Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Published: 11:56 am | 29 April 2026

Union Bank of India, a Government of India undertaking and one of the nation’s leading public sector banks, has officially released its Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended from time to time). Managed through the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC), this recruitment drive offers a structured one-year on-the-job training experience across bank branches and offices spread all over the country.

This is a remarkable opportunity for fresh graduates looking to gain hands-on banking experience and enhance their employability in the BFSI sector. A total of 1865 apprenticeship seats are available across states and Union Territories. Online applications open on 29 April 2026 and close on 19 May 2026. Read this complete guide carefully to understand eligibility, vacancies, stipend, and how to apply.

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Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 1865 Posts

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Important Dates

⇒ Application Start Date: 29 April 2026
⇒ Last Date to Apply: 19 May 2026
⇒ Fee Payment Last Date: 19 May 2026
⇒ Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification): 01 April 2026
⇒ Online Examination (Tentative): May / June 2026
⇒ Exam Intimation: Tentatively in May/June 2026 via email from info@bfsissc.com
⇒ Note: Candidates must regularly check www.unionbankofindia.co.in and bfsissc.com for updates and corrigenda.

Application Fee

⇒ General / OBC Male: ₹800 + 18% GST = ₹944/-
⇒ General / OBC Female: ₹600 + 18% GST = ₹708/-
⇒ SC / ST: ₹200 + 18% GST = ₹236/-
⇒ PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): ₹200 + 18% GST = ₹236/-
⇒ Transgender: ₹200 + 18% GST = ₹236/-
⇒ Fee is Non-Refundable
⇒ Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI

Age Limit (As on 01 April 2026)

⇒ Minimum Age: 20 years
⇒ Maximum Age: 28 years (General/UR)
⇒ SC / ST: Upper age relaxed by 5 years (up to 33 years)
⇒ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Upper age relaxed by 3 years (up to 31 years)
⇒ PwBD – UR/EWS: Up to 38 years (10 years relaxation)
⇒ PwBD – OBC: Up to 41 years (13 years relaxation)
⇒ PwBD – SC/ST: Up to 43 years (15 years relaxation)
⇒ Widows / Divorced Women (General/EWS): Up to 35 years
⇒ Widows / Divorced Women (OBC): Up to 38 years
⇒ Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST): Up to 40 years

Total Posts & Selection Process

⇒ Total Vacancies: 1865 Apprenticeship Seats
⇒ Post Name: Apprentice (Graduate, Any Discipline)
⇒ Training Duration: 1 Year (On-the-Job Training)
⇒ Selection Process:

Online Written Examination (Objective Type)
Proficiency Test in Local Language
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Certificate
Final Selection & Contract of Apprenticeship

Total Vacancies — Category-wise Breakdown

A grand total of 1865 apprenticeship seats have been announced across all states and Union Territories. The table below shows the category-wise distribution:

Category	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total	HI	OC	VI	ID	Total PWD
All India	823	289	131	447	175	1865	28	35	23	12	98

Note: HI = Hearing Impaired; OC = Orthopedically Challenged; VI = Visually Impaired; ID = Intellectual Disability. PWD reservation is horizontal and within overall vacancies for each state. The number of training seats mentioned is provisional and may vary as per Bank’s requirements.

State-wise Vacancy Distribution (Top States)

The recruitment spans all major states and Union Territories of India. Below are the key states with their total seat counts:

State / UT	Local Language	Total Seats
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi	335
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	303
Telangana	Telugu	164
Maharashtra	Marathi	196
Karnataka	Kannada	131
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	116
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	95
Gujarat	Gujarati	58
Odisha	Odia	58
West Bengal	Bengali	56
NCT of Delhi	Hindi	48
Kerala	Malayalam	39
Jharkhand	Hindi	34
Haryana	Hindi	30
Assam	Assamese/Bengali/Bodo	29
Bihar	Hindi/Bihari	60
Rajasthan	Hindi/Rajasthani	32
Punjab	Hindi/Punjabi	21
Chhattisgarh	Hindi/Chattisgarhi	25
Uttarakhand	Hindi	10
Other States/UTs	Various	17
Grand Total	—	1865

Important: Candidates applying for a particular state must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in at least one of the designated local languages of that state. Allotment of training districts will be based on the Bank’s administrative requirements, not candidate preferences alone.

