Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply [1865 Posts]

If you graduated between April 2022 and April 2026 and are 20–28 years old, you can apply Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 online from April 29 to May 19.

Summary Table – Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Why This Job Matters: For Advt. No. UBI/HRM/Apprentice/2026-25/01, the Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 isn’t just another vacancy—it’s a 12-month paid bootcamp inside a leading public sector bank. Yes, it’s an apprenticeship, not a permanent job, but it builds the exact domain knowledge, customer-handling confidence, and network that make cracking future IBPS, SBI PO, or RBI Grade B exams feel less like a miracle and more like a plan.

Eligibility Criteria – Check Before Applying

A single oversight in your application—an expired degree date or a wrong state choice—can get you disqualified at the document verification stage. Read each line below.

Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 28 years
• You must have been born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006 (both dates inclusive).
• Age Relaxation (Upper Limit Extension):
  • SC / ST: +5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
  • PwBD (UR / EWS): +10 years
  • PwBD (OBC): +13 years
  • PwBD (SC / ST): +15 years

Educational Qualification

• Must hold a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute / College / University approved by Government / AICTE / UGC.
• Crucial Recency Rule: The date of passing your graduation must not be earlier than 01 April 2022. That means if your final mark sheet says March 2022, you are ineligible.
• Result Cut-off: Your result must have been declared on or before 01 April 2026.

Language Requirement

• You need to be proficient (read, write, speak) in at least one of the local languages of the State/UT you select in your application. The bank will conduct a Local Language Test; failing it means instant disqualification.

🇮🇳 Nationality

• A citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal / Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from specific countries with an eligibility certificate.

Pay Scale (Stipend)

• This is a fixed monthly stipend with no extra allowances like DA, HRA, or TA.
  • Rural / Semi-Urban Branches: ₹15,000 per month
  • Urban Branches: ₹18,000 per month
  • Metro Branches: ₹20,000 per month

Selection Process – Stage by Stage

The Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 selection process eliminates candidates at every level. There are four distinct stages.

1. Online Written Examination
2. Local Language Test (only for candidates who pass the written exam)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination (final confirmation of fitness)

Stage 1: Online Written Exam Pattern

A 100-mark computer-based test with no negative marking, to be solved in just 60 minutes. The subjects are a mix of standard banking awareness and UBI-specific knowledge.

Negative Marking: There is no negative marking. Attempt every single question.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

The Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 apply online process is a two-portal affair. You cannot submit your form without a NAPS/NATS registration number.

My advice: Read the whole sequence before you start clicking. Keep your degree certificate, ID proof, scanned photo (4.5cm × 3.5cm, 20KB–50KB), signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration ready.

1. Register on NAPS/NATS Portal First: This is non-negotiable. Go to the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal and complete your apprentice registration. You will receive a unique registration number. Keep it safe.
2. Visit the Official BFSI SSC Portal: Open the application link at https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_register/mkt. This is the main gateway for the Union Bank Apprentice form.
3. New Registration: Click “Register Here” and enter your basic details and that NAPS/NATS number you just got. You’ll receive a provisional registration ID and password on your mobile and email.
4. Fill the Application: Log in and carefully complete the form. Choose your preferred state/UT for posting. Remember, you can apply for only one state. Multiple applications lead to rejection.
5. Upload Documents: Upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression, and the handwritten declaration exactly as per the size and dimension specifications mentioned on the portal. A blurred thumb impression is a common reason for rejection.
6. Pay the Fee Online:
   • General / OBC (Male): ₹944
   • General / OBC (Female): ₹708
   • SC / ST / PwBD / Transgender: ₹236 (intimation charges only)
   • Payment can be made via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
7. Final Submit & Print: After payment, submit the form. Download and print the final application form and e-receipt. You’ll need them during document verification.

Vacancy & Reservation Details

The 1,865 posts are distributed across 31 states and UTs. The largest chunks are in Uttar Pradesh (335), Andhra Pradesh (303), Maharashtra (196), Telangana (164), and Karnataka (131).

Category-Wise Reservation (Vertical)

• Unreserved (UR): 823
• Other Backward Class (OBC): 447
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 289
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 175
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 131
• Total: 1,865

PwBD Horizontal Reservation (98 posts):

• Hearing Impaired (HI): 28
• Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, etc. (OC): 35
• Visually Impaired (VI): 23
• Intellectual Disability (ID): 12

Important Points & Pro-Tips

• One State Rule: Your application is valid for only one state/UT. Filling multiple forms will get you debarred.
• NAPS/NATS is Mandatory: If you haven’t registered on the apprenticeship portal and don’t have the number, your application is incomplete. Do this first.
• Not a Permanent Job: This is a one-year engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The bank has zero obligation to offer you a regular job after the year ends.
• Freshers-Only Clause: You should not have previously undergone apprenticeship training anywhere else, and your formal work experience (excluding apprenticeship) must not exceed one year.
• Medical Fitness: Appointment is provisional subject to being declared medically fit by an authorized bank medical officer. A serious health condition can block your joining.
• Pro-Tip: The “Union Bank Products & Services” section is the secret differentiator. Spend 4–5 hours on UBI’s official site learning about their current accounts, loan schemes like Union Mortgage, Union Green Miles, and digital products like Vyom and UnionNxt. This alone can push you above the cut-off.

Source & Verification

• Data sourced from: Union Bank of India detailed advertisement [Advt. No. UBI/HRM/Apprentice/2026-25/01], Human Resource Vertical, Central Office, Mumbai, and the official BFSI SSC application portal.
• Last Updated: 13 May 2026.
• Fact-Check Note: We have verified all details against the official notification. However, government recruitment rules can be updated with corrigenda. Candidates must download and read the original PDF from https://unionbankofindia.bank.in before filling the form.

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