Union Bank of India has released its official Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1865 vacancies across India, inviting applications from eligible graduates for a one-year on-job training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is conducted through BFSI SSC (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Council of India). Eligible candidates must apply online between 29 April 2026 and 19 May 2026 through the official BFSI SSC portal.
Last verified on: 29 April 2026 (IST) — based on the official notification dated 28 April 2026 published on unionbankofindia.bank.in and bfsissc.com.
Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Bank of India (UBI) |
| Conducting Body | BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1865 |
| Engagement Type | Apprenticeship (not employment) |
| Duration | One year (on-job training) |
| Notification Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 May 2026 |
| Exam (Tentative) | May / June 2026 |
| Stipend Range | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | unionbankofindia.bank.in |
Vacancy Details
The official notification announces 1865 apprentice seats distributed across 33 states and union territories. The bank notes that the number of training seats is provisional and may be revised based on actual requirement. A few notable state-wise figures are: Uttar Pradesh (335), Andhra Pradesh (303), Maharashtra (196), Telangana (164), Karnataka (131), Madhya Pradesh (116), Tamil Nadu (95), NCT of Delhi (48), and West Bengal (56). Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the complete state-wise and category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) breakup before applying, as posting is based on the state applied for.
Important: This is an apprenticeship engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates are not treated as employees of Union Bank of India and are not entitled to employee benefits. Apprentices are also not permitted to join or form any union body during the training period. Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee regular absorption into the bank.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree in any discipline from an Institute, College, or University recognised or approved by the Government, AICTE, or UGC. Two additional conditions apply: the graduation result must have been declared on or before 01 April 2026, and the graduation must not be older than four years — meaning the passing date must be 01 April 2022 or later. Candidates whose results were declared after 01 April 2026 are not eligible.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum is 28 years, calculated as on the cut-off date of 01 April 2026. Age relaxation applies as follows: SC/ST candidates get 5 years; OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates get 3 years; PwBD (UR/EWS) candidates get 10 years; PwBD (OBC) 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years. Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands (not remarried) are eligible up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST). OBC candidates in the creamy layer must apply under the General/UR category and are not entitled to OBC age relaxation.
Note: Change of category is not permitted after submission of the online application.
Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before 01 January 1962, and persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle are also eligible, subject to a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
Stipend
Selected apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend for the one-year contract period. The amount depends on the branch or office location where the apprentice is posted:
| Branch / Office Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Rural / Semi-Urban | ₹15,000 |
| Urban | ₹18,000 |
| Metro | ₹20,000 |
Apprentices are not entitled to any other allowance or benefit — no PF, ESI, bonus, transport, or hostel facility is provided. The stipend is paid at the end of each month after adjusting for any unauthorised absence.
Selection Process
The selection consists of two stages:
Stage 1 — Online Examination: An objective-type written test of 100 marks conducted over 60 minutes. Subjects covered are Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge (exact section-wise marks as per official notification).
Stage 2 — Local Language Proficiency Test: Candidates shortlisted after the online exam must demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the state they have applied for. The specific language requirement varies by state — for example, Telugu for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Kannada for Karnataka, and Bengali for West Bengal. Candidates should verify the exact language requirement for their state in the official notification.
Document verification and medical fitness assessment are part of the final engagement process. Admission to the online test is provisional — eligibility is verified only at the document verification stage. The bank reserves the right to prepone, postpone, or cancel the examination without assigning reasons.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 28 April 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 19 May 2026 |
| Tentative Online Examination | May / June 2026 (exact date not yet announced) |
| Age and Qualification Cut-off Date | 01 April 2026 |
Application Fee
The fee must be paid online via the BFSI SSC portal using debit card, credit card, internet banking, or UPI. GST at 18% is applicable on the examination fee component. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstance.
| Category | Examination Fee | Intimation Charges | Total (incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC Male | ₹600 | ₹200 | ₹944 |
| General / OBC Female | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹708 |
| SC / ST | Nil | ₹200 | ₹236 |
| PwBD | Nil | ₹200 | ₹236 |
| Transgender | Nil | ₹200 | ₹236 |
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online only. Hard copies sent to the bank are not accepted. Before filling the BFSI SSC application form, candidates must complete registration on two government portals.
