Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 400 Posts

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 Date01 December 2025 (Project No. 2025-26/02)
Online Application Start Date25 December 2025
Last Date for Online Application10 January 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment10 January 2026
Correction WindowAs Per Official Schedule
Online Exam DateWill Be Notified Separately
Result DateWill 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 ModeOnline via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking or Offline via E-Challan as per instructions

Age Limit (As on 01 December 2025)

Minimum Age20 Years
Maximum Age28 Years
Date of Birth RangeBetween 02 December 1997 and 01 December 2005 (Both dates inclusive)
Age RelaxationSC/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)

StateKey ZonesApprox. Vacancies
MaharashtraKolhapur, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Solapur60
GujaratAhmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Vadodara50
JharkhandBokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh45
Madhya PradeshDhar, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Ujjain55
Uttar PradeshAgra, Hardoi20
West BengalHowrah, Kolkata, Siliguri40
KarnatakaBengaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad25
Other States*Assam, Bihar, Goa, Kerala, etc.105
Total400

*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

ParticularDetails
Monthly Stipend₹ 13,000/- (Rupees Thirteen Thousand only)
BifurcationBank pays ₹ 8,500/- + Government share of ₹ 4,500/- via DBT.
Period of EngagementOne Year Apprenticeship Training Programme.
Nature of EngagementApprentice Trainee. This is NOT employment and does not guarantee a future job in the bank.
CertificateProficiency certificate issued upon successful completion by Board of Apprentice Training (BOAT).

Selection Process

  1. Online Written Examination: 100 marks, 90 minutes duration.
    Test NameNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
    General / Financial Awareness2525
    English Language (Qualifying)2525
    Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude2525
    Computer Knowledge2525
    Total100100
  2. Test of Local Language: Conducted for candidates who qualify the online exam (Exempt if 10th/12th mark sheet has evidence of studying that language).
  3. Document Verification
  4. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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”.
  3. 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”.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 PageClick Here
NATS Portal Student ManualClick Here (For Help)

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

QuestionAnswer
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.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is based on the official notification (Project No. 2025-26/02). However, for complete and accurate details, candidates are strongly advised to verify all information from the official Bank of India website (bankofindia.bank.in) and the NATS portal before applying. We are not responsible for any discrepancy.