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1,865 training seats — Union Bank of India FY 2026 Engagement of Apprentices Online Registration: 29 April 2026 – 19 May 2026 Monthly stipend: ₹15,000 (Rural/Semi-Urban) · ₹18,000 (Urban) · ₹20,000 (Metro) Online exam tentatively in May / June 2026 · NO Negative Marking Register on NAPS & NATS portals, then complete application on BFSI SSC (beep.bfsissc.com) 100 questions · 100 marks · 60 minutes · Includes section on UBI Products & Services
FY 2026-27 · Central Office Mumbai · Applications Open
1,865 Training Seats Across India

Start your banking career with Union Bank of Indiaearn while you learn.

Train inside real Union Bank branches, earn a stipend of ₹15,000–₹20,000 per month (branch-category dependent), and gain hands-on banking experience through a structured one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961[cite: 3].

Online registration closes 19 May 2026. Online entrance examination tentatively in May/June 2026[cite: 3]. Apply without delay.
₹15K–20K
Monthly stipend
1,865
Training seats
1 Year
Duration
Graduate
Eligibility
Govt of India Undertaking[cite: 3]
Apprentices Act 1961[cite: 3]
HO Mumbai · Nationwide branches[cite: 3]
★ Monthly stipend
₹15,000–20,000

per month · varies by branch category[cite: 3]


On-the-job training at UBI branches[cite: 3]
Open to graduates passed on or after 01.04.2022[cite: 3]
1,865 seats across states & districts[cite: 3]
Register on NAPS, NATS and BFSI SSC[cite: 3]
Key Dates
Apply Opens
29 Apr 2026[cite: 3]
Last Date
19 May 2026[cite: 3]
Online Exam
May/Jun 2026[cite: 3]
Seats
1,865[cite: 3]
Timeline
Important Dates
Registration Opens
29 Apr 2026[cite: 3]
Applications live[cite: 3]
Last Date to Apply
19 May 2026[cite: 3]
Deadline · Do not miss[cite: 3]
Age/Qual. Cut-off
01 Apr 2026[cite: 3]
Eligibility date[cite: 3]
Online Examination
May / June 2026[cite: 3]
Tentative date[cite: 3]
Training Period
1 Year[cite: 3]
12 Months On-the-Job[cite: 3]
1,865[cite: 3]
Total training seats
₹15K–20K[cite: 3]
Monthly stipend
1 Year[cite: 3]
Program duration
Graduate[cite: 3]
Min. qualification
34 States/UTs[cite: 3]
District-wise seats
100 Marks[cite: 3]
Online exam
What you'll gain

Skills the BFSI sector actually values

Practical skills that transfer across banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and FinTech — backed by Union Bank of India[cite: 3].

01
Branch banking operations
Hands-on exposure inside a real UBI branch in your preferred district for a 1-year contract period[cite: 3].
02
UBI Products & Services
In-depth training on Union Bank saving accounts, current accounts, term deposits, and digital apps like Union Ease[cite: 3].
03
Customer service excellence
Handle live customer interactions — communication and relationship skills that banks prize highly[cite: 3].
04
Financial awareness & compliance
Understand banking workflows, compliance regulations, and financial products[cite: 3].
05
Clerical training hours
Daily training hours aligned with clerical staff to instill real-world banking discipline[cite: 3].
06
Certified assessment
Comprehensive assessment test at the end of training leading to an official Apprenticeship Certificate[cite: 3].
Selection — Online Entrance Examination

Exam pattern & subject breakdown

100 objective-type questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes total duration[cite: 3]. Conducted by BFSI SSC[cite: 3].

Subject Qs / Marks Medium
General / Financial Awareness 20 Qs / 20 M Eng/Hindi
General English 20 Qs / 20 M English
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude 20 Qs / 20 M Eng/Hindi
Computer or Subject Knowledge 20 Qs / 20 M Eng/Hindi
Union Bank Products & Services* 20 Qs / 20 M Eng/Hindi
Total 100 Qs / 100 M 60 min
NO Negative Marking
Zero penalty for wrong answers in objective test[cite: 3]
60 min
Total exam duration for 100 questions[cite: 3]
*Special 20-mark section covering Union Bank Savings, Current, Term Deposits & Union Ease app[cite: 3]

No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects — merit is drawn state-wise and category-wise on total aggregate marks[cite: 3]. Exam taken remotely using your own camera-enabled laptop/desktop/tablet/phone[cite: 3].

Stipend

Monthly stipend by branch category

Paid monthly to apprentices after adjusting any unauthorized absence[cite: 3].

