The Bank of Baroda Apprentice program is a great opportunity for young graduates to gain valuable experience in the banking sector. Conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, this program allows candidates to work in various branches and offices of Bank of Baroda (BOB) across India. Apprentices are trained in day-to-day banking operations, customer handling, and financial services, helping them build essential skills for a career in banking and finance.
The apprenticeship not only provides practical exposure but also offers a monthly stipend during the training period. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world banking practices, preparing participants for future roles in the financial industry. Candidates are selected through an online examination and local language test, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all applicants. The program is ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience in one of India’s leading public sector banks.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration of Application Starts From | 11.11.2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 01.12.2025 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (for Age & Qualification) | 01.11.2025 |
| Date of Online Examination | To be advised separately |
| Date of Document Verification | To be advised separately |
| Date of Local Language Test | To be advised separately |
Vacancy Details
Bank of Baroda has announced a total of 2700 training seats for apprentices across various states and union territories. The bank has stated that these numbers are provisional and may vary based on the actual requirements.
Candidates can apply for an apprenticeship in one State/UT only. When applying, candidates must select up to three preferred training locations or centers from the list provided for their chosen state. Allotment will be based on merit, the candidate’s preferences, and the availability of seats at that location. The bank reserves the right to allocate a candidate to any other location within the applied state if seats in the preferred locations are not available.
State-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| State/UT | Total Seats | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Andhra Pradesh | 38 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Assam | 21 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Bihar | 47 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 0 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 48 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Delhi (UT) | 119 | 42 | 10 | 38 | 17 | 12 |
| Goa | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 400 | 114 | 37 | 144 | 28 | 77 |
| Haryana | 36 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Karnataka | 440 | 141 | 51 | 138 | 74 | 36 |
| Kerala | 52 | 27 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 56 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 16 |
| Maharashtra | 297 | 113 | 29 | 92 | 34 | 29 |
| Manipur | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mizoram | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ODISHA | 29 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Puducherry (UT) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Punjab | 96 | 30 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 215 | 58 | 15 | 58 | 45 | 39 |
| Tamil Nadu | 159 | 59 | 14 | 51 | 33 | 2 |
| Telangana | 154 | 49 | 18 | 49 | 26 | 12 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 307 | 113 | 27 | 113 | 50 | 4 |
| Uttarakhand | 22 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 104 | 42 | 10 | 27 | 19 | 6 |
| Total | 2700 | 941 | 258 | 811 | 412 | 278 |
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Reservation for PwBD candidates is horizontal, meaning it is included within the overall vacancies for each state. The breakdown is:
| Disability Category | Total Seats |
| OC (Orthopedically Challenged) | 34 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 37 |
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 29 |
| ID (Intellectually Disabled) | 27 |
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.11.2025)
Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria as of the cut-off date (November 1, 2025) before applying.
Educational Qualification and Training Duration
| Parameter | Requirement |
| Educational Qualification | A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University, or any equivalent qualifications recognized by the Central Government. |
| Registration | Candidates must be registered on the NAPS and/or NATS government portals to be eligible to apply. |
| Duration of Training | 12 months (One Year) of On-the-Job Training. |
Important Note for NATS Candidates: For candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), the date of passing their Graduation should not be more than 4 years preceding the cut-off date. This means candidates must have graduated on or after November 1, 2021.
Age Limit
| Parameter | Age (as on 01.11.2025) |
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
This means a candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.11.1997 and not later than 01.11.2005.
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates from reserved categories, as per Government of India guidelines.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – UR/EWS | 10 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – OBC | 13 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – SC/ST | 15 years |
Crucial Eligibility Conditions (Disqualifications)
These are several conditions that will make a candidate ineligible. Candidates must not:
- Have undergone apprenticeship in the past, either with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment.
- Be currently pursuing apprenticeship training with any establishment.
- Have been terminated from a previous apprenticeship due to reasons attributable to the candidate’s own fault.
- Have training or job experience for a period of one year or more after completing their graduation.
No Ex-servicemen or Disabled Ex-servicemen shall be engaged as an apprentice, and there is no reservation for this category.
