Train under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), earn a ₹13,000 monthly stipend, and gain hands-on banking experience through a structured one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
per month · one year
Practical skills that transfer across banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and FinTech — not just Bank of India.
100 objective-type questions, 90 minutes. Know exactly what to prepare.
Credited to the apprentice's Savings Bank Account each month after adjusting unauthorised leaves, if any.
| Component | Amount per Month |
|---|---|
| Paid by the Bank | ₹8,500 |
| Govt. of India stipendiary support (via DBT) | ₹4,500 |
| Total Stipend | ₹13,000 |
Note: Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. The Government's ₹4,500 share is credited via Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) to the apprentice's NATS-registered bank account.
GST will be charged on the application fee as applicable; bank transaction charges for online payment are borne by the candidate.
| Category | Application / Examination / Intimation Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD candidates | ₹400 + GST |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / All Women | ₹600 + GST |
| All Other Candidates | ₹800 + GST |
Note: Registration is complete only once the application fee is deposited with BFSI SSC. Fees once paid are non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for any other examination.
Seats are provisional and may vary according to the Bank's actual requirements. Candidates can apply for only one state and one zone within it.
| Category | Full Name | Seats | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | General / Unreserved | 195 | None |
| OBC | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 78 | +3 years |
| SC | Scheduled Caste | 49 | +5 years |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 43 | +5 years |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section | 35 | None (Gen limit applies) |
| PWD | HI 4 · OC 4 · VI 4 · ID 4 (out of the above total, horizontal) | 16 | +10 years |
| Grand Total | 400 |
Note: PWD reservation is horizontal, drawn out of the SC/ST/OBC/EWS/GEN totals above. No change of category is permitted after registration on the apprenticeship portal. Full state and zone-wise seat details are in the official notification.
Age is computed as on 01 December 2025 (DOB between 02.12.1997 and 01.12.2005). Bank has the right to post apprentices in any branch/office within the state they belong to, per operational requirements. Always refer to the official notification on the Bank's website for final details.
Originals plus self-attested photocopies must be submitted at the time of document verification; failing to do so means the candidate will not be considered for engagement.
Candidates can apply for engagement in only one state and one zone within that state. Figures below are the total per state out of 400.
Applications are accepted only through the NATS portal — no other mode of primary application is accepted.
Don't miss this opportunity to train with one of India's leading public sector banks headquartered in Mumbai. Secure your place among 400 apprentices nationwide.