Eligibility Criteria — Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

⇒ Nationality: Indian Citizens, or Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan Refugees who arrived before 01 January 1962, or Persons of Indian Origin who have migrated from specific countries with intent to permanently settle in India (subject to eligibility certificate issued by Government of India).

⇒ Educational Qualification:

A Graduate degree in any discipline from a university/college/institute recognized by Government bodies, AICTE, or UGC.
The result must have been declared on or before 01 April 2026.
The date of passing graduation must not be more than 4 years before the cut-off date (i.e., graduation marksheet must not be dated prior to 01 April 2022).

⇒ Percentage Calculation:

Percentage is calculated by dividing total marks obtained across all semesters/years by aggregate maximum marks across all subjects.
Fractions will be ignored — e.g., 59.99% will be treated as 60%.

⇒ Prior Apprenticeship Restrictions:

Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship with Union Bank of India or any other organization are NOT eligible.
Candidates who have job experience of one year or more after completing their educational qualification are NOT eligible.
Candidates previously terminated from apprenticeship training due to their own fault are NOT eligible.

⇒ Language Proficiency:

Must be proficient in at least one local language of the applied state (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding).
Proof via 10th/12th marksheet showing study of the local language, or a language proficiency test, will be required.

Selection Process — Exam Pattern & Details

Online Written Examination (Objective Type)

S.No.	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
1	General / Financial Awareness	20	20
2	General English	20	20
3	Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	20	20
4	Computer or Subject Knowledge	20	20
5	Union Bank of India Products & Services	20	20
Total	—	100	100

Total Duration: 60 Minutes
No Negative Marking — wrong answers do not attract any penalty
The examination will be conducted online (from candidate’s own camera-enabled device) — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
Candidates must display the same ID proof they uploaded on the portal during the exam
PwBD candidates using a scribe facility are allowed to have the scribe near them during the exam

Proficiency Test in Local Language

Candidates who are unable to produce 10th or 12th marksheets showing study of the opted local language will be required to appear in a separate local language proficiency test. Clearing this test is mandatory for final selection.

Final Selection Criteria

Meeting the cut-off marks as decided by the Bank in the online exam
Satisfactory document verification (DOB, category, educational qualification)
Submission of local language proficiency certificate or passing of the language test
Submission of a medical fitness certificate from a registered General Physician

Stipend / Monthly Benefit

Branch / Office Category	Monthly Stipend (in ₹)
Rural / Semi-Urban	₹15,000/-
Urban	₹18,000/-
Metro	₹20,000/-

The stipend will be paid on completion of each month, after adjusting for any unauthorized absences.
Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances, benefits, PF, ESI, or Bonus.
Branch/office categorization (Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban/Metro) is as per the Bank’s predefined criteria.
No transport or hostel facility will be provided during the apprenticeship period.

Training Details & Conditions

Duration: 1 year from the date of contract of apprenticeship
Nature of Training: On-the-job training covering banking practices, products, and processes
Leave: One casual leave per completed month of apprenticeship; maximum 4 casual leaves may be availed at a time
Daily Hours: As applicable to the clerical staff of the Bank
Overtime: Not allowed under any circumstances
Holidays: Apprentices are entitled to all holidays observed in the Bank
Assessment: An end-of-training assessment test is conducted; successful candidates receive a certificate of completion
Union Membership: Apprentices are strictly prohibited from joining or forming any union body
Employment Obligation: This apprenticeship is NOT a job offer — the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment upon completion

Documents Required

Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying Online

Sr. No.	Document Type	Format / Size
a	Aadhaar Card (Front Side)	JPEG, Less than 1 MB
b	Aadhaar Card (Back Side)	JPEG, Less than 1 MB
c	Valid Personal Email ID	For account activation and login
d	Active Mobile Number	Required throughout the selection process
e	Passport-size Photograph	JPEG, Less than 1 MB
f	Qualifying Marksheet / Degree / Provisional Certificate	PDF, Less than 1 MB
g	Caste Certificate (if applicable)	PDF, Less than 1 MB
h	PwBD Certificate (if applicable)	PDF, Less than 1 MB
i	PAN Card	JPEG, Less than 1 MB
j	APAAR ID Card	JPEG, Less than 1 MB

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must register on the NAPS portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and obtain an Apprentice Registration Code.
Candidates must also register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and obtain an Enrolment ID.
Aadhaar number is mandatory before contract signing / engagement as apprentice.
OBC candidates must submit a non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 01 April 2025.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Register on NAPS & NATS Portals
Register at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) and nats.education.gov.in (NATS) to obtain your Apprentice Registration Code and Enrolment ID respectively. Note these codes carefully — you will need them while filling the application form.

