Union Bank of India (UBI) has issued an employment notification to fill up 1865 Apprentice vacancies across states and union territories. Eligible candidates may apply online using the application form at www.unionbankofindia.bank.in on or before 19-05-2026. For more details refer to the below information.
Union Bank Apprentice Vacancies Overview
| Organisation | Union Bank of India |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. | Engagement of Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 1865 |
| Stipend | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 per month (location-based) |
| Age Limit | 20 – 28 years (as on 01-04-2026) |
| Application Start | 29-04-2026 |
| Application End | 19-05-2026 |
| Official Website | www.unionbankofindia.bank.in |
Vacancy Details
1865 Apprentice posts are available across 30+ states and union territories. Category-wise breakdown is as follows: UR-823, OBC-447, SC-289, EWS-175, ST-131. Total PWD horizontal reservation: 98 seats (HI-28, OC-35, VI-23, ID-12). The number of training seats is provisional and may vary as per Bank’s requirement.
| State / UT | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 335 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 303 |
| Maharashtra | 196 |
| Telangana | 164 |
| Karnataka | 131 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 116 |
| Tamil Nadu | 95 |
| Gujarat | 58 |
| Odisha | 58 |
| Bihar | 60 |
| West Bengal | 56 |
| NCT of Delhi | 48 |
| Kerala | 39 |
| Jharkhand | 34 |
| Haryana | 30 |
| Assam | 29 |
| Rajasthan | 32 |
| Chhattisgarh | 25 |
| Punjab | 21 |
| Uttarakhand | 10 |
| Chandigarh | 6 |
| Goa | 5 |
| Sikkim | 2 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 2 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Ladakh | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Puducherry | 1 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Grand Total | 1865 |
Qualification
Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a government-recognised institute, college, or university to apply for the Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentice 2026.
Key requirements include:
- Educational Qualification:
- Graduate degree in any discipline from any institute/college/university recognised/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC.
- The result must have been declared on or before 01-04-2026.
- The date of passing graduation must not be more than 4 years prior to the cut-off date — i.e., graduation marksheet should not be dated before 01-04-2022.
- Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in the specified local language of the state they are applying for.
Salary Details
The Apprentice post carries a monthly stipend — not a fixed salary — ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 per month depending on the branch/office category where the apprentice is posted. This is an on-the-job training engagement, not regular employment, and no other allowances or benefits are applicable.
- Rural / Semi-Urban Branch: ₹15,000 per month
- Urban Branch: ₹18,000 per month
- Metro Branch: ₹20,000 per month
- Training Duration: 1 year from date of contract
- No PF, ESI, Bonus, or labour law benefits applicable
- No transport or hostel facility provided
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 01-04-2026 to apply for Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentice 2026. Age relaxation — meaning the upper age limit is extended for reserved categories — applies as follows:
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years (for General/UR category)
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (upper age: 33 years)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (upper age: 31 years)
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Widows/Divorced women/Legally separated women (not remarried): up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
Important Dates
The application window for Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 opens on 29-04-2026 and closes on 19-05-2026.
- Notification Published: 28-04-2026
- Application Opens: 29-04-2026
- Application Closes: 19-05-2026
- Tentative Exam Date: May / June 2026
Application Fee
The application fee for Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentice 2026 must be paid online through the BFSI SSC portal — fee once paid is non-refundable.
| Category | Total Fee (inclusive of GST @18%) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC Male | ₹944/- |
| General / OBC Female | ₹708/- |
| SC / ST | ₹236/- (Intimation charges only) |
| PwBD | ₹236/- (Intimation charges only) |
| Transgender | ₹236/- (Intimation charges only) |
- Payment Mode: Online — Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI
- Transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate
- Fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any future exam
Selection Process
The Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026 selection involves 3 stages ending with medical fitness verification.
- Stage 1 — Online Test (Objective Type): 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes duration. Sections: General/Financial Awareness (20), General English (20), Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude (20), Computer or Subject Knowledge (20), UBI Products & Services (20). No negative marking.
- Stage 2 — Proficiency Test of Local Language: Candidates producing a Class 10/12 mark sheet evidencing study of the local language of the applied state are exempted. Others must pass a local language test.
- Stage 3 — Document Verification & Medical Fitness Certificate: Satisfactory verification of DOB, category, and educational qualification documents. Submission of medical fitness certificate from a registered General Physician.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online at www.unionbankofindia.bank.in or www.beep.bfsissc.com before 19-05-2026.
Steps:
- Register on the NAPS portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and obtain NAPS Apprentice Code Number.
- Register on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php and obtain NATS Enrolment ID.
- Visit https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_login and fill in complete personal and educational details.
- Upload documents: Aadhaar (front & back), passport photo, PAN card, APAAR ID card, qualifying marksheet/degree (PDF), caste/PwBD certificate if applicable — all in JPEG/PDF format, each under 1 MB.
- Enter NAPS Apprentice Code and NATS Enrolment Number.
- Pay examination fee online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI) as per category.
- Submit application and save the e-receipt sent to your registered email ID.
Official Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What Is the Eligibility for Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026
A. To be eligible for Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentice 2026, a candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university with the result declared on or before 01-04-2026, and must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 01-04-2026. Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship or have one year or more of post-qualification work experience are not eligible.
Q2. What Is the Stipend for Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026
A. Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for rural/semi-urban branches, ₹18,000 for urban branches, and ₹20,000 for metro branches during the one-year training contract. No other allowances, PF, ESI, or bonus are applicable, as this is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act 1961 and not regular employment.
Q3. What Is the Last Date to Apply for Union Bank Apprentice 2026
A. The last date to submit the online application for Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentice 2026 is 19-05-2026, with the application window opening on 29-04-2026. The tentative online examination is scheduled for May/June 2026; exact dates will be communicated via email from info@bfsissc.com to registered candidates.
Q4. How to Apply for Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026
A. Candidates must apply online for Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentice 2026 by visiting https://unionbankofindia.bank.in/recruitment.aspx or https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_register/mkt and must also register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) to obtain their apprenticeship code numbers before completing the application. Hard copies of documents must NOT be sent to the Bank’s office.
Q5. Is Union Bank Apprentice 2026 a Permanent Government Job
A. No, the Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentice 2026 engagement is NOT a permanent government job — it is a one-year on-the-job training contract under the Apprentices Act 1961, and UBI has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices after completion. Apprentices are not classified as Bank employees and are prohibited from forming or joining any union body.
