How many vacancies are announced in Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1865 Apprentice vacancies have been announced.

What is the last date to apply for Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 19 May 2026.

What is the age limit for Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have a graduation degree and be between 20 to 28 years old.

Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 1865 Posts

Q: What is the selection process for Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Selection includes Online Test, Local Language Proficiency Test, and Document Verification.

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Union Bank of India has released the Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,865 apprentice vacancies across various states and union territories. The online application process is ongoing till 19 May 2026. Selected candidates will undergo one year of training.

In this article, we provide complete details on the Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including eligibility, selection process, stipend, important dates, direct link to apply online, and much more.

Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Union Bank of India has issued the official notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training and receive a monthly stipend between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000 based on the branch category. The online application process is currently active, and eligible graduates aged 20 to 28 years can apply through the BFSI SSC portal. Candidates must submit their applications before 19 May 2026.

Union Bank of India Apprentice: Overview

Before we dive into the vacancy details and eligibility criteria, refer to the table below for key updates and information:

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Union Bank of India
Post Name	Apprentice
Total Vacancies	1865
Application Mode	Online (BFSI SSC Portal)
Notification Release Date	28 April 2026
Apply Online Starts	29 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 May 2026
Tentative Exam Date	June 2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date	01 April 2026
Educational Qualification	Graduation in any discipline
Age Limit	20 to 28 years (as on 01 April 2026)
Selection Process	Online Test → Language Test → Medical Exam
Training Duration	1 Year (On-the-Job Training)
Monthly Stipend	₹15,000/₹18,000/₹20,000 (branch-type based)
Official Website	unionbankofindia.bank.in

Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	28 April 2026
Apply Online Start Date	29 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 May 2026
Admit Card Release	7-10 days prior to exam date
Online Exam Date	June 2026

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Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Distribution

A total of 1865 apprentice vacancies are distributed across 34 states and Union Territories. The top states by vacancies are:

Uttar Pradesh: 335 seats
Andhra Pradesh: 303 seats
Maharashtra: 196 seats
Telangana: 164 seats
Karnataka: 131 seats
Madhya Pradesh: 116 seats

Candidates can check the table below for category-wise vacancy distribution.

State/Union Territory	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total Seats
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	0	1	0	0	0	1
Andhra Pradesh	123	48	21	81	30	303
Assam	15	2	3	7	2	29
Bihar	29	9	0	16	6	60
Chandigarh	4	1	0	1	0	6
Chhattisgarh	3	12	7	2	1	25
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	1	0	0	0	0	1
Daman & Diu	1	0	0	0	0	1
Goa	5	0	0	0	0	5
Gujarat	26	4	8	15	5	58
Haryana	14	5	0	8	3	30
Himachal Pradesh	1	0	0	0	0	1
Jammu & Kashmir	2	0	0	0	0	2
Jharkhand	15	4	8	4	3	34
Karnataka	54	20	9	35	13	131
Kerala	23	3	0	10	3	39
Ladakh	1	0	0	0	0	1
Lakshadweep	1	0	0	0	0	1
Madhya Pradesh	48	17	23	17	11	116
Maharashtra	89	19	17	52	19	196
Meghalaya	1	0	0	0	0	1
Nagaland	1	0	0	0	0	1
NCT of Delhi	22	7	3	12	4	48
Odisha	26	9	12	6	5	58
Puducherry	1	0	0	0	0	1
Punjab	9	6	0	4	2	21
Rajasthan	14	5	4	6	3	32
Sikkim	2	0	0	0	0	2
Tamil Nadu	43	18	0	25	9	95
Telangana	67	26	11	44	16	164
Tripura	1	0	0	0	0	1
Uttar Pradesh	139	70	3	90	33	335
Uttarakhand	7	1	0	1	1	10
West Bengal	25	12	2	12	5	56
GRAND TOTAL	823	289	131	447	175	1865

Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link

The online application process is currently underway, and candidates can apply till 19 May 2026. Eligible applicants are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid technical or server-related issues at the last moment. For candidates’ convenience, the direct application link has been provided below:

Don’t Wait! The application window closes on 19 May 2026. The bank accepts no responsibility for technical issues on the last day. Apply as soon as possible to avoid last-minute server congestion.

How to Apply for Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these simple steps to apply online for this recruitment:

Visit the official website of Union Bank of India.
Click on Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.
Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the application form carefully.
Upload required documents.
Pay application fee.
Submit and download the form for future use.

Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Application Fee

Note: Application fees, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Category	Fee
General/OBC Male	Rs. 944
General/OBC Female	Rs. 708
SC/ST	Rs. 236
PwBD	Rs. 236
Transgender	Rs. 236

Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting the application form, candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria prescribed by Union Bank of India, including age limit, educational qualification, and other required conditions. Check the detailed eligibility criteria below:

Age Limit (as on 1st April 2026)

To be eligible, candidates must be between 20 and 28 years. However, candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD and other categories have been provided some age relaxation as shown below:

Category	Age Limit / Relaxation
General / EWS	20 – 28 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	Up to 31 years (3-year relaxation)
SC / ST	Up to 33 years (5-year relaxation)
PwBD (General / EWS)	Up to 38 years (10-year relaxation)
PwBD + OBC	Up to 41 years (13-year relaxation)
PwBD + SC/ST	Up to 43 years (15-year relaxation)
Widows / Divorced Women (General/EWS)	Up to 35 years
Widows / Divorced Women (OBC)	Up to 38 years
Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised University/Institute
The graduation result must have been declared on or before 01 April 2026
Graduation must have been completed on or after 01 April 2022 (degree not older than 4 years)

Other Conditions

Candidates must also meet other conditions under the eligibility criteria, such as:

Applicants should not have previously participated in an apprenticeship program with Union Bank of India or any other organisation.
Additionally, individuals who have one year or more of post-graduation work experience are ineligible to apply.
To be considered for the program, candidates must register on the government apprenticeship portal (NATS) before applying.

Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 consists of three stages. Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in the online examination will be considered for final selection. The detailed exam pattern is provided below.

Stage	Details
Stage 1 – Online Test	100 MCQ questions
Stage 2 – Language Proficiency Test (LPT)	Test of local language proficiency. Candidates who studied the local language up to 10th/12th are exempt (marksheet used as proof).
Stage 3 – Document Verification (DV)	Verification of original certificates: graduation, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable).
Stage 4 – Medical Examination	Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards specified by the bank.

Union Bank of India Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026

According to the Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 exam pattern, the online test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 100 marks. Questions will be asked from General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge, and General English. Candidates will get 60 minutes to complete the exam, and no negative marking will be applicable.

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
General/Financial Awareness	20	20
General English	20	20
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	20	20
Computer Knowledge / Subject Knowledge	20	20
Union Bank Products & Services	20	20
Total	100	100

Union Bank of India Apprentice Syllabus 2026

The online written test consists of five sections. Below are the section-wise important topics for each subject that candidates must prepare to clear the cutoff.

Exam Section	Detailed Topics & High-Weightage Areas
1. General/Financial Awareness	Last 6 months of news, Awards, Sports, and Summits. History of Banking, RBI Structure & Monetary Policy (Repo/Reverse Repo), Banking Terms. Capital & Money Markets, SEBI, IRDAI, Inflation, and Budget 2026. National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Capitals, Currencies, and Important Days.
2. General English	Passage-based questions with vocabulary focus. Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Tenses. Synonyms & Antonyms, Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases, One-word Substitution. Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement) and Fill in the Blanks.
3. Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	Simplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation (DI), Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Time & Work, Speed & Distance. Puzzles (Floor, Box), Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear), Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Coding-Decoding, Inequalities.
4. Computer Knowledge	Hardware, Software, Operating Systems, Keyboard Shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, etc.), and Abbreviations (RAM, ROM, URL). Detailed functions of MS Word, Excel (formulas), and PowerPoint. Internet, Cyber Security, Firewalls, Viruses, and Cloud Computing.
5. Union Bank Products & Services	Savings, Current, Fixed, and Recurring Deposits. Home Loans, Education Loans, MSME Loans, and Agri-Loans. Union Ease App, BHIM UBI, Vyom App, and Internet Banking. Government-sponsored schemes handled by UBI (PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY). Banking codes, ethics, and grievance redressal mechanisms.

Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026 Salary and Job Profile

Candidates who will join as Apprentices, under the Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026, will get a monthly stipend depending on their branch category. The monthly allowance does not include allowances and also note that it is a training initiative, so it should not be considered as an offer of employment.

The training duration is one year, during which apprentices will receive on-the-job training covering various banking practices, products, and processes.