Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Notification Released for 4000 Posts, Apply Online Now

This page provides all necessary information regarding the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025, including important dates, eligibility, application process, selection criteria, and stipend details.

BOB Apprentice Vacancy 2025 Notification & Overview

Bank of Baroda (BOB) Apprentice Recruitment 2025 offers an opportunity for eligible candidates to undergo apprenticeship training in various states across India. The selection process includes an online examination, document verification, and a local language proficiency test. Selected candidates will be engaged as apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for a duration of 12 months.

📢 Official Notification: Click Here to Download

Important Dates

Application Start: 19-02-2025
Last Date to Apply: 11-03-2025
Exam Date: To be notified
Admit Card Availability: Before Exam

Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS: ₹800 + GST
SC / ST / Female Candidates: ₹600 + GST
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): ₹400 + GST

Age Limit for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Minimum Age: 20 Years (as on 01-02-2025)
Maximum Age: 28 Years (as on 01-02-2025)
Upper Age Relaxation:
1. SC / ST: +5 Years
2. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 Years
3. PwBD (General / EWS): +10 Years
4. PwBD (OBC): +13 Years
5. PwBD (SC / ST): +15 Years
6. Candidates registered under NAPS: Maximum Age 34 Years

Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025: Post & Eligibility Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility Criteria
Apprentice	4000	Education Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

BOB Apprentice Vacancy : Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Number of Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	1713
Scheduled Castes (SC)	602
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	314
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	980
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	391
Total	4000

Eligibility Criteria for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- For candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), the date of passing their graduation should not be more than 4 years before the cut-off date (01-02-2025).
Other Criteria:
- The candidate should not have undergone apprenticeship earlier with Bank of Baroda or any other establishment.
- Candidate should not have job experience or training of 1 year or more after completing the required educational qualification.
- The home district of the applicant as per their Aadhaar ID will be considered as their first preference for training.
Duration of Training: 12 months of on-the-job training.

Salary & Benefits for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Stipend Details:
- Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the location of their training.
- The stipend will be paid each month after adjusting for any loss of pay, if applicable.
Duration of Apprenticeship:
- The apprenticeship training period will be 12 months (1 Year).
- During this period, candidates will undergo On-the-Job Training (OJT) at Bank of Baroda branches.
Other Benefits:
- Apprentices are NOT entitled to any allowances, benefits, or perks available to regular employees.
- They will receive only the stipend as per the guidelines of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- No transport, hostel, or residential accommodation will be provided by the bank.
Important Notes:
- This is a training opportunity and does not guarantee permanent employment with Bank of Baroda.
- After completion of the apprenticeship period, candidates will be automatically relieved from their respective training locations.
- Performance during training may help in future employment prospects in the banking sector.

Selection Process for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

1. Online Examination (Objective Type):
- The selection process starts with a computer-based test (CBT).
- The exam will be conducted online and will consist of multiple-choice questions.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
2. Document Verification:
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- Candidates must present original documents related to age, education, caste, and category (if applicable).
3. Local Language Proficiency Test:
- Candidates should be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state they are applying for.
- Those who have studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th will be exempt from this test.
- Candidates who fail to qualify for this test will not be considered for selection.
4. Medical Examination:
- The final selection is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit.
5. Final Selection:
- Candidates who clear all stages (Online Exam, Document Verification, Language Test, Medical Fitness) will be engaged as apprentices.
- A state-wise & category-wise waiting list will be maintained in case of non-acceptance by selected candidates.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

📌 Exam Pattern

The online examination will be objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

Subject	No. of Que.	Max Marks	Time
General / Financial Awareness	25	25	60 Min
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	25	25
Computer Knowledge	25	25
General English	25	25
Total	100	100	60 Min

📌 Detailed Syllabus

The syllabus for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025 online examination is as follows:

General / Financial Awareness:
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Banking & Financial Awareness
- Economic Updates
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Sports, Awards, and Important Dates
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude:
- Number System
- Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
- Data Interpretation & Simplification
- Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism
- Blood Relations, Direction Sense
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangements
Computer Knowledge:
- Basic Computer Fundamentals
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Operating System & Internet Basics
- Computer Networks & Cyber Security
- Shortcuts & Important Keys
General English:
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Cloze Test

📌 Additional Selection Criteria:

Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure the minimum cut-off marks as decided by Bank of Baroda.
No Negative Marking: There is no penalty for incorrect answers.
Local Language Proficiency Test: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of their applied state.
Final Selection: Based on the performance in the online test, document verification, and language proficiency test.

