The Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01 for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This program offers graduates an opportunity to gain 12 months of on‑the‑job training across India.
📌 Key Highlights
Notification Date: 19 May 2026
Application Window: 19 May – 8 June 2026
Total Vacancies: 5,000 (State/UT‑wise distribution)
Training Duration: 12 months
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act rules
Mode of Application: Online via Apprenticeship India Portal
📊 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.05.2026): 20–28 years (Born between 02.05.1998 – 01.05.2006).
Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10–15 yrs.
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Registration Requirement: Candidates must be registered on NAPS and/or NATS portals.
📊 State/UT‑wise Apprentice Vacancies
State/UT | Seats | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (OC/HI/VI/ID) |
Gujarat | 960 | 67 | 144 | 259 | 96 | 394 | 960 | 38 |
Uttar Pradesh | 764 | 160 | 7 | 206 | 76 | 315 | 764 | 30 |
Karnataka | 483 | 77 | 33 | 130 | 48 | 195 | 483 | 19 |
Maharashtra | 580 | 58 | 52 | 156 | 58 | 256 | 580 | 23 |
Rajasthan | 412 | 70 | 53 | 82 | 41 | 166 | 412 | 16 |
Tamil Nadu | 199 | 37 | 1 | 53 | 19 | 89 | 199 | 7 |
Bihar | 179 | 28 | 1 | 48 | 17 | 85 | 179 | 7 |
Andhra Pradesh | 188 | 30 | 13 | 50 | 18 | 77 | 188 | 7 |
Chhattisgarh | 122 | 14 | 39 | 7 | 12 | 50 | 122 | 4 |
Madhya Pradesh | 136 | 20 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 56 | 136 | 5 |
Kerala | 111 | 11 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 59 | 111 | 4 |
Punjab | 78 | 22 | – | 16 | 7 | 33 | 78 | 3 |
Odisha | 92 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 38 | 92 | 3 |
West Bengal | 194 | 44 | 9 | 42 | 19 | 80 | 194 | 7 |
Delhi (UT) | 91 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 39 | 91 | 3 |
Haryana | 84 | 15 | – | 22 | 8 | 39 | 84 | 3 |
Jharkhand | 64 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 64 | 2 |
Goa | 29 | – | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 29 | 1 |
Others (NE States, UTs, Ladakh, etc.) | Remaining seats | – | – | – | – | – | Balance | – |
Total | 5000 | 717 | 441 | 1208 | 486 | 2148 | 5000 | 189 |
📝 Selection Process
Online Examination (Objective type, remotely proctored)
General/Financial Awareness – 25 Qs (25 Marks)
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude – 25 Qs (25 Marks)
Computer Knowledge – 25 Qs (25 Marks)
General English – 25 Qs (25 Marks)
Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 minutes
No negative marking.
Document Verification (age, qualification, category certificates).
Local Language Test (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): Bank of Baroda Apprentice Notification 2026
Apply Online: Apprenticeship India Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨ Final Note
The Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 5,000 seats across India. With a structured 12‑month training program, this is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain practical exposure in the banking sector.
