Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

5000 Vacancies | Apply Online Before June 8, 2026

Bank of Baroda has officially released its apprentice recruitment notification for 2026, inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens. The engagement is being made under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 5,000 training seats are on offer across 35 States and Union Territories. The application window opened on May 19, 2026, and candidates have until June 8, 2026, to submit their applications.

This is one of the larger banking apprenticeship opportunities of the year, and graduates who have been sitting on the fence should act quickly — the deadline is firm.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The 5,000 training seats are distributed across all States and Union Territories of India. Category-wise, the seats are divided as follows:

Among the states, Gujarat has the highest allocation with 960 seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh (764), Maharashtra (580), and Karnataka (483). The number of training seats mentioned is provisional and may change based on the bank's actual requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01 May 2026)

•       Minimum age: 20 years

•       Maximum age: 28 years

Age relaxation applies as per Government of India norms: SC and ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years. PwBD candidates under Unreserved or EWS category get 10 years, OBC-PwBD gets 13 years, and SC/ST-PwBD gets 15 years. For candidates registered under NAPS, the upper age limit under relaxation should not exceed 34 years as on the cut-off date.

Educational Qualification

A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. For NATS-registered candidates, the graduation result date must not be more than four years before the cut-off date of May 1, 2026.

Other Eligibility Conditions

•       Must be registered on the NAPS portal and/or the NATS portal.

•       Must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training with any establishment, including Bank of Baroda.

•       Must not be currently pursuing any apprenticeship.

•       Must not have been terminated from a previous apprenticeship due to personal fault.

•       Must not have one year or more of training or job experience after completing graduation.

Training Details

Selected candidates will undergo 12 months of on-the-job training. The training is not regular employment and not contract employment. Apprentices will be treated as trainees only — not as employees — and will not be entitled to any benefits that the bank's regular or contractual employees receive. After the training period ends, candidates will be automatically relieved from their respective work areas. The bank has no obligation to offer regular employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Stipend

Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 during the one-year engagement period. This amount will be paid after the completion of each month, adjusted for any loss of pay. No other allowances or benefits are payable.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on three stages: an Online Examination, Document Verification, and a Test of the local language of the State for which the candidate has applied.

Online Examination

The online test is objective in nature, consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

The exam will be remotely proctored. Candidates can appear from any location — including their homes — using a smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet with a functional front camera, microphone, and stable Wi-Fi connection. Merit lists will be prepared on a State-wise and category-wise basis. Ties in marks at the cut-off point will be resolved by ranking candidates in descending order of age.

Document Verification

Candidates will be required to appear for document verification at a centre within the State or UT they applied for, at their own expense. Bank of Baroda will not reimburse any travel costs.

Local Language Proficiency Test

Candidates must be proficient in at least one specified local language of the State or UT for which they have applied. The language test will be held after the online examination, and failing it will disqualify a candidate from further engagement. However, candidates who can produce their Class 10 or Class 12 mark sheet showing they studied the required local language will be exempt from this test.

Application Fee

The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances and cannot be carried forward to any other examination or selection process.

How to Apply

Step 1: Register on the government apprenticeship portals — the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in, under Student Register/Login) and/or the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).

Step 2: On the NATS portal, log in and navigate to 'Apply against advertised vacancies' and apply for Bank of Baroda's advertisement. On the NAPS portal, search for 'Bank of Baroda' under 'Search By Establishment Name' and click Apply.

Step 3: After completing the application on NATS or NAPS, eligible candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC at info@bfsissc.com, inviting them to fill the Application cum Examination Form with personal details, preferred training location (up to three within the applied State), category, PwBD status, and make payment of the applicable fee.

Step 4: Pay the required fee through the secure payment link provided by BFSI SSC. No other payment mode is accepted.

Registration is complete only after the fee is successfully deposited. Candidates must note their Enrolment ID (NATS portal) or Apprentice Registration Code (NAPS portal) for future correspondence.

Documents Required for Portal Registration

•       Colour scanned copy of Aadhaar Card (front and back) — JPEG, under 1 MB

•       Colour scanned copy of PAN Card — JPEG, under 1 MB

•       Valid personal email ID and mobile number

•       Passport-size photograph — JPEG, under 1 MB

•       Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets — PDF, under 1 MB each

•       Degree marksheet or provisional certificate — PDF, under 1 MB

•       Savings bank passbook or cheque leaf — PDF, under 1 MB

•       Scanned signature — JPEG, under 1 MB

Key Points to Remember

•       Each candidate can apply for only one State or UT.

•       Only one application per candidate is allowed. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid completed application will be considered, and earlier fees paid will be forfeited.

•       Category once selected at the time of registration cannot be changed at any later stage.

•       OBC candidates belonging to the creamy layer must apply under the General category.

•       Incomplete online applications or applications with failed fee payments will be rejected.

•       All official updates and corrigenda will be published on the Bank of Baroda website under Career — Current Opportunities, and on the BFSI SSC website.

•       Candidates must keep their registered email IDs active throughout the process, as all communication — exam dates, call letters, and results — will be sent via email only.

Wait-List

A State-wise and category-wise wait list will be prepared to fill vacancies arising from non-acceptance or non-reporting by candidates in the main merit list. The wait list will remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of results, or until the commencement of the next engagement exercise — whichever comes earlier.

Assessment and Certification

At the end of the one-year training period, apprentices will appear for a final assessment test. An Apprenticeship Certificate will be issued based on the marks scored in this assessment.