The Bank of India has officially announced an exciting career opportunity with 400 Apprentice vacancies for the 2025-26 fiscal year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive operates under Project No. 2025-26/02, offering aspirants a valuable one-year internship experience within the banking sector. Aspiring candidates can review all vital details concerning eligibility requirements, the online application procedure, exam structures, and remuneration guidelines.
Important Dates & Overview
The online registration process commenced on 25th December 2025. Applicants must ensure they complete their submissions before the last date on 10th January 2026. Reviewing official guidelines via the Bank of India official website is highly recommended.
Eligibility Criteria & Requirements
Candidates must fulfill specific educational and age parameters to qualify for the apprenticeship program:
- Educational Qualification: Graduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent, obtained between 01.04.2021 and 01.12.2025.
Age Limit Details
- Minimum – 20 years
- Maximum – 28 years (applicable to General Category and EWS candidates, born no earlier than 02.12.1997 and no later than 01.12.2005)
Age Relaxation Categories
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Persons With Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
Application Fee Structure
The application fee varies according to applicant categories:
- PwBD candidates: Rs. 400/- + GST
- Schedule Caste / Schedule Tribe / All Women candidates: Rs. 400/- + GST
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 800/- + GST
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD candidates | Rs. 400/- + GST |
| Schedule Caste / Schedule Tribe / All Women candidates | Rs. 400/- + GST |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 800/- + GST |
How to Apply for Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Follow these steps carefully to complete your application process through the NATS portal:
- Open https://nats.education.gov.in on your internet browser.
- Navigate to the “Student Register/Login” section
- Now register yourself in the Apprenticeship portals of Government of India viz. NATS portal.
- Registered candidates then have to login at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php using their User ID and password.
- After that candidates who are eligible will receive an email within 48 hours of applying the application on NATS portal, inviting them to fill the final “Application cum Examination Fee Form.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of an online examination followed by a mandatory local language proficiency test. The online exam format features multiple-choice questions structured as follows:
- General / Financial Awareness (25 questions, 25 marks)
- English Language (25 questions, 25 marks)
- Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude (25 questions, 25 marks)
- Computer Knowledge (25 questions, 25 marks)
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
Detailed Syllabus
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | Current Affairs (National & International) Important Government Schemes & Policies Indian Economy & Banking Awareness Recent Mergers and Acquisitions Indian Banking System & Reforms Static General Knowledge (Countries, Capitals, Currencies, etc.) RBI & Monetary Policies Budget & Economic Survey Financial Institutions (IMF, World Bank, ADB, etc.) Banking & Financial Terminologies |
| English | Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles) Fill in the Blanks Sentence Improvement Idioms & Phrases Synonyms & Antonyms Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Error Detection One-Word Substitution Word Swap Active & Passive Voice |
| Reasoning Ability | Inequalities Coding-Decoding Order & Ranking Alphanumeric Series Input-Output Puzzles and Seating Arrangement Syllogism Blood Relations Data Sufficiency Direction & Distance |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Time & Work Time, Speed & Distance Simple & Compound Interest Probability & Permutation-Combination Simplification & Approximation Number Series (Missing & Wrong Number) Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Line Graph) Percentage, Ratio & Proportion Profit & Loss Mensuration (Geometry, Area, Volume) Mixture & Allegations |
| Computer knowledge | Basics of Computers (Hardware & Software) Operating System (Windows, Linux, etc.) Internet & Networking Concepts MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Cyber Security & Digital Banking Computer Memory & Storage Devices Shortcuts & Important Computer Terms Database Management System (DBMS) |
Salary and Stipend Structure
| Bank of India (BOI) Apprentice Salary Structure 2026 | Details |
|---|---|
| Stipend per month to be paid by the Bank (In Rs.) | Rs. 7500/- |
| Govt. of India’s stipendiary support (In Rs.) | Rs. 4500/- |
| Total Stipend (In Rs.) | Rs. 12000/- |
State-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| State | Zones | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assam | GUWAHATI | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Assam | GAYA | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Bihar | MUZAFFARPUR | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Bihar | SIWAN | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Goa | GOA | 5 | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Gujarat | AHMEDABAD | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Gujarat | GANDHINAGAR | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Gujarat | RAJKOT | 20 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Gujarat | VADODARA | 10 | 4 | – | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | BOKARO | 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | DHANBAD | 15 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Jharkhand | HAZARIBAGH | 15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Karnataka | BENGALURU | 5 | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Karnataka | HUBBALLI-DHARWAD | 20 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Kerala | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 5 | 4 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Madhya Pradesh | DHAR | 15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Madhya Pradesh | JABALPUR | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | KHANDWA | 20 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | UJJAIN | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | KOLHAPUR | 20 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Maharashtra | RAIGAD | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | RATNAGIRI | 20 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Maharashtra | SOLAPUR | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| New Delhi | NEW DELHI | 10 | 6 | 1 | – | 2 | 1 |
| Odisha | BARIPADA | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Odisha | KEONJHAR | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Punjab | LUDHIANA | 5 | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Rajasthan | JAIPUR | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Rajasthan | JODHPUR | 5 | 3 | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| Tamil Nadu | CHENNAI | 5 | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Tamil Nadu | MADURAI | 5 | 3 | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Tripura | GUWAHATI | 5 | 4 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Uttar Pradesh | AGRA | 10 | 5 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | HARDOI | 10 | 4 | 2 | – | 3 | 1 |
| Uttrakhand | DEHRADUN | 5 | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| West Bengal | HOWRAH | 10 | 5 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 |
| West Bengal | KOLKATA | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| West Bengal | SILIGURI | 20 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Grand Total | Grand Total | 400 | 195 | 49 | 43 | 78 | 35 |
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