Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 5000 Vacancies

Bank of Baroda is engaging 5,000 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The official addendum dated 8 June 2026 extends the last date for online application and fee payment to 15 June 2026, 23:59 hours. Online registration started on 19 May 2026. Graduates can apply after registration on the NATS and/or NAPS apprenticeship portals.

What Changed

• Application last date: extended to 15 June 2026, 23:59 hours.
• Fee payment last date: extended to 15 June 2026, 23:59 hours.
• Earlier last date: 8 June 2026.
• Application start date: unchanged at 19 May 2026.
• Training seats: unchanged at 5,000.
• Other terms: the addendum states that all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 5,000 Seats

Bank of Baroda has announced 5,000 apprenticeship training seats across States and Union Territories. The category-wise total in the official advertisement is 2,148 UR, 1,208 OBC, 717 SC, 441 ST and 486 EWS. PwBD horizontal reservations are also listed in the State/UT-wise table. The seat count is provisional and may change as per the Bank's requirement.

Who Can Apply?

• Registration: candidates registered on NAPS and/or NATS are eligible to apply.
• Education: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Age limit: minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 1 May 2026.
• Age relaxation: relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
• Prior apprenticeship: candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship, are pursuing apprenticeship, or have one year or more training/job experience after the qualification are not eligible as per the advertisement conditions.

Stipend

• Monthly stipend: Rs. 15,000 during the one-year apprenticeship.
• Other benefits: apprentices are trainees and are not eligible for regular employee allowances or benefits.
• Training period: 12 months of on-the-job training.

Application Fee

• SC / ST: Rs. 200 plus GST.
• PwBD: Rs. 200 plus GST.
• General / EWS / OBC male: Rs. 800 plus GST.
• General / EWS / OBC female or transgender: Rs. 600 plus GST.
• Payment rule: registration is complete only after the applicable charges are paid online through BFSI SSC by the revised deadline.

Selection Process

1. Online examination: 100 questions for 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
2. Test sections: General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, and General English.
3. Negative marking: the advertisement states there will be no negative marks for wrong answers.
4. Document verification: eligibility for age, qualification and category is checked after qualifying the test.
5. Local language test: candidates must prove proficiency in the specified language of the State/UT applied for, unless exempted through 10th or 12th standard marksheet proof.
6. Medical fitness: final engagement is subject to being declared medically fit.

How to Apply

1. Register on the NATS portal and/or NAPS portal.
2. Apply against the Bank of Baroda apprenticeship opportunity on the relevant apprenticeship portal.
3. Complete the final application and examination fee form received through BFSI SSC.
4. Select only one State/UT and choose up to three preferred training locations for that State/UT.
5. Pay the applicable fee online before 15 June 2026, 23:59 hours.
6. Keep the acknowledgement number and application copy for the recruitment process.

Important Dates

• Online registration start: 19 May 2026.
• Earlier last date: 8 June 2026.
• Revised online application last date: 15 June 2026, 23:59 hours.
• Revised fee payment last date: 15 June 2026, 23:59 hours.

• Assist branch staff with daily banking operations and customer service
• Help customers with account opening, deposits and basic queries
• Enter data and maintain records in the bank's software systems
• Support officers with documentation and file work
• Learn KYC, account handling and financial product basics
• Follow bank rules, compliance norms and safety guidelines