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Bank of Baroda (BOB), one of India’s largest public sector banks, has released the BOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification under BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 for 5000 apprentice vacancies in different states and union territories across India. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website from 19 May to 8 June 2026. The selection will be based on an online examination, followed by document verification and a local language proficiency test.
BOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out
Bank of Baroda has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 on its official website. Candidates who have completed graduation can apply online for these posts. The age limit is 20 to 28 years, and applicants must first register on the NAPS/NATS portal before filling out the application form.
Selected candidates will be placed in various branches of the Bank of Baroda across India. The notification also includes details about vacancies, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, and application fee.
BOB Apprentice Exam 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
Bank of Baroda (BOB)
|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 5000 |
| Application Dates | 19th May to 8th June 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type |
Apprenticeship Training
|
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 Years |
| Qualification |
Graduation in any stream
|
| Selection Process |
Online Exam + DV + Language Test
|
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.in |
| Duration | 12 Months |
BOB Apprentice Exam: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 19 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 19 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 8 June 2026 |
| Bank of Baroda Apprentice Exam Date 2026 | TBA |
Bank of Baroda Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Bank of Baroda has announced a total of 5000 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive. The vacancies have been distributed across different states and union territories of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and others.
| Sr. No | State/UT | Total Seats | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 188 | 30 | 13 | 50 | 18 | 77 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Assam | 29 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 15 |
| 5 | Bihar | 179 | 28 | 1 | 48 | 17 | 85 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 122 | 14 | 39 | 7 | 12 | 50 |
| 8 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Delhi | 91 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 39 |
| 10 | Goa | 29 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19 |
| 11 | Gujarat | 960 | 67 | 144 | 259 | 96 | 394 |
| 12 | Haryana | 84 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 39 |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 14 | Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 64 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 28 |
| 16 | Karnataka | 483 | 77 | 33 | 130 | 48 | 195 |
| 17 | Kerala | 111 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 11 | 59 |
| 18 | Ladakh | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Madhya Pradesh | 136 | 20 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 56 |
| 20 | Maharashtra | 580 | 58 | 52 | 156 | 58 | 256 |
| 21 | Manipur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 | Meghalaya | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 23 | Mizoram | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 24 | Nagaland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 25 | Odisha | 92 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 38 |
| 26 | Puducherry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 27 | Punjab | 78 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 33 |
| 28 | Rajasthan | 412 | 70 | 53 | 82 | 41 | 166 |
| 29 | Sikkim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 30 | Tamil Nadu | 199 | 37 | 1 | 53 | 19 | 89 |
| 31 | Telangana | 83 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 35 |
| 32 | Tripura | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 | Uttar Pradesh | 764 | 160 | 7 | 206 | 76 | 315 |
| 34 | Uttarakhand | 76 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 45 |
| 35 | West Bengal | 194 | 44 | 9 | 42 | 19 | 80 |
| Total | 5000 | 717 | 441 | 1208 | 486 | 2148 | |
BOB Apprentice Apply Online Link
Bank of Baroda has started the online application process for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 on its official website. Candidates who want to apply can submit their application form between 19 May 2026 and 8 June 2026.
To apply, candidates must first complete registration on the NAPS/NATS portal. After that, they can fill in their details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee online. A direct link to apply online is shared below.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST Candidates | ₹200 + GST |
| PwBD Candidates | ₹200 + GST |
| General / EWS / OBC Male Candidates | ₹800 + GST |
| General / EWS / OBC Female / Transgender Candidates | ₹600 + GST |
Steps to Apply for the BOB Apprentice Application Form 2026
Follow these simple steps to complete your application successfully.
- Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda: www.bankofbaroda.in
- On the homepage, go to the “Careers” tab (or “Recruitments”) and locate the link for “Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026.”
- If you are a new user/first-time applicant, complete the registration by entering basic details, including your name, email ID, and mobile number.
- After registration, log in using your credentials and complete the application form with all required details – personal, educational, and contact information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any other necessary documents as mentioned in the notification, such as proof of qualification, date of birth, or category certificate (if applicable).
- Make the application fee payment (as per your category) through online modes such as Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Eligibility Criteria
Here are the complete details for the Bank of Baroda apprentice recruitment 2025 eligibility criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as of 1st November 2025.
- Age Relaxation: Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided as per the Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, subject to the specified conditions.
| Category |
Age Relaxation (Years)
|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD – Unreserved/EWS) | 10 |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 |
Selection Process
The selection for apprentices will be through a multi-stage process:
- Online examination (objective)
- Document verification
- Local language proficiency test (of the state applied for)
Official Exam Pattern 2026
The BOB Apprentice online examination is an objective-type test, consisting of 100 questions, each worth one mark, for a total of 100 marks. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
The test will be conducted in English and Hindi (except for the General English section, which will be in English only). There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
| S No | Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium of Test |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
60 minutes
|
Hindi / English |
| 2 | Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | Hindi / English | |
| 3 | Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | Hindi / English | |
| 4 | General English | 25 | 25 | English only | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
BOB Apprentice Salary Structure
Selected candidates for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice program will receive a fixed monthly stipend during the one-year training period. Apprentices do not receive additional allowances, benefits, or employment rights during or after the training period. The stipend is location-based as follows:
| Location | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Metro and Urban Branches | ₹15,000 |
| Rural and Semi-Urban Branches | ₹12,000 |





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