Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1865 Posts

Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1865 Seats Full Guide

Short Information: Union Bank of India has invited online applications for engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is not a regular bank job; it is a one-year apprenticeship training opportunity intended to give graduates practical exposure to banking practices, products, branch processes and customer-facing work. Total seats notified are 1865 across states and union territories. Online registration starts on 29 April 2026 and the closing date is 19 May 2026. The tentative online examination is expected in May/June 2026. The eligibility cut-off date for age and qualification is 01 April 2026, so candidates should read the cut-off rules carefully before applying.

This updated article is made for users who want a complete, non-confusing explanation before opening the application portal. The basic qualification is a graduate degree in any discipline from an institute, college or university recognized/approved by government bodies, AICTE or UGC. The result must have been declared on or before 01 April 2026. A notable point is that the date of passing graduation should not be earlier than 01 April 2022, meaning very old graduates may not fit the notification condition. Age must be between 20 and 28 years as on 01 April 2026 for general candidates, with relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and eligible women candidates as per rules. Candidates should not have previously undergone apprenticeship with Union Bank or any other organization, and candidates with one year or more job experience after qualification are also generally not eligible for this apprenticeship engagement.

The selection process includes an online objective test followed by local language requirement, document verification and medical fitness. The online test is of 100 marks with 100 questions and 60 minutes duration. Sections include General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, Computer or Subject Knowledge, and Union Bank products and services. There is no negative marking as per notification. This is a major planning point because candidates should attempt all questions after time management practice. The local language rule is also important. Candidates applying for a state must be proficient in one of the listed local languages of that state. If the candidate studied that language in class 10th or 12th and can produce certificate/marksheet, they may not need a separate test; otherwise, language proficiency may be tested.

The stipend depends on the branch or office category. Rural/Semi-Urban apprenticeship stipend is ₹15,000 per month, Urban is ₹18,000 per month and Metro is ₹20,000 per month. No other allowances or benefits are payable. The training duration is one year from the date of apprenticeship contract. Since this is training and not regular employment, Union Bank has clearly stated that completion of apprenticeship does not create an obligation to offer regular employment. Candidates should apply with the right expectation: this is good for banking exposure, exam confidence, documentation experience and career profile building, but it should not be treated as a permanent bank post.

State-wise vacancies are important because the competition and language requirements differ by state. Uttar Pradesh has 335 seats, Andhra Pradesh has 303, Maharashtra has 196, Telangana has 164, Karnataka has 131 and Madhya Pradesh has 116 seats. Some states and UTs have only one or two seats, so candidates must choose state and district preferences carefully. The bank allows candidates to give preferences for districts, but final allotment is based on bank requirement and availability. Candidate should select home/preferred district sensibly and also consider language comfort. If a candidate applies in a state only because seats are higher but cannot meet local language requirement, the application may fail later.

The online application process runs through Union Bank recruitment page and BFSI Sector Skill Council portal. Candidates should keep Aadhaar, PAN, passport size photo, qualifying marksheet/degree/provisional certificate, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate if applicable, APAAR ID, active mobile number and email ID ready. NATS and NAPS registration details may also be required, so applicants should complete those steps before the final submission. Examination fee varies by category: General/OBC male candidates pay ₹944 inclusive of GST, General/OBC female candidates pay ₹708 inclusive of GST, while SC/ST, PwBD and Transgender candidates pay ₹236 inclusive of GST as intimation/fee charges. Payment must be completed online; hard copy of application should not be sent to the office.

For high-quality content and better user trust, this page explains the practical side: who should apply, what the apprenticeship means, why local language matters, which documents to prepare and what to avoid. Avoid applying if you have already completed apprenticeship or have one year post-qualification job experience, unless the official notification clearly permits your case. Avoid multiple applications because data changes after final submission are not allowed. Use a stable email and mobile number and save login credentials for BFSI SSC, NATS and NAPS portals. After submission, keep e-receipt, application printout and registration codes safely because they are needed throughout the process.

Candidate-friendly note: इस page को short notification की तरह नहीं, बल्कि form भरने से पहले की checklist की तरह लिखा गया है. Dates, fee, eligibility, selection stages, documents and avoidable mistakes एक ही जगह रखने का उद्देश्य यह है कि applicant को official PDF और apply portal के बीच बार-बार confuse न होना पड़े. Final decision लेने से पहले candidate को official notification में अपने category, age relaxation and qualification clause जरूर match करना चाहिए.