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Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 | 4,000 Vacancies [Apply Now]

Bank of Baroda has announced its Apprentice Recruitment for 2025 under the Apprentices Act, of 1961. This program offers a valuable opportunity for young graduates to gain practical experience in the banking sector. Below are the key details:

Registration & Deadline 

Event

Date

Online Registration Starts

19.02.2025

Last Date for Application

11.03.2025

Eligibility Criteria for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Age: 20 to 28 years (Relaxation applicable as per government guidelines).

Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 State-Wise Vacancies

Here is the ordered state-wise distribution of vacancies for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 in a structured table format:

State / UT

Vacancy

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

UR

PwBD

(OC)

PwBD

(HI)

PwBD

(VI)

PwBD

(ID)

Andhra Pradesh

59

9

4

15

5

26

1

1

0

0

Assam

40

2

4

10

4

20

1

0

0

0

Bihar

120

19

1

32

12

56

1

1

1

1

Chandigarh (UT)

40

7

0

10

4

19

1

0

0

0

Chhattisgarh

76

9

24

4

7

32

1

1

1

0

Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT)

7

0

3

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

Delhi (UT)

172

25

12

46

17

72

2

2

1

1

Goa

10

0

1

1

1

7

0

0

0

0

Gujarat

573

40

85

154

57

237

6

6

5

5

Haryana

71

13

0

19

7

32

1

1

0

0

Jammu and Kashmir (UT)

11

0

1

2

1

7

0

0

0

0

Jharkhand

30

3

7

3

3

14

1

0

0

0

Karnataka

537

85

37

144

53

218

6

5

5

5

Kerala

89

8

0

24

8

49

1

1

1

0

Madhya Pradesh

94

14

18

14

9

39

1

1

1

0

Maharashtra

388

38

34

104

38

174

4

4

4

3

Manipur

8

0

2

1

0

5

0

0

0

0

Mizoram

6

0

2

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

Odisha

50

8

11

6

5

20

1

1

0

0

Puducherry (UT)

10

1

0

2

1

6

0

0

0

0

Punjab

132

38

0

27

13

54

2

1

1

1

Rajasthan

320

54

41

64

32

129

3

3

3

3

Tamil Nadu

223

42

2

60

22

97

2

2

2

2

Telangana

193

30

13

52

19

79

2

2

2

1

Uttar Pradesh

558

117

5

150

55

231

6

6

5

5

Uttarakhand

30

5

0

3

3

19

1

0

0

0

West Bengal

153

35

7

33

15

63

2

2

1

1

All States/UTs

4000

602

314

980

391

1713

46

40

33

28

Abbreviations: SC - Scheduled Caste, ST - Scheduled Tribe, OBC - Other Backward Classes, EWS – Economically Weaker Sections, UR- Unreserved, PWBD - Persons with Benchmark Disability, OC-Orthopedically Challenged, HI – Hearing Impaired, VI- Visually Impaired, ID- Intellectually Disabled.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Monthly Stipend & Benefits

Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on their branch location during the one-year engagement period. No additional allowances or benefits will be provided.

Branch Location Monthly Stipend
Metro / Urban Branches ₹15,000/-
Rural / Semi-Urban Branches ₹12,000/-

Note: The stipend will be disbursed monthly after adjusting for any Loss of Pay, if applicable.

Training Details for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 

Duration: 12 months of on-the-job training.

Location: Candidates can apply for engagement in one state only. The home district, as per the Aadhaar ID, will be considered the first preference for training placement.

Selection Process for Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025

The selection process for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 consists of the following stages:

  1. Online Examination: A computer-based objective test.
  2. Document Verification: Verification of required documents to confirm eligibility.
  3. Test of Local Language: Candidates must qualify for the local language test of the applied state (refer to the language table).

Online Examination 

The online exam will be objective-type and will follow the structure below:

S. No

Name of Test

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Medium of Test

1

General / Financial Awareness

25

25

English/Hindi 

2

Hindi / English, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude

25

25

English/Hindi 

3

Computer Knowledge

25

25

English/Hindi 

4

General English

25

25

English

Total

 

100

100

 

Important Notes

  • The examination will be of 60 minutes. 
  • There will be 'No' negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • The Bank reserves the right to modify the structure of the examination.

Test of Local Language

Candidates must be proficient in one of the specified local languages of the state they apply for (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding). A language test will be conducted after the online exam, except for those who studied the language in 10th or 12th grade. The test will be held at a designated center at the candidate's expense, with no reimbursement from the Bank of Baroda.

