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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
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| Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Advertisement No.: BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025/02 | |
| Recruitment Authority | Bank of Baroda |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2700 |
| Job Location | All India (State/UT Wise) |
| Start Date to Apply | 11 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 December 2025 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any Discipline |
| Age Limit | 20-28 Years (as on 01.11.2025) |
| Selection Process | Online 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 Mode | Online (via NATS/NAPS & BFSI SSC) |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Bank 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| State/UT | Total Seats | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD-OC | PwBD-HI | PwBD-VI | PwBD-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 38 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 21 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 47 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 48 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi (UT) | 119 | 17 | 12 | 38 | 10 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Goa | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 400 | 28 | 77 | 144 | 37 | 114 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Haryana | 36 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 15 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 440 | 74 | 36 | 138 | 51 | 141 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Kerala | 52 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 56 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | 297 | 34 | 29 | 92 | 29 | 113 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Manipur | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mizoram | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODISHA | 29 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Puducherry (UT) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 96 | 33 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 215 | 45 | 39 | 58 | 15 | 58 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Tamil Nadu | 159 | 33 | 2 | 51 | 14 | 59 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Telangana | 154 | 26 | 12 | 49 | 18 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 307 | 50 | 4 | 113 | 27 | 113 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Uttarakhand | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 104 | 19 | 6 | 27 | 10 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2700 | 412 | 278 | 811 | 258 | 941 | 34 | 37 | 29 | 27 |
How To Apply
For BOB Apprentice apply online 2025, first register on NATS/NAPS with docs (Aadhaar/PAN/photo/marksheets <1mb 01="" 2025="" acknowledgement.="" active="" ad="" against="" apply="" bfsi="" bob="" by="" category="" code="" dec="" eg="" email="" enrolment="" fee="" fill="" for="" form="" get="" id="" one="" only="" p="" personal="" preferences="" save="" ssc="" state="" submit="" then="" updates.="" wbd=""> 1mb>
- 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="">1mb>
- 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.
Important Links
| NATS/NAPS | Click Here / Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Latest Govt Jobs 2025 | Click Here |
| All India Govt Jobs | Click Here |
| Banking Jobs | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
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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