Preparation Tips & Recommended Books for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

📌 General Preparation Tips

✅ Understand the Exam Pattern: Go through the syllabus and exam pattern to strategize your preparation.
✅ Time Management: Allocate specific time slots for each subject and practice daily.
✅ Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve previous year question papers to understand the exam difficulty level.
✅ Mock Tests: Attempt online mock tests to analyze your performance and improve weak areas.
✅ Improve Speed & Accuracy: Focus on solving questions faster while maintaining accuracy.
✅ Stay Updated: Read newspapers, financial news, and current affairs for General Awareness.

📌 Recommended Books for Preparation

Subject	Recommended Books
General / Financial Awareness	✅ Lucent’s General Knowledge ✅ Banking Awareness by Arihant ✅ Pratiyogita Darpan (Current Affairs) ✅ The Hindu / Economic Times Newspaper
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	✅ Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal ✅ Fast Track Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma ✅ A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal ✅ Kiran’s Bank PO Reasoning Book
Computer Knowledge	✅ Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant ✅ Computer Knowledge by Kiran Publications ✅ Lucent’s Computer Book
General English	✅ Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Arihant) ✅ Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis ✅ High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin ✅ Banking English Guide by Kiran Publications

📌 Additional Resources

🔹 Online Platforms: Practice on websites like Testbook, Gradeup, Adda247, and Oliveboard.
🔹 Mobile Apps: Use apps like Unacademy, BYJU’s, and Pocket Aptitude for quick revision.
🔹 YouTube Channels: Follow banking exam preparation channels like Study IQ, Mahendras, and Adda247.
🔹 Current Affairs PDFs: Download daily and monthly current affairs PDFs for last-minute revision.

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Interested candidates can apply for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice 2025 program by following the steps below:

📌 Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda.
Step 2: Click on the “Careers” section and find the **Apprentice Recruitment 2025** notification.
Step 3: Read the official notification carefully and check the eligibility criteria.
Step 4: Before applying, candidates must register on the NATS Portal (for National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) or NAPS Portal (for National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme).
Step 5: After registration, log in and fill out the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Online Form with the required details.
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
Step 7: Pay the application fee online through net banking, debit card, or credit card.
Step 8: Review your application form and submit it before the last date (11 March 2025).
Step 9: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

📌 Important Points to Remember

✔ Candidates must register on the **NATS/NAPS portal** before applying.
✔ Ensure that all personal details and documents are correctly filled in before submission.
✔ Applications with incorrect or incomplete information will be rejected.
✔ Keep a copy of the payment receipt and application confirmation for future reference.

Important Links
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Bank of Baroda Apprentice Notification	Download
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Bank of Baroda (BOB)	Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the eligibility for Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. They should not have prior apprenticeship or job experience exceeding 1 year after graduation.
2. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as of 01-02-2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms: SC/ST (+5 years), OBC (+3 years), and PwBD candidates (+10 to +15 years based on category).
3. What is the selection process for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice program?
The selection process includes an Online Exam, Document Verification, Local Language Proficiency Test, and Medical Examination.
4. How do I apply for the Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment?
Candidates must first register on the NATS (nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) portal before applying online through the official Bank of Baroda website.
5. What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The online application process starts from 19 February 2025 and the last date to apply is 11 March 2025.
6. Will I get a permanent job after completing the apprenticeship?
No, this is a training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Completing the apprenticeship does not guarantee a permanent job with Bank of Baroda.
7. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
Yes, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹600 for SC/ST/Female candidates, and ₹400 for PwBD candidates (plus GST).