Step 2: Visit the Official Application Portal
Go to www.unionbankofindia.bank.in/recruitment.aspx or directly visit https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_register/mkt

Step 3: New Registration
Click on “Candidate Register” and create your account using your personal email ID. Note your login credentials carefully.

Step 4: Fill the Application Form
Login at https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_login and fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, preferred state, and local language preference.

Step 5: Select Preferred Districts
You may indicate up to five preferred districts within the chosen state. Your home district should be listed as the first preference. Final allotment is at the Bank’s discretion.

Step 6: Upload Required Documents
Upload Aadhaar card (front and back), photograph, qualifying marksheet, caste/PwBD certificate (if applicable), PAN card, and APAAR ID card as per specified size and format.

Step 7: Enter NAPS & NATS Codes
Provide your NAPS Apprentice Code Number and NATS Enrolment Number in the designated fields.

Step 8: Preview and Verify
Review all entered details carefully before submitting. No changes are permitted after final submission.

Step 9: Submit the Application
Submit the form online. Do NOT send any hard copy to the Bank’s office.

Step 10: Pay the Examination Fee
Pay the applicable fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. Note down the transaction details and save the e-receipt sent to your registered email.

Step 11: Take a Printout
Download and save the system-generated application form and fee payment receipt for future reference.

Important Links

Apply Online (New Registration)	Register Here \| Login Here
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Union Bank of India Official Website	Click Here
BFSI SSC Official Website	Click Here
NAPS Portal Registration	Click Here
NATS Portal Registration	Click Here
Help / Contact	apprentice@unionbankofindia.bank.in \| info@bfsissc.com

Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
⇒ The last date for online registration and fee payment is 19 May 2026.

Q2. What is the total number of apprenticeship seats available?
⇒ A total of 1865 seats are available across various states and Union Territories of India.

Q3. Is there negative marking in the online examination?
⇒ No. There is no negative marking in this examination. Wrong answers do not attract any penalty.

Q4. Can I apply for more than one state?
⇒ No. Each candidate can apply for vacancies of only one state. You must opt for a single local language at the time of online application.

Q5. Can a candidate who already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere apply?
⇒ No. Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship with Union Bank of India or any other organization are NOT eligible to apply.

Q6. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
⇒ A Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required. The result must have been declared on or before 01 April 2026, and the graduation must not have been completed more than 4 years before the cut-off date.

Q7. Is this apprenticeship a permanent job with Union Bank of India?
⇒ No. This is purely a training-based engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment at the end of the training period.

Q8. What is the monthly stipend for apprentices?
⇒ The stipend varies by branch location: ₹15,000/month for Rural/Semi-Urban, ₹18,000/month for Urban, and ₹20,000/month for Metro branches.

Q9. Will I receive a certificate after completing the apprenticeship?
⇒ Yes. After completing the one-year training, apprentices must pass an assessment test. Those who pass will be awarded a completion certificate.

Q10. What portals do I need to register on before applying?
⇒ You must register on both the NAPS portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) before filling the application form. The Apprentice Registration Code (NAPS) and Enrolment ID (NATS) are mandatory fields in the application.

Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Conclusion

The Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a valuable opportunity for fresh graduates across India who wish to gain practical, real-world banking experience within a prestigious government-owned institution. With 1865 seats spread across the entire country, a monthly stipend of up to ₹20,000 for Metro locations, and a structured one-year on-the-job training program, this apprenticeship can be a strong launchpad for a career in the banking and financial services sector.

Eligible candidates should not miss this chance and must complete their online application at https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_register/mkt well before the deadline of 19 May 2026.

Disclaimer: This article has been prepared based on the official notification released by Union Bank of India dated 28 April 2026. All data — including vacancy numbers, dates, eligibility, and stipend — has been sourced directly from the official PDF. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The Bank reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.