.

• Apprentices must participate in the final assessment process.
• Assessment will be conducted as per applicable apprenticeship rules.
• Performance will be evaluated based on the prescribed criteria.
• Successful apprentices will be awarded Apprenticeship Certificates.

🏢 Facilities During Apprenticeship

Candidates should note the following important provisions regarding facilities during apprenticeship:

• No hostel facility will be provided by Bank of Baroda.
• No residential accommodation will be provided.
• No transport facility will be provided.
• No travelling allowance will be paid for examinations or document verification.
• No additional allowance apart from stipend is admissible.

⚠️ Important Notes for Candidates

• Candidates can apply for only one State/UT.
• Maximum three preferred training locations can be selected.
• Location allotment will depend on merit and seat availability.
• The Bank may allot another location within the selected State if preferred seats are unavailable.
• Requests for transfer to another State/UT will not be entertained.
• Candidates should keep their registered email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
• All future notices, corrigenda and updates will be published on the Bank website and BFSI SSC website.
• Applications submitted without fee payment will be treated as incomplete.
• Bank reserves the right to modify, cancel or alter any part of the recruitment process.
• The decision of the Bank shall be final in all matters related to recruitment.