NEW DELHI: The application deadline for Bank of Baroda apprentice recruitment 2026 has been extended, providing candidates with additional time to apply for 5000 apprentice posts announced under the Apprentices Act 1961. The bank has kept the application window open for graduates across India, with registrations earlier set to close on 15 June 2026 now extended to allow smoother submission through NAPS and NATS portals.
Last Date Extension Details
The revised deadline for submission of online applications is 15 June 2026, as per the updated notification issued by the bank. This allows candidates additional time to complete registration and fee payment without delay.
Vacancy and Eligibility
The recruitment drive covers 5000 apprentice positions across various states, open to graduates in any discipline. Age criteria is fixed between 20 and 28 years, with applicable relaxation under government rules.
Application Fee and Selection Process
Fee structure varies by category:
- SC, ST and PwBD candidates: INR 200 plus GST
- General, OBC and EWS male candidates: INR 800 plus GST
- Female candidates: INR 600 plus GST
Selection will include online examination, document verification, local language test and medical examination.
How to Apply Online
Candidates must visit the official Bank of Baroda website, register on NAPS or NATS apprenticeship portals, complete the application form, upload required documents, pay the fee, submit the form, and retain a printed copy for reference.
Training Stipend and Duration
Selected apprentices will undergo a 12-month training programme, during which they will receive a monthly stipend of INR 15,000 as per apprenticeship norms.
Required Documents
Applicants must keep the following documents ready: Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, graduation certificate and bank passbook.
Selection Stages Overview
Selection will be conducted through online examination, document verification, local language test and medical examination. Candidates shortlisted in the written test will proceed to verification and language assessment, followed by a final medical fitness check before engagement under the apprenticeship framework.
Further updates regarding the examination schedule will be issued by Bank of Baroda in due course. Candidates are advised to check official notifications regularly for any changes related to the recruitment process and timelines under the Apprentices Act 1961 framework.
