Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 400 Posts
Post Date: December 23, 2025
Brief Description of Recruitment
Bank of India (BOI) has officially released the notification for the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 with a total of 400 vacancies across 18 states. This is a training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for fresh graduates. The online application process will be active through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply online before the last date.
Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 01 December 2025 (Project No. 2025-26/02) |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 10 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 January 2026 |
| Correction Window | As Per Official Schedule |
| Online Exam Date | Will Be Notified Separately |
| Result Date | Will Be Notified Later |
Application Fee & Payment Mode
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹ 800 /- + GST |
| SC / ST / All Female Candidates | ₹ 600 /- + GST |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | ₹ 400 /- + GST |
| Payment Mode | Online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking or Offline via E-Challan as per instructions |
Age Limit (As on 01 December 2025)
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| Date of Birth Range | Between 02 December 1997 and 01 December 2005 (Both dates inclusive) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 Years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years; PwBD: 10 Years (As per Government/Bank rules). |
Total Posts
400 Training Seats (Apprentice Posts)
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification: Candidate must possess a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Important: The degree must have been passed between 01 April 2021 and 01 December 2025.
2. Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
3. Other Conditions:
- Must be registered on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal (https://nats.education.gov.in).
- Must NOT have undergone Apprenticeship training with BOI or any other organization earlier.
- Must NOT have training or job experience of one year or more after attaining the graduation qualification.
- Must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for.
State & Zone-Wise Vacancy Details (Major States)
| State | Key Zones | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Kolhapur, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Solapur | 60 |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Vadodara | 50 |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh | 45 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Dhar, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Ujjain | 55 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Hardoi | 20 |
| West Bengal | Howrah, Kolkata, Siliguri | 40 |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad | 25 |
| Other States* | Assam, Bihar, Goa, Kerala, etc. | 105 |
| Total | 400 |
*Includes Assam, Bihar, Goa, Kerala, New Delhi, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand.
Note: Candidates can apply for engagement in ONE state and ONE zone within that state only. The number of seats is provisional.
Stipend & Training Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | ₹ 13,000/- (Rupees Thirteen Thousand only) |
| Bifurcation | Bank pays ₹ 8,500/- + Government share of ₹ 4,500/- via DBT. |
| Period of Engagement | One Year Apprenticeship Training Programme. |
| Nature of Engagement | Apprentice Trainee. This is NOT employment and does not guarantee a future job in the bank. |
| Certificate | Proficiency certificate issued upon successful completion by Board of Apprentice Training (BOAT). |
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination: 100 marks, 90 minutes duration.
Test Name No. of Questions Max Marks General / Financial Awareness 25 25 English Language (Qualifying) 25 25 Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude 25 25 Computer Knowledge 25 25 Total 100 100 - Test of Local Language: Conducted for candidates who qualify the online exam (Exempt if 10th/12th mark sheet has evidence of studying that language).
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final Merit: Will be prepared state-wise and category-wise based on marks in the online examination. In case of a tie, the candidate senior in age will be placed higher.
How To Apply (Step-by-Step)
Important: The primary application must be submitted only through the Government’s NATS portal. Follow these steps carefully:
- Step 1 (Mandatory Registration): First, register yourself on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: https://nats.education.gov.in (Navigate to “Student Register/Login”). Note down your Enrolment ID.
- Step 2 (Apply for BOI Vacancy): From 25 Dec 2025, login to your NATS portal account. Go to the section “Apply against advertised vacancies” and apply for the apprenticeship advertised by “Bank of India”.
- Step 3 (Complete Bank’s Application): Eligible candidates will receive an email from info@bfsissc.com within 48 hours, with a link to fill the final “Application cum Examination Fee Form”.
- Step 4 (Pay Fee & Finalise): In this form, provide personal details, choose your state & zone, category, and pay the examination fee online. Save and print the final submitted form.
- Step 5 (Appear for Exam): Candidates who pay the fee will receive an exam intimation from BFSI SSC via email.
Note: Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification thoroughly before starting the application.
Important Links
| Apply Online (NATS Portal – Active from 25.12.2025) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Bank of India Careers Page | Click Here |
| NATS Portal Student Manual | Click Here (For Help) |
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the start date for online application? | The online application starts on 25 December 2025. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to apply online is 10 January 2026. |
| What is the crucial date for age & qualification? | All eligibility criteria are calculated as on 01 December 2025. |
| Is this a permanent job in Bank of India? | No. This is a one-year Apprentice Training program. It does not guarantee permanent employment. |
| What is the official website to apply? | The primary application portal is the NATS website: https://nats.education.gov.in |
| I passed my graduation in 2020. Can I apply? | No. You must have passed your graduation between 01 April 2021 and 01 December 2025. |