Application Fee and Process
Application Fee
Payment must be made online. The fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General, EWS, and OBC | Rs. 800/- plus applicable GST |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | Rs. 400/- plus applicable GST |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | NIL |
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps precisely to ensure their application is complete.
- Step 1: Government Portal Registration
- Before applying to the bank, candidates must first register themselves on the Government of India’s apprenticeship portals.
- NATS Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in (Navigate to “Student Register/Login”)
- NAPS Portal: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Candidates will need documents like Aadhaar, PAN card, a valid personal Email ID, a valid mobile number, photos, mark sheets (X, XII, Degree), and a bank passbook/cheque leaf scan to complete this registration.
- Step 2: Apply for the BoB Opportunity on the Portal
- On NATS: After logging in, go to the “Apply against advertised vacancies” section and apply for the Bank of Baroda advertisement.
- On NAPS: Go to “Apprenticeship Opportunity,” search for “Bank of Baroda” under “Search By Establishment Name,” and click “Apply for this Opportunity.”
- It is very important to note down your Enrolment ID (from NATS) or Apprentice Registration Code (from NAPS) for all future correspondence.
- Step 3: Receive Email from BFSI SSC
- After successfully applying on the NAPS/NATS portal, eligible candidates will receive an email from info@bfsissc.com.
- Step 4: Final Application Form and Fee Payment
- This email will invite the candidate to fill the final “Application cum Examination Form.”
- This form will require candidates to provide personal data, confirm their category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), select their preferred training locations/centers, and, most importantly, make the online payment of the requisite application fee.
- Step 5: Application Completion
- The process of registration is considered complete only when the application fee is deposited with BFSI SSC.
- Candidates who successfully pay the fee will receive a confirmation email with a copy of their final application form for their records.
Salary (Stipend)
As this is a training program, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend, not a salary.
| Description | Amount |
| Monthly Stipend | 15,000/- per month |
| Duration | 12 months (One Year) |
| Other Allowances/Benefits | Not Eligible |
Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances, benefits, or perks that are available to regular employees of the bank. The stipend will be paid each month.
Selection Process
- Online Examination
- Document Verification
- Test of Local Language
- Medical Fitness
1. Online Examination
The first stage is an objective-type online test. The exam will be remotely proctored, meaning candidates can take the test from a location of their choice (like their home) using a smart mobile phone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. The device must have an operational front camera, a microphone, and a stable Wi-Fi internet connection.
2. Document Verification
Candidates who qualify in the online examination will be called for Document Verification.
- Candidates must appear at a center decided by the Bank (within the State/UT they applied for) at their own expense.
- List of Documents: Candidates must produce the following documents in original along with a self-attested photocopy:
- Printout of the intimation letter/email for Document Verification.
- Valid system-generated printout of the online application form.
- Proof of Date of Birth (e.g., Birth Certificate, SSLC/Std. X Certificate).
- Photo Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driver’s License).
- All individual Semester/Year-wise Marksheets and certificates for educational qualifications (Graduation, etc.).
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in the prescribed format.
- EWS Certificate (‘Income and Asset Certificate’) in the prescribed format.
- Disability Certificate (PwBD) in the prescribed format.
- OBC certificates must contain the “Non-creamy layer” clause and be valid as of the date of verification.
- Any other relevant documents supporting eligibility.
3. Test of Local Language
Proficiency in the local language of the state applied for is mandatory.
- Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in one of the specified languages.
- This test will be conducted after the online exam.
- Crucially, any candidate who fails to qualify this test will not be engaged for the apprenticeship.
- Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet or certificate showing they have studied the specified local language will not be required to undergo this test.
- This test will also be conducted at a center at the candidate’s own expense.
State-wise Language(s)
| State / UT | Language(s) |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | Gujarati/Konkani/Marathi |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi |
| Goa | Konkani |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | Urdu/Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipuri, English |
| Mizoram | Mizo, English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Puducherry (UT) | Tamil |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali |
Medical Fitness
No Physical Standard test
No Physical Efficiency Test
Final Selection
The final selection will be based on the candidate successfully: a. Meeting all eligibility criteria. b. Securing the minimum cut-off marks in the online examination. c. Passing the document verification. d. Qualifying the local language test (or being exempt).
