Bank of India has released an official notification for engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025–26.
A total of 400 apprenticeship training seats have been announced across multiple states and zones in India. Eligible graduate candidates can apply online through the NATS portal from 25 December 2025 to 10 January 2026.
This apprenticeship is a one-year training programme and does not guarantee permanent employment, but it is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates to gain banking experience.
Candidates preparing for government and bank examinations in 2026 should also keep track of other major notifications released this year. You can check the complete list here.
👉 Upcoming Government Jobs & Exam Notifications 2026 – Apply Online
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 25 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 January 2026 |
| Relevant Date for Age & Qualification | 01 December 2025 |
| Tentative Online Exam Date | To be notified |
🏦 Total Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Apprentice
- Total Training Seats: 400
- Engagement Type: Apprentice Trainee
- Training Period: 1 Year
⚠️ Candidates can apply for one state and one zone only.
📍 State & Zone-Wise Vacancy Highlights
Training seats are distributed across multiple states including:
- Assam
- Bihar
- Gujarat
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- New Delhi
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Grand Total: 400 seats (Category-wise reservation applicable)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India
Age Limit (as on 01.12.2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Age relaxation applicable for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD candidates as per Government norms.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
- Graduation must be completed between 01 April 2021 and 01 December 2025
❌ Candidates with 1 year or more job/training experience after graduation are NOT eligible.
📝 Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
1️⃣ Online Written Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- English Language is qualifying in nature
- Exam will be bilingual (English & Hindi)
2️⃣ Local Language Test
- Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state applied
- Candidates who studied the local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempted
💰 Stipend Details
- Total Monthly Stipend: ₹13,000
| Paid By | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bank of India | ₹8,500 |
| Government of India (DBT) | ₹4,500 |
- No other allowances or benefits are admissible.
- This is a great opportunity to grow with banking sector. Go for it
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD | ₹400 + GST |
| SC / ST / All Women | ₹600 + GST |
| All Other Candidates | ₹800 + GST |
(Fee is non-refundable)
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the NATS portal – nats.education.gov.in
- Register as a student and obtain Enrollment ID
- Login and apply for Bank of India Apprentice
- Complete application and wait for email from BFSI SSC
- Pay examination fee and submit final form
⚠️ Application without NATS enrollment is invalid.
📌 Important Notes
- Apprenticeship is not a job
- No claim for permanent employment
- Posting will be within the applied state only
- Final merit list will be state-wise & category-wise
🔗 Important Links
- Official Notification PDF – Apprentice Pdf
- Apply Online Link – Apply Online Here
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