Sr. No. State / UT Language(s)
1 Andhra Pradesh Telugu / Urdu
2 Assam Assamese / Bengali / Bodo
3 Bihar Hindi / Urdu
4 Chandigarh (UT) Hindi / Punjabi
5 Chhattisgarh Hindi
6 Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) Gujarati / Konkani / Marathi
7 Delhi (UT) Hindi
8 Goa Konkani
9 Gujarat Gujarati
10 Haryana Hindi / Punjabi
11 Jammu & Kashmir (UT) Urdu / Hindi
12 Jharkhand Hindi / Santhali
13 Karnataka Kannada
14 Kerala Malayalam
15 Madhya Pradesh Hindi
16 Maharashtra Marathi
17 Manipur Manipuri / English
18 Mizoram Mizo
19 Odisha Odia
20 Puducherry (UT) Tamil
21 Punjab Punjabi / Hindi
22 Rajasthan Hindi
23 Tamil Nadu Tamil
24 Telangana Telugu / Urdu
25 Uttar Pradesh Hindi / Urdu
26 Uttarakhand Hindi
27 West Bengal Bengali / Nepali

Final Selection Criteria

The final selection of candidates for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will depend on the following factors:

  1. Cut-off Marks: Candidates must meet the cut-off marks in the online examination, as determined by the bank.
  2. Document Verification: All submitted documents, including Date of Birth (DoB), category, educational qualification, and other details, must be verified successfully.
  3. Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must qualify in the test of the specified local language of the applied state.
  4. Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit as per the bank’s requirements.

Only those who fulfill all these criteria will be considered for the final selection.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the candidate appears for the online test or is shortlisted for further processes. Payment must be made online only.

Category

Fee (Excluding GST)

PwBD Candidates

₹400/-

SC/ST & Female Candidates

₹600/-

General, EWS & OBC Candidates

₹800/-

Note: Fees, once paid, will not be refunded or adjusted for any other exam.

Age Relaxation Criteria

The following age relaxations apply as per category:

Category

Age Relaxation (in years)

Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)

5

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer)

3

PwBD (UR/EWS)

10

PwBD (OBC)

13

PwBD (SC/ST)

15

PwBD Categories Include:
Visually Impaired (VI) – Blindness & Low Vision
Hearing Impaired (HI) – Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Orthopedically Challenged (OC) – Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL), Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy
Intellectual Disability (ID) – Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness
Multiple Disabilities – Combination of any of the above, including Deaf-Blindness

Click the link here to download the PDF for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice official Notification 2025. 

Application Process for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 

  1. Registration: Candidates must register on the NAPS and/or NATS portals.
  2. Application Submission: After registration, apply online through the link provided by the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Sector Skill Council (BFSI SSC).
  3. Application Fee: Payment of the applicable fee is mandatory to complete the application process.

Important Notes

  • Candidates can apply for engagement in one state only.
  • The home district as per the Aadhaar ID will be considered the first preference for training placement.
  • Candidates should not have undergone or be currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any establishment.
  • Regularly check the Bank's official website and the BFSI SSC website for updates.
  • Registration: Candidates must be registered on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and/or National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible to apply for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025?

Candidates who have graduated from any recognized university in India are eligible to apply. Additionally, they must be between 20 to 28 years of age and should be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for.

2. What is the selection process for the apprenticeship?

The selection process consists of multiple stages, starting with an online examination that assesses general awareness, quantitative and reasoning aptitude, computer knowledge, and English language skills. Shortlisted candidates will then undergo document verification, followed by a local language proficiency test. Finally, candidates must clear a medical examination to be considered for the apprenticeship.

3. What is the stipend offered during the apprenticeship?

Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on the location of their branch. Those placed in metro and urban branches will receive ₹15,000 per month, while those in rural and semi-urban branches will receive ₹12,000 per month. No additional allowances or benefits will be provided during the apprenticeship period.

4. Is there any application fee for the recruitment process?

Yes, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee for PwBD candidates is ₹400 plus GST, while SC, ST, and female candidates must pay ₹600 plus GST. For General, OBC, and EWS candidates, the application fee is ₹800 plus GST. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

5. How can I apply for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025?

Interested candidates can apply online through the official Bank of Baroda website within the specified application window. It is essential to fill out the application form carefully, ensuring all details are accurate and documents are ready for verification.

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Updated On: 10 Apr'25, 05:14 PM IST