Branch / Office Category Monthly Stipend Allowances / Benefits
Rural / Semi-Urban ₹15,000 Nil (Not eligible for any other benefits)[cite: 3]
Urban ₹18,000 Nil (Not eligible for any other benefits)[cite: 3]
Metro ₹20,000 Nil (Not eligible for any other benefits)[cite: 3]

Note: Branch categorization is determined by Bank criteria[cite: 3]. Apprentices are entitled to 1 Casual Leave per month (max 4 accumulated at a time)[cite: 3]. No overtime allowed[cite: 3].

Application Fee

Category-wise examination fee / intimation charges

Payable online only via BFSI SSC portal from 29 April 2026 to 19 May 2026[cite: 3].

Category Application Fee Intimation Charges Total Fee (incl. 18% GST)
General / OBC Male ₹600.00 ₹200.00 ₹944/- (₹800 + GST)[cite: 3]
General / OBC Female ₹400.00 ₹200.00 ₹708/- (₹600 + GST)[cite: 3]
SC / ST Nil ₹200.00 ₹236/- (₹200 + GST)[cite: 3]
PwBD Nil ₹200.00 ₹236/- (₹200 + GST)[cite: 3]
Transgender Nil ₹200.00 ₹236/- (₹200 + GST)[cite: 3]

Note: Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances nor held in reserve[cite: 3].

Reservation Structure

Category-wise training seat reservation (1,865 total)

Seats are provisional and may vary at the time of engagement as per Bank's discretion[cite: 3].

Category Full Name Seats Age Relaxation
UR Unreserved 823 None[cite: 3]
OBC Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 447 +3 years[cite: 3]
SC Scheduled Caste 289 +5 years[cite: 3]
EWS Economically Weaker Section 175 None (UR limit applies)[cite: 3]
ST Scheduled Tribe 131 +5 years[cite: 3]
PwBD OC 35 · HI 28 · VI 23 · ID 12 (Horizontal sub-reservation) 98 +10 to 15 years[cite: 3]
Grand Total 1,865

Note: PwBD reservation is horizontal and within overall state vacancies[cite: 3]. Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from husbands (unmarried) get age concession up to 35 yrs (UR/EWS), 38 yrs (OBC), and 40 yrs (SC/ST)[cite: 3]. OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2025[cite: 3].

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria (cut-off 01.04.2026)

Nationality: Citizen of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or eligible Tibetan refugee/PIO (certificate required where applicable)[cite: 3].
Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline declared on or before 01.04.2026. Date of passing should not be prior to 01.04.2022 (within preceding 4 years)[cite: 3].
Local Language: Must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in specified local language of applied State/UT[cite: 3].
Prior Apprenticeship: Must NOT have undergone or currently be pursuing apprenticeship in UBI or any other organization under Apprentices Act 1961[cite: 3].
Work Experience: Candidates with 1 year or more job/training experience post-graduation are NOT eligible[cite: 3].
District Preferences: Candidates can select up to 5 preferred districts in applied State (home district as 1st preference)[cite: 3].
Age: 20–28 years as on 01.04.2026 (UR/EWS) · Relaxation:
Category
Age Relaxation
Unreserved / EWS
20–28 yrs (DOB: 02.04.1998 to 01.04.2006)[cite: 3]
SC / ST
+5 years (Up to 33 years)[cite: 3]
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
+3 years (Up to 31 years)[cite: 3]
PwBD (UR / EWS)
+10 years[cite: 3]
PwBD (OBC / SC / ST)
+13 yrs (OBC) · +15 yrs (SC/ST)[cite: 3]

Age is calculated strictly as on 01 April 2026[cite: 3]. Candidates must produce Aadhaar number before contract signing[cite: 3].

How selection works

Selection process

1
Portal Registrations (NAPS/NATS)
Register on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and NATS (nats.education.gov.in) to obtain Apprentice Code & Enrolment ID[cite: 3].
2
Apply on BEEP / BFSI SSC
Fill complete application, enter NAPS/NATS IDs, select 5 district preferences, upload documents, and pay fee on beep.bfsissc.com by 19.05.2026[cite: 3].
3
Online Entrance Exam
100-mark online exam (including UBI Products) in May/June 2026 using camera-enabled personal device[cite: 3]. NO negative marking[cite: 3].
4
Language Test & Verification
Document verification and local language proficiency test (waived if 10th/12th certificate shows studied language)[cite: 3].
5
Medical Exam & Contract Offer
Medical fitness certificate from General Physician and digital offer of 1-year apprenticeship contract[cite: 3].
Documents required

Keep these ready before you apply

Specifications for online registration on BFSI SSC portal (beep.bfsissc.com)[cite: 3].