- Register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and obtain your NATS Enrolment Code Number.
- Register on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and obtain your NAPS Apprentice Code Number.
- Visit the BFSI SSC candidate registration portal at beep.bfsissc.com and click the Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026 application link.
- Enter personal details, educational information, and the NATS and NAPS enrolment numbers.
- Upload all required documents in the specified format and size (see Documents section below).
- Review the filled form carefully before submission — category cannot be changed after submission.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online and download the e-receipt. Keep a printout for future reference.
Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date. The bank accepts no responsibility for last-minute technical failures or server load issues on the closing day.
Documents Required
The following documents must be uploaded at the time of application in JPEG (photos) or PDF (certificates) format, each under 1 MB in size:
- Aadhaar card (front and back) — JPEG
- Passport-size photograph — JPEG
- Qualifying degree, provisional certificate, or marksheet — PDF
- PAN card — JPEG
- APAAR ID card — JPEG
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable — PDF
- EWS income and asset certificate (valid for FY 2025-26 or later), if applicable — PDF
- PwBD certificate, if applicable — PDF
- NATS Enrolment Code and NAPS Apprentice Code (obtained before applying)
Offer and Notice Verification — Scam Warning
Union Bank of India does not communicate with candidates via WhatsApp, Telegram, or unofficial mobile numbers. All authentic communications — admit cards, result notices, and engagement letters — are issued only through the official bank website (unionbankofindia.bank.in) or the BFSI SSC portal (bfsissc.com). Any message asking for additional fees after submission, or promising guaranteed selection in exchange for payment, is fraudulent. The examination fee is paid exclusively through the BFSI SSC online payment gateway — no other payment mode or recipient is legitimate. Candidates who receive suspicious calls or messages claiming to be from Union Bank of India or BFSI SSC should report them to the bank’s official email at [email protected]. Always verify any notification by downloading it directly from unionbankofindia.bank.in under the Careers/Recruitment section.
Official Links
- Union Bank of India — Official Careers / Recruitment Page (Notification PDF available here)
- BFSI SSC — Apply Online Portal
- BFSI SSC — Union Bank of India Apprenticeship Programme Page
- NATS Portal — Register for Enrolment Code
- NAPS Portal — Register for Apprentice Code
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this apprenticeship a regular bank job?
No. The official notification explicitly states that candidates engaged as apprentices are not employees of Union Bank of India and are not entitled to any employee benefits. Completion of the one-year training does not lead to automatic absorption into the bank’s regular workforce.
2. My graduation result was declared in June 2022. Am I eligible?
Yes, provided all other conditions are met. The notification requires graduation passed on or after 01 April 2022 and declared on or before 01 April 2026. A result declared in June 2022 falls within this window.
3. Do I need to register on NATS and NAPS before filling the application form?
Yes. Registration on both the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) is a mandatory pre-requisite. You must obtain your NATS Enrolment Code and NAPS Apprentice Code before accessing the BFSI SSC application form.
4. Can I change my category or state preference after submitting the form?
No. The official notification states that change of category is not permitted after submission of the online application. Similarly, state-wise posting is based on the state selected at application — review your choices carefully before submitting.
5. What is the language proficiency test, and when is it conducted?
The local language proficiency test is the second stage of selection. It is held after the online examination and evaluates the candidate’s proficiency in the official language of the state they have applied to — for example, Marathi for Maharashtra or Tamil for Tamil Nadu. The test date will be communicated by BFSI SSC to shortlisted candidates.
6. Where can I check the exact exam date once announced?
The online examination is tentatively scheduled for May/June 2026. The exact date will be communicated to fee-paid candidates by BFSI SSC via registered email. No hard copy of the call letter will be sent by post. Candidates should monitor both unionbankofindia.bank.in and bfsissc.com for updates.
