The Bank of India(BOI) has released the official notification for the Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2025-26. A total of 400 apprenticeship training seats are released across various states & zones in India. The recruitment is published under Project No. 2025-26/02 dated 01 Dec 2025 & invites eligible aspirants to apply online.
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Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Key Highlights
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Organization: Bank of India (BOI)
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Post Type: Apprentice (Training under Apprentices Act, 1961)
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Total Seats: 400
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Notification Date: 01 December 2025
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Application Start Date: 25 December 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 10 January 2026
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Selection Process: Online Exam + Local Language Test
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Engagement Period: 1 Year Apprenticeship Training
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Stipend: ₹13,000 per month (Bank + GoI share)
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Important Dates
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Notification Date: 01 December 2025
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Application Start Date: 25 December 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 10 January 2026
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Training Seats — State & Zone-wise Vacancies
The notification provides detailed state, zone and category-wise seat distribution. The total number of seats is 400, including reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, GEN and PWBD categories. The number of seats may vary as per bank requirements.
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 20 years
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Maximum Age: 28 years
Candidates must be born between 02.12.1997 and 01.12.2005 (both dates inclusive).
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
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| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PWBD | 10 years |
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.12.2025)
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification
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Must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Graduation must have been completed between 01.04.2021 and 01.12.2025.
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Stipend & Benefits
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Total Monthly Stipend: ₹13,000
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Bank Share: ₹8,500
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Govt. DBT Share: ₹4,500
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No additional allowances or employment benefits are applicable. This program does not guarantee employment after completion.
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Period of Engagement
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Apprenticeship duration: 1 year only
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Certificate issued upon successful completion by BOAT / NATS
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
Online Written Examination
| Test | Questions | Marks |
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| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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Exam Duration: 90 minutes
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English Test is qualifying only
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Minimum marks decided by the bank
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Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates
Local Language Test
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Conducted after qualifying the exam
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Candidate must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language
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Candidates who have studied the language in 10th/12th are exempted from the test
Notification PDF: Click Here
Application link: Click Here
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How to apply Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26
Candidates must:
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Register on NATS Portal – https://nats.education.gov.in
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Apply under Bank of India Apprentice Advertisement
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Pay the required exam fee through the link sent via email
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Keep NATS Enrolment ID for reference
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Application Fees
| Category | Fee + GST |
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| PwBD | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / All Women | ₹600 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹800 |
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Final Selection
Final selection is based on:
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Online exam score
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Document verification
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Local language test
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Medical fitness
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State-wise & category-wise merit list
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Other Important Conditions
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Candidates can apply for only one state and one zone.
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Must be registered on the NATS Apprenticeship Portal.
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Candidates with prior apprenticeship or 1+ year job experience are not eligible.
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Posting may be done in any branch/office of the selected state.
The Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 offers a valuable opportunity for fresh graduates to gain banking industry training and experience under a government-recognised apprenticeship program. Interested candidates must ensure eligibility and complete registration before the last date.
Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 FAQs
Q. What is the age limit for Bank of India Apprentice?
Ans: The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1/12/2025, with age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC & PWBD aspirants as per gov’t rules.
Q. What is the stipend for Bank of India Apprentices?
Ans: Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹13,000, which includes the Bank’s share and Government DBT support. No additional allowances are applicable.