Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

The Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released the official notification for its Apprenticeship Programme 2025 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This program offers a valuable opportunity for fresh graduates to gain one year of on-the-job training and exposure to the banking sector.

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Key Highlights & Important Dates

Particular	Detail
Organization	Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Post Name	Apprentice
Notification Code	BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025/02
Total Vacancies	2700 Posts (All India)
Application Start Date	November 11, 2025
Last Date to Apply	December 01, 2025
Training Duration	12 Months (1 Year)
Stipend	₹15,000/month (Metro/Urban) or ₹12,000/month (Rural/Semi-Urban)
Official Website	bankofbaroda.in

1. Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification (As on November 01, 2025)

• Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Important Restriction: Candidates who have completed one year or more of work experience post-qualification are NOT eligible.
• NATS/NAPS Registration: Candidates must be mandatorily registered on the Government of India apprenticeship portals, either NATS or NAPS.

B. Age Limit (As on November 01, 2025)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years (Candidates must be born between 02.11.1997 and 01.11.2005 – both dates inclusive).

Category	Age Relaxation (Over Max. Age)
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (UR/EWS)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years

2. Selection Process

The selection process is structured in three phases:

1. Online Examination (Written Test)
2. Document Verification (DV)
3. Local Language Test (LPT)

3. Online Examination Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General/Financial Awareness	25	25
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	25	25
Computer Knowledge	25	25
General English	25	25
TOTAL	100	100

• Duration: 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
• Medium: English and Hindi (English section excluded).
• Negative Marking: NO negative marking.
• Qualifying: Candidates must achieve minimum qualifying marks (cut-offs) in the online exam as decided by the Bank.

4. Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online:

Category	Application Fee (+GST)
General/OBC/EWS	₹800/-
PwBD	₹400/-
SC/ST	Nil

5. Stipend & Nature of Engagement

• Stipend: The amount varies based on the place of training:
  • Metro/Urban Branches: ₹15,000/- per month
  • Rural/Semi-Urban Branches: ₹12,000/- per month
• Allowances/Benefits: Apprentices are NOT eligible for any other allowances, benefits, or employee perks that regular Bank of Baroda staff receive.
• Job Guarantee: The apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment in Bank of Baroda after the completion of the 12-month training period.

6. Application Procedure

1. Mandatory Registration: Candidates must first register themselves on either the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) or the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
2. Application Search: Search for “Bank of Baroda” under the advertised apprenticeship opportunities on the portals.
3. Examination Form: After applying on NAPS/NATS, eligible candidates will receive an email from info@bfsissc.com to fill the final “Application cum Examination Form.”
4. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through this examination form link. The application is considered complete only after the fee is successfully paid.

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