Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 2700 Posts

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 notification is out for 2700 vacancies across various states and UTs in India. Eligible candidates with a Graduation degree can apply online from 11 November 2025 to 01 December 2025. The apprenticeship program lasts 12 months with a monthly stipend of ₹15,000. Age limit is 20-28 years as on 01 November 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories. Selection involves an online exam, document verification, and local language test. Register first on NATS/NAPS portals, then complete the application via BFSI SSC. Don't miss this opportunity for apprentice jobs in banking sector.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 2700 Posts
Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Advertisement No.: BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025/02
Recruitment AuthorityBank of Baroda
Post NameApprentice
Total Vacancies2700
Job LocationAll India (State/UT Wise)
Start Date to Apply11 November 2025
Last Date to Apply01 December 2025
QualificationGraduation in any Discipline
Age Limit20-28 Years (as on 01.11.2025)
Selection ProcessOnline Exam | Document Verification | Local Language Test
Salary₹15,000/- per month (Stipend)
Application Fees Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹600/- | SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: ₹100/-
Non-refundable, online payment only (Net Banking/Card/UPI)
Via BFSI SSC portal
Application ModeOnline (via NATS/NAPS & BFSI SSC)
Official NotificationDownload PDF
Official WebsiteBank of Baroda
👉 Apply Online Now

Important Date

  • Notification Released: 11 November 2025
  • Application Start: 11 November 2025
  • Last Date : 01 December 2025
  • Last Date of Fee Submission: 01 December 2025
  • Online Exam Date: To be announced
  • Admit Card: To be announced

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 28 Years (as on 01.11.2025)
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: 5 Years
    • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
    • PwBD (UR/EWS) - All Categories (VI/HI/OC/ID/Multiple): 10 Years
    • PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
    • PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
    • NAPS Candidates: Max 34 Years (as on 01.11.2025)
  • Note: Relaxation as per GoI guidelines. Change of category not allowed post-registration. OBC creamy layer/General only if not in Central List. EWS requires Income & Asset Certificate. PwBD horizontal reservation. Max age for General is 28 years. Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.

Application Fees

  • Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹600/-
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹100/-
  • Note: Non-refundable. Pay online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI) via BFSI SSC. Process complete only after payment. No other mode accepted.

Qualification

  • Apprentice: Graduation Degree in any Discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by Central Government.
  • Note for NATS Candidates: Date of passing Graduation should not be more than 4 years preceding 01.11.2025 (i.e., passed after 01.11.2021).
  • Registration: Mandatory on NAPS (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and/or NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in).

Full Eligibility

Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025 full eligibility is strict: Must hold a Graduation degree from a recognized university (NATS: passed within last 4 years from 01.11.2025). Age 20-28 years as on 01.11.2025, with relaxations—SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC-NCL: +3 yrs, PwBD: +10/13/15 yrs (VI: Blindness/Low Vision; HI: Deaf/Hard of Hearing; OC: Locomotor/Cerebral Palsy/Leprosy/Dwarfism/Acid Attack/Muscular Dystrophy; ID: Autism/Specific Learning/Mental Illness; Multiple: Combo incl. deaf-blindness). NAPS candidates max 34 years. Key restrictions: Apply for one State/UT only (up to 3 location preferences); no prior apprenticeship/termination; not currently training; no 1+ year job experience post-graduation. Proficiency in local language (e.g., Hindi for UP, Telugu/Urdu for AP/Telangana) mandatory—exempt if 10th/12th marksheet shows it. Submit undertaking for Points 4-7 at pre-engagement; violation leads to termination + stipend recovery. Provisional shortlisting; final based on document verification. Total 2700 seats, horizontal PwBD reservation. Medical fitness required.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025 – Full Eligibility Criteria
Criteria Details
Educational Qualification Graduation in any discipline from recognized university (NATS: passed after 01.11.2021)
Age Limit (as on 01.11.2025) 20 to 28 years (relaxations apply)
Prior Experience/Training Not eligible if prior apprenticeship, termination, current training, or 1+ yr job post-grad
Application Limit One State/UT only; up to 3 location preferences
Local Language Proficiency Mandatory (read/write/speak/understand); exempt with 10th/12th marksheet
PwBD Categories VI, HI, OC, ID, Multiple (horizontal reservation)
Registration Mandatory on NAPS/NATS portals
Training Duration 12 months On-the-Job Training
Other Undertaking required; medical fit; no employee benefits

Salary Structure

The Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025 provides a fixed stipend of ₹15,000 per month for the entire 12-month period, regardless of location (Metro/Urban/Rural). This is a training allowance only—no DA, HRA, or other benefits. Apprentices are trainees (not employees), so no perks like those for regular/contract staff. Paid monthly after deducting any Loss of Pay. No employment guarantee post-training, but certificate issued after assessment. Ideal for gaining banking experience under Apprentices Act, 1961.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025 – Stipend and Benefits Details
Component Amount Duration Notes
Monthly Stipend ₹15,000 12 Months Fixed; paid after LoP adjustment
Allowances/Benefits None - No DA/HRA/PF; trainee status only
Post-Training Certificate After Assessment No job guarantee
  • Payment Mode: Monthly, post-training verification.
  • Eligibility: Subject to contract acceptance on NATS/NAPS.
  • Violation Penalty: Stipend recovery if misrepresentation found.

