NEW DELHI: Application deadline for Bank of Baroda apprentice recruitment 2026 has been extended, giving candidates more time to apply for 5000 apprentice posts announced under the Apprentices Act 1961.The bank has kept the application window open for graduates across India, with registrations earlier set to close on 15 June 2026 now extended to allow smoother submission through NAPS and NATS portals.Last date extension detailsThe revised deadline for submission of online applications is 15 June 2026, as per the updated notification issued by the bank, allowing candidates additional time to complete registration and fee payment without delay.Vacancy and eligibilityThe recruitment drive covers 5000 apprentice positions across various states, open to graduates in any discipline, with age criteria fixed between 20 and 28 years, along with applicable relaxation under government rules.Application fee and selection processFee structure varies by category, with SC, ST and PwBD candidates required to pay 200 plus GST, general, OBC and EWS male candidates 800 plus GST, and female candidates 600 plus GST. Selection will include online examination, document verification, local language test and medical examination.How to apply onlineCandidates must visit the official Bank of Baroda website, register on NAPS or NATS apprenticeship portals, complete the application form, upload required documents, pay the fee, submit the form, and retain a printed copy for reference.Training stipend and durationSelected apprentices will undergo a 12-month training programme, during which they will receive a monthly stipend of 15,000 rupees as per apprenticeship norms.Required documentsApplicants must keep Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, graduation certificate and bank passbook ready for submission during the online application process.Selection stages overviewSelection will be conducted through online examination, document verification, local language test and medical examination. Candidates shortlisted in the written test will proceed to verification and language assessment, followed by a final medical fitness check before engagement under the apprenticeship framework.Further updates regarding the examination schedule will be issued by Bank of Baroda in due course. Candidates are advised to check official notifications regularly for any changes related to the recruitment process and timelines under the Apprentices Act 1961 framework.
