Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26 – Complete Notification Details
Bank of India, a leading Public Sector Bank with Head Office in Mumbai, has released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025–26. The engagement is purely for apprenticeship training and does not constitute regular employment in the Bank.
Organization Details
- Organization Name (English): Bank of India
- Organization Name (Hindi): बैंक ऑफ इंडिया
- Head Office Address: Star House, Plot C-5, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051
- Country: India
Post Details
- Post Name (English): Apprentice
- Post Name (Hindi): अप्रेंटिस / प्रशिक्षु
- Engagement Type: Apprentice Trainee
- This engagement is neither a regular employment nor a contractual employment in Bank of India. Apprentices shall be treated as trainees only and will not be entitled to any employee benefits.
Vacancy & Location Details
Total number of training seats is 400. Vacancies are distributed state-wise, zone-wise, and category-wise across multiple states and Union Territories in India. The number of training seats is provisional and may vary according to the Bank’s requirements.
Candidates can apply for engagement in only one State and one Zone within that State. The Bank reserves the right to post apprentices in any branch or office within the selected state.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 01 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 January 2026 |
| Relevant Date for Age & Qualification | 01 December 2025 |
| Tentative Date of Online Examination | Will be advised separately |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification
Candidate must possess a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
The graduation degree must have been completed between 01 April 2021 and 01 December 2025.
Age Limit (as on 01.12.2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Candidate must have been born between 02.12.1997 and 01.12.2005 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years |
Reservation Details
Reservation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per Government of India norms.
PwBD reservation is applicable under categories Orthopedically Challenged (OC), Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI), and Intellectual Disability (ID), subject to a minimum of 40% benchmark disability.
Selection Process
Stage I – Online Written Examination
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
Total duration of examination will be 90 minutes. English Language test is qualifying in nature.
Stage II – Test of Local Language
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state applied for. Candidates who have studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard are exempted from this test.
Stipend Details
| Total Monthly Stipend | ₹13,000 |
| Bank of India Share | ₹8,500 |
| Government of India Share (DBT) | ₹4,500 |
Apprentices are not entitled to any other allowances or benefits.
Application Fees (Non-Refundable)
| Category | Fee |
| PwBD | ₹400 + GST |
| SC / ST / All Women Candidates | ₹600 + GST |
| All Other Candidates | ₹800 + GST |
How to Apply
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
- Apply online for “Apprenticeship with Bank of India”.
- Complete the Application-cum-Examination Fee Form.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Keep the Enrollment ID and application acknowledgment safely.
Helpline & Contact Information
For any queries or assistance related to the recruitment process, candidates may contact via email: info@bfsissc.com
Official Website
https://www.bankofindia.bank.in
Official Notification Link
https://bankofindia.bank.in/documents/20121/26765626/ADVERTISEMENT_NOTICE_DATED_01.12.2025.pdf
Disclaimer
Engagement of apprentices is subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria, medical fitness, document verification, and other terms and conditions specified by Bank of India. The Bank reserves the right to modify or cancel the engagement process at any stage without assigning any reason.