Opening
Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released the Admit Card / Exam Intimation for engagement of Apprentices (5,000 seats) under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (Advt. BOB/HRM/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2026/01). Candidates who have completed registration through NAPS/NATS and submitted the Application cum Examination Form via BFSI SSC can download the admit card from the official website.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | Released |
Admit Card Details
- Mode of availability: Online only.
- No hard copy: The notification clearly states that no hard copy of the intimation letter for online examination will be sent by post.
- Exam mode: The online examination is remotely proctored, meaning candidates can appear using smartphone / laptop / desktop / tablet with a working front camera and microphone, from a private location with stable internet.
- Selection stages (as per notification):
- Online Examination
- Document Verification
- Local Language Proficiency Test (State/UT specific)
- Medical Fitness
Exam Pattern (Online Examination)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes | Hindi / English |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes | Hindi / English |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes | Hindi / English |
| General English | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes | English |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes | As above |
- Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong answers.
- Minimum qualifying marks: Decided by the Bank; 5% relaxation in aggregate qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
- Merit list: Prepared State-wise and Category-wise.
Documents / Requirements to Keep Ready
Candidates should keep the following ready as per the notification requirements for further stages:
- Valid photo ID proof
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / Class 10 certificate)
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Graduation marksheets and degree/provisional certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
- PwBD disability certificate (if applicable)
- Copies/printout of online application / registration details
Local Language Proficiency Test (Important)
- Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT applied for (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
- Candidates who have studied the opted local language in Class 10 or Class 12 (proof via marksheet) may be exempted from the language test.
- Language test is conducted after qualifying the online exam.
Training & Stipend (Key Highlights)
- Training duration: 12 months (On-the-Job Training)
- Stipend: ₹15,000 per month
- This is not a regular job and apprentices will be treated as trainees, not employees of the Bank.