A State-wise and Category-wise Wait List will be published, which will be valid for one year from the result declaration or until the next engagement exercise begins, whichever is earlier.
Exam Pattern
The online examination will be an objective-type test with the following structure:
| S. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Test |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | Hindi / English |
| 2 | Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | Hindi / English |
| 3 | Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | Hindi / English |
| 4 | General English | 25 | 25 | English |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
| Total Duration | 60 minutes | |||
Key Points about the Exam:
- No Negative Marks: There will be NO negative marks for wrong answers.
- Minimum Score: Candidates must score a minimum percentage mark on aggregate, which will be decided by the Bank. There is a 5% relaxation on the minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
- Merit List: The merit list will be drawn State-wise and Category-wise.
- Tie-Breaker: In case two or more candidates score the same marks at the cut-off, the candidate senior in age (in descending order of birth date) will be ranked higher.
Syllabus
The detailed syllabus for the online examination subjects (General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, and General English) is not specified. Candidates are advised to prepare for these subjects based on standard graduate-level competitive exam curricula.
General/Financial Awareness (25 Questions)
- Current Affairs: Read news from the last 4-6 months. Focus on national news, government schemes, and new appointments.
- Banking Awareness: Learn about basic banking terms (like repo rate, CRR, NEFT, RTGS, UPI), types of bank accounts, and the functions of the RBI (Reserve Bank of India).
- Static GK: Know basic facts like state capitals, important days, etc.
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude (25 Questions)
- Quantitative (Math): Practice basic 10th-grade level math. Focus on:
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Ratio & Proportion
- Data Interpretation (reading bar graphs, pie charts)
- Reasoning (Logic): This tests your problem-solving skills. Practice:
- Puzzles (like Linear and Circular Seating Arrangements)
- Blood Relations
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
- Direction Sense
Computer Knowledge (25 Questions)
- Basics: Know the difference between Hardware and Software, Input/Output devices.
- MS Office: Learn the basics of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
- Shortcuts: Learn common computer shortcut keys (like Ctrl+C for copy, Ctrl+V for paste).
- Internet: Basic terms like WWW, URL, email, and networking.
General English (25 Questions)
- Reading Comprehension: You will get a short passage and have to answer questions based on it. Practice reading.
- Grammar: Focus on finding errors in sentences (Error Spotting) and basic rules of tenses, prepositions, etc.
- Vocabulary: Practice Fill-in-the-Blanks, Synonyms (similar words), and Antonyms (opposite words).
Preparation Tips
1. Stratergy
- You have 100 questions and only 60 minutes. This means you have less than one minute for each question. Speed is Important.
- There is NO NEGATIVE MARKING. It means you should answer all 100 questions. Even if you are not sure, make a guess. You will not lose marks for a wrong answer.
2. Mock Tests
- The best way to prepare is to take as many online mock tests as you can.
- Mock tests will help you improve your speed, manage your time, and show you which subjects are your weakest.
- Find mock tests for “Banking Apprentice” or “Bank Clerk” level exams.
3. Exam tip
- The exam is remotely proctored.
- Make sure you have a quiet room, a stable internet connection, and a device (laptop, phone, etc.) with a working camera and microphone. Test your setup before the exam.
Intimation Letter
Information regarding the online test, document verification, and language test will be communicated to candidates as follows:
- Candidates who register successfully will receive an email communication from the Bank or BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com).
- Regular updates, including online examination date and time, will be available for candidates after they log in to the BFSI SSC website (https://bfsissc.com).
- The Bank will NOT send any hard copy of the intimation letter for the online examination by post.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check their registered email ID and the Bank’s (Career page) and BFSI SSC’s websites for all updates.
Result
The results of the selection process will be published in stages:
- Online Test Result: The result of candidates who have provisionally qualified in the online test will be made available on the Bank of Baroda website and the BFSI SSC website (https://bfsissc.com).
- Final Result: The list of finally selected candidates will also be published on the same websites.
- Shortlisted and selected candidates will receive email communication from BFSI SSC guiding them on further actions and next steps.