Selection Process

Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025 selection is merit-based: Starts with remotely proctored online exam (100 marks, 60 min), followed by document verification (age/qual/category), local language proficiency test (state-specific, e.g., Hindi for Bihar/MP), and medical fitness. Merit list state/category-wise; tie-breaker by age (descending). Wait-list valid 1 year. Provisional till verification; self-expenses for DV/language test.

  • 1. Online Examination: Objective test via BFSI SSC (details in Pattern).
  • 2. Document Verification: At state center; produce originals (list in How to Apply).
  • 3. Local Language Test: Post-exam; proficiency in: AP-Telugu/Urdu; Assam-Assamese/Bengali/Bodo; Bihar-Hindi/Urdu; Chandigarh-Hindi/Punjabi; Chhattisgarh-Hindi; DNH-Gujarati/Konkani/Marathi; Delhi-Hindi; Goa-Konkani; Gujarat-Gujarati; Haryana-Hindi/Punjabi; J&K-Urdu/Hindi; Jharkhand-Hindi/Santhali; Karnataka-Kannada; Kerala-Malayalam; MP-Hindi; Maharashtra-Marathi; Manipur-Manipuri/English; Mizoram-Mizo/English; Odisha-Odia; Puducherry-Tamil; Punjab-Punjabi/Hindi; Rajasthan-Hindi; TN-Tamil; Telangana-Telugu/Urdu; UP-Hindi/Urdu; Uttarakhand-Hindi; WB-Bengali/Nepali.
  • 4. Medical Fitness: As per Bank norms.
  • 5. Final Allotment: Based on merit/preferences/availability; contract via portals.

Exam Pattern

The BOB Apprentice exam pattern 2025 is a single online objective test (100 Qs, 100 marks, 60 min total), remotely proctored via device with camera/mic. Covers 4 sections; no sectional timing. No negative marking. Min aggregate qualifying marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD); cut-off Bank-decided. English for General English; bilingual otherwise. Merit state/category-wise.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025 – Detailed Online Exam Pattern
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration Medium
1 General/Financial Awareness 25 25 60 Minutes (Composite) 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 - -
  • No Negative Marking: Zero penalty for wrong answers.
  • Qualifying: Aggregate min marks (relaxed 5% for reserved); Bank sets cut-off.
  • Proctored Mode: From home/office with stable Wi-Fi/privacy.
  • Tie-Breaker: Older age preferred for equal marks.
  • Changes: Bank may modify structure.

Category / Post-Wise Vacancy

BOB Apprentice vacancies 2025: 2700 provisional seats state/UT-wise, category-reserved (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) + horizontal PwBD (OC/HI/VI/ID). Top: Karnataka (440), Gujarat (400), UP (307), Maharashtra (297). Allotment by merit + preferences (up to 3 locations from Annexure A); Bank may allocate any center in state if preferred unavailable. No right to specific location.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025 – Complete State/UT & Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
State/UT Total Seats SC ST OBC EWS UR PwBD-OC PwBD-HI PwBD-VI PwBD-ID
Andhra Pradesh3863104151000
Assam211172101000
Bihar47110103231111
Chandigarh (UT)12203161000
Chhattisgarh4852414140110
Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT)5020030000
Delhi (UT)11917123810421211
Goa10011170000
Gujarat4002877144371146455
Haryana3640135141100
Jammu and Kashmir5002120000
Jharkhand15132361000
Karnataka4407436138511415555
Kerala5250146271110
Madhya Pradesh5661656231100
Maharashtra297342992291133432
Manipur2010010000
Mizoram5020030000
ODISHA296822111100
Puducherry (UT)6101130000
Punjab96330276302111
Rajasthan21545395815583333
Tamil Nadu1593325114591222
Telangana15426124918492221
Uttar Pradesh307504113271131635
Uttarakhand225032120000
West Bengal1041962710421211
Total270041227881125894134372927

How To Apply

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  • 1. Portal Registration: NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php) & NAPS (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/apprenticeship/opportunity). Upload: Aadhaar (JPEG<1mb bank="" egree="" email="" marks="" obile="" pan="" passbook="" photo="" signature="" span="" th="" xth="">
  • 2. Apply on Portals: Login > Search "Bank of Baroda" > Apply against ad > View/Apply button.
  • 3. BFSI SSC Form: Email from info@bfsissc.com > Fill details > Pay fee online > Submit.
  • 4. Confirmation: Download form; note acknowledgement. Check https://bankofbaroda.in & https://bfsissc.com for updates.
  • Note: Provisional; verify docs later. Help manuals on portals.

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FAQs

Q. What is the full age limit and relaxation for BOB Apprentice 2025?

Minimum 20 years, maximum 28 years as on 01.11.2025. Relaxations: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwBD +10/13/15 yrs (UR/OBC/SC-ST). NAPS max 34 yrs. See notification for PwBD sub-categories (VI/HI/OC/ID).

Q. What are the application fees for Bank of Baroda Apprentice?

Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹600; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: ₹100. Non-refundable, online via BFSI SSC (Net Banking/Card/UPI).

Q. Is prior job experience allowed for BOB Apprentice eligibility?

No—candidates with 1+ year training/job experience after graduation are ineligible. No prior/current apprenticeship either.

Q. How many states can I apply for in BOB Apprentice 2025?

Only one State/UT; up to 3 location preferences. No change allowed; allotment within selected state only.

Q. What documents are needed for NATS/NAPS registration?

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