Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Important Dates and Schedule

Candidates must ensure their applications and fee payments are submitted through the BFSI SSC portal before the official deadline.

2. State-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The total 5000 seats are distributed across 35 States and Union Territories. Below is a snapshot of vacancies in major participating states.

Note: Appropriate horizontal reservation applies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) including Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, and Orthopedically Challenged candidates.

3. Educational and Eligibility Criteria

All eligibility criteria, including educational qualification and age, will be evaluated strictly as of the cut-off date: 01.05.2026.

• Mandatory Pre-Registration: Candidates must be registered on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and/or the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) to be eligible.
• Educational Qualification: A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Graduation Recency (NATS only): For candidates registering under NATS, the date of passing graduation should not be more than 4 years preceding the cut-off date.
• Ineligibility Clause: Candidates who have previously undergone an apprenticeship with Bank of Baroda or any other organization, or those having job experience of 1 year or more post-graduation, are strictly ineligible to apply.

4. Age Limit Constraints

The age boundaries are calculated as of the cut-off date: 01/05/2026.

• Minimum Age: 20 Years.
• Maximum Age: 28 Years.
• Age Relaxations: SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year relaxation, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates receive a 3-year relaxation. PwBD candidates receive up to 15 years depending on their specific category.
• Note: Candidates registered under the NAPS scheme should not exceed 34 years of age as of the cut-off date, even after applying standard category relaxations.

5. Stipend and Training Profile

Apprentices are strictly engaged as "Trainees" under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and will not be considered employees of the Bank.

• Duration: The apprenticeship training will last for a period of exactly 12 months.
• Monthly Stipend: Apprentices are eligible for a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000/-.
• Allowances: The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances, perks, or benefits available to regular Bank employees. No transport or hostel facility will be provided.
• Certification: Upon successful completion of the training and final assessment test, an Apprenticeship Certificate will be issued. The Bank holds no obligation to offer permanent employment thereafter.

6. Application Fee Details

Fees must be remitted strictly through the online payment gateway provided by BFSI SSC during the application process. The fee is non-refundable.

7. Selection Process Details

The Bank has instituted a comprehensive three-stage selection framework.

• Stage 1 - Online Examination: A 60-minute objective test featuring 100 questions (25 marks each for General Awareness, Quantitative/Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, and General English). There is absolutely NO negative marking for wrong answers. The exam will be remotely proctored.
• Stage 2 - Document Verification: Provisionally qualified candidates will undergo physical verification of age, category, and educational documents at designated Bank centers.
• Stage 3 - Local Language Test: Candidates must demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in the specified local language of their applied State/UT. Candidates who studied the local language in 10th/12th grade and can produce mark sheets as proof are exempt from this test.

8. Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

The application process is two-fold. Follow these precise steps carefully to ensure a successful submission:

1. Portal Registration: Candidates must mandatorily register on the Government portals: NATS (nats.education.gov.in) and/or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in). Search for the "Bank of Baroda" opportunity and apply. Note down your Enrollment ID.
2. BFSI SSC Invitation: Eligible candidates who apply on the portals will receive an email from info@bfsissc.com with a direct link to fill out the final "Application cum Examination Form".
3. Data Entry & Preferences: Fill in your personal details carefully and select up to three preferred training locations/centers within your chosen State/UT.
4. Fee Payment: Pay the applicable fee via the secure BFSI SSC payment link. The registration is considered complete only after successful fee payment.
5. Document Retention: Retain the system-generated application printout, your NATS/NAPS Enrollment ID, and the BFSI SSC email for all future verification stages.

10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)