Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This program provides young graduates a unique chance to gain real-world banking experience while earning a monthly stipend. Candidates from all states and union territories are eligible to apply, making it one of the largest apprenticeship opportunities in the public banking sector for 2025.
Organization
Bank of Baroda
Post Name
Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961)
Total Vacancies
2700+ across all States/UTs
Stipend
₹15,000/month
Eligibility
Graduate in any discipline
Age Limit
20–28 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per rules)
Selection Process
Online Exam → Document Verification → Local Language Test
Application Mode
Online via NATS/NAPS + BFSI SSC portal
Application Start Date
11 November 2025
Last Date to Apply
01 December 2025
Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
State
Vacancy
Andhra Pradesh
38
Assam
21
Bihar
47
Chandigarh (UT)
12
Chhattisgarh
48
Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT)
5
Delhi (UT)
119
Goa
10
Gujarat
400
Haryana
36
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
5
Jharkhand
15
Karnataka
440
Kerala
52
Madhya Pradesh
56
Maharashtra
297
Manipur
2
Mizoram
5
Odisha
29
Puducherry (UT)
6
Punjab
96
Rajasthan
215
Tamil Nadu
159
Telangana
154
Uttar Pradesh
307
Uttarakhand
22
West Bengal
104
Total
2700
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 28 years (as on 01.11.2025)
Relaxation:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
PwBD: Up to +15 years (as per category)
Educational Qualification
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university
For NATS-registered candidates: Graduation should not be older than 4 years from 01.11.2025
Apprenticeship Portal Registration
Must be registered on:
NATS Portal (for degree holders)
and/or NAPS Portal (for all eligible candidates)
Experience Restriction
Candidate must not have:
Completed any apprenticeship earlier (with any organization)
More than 1 year of job experience after graduation
Selection Process
Online Exam (Objective Type) – 100 marks, no negative marking
General & Financial Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
English Language
Computer Knowledge
Document Verification – Original documents required at the verification center.
Local Language Test – Candidates must demonstrate fluency in the language of their chosen state or union territory.
Exempted if local language appears in 10th or 12th marksheet.
How to Apply
Visit the NATS portal or NAPS portal.
Register as a new user (if not already registered).
Search for “Bank of Baroda Apprenticeship Program 2025” and click Apply.
After successful registration, you will get an email instructions.
Complete your final application, upload documents, and pay the applicable fee.
Keep a copy of your registration form and payment receipt for future reference.
