BoB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Recruitment Announced for 5,000 Apprentice Posts at Bank of Baroda..

If you are interested in pursuing an apprenticeship at a bank, here is an excellent opportunity for you. Bank of Baroda (BoB) has announced a recruitment drive for thousands of apprentice positions and is currently inviting applications for the same. Eligible and interested candidates may apply for these positions between May 19 and June 8, 2026. While applying, candidates must select a maximum of three preferred training centers or locations from the provided list within their chosen State/Union Territory. Selected candidates will undergo a one-year apprenticeship training program, during which they will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000.

However, candidates who have already completed one year or more of training or work experience *after* acquiring their educational qualification will not be eligible for appointment as apprentices. Bank of Baroda is accepting online applications exclusively from fresh candidates—specifically those who have not previously undergone apprenticeship training at any institution. Under this recruitment drive, a total of 5,000 apprentices will be recruited across various positions at Bank of Baroda.

What are the Eligibility Criteria?
Educational Qualification: Applicants must be Indian citizens and possess a graduate degree in any discipline, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognized university. Candidates registered on the NATS portal must ensure that the date on which they obtained their graduate degree is not more than four years before the cut-off date of May 1, 2026.

Age Limit: For candidates registered under NAPS, the upper age limit as of the cut-off date is under 34 years. Additionally, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories will be granted age relaxations in accordance with government regulations.

What is the Application Fee?
The application fee is ₹800 for male candidates belonging to the General, EWS, and OBC categories, whereas female and transgender candidates within these same categories are required to pay ₹600. Meanwhile, candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwD categories are required to pay ₹200.

How to Apply?
First, visit the official website of Bank of Baroda at bankofbaroda.bank.in. Next, navigate to the 'Careers' section on the homepage and click on it.
Subsequently, click on the ‘Current Opportunities’ tab, and then click on ‘Appointment of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961’.
You can now apply through the NATS/NAPS portal.
Please select whether you are a Regular student or a Sandwich/AEDP student.
You may then log in using your email address or Aadhaar number.

What is the Selection Process?
The selection process for this recruitment comprises an online examination, document verification, local language assessment, and a medical test. The online examination will be conducted for 100 marks and will cover subjects such as General and Financial Awareness, Quantitative and Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge, and General English. Candidates who qualify in the examination will undergo document verification and will be required to take a local language proficiency test for their selected State or Union Territory.

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