Identity & Personal Documents
  • Aadhaar Card — Front & Back (JPEG under 1 MB each)[cite: 3]
  • PAN Card & APAAR ID Card (JPEG under 1 MB each)[cite: 3]
  • Passport size Photograph (JPEG under 1 MB)[cite: 3]
  • Valid Personal Email ID and active Mobile Number[cite: 3]
Academic Qualification
  • Graduation Degree / Provisional / Marksheet (PDF under 1 MB, issued on or after 01.04.2022)[cite: 3]
  • 10th or 12th Certificate showing studied local language[cite: 3]
Category & Special Certificates
  • Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC (PDF under 1 MB)[cite: 3]
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2025[cite: 3]
  • Income & Asset Certificate for EWS valid for FY 2025-26 or later[cite: 3]
  • PwBD Disability Certificate (PDF under 1 MB)[cite: 3]
Portal & Verification Essentials
  • NAPS Apprentice Code Number[cite: 3]
  • NATS Enrolment Number[cite: 3]
  • Printout of online application and fee e-receipt[cite: 3]
Nationwide Opportunities

Training Seats Across States (1,865 Total)

Seats span 34 states and UTs with district-wise allocations[cite: 3]. Candidates can choose 5 preferred districts within applied State[cite: 3].

Uttar Pradesh 335
Andhra Pradesh 303
Maharashtra 196
Telangana 164
Karnataka 131
Madhya Pradesh 116
Tamil Nadu 95
Bihar 60
Gujarat 58
Odisha 58
West Bengal 56
Delhi NCR 48
Kerala 39
Jharkhand 34
Rajasthan 32
Haryana 30
Assam 29
Chhattisgarh 25
Punjab 21
Uttarakhand 10
UT Chandigarh 6
Goa 5
Jammu & Kashmir 2
Sikkim 2
Andaman & Nicobar 1
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 1
Daman & Diu 1
Himachal Pradesh 1
UT Ladakh 1
UT Lakshadweep 1
Meghalaya 1
Nagaland 1
UT Puducherry 1
Tripura 1
Why Apply

Why Join Union Bank of India Apprenticeship?

Up to ₹20,000 Monthly Stipend
Earn ₹15,000 (Rural/Semi-Urban), ₹18,000 (Urban), or ₹20,000 (Metro) for 1 full year[cite: 3].
Public Sector Bank Exposure
Train with one of India's premier Public Sector Banks headquartered in Mumbai[cite: 3].
NO Negative Marking Exam
Online entrance examination has 0 negative marking for wrong answers[cite: 3].
National Assessment Certification
Official assessment test at the end of training awards a recognized Apprenticeship Certificate[cite: 3].
Application Process

How to Apply

Follow these steps across NAPS, NATS, and BFSI SSC portals to complete your application[cite: 3].

1
Step 1
Register on NAPS & NATS
Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) and nats.education.gov.in (NATS) to get your Code/Enrolment IDs[cite: 3].
2
Step 2
Visit BEEP / BFSI SSC
Go to beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_login or unionbankofindia.bank.in/recruitment.aspx[cite: 3].
3
Step 3
Fill Form & District Choices
Fill personal/educational details and select 5 preferred districts in applied State (home district as 1st preference)[cite: 3].
4
Step 4
Upload Documents
Upload Aadhaar (front/back), photo, marksheet, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate, PAN, and APAAR card[cite: 3].
5
Step 5
Pay Examination Fee
Pay applicable fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI by 19 May 2026[cite: 3].
6
Step 6
Appear for Exam & Verification
Take online exam in May/June 2026, followed by local language test and document verification[cite: 3].
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Union Bank of India has 1,865 training seats for FY 2026, distributed across 34 states and UTs[cite: 3]. Seats are provisional and may vary as per Bank requirements[cite: 3].
Apprentices receive ₹15,000 per month in Rural/Semi-Urban branches, ₹18,000 per month in Urban branches, and ₹20,000 per month in Metro branches for 1 year[cite: 3].
Online application and fee payment are open from 29 April 2026 to 19 May 2026[cite: 3].
100 objective questions (100 marks) in 60 minutes across 5 subjects: Financial Awareness (20), English (20), Quant & Reasoning (20), Computer (20), and UBI Products & Services (20)[cite: 3]. There is NO negative marking[cite: 3].
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as on 01.04.2026 (DOB between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006)[cite: 3]. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10 to +15 yrs[cite: 3].
Yes. Graduation result must be declared on or before 01.04.2026 and marksheet date should not be prior to 01.04.2022[cite: 3].
No. Apprentices are trainees and not regular employees. The Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after training[cite: 3].
No. Fees once paid will not be refunded on any account[cite: 3].
No. Candidates who have undergone or are pursuing apprenticeship, or have 1 year or more job experience post-graduation, are not eligible[cite: 3].
✦ Final Call to Action

Apply Today and Build Your Banking Career

Don't miss this opportunity to train with Union Bank of India. Secure your place among 1,865 apprentices nationwide[cite: 3].

1,865Training Seats[cite: 3]
₹15K–20KMonthly Stipend[cite: 3]
19 May 2026Application Deadline[cite: 3]
Apply on BEEP →
beep.bfsissc.com
Last Date: 19 May 2026[cite: 3]