Union Bank of India

Last Date: May 19, 2026

Union Bank of India has released its 2026 apprentice engagement notification, inviting online applications from Indian graduates for 1865 training seats spread across states and union territories. The application window opened on April 29, 2026, and closes on May 19, 2026. This engagement is governed by the Apprentices Act 1961 and is coordinated through the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India.

Here is a quick summary before we get into the details:

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Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Union Bank of India is one of the major public sector banks in India, operating under the Government of India. It has a wide branch network across the country, including in rural, semi-urban, urban, and metro locations. The bank periodically engages apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 to give graduates on-the-job exposure to banking operations, products, and customer services.

This recruitment covers 1865 seats distributed across 30 states and union territories, from large allocations in Uttar Pradesh (335 seats), Andhra Pradesh (303 seats), Maharashtra (196 seats), and Telangana (164 seats), to single-seat allocations in smaller territories like Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, and Lakshadweep.

It is important to understand what this engagement is and what it is not. An apprenticeship with Union Bank is a structured one-year training program. The bank has explicitly stated in the notification that it is under no obligation to offer regular employment to any apprentice upon completion of the training. Candidates who approach this as a guaranteed banking job entry will be disappointed. Those who see it for what it is, a year of structured banking exposure with a monthly stipend and a certification, will get genuine value from it.

Vacancy Details

The total number of training seats is 1865. These are provisional figures and may change based on the bank's actual requirements.

PwBD reservation is horizontal, meaning these 98 seats are distributed within the overall state vacancies, not added on top. The states with the highest seat counts are Uttar Pradesh (335), Andhra Pradesh (303), Maharashtra (196), and Telangana (164). For a complete district-wise breakdown, candidates can refer to Annexure I of the official notification.

Candidates apply for seats in a specific state and must be proficient in at least one local language of that state. The bank retains discretion over which district within the selected state a selected candidate is posted to.

Application Fee

For General and OBC candidates, the fee includes an examination fee plus an intimation charge. SC, ST, PwBD, and Transgender candidates pay only the intimation charge component; the examination fee is nil for them.

Payment must be made online through debit card, credit card, internet banking, or UPI. No offline payment mode is accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, including rejection of the application. Any transaction charges from the payment gateway will be borne by the candidate.

Age Limit

Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 28 years as on April 1, 2026. Age relaxation in the upper limit applies as follows:

Category once submitted cannot be changed at any later stage. OBC candidates in the creamy layer are not entitled to OBC relaxation and must apply as unreserved.

Educational Qualification and Experience

A graduate degree in any discipline from a university or institution recognized by government bodies, AICTE, or UGC is required. Two conditions make this recruitment's qualification clause specific and worth reading carefully.

First, the graduation result must have been declared on or before April 1, 2026. Students awaiting results are not eligible. Second, the date of graduation must not be prior to April 1, 2022, meaning candidates who graduated more than four years ago are ineligible. This is a cutoff that many job seekers miss. If your graduation marksheet is dated before April 1, 2022, you cannot apply regardless of your age.

For percentage calculation, the bank uses total marks across all semesters divided by aggregate maximum marks, ignoring fractions (59.99% is treated as 60%).

Experience: Candidates who have previously completed any apprenticeship training anywhere or who have one year or more of job experience after their qualifying degree are not eligible. This is explicitly stated in the notification. The program is intended for fresh graduates with no prior formal training or significant work history.

Selection Process

Selection happens in four stages, and all stages are mandatory:

1. Online Examination - conducted by BFSI SSC, objective type, 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, no negative marking
2. Local Language Proficiency - certificate-based verification; candidates without a Class 10 or 12 certificate showing the opted language must pass a separate language test
3. Document Verification - eligibility, category, qualification, and age proof checked at this stage
4. Medical Fitness Certificate - from a practicing registered general physician

The online exam covers five sections of 20 marks each:

• General / Financial Awareness
• General English
• Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude
• Computer or Subject Knowledge
• Union Bank of India Products and Services

The fifth section, on Union Bank products and services, is specific to this exam. It covers features and details of Saving Accounts, Current Accounts, Salary Accounts, Term Deposits, and the Union Ease app. This content is publicly available on the bank's corporate website, and candidates can study it directly from the product pages listed in the notification.

The exam is conducted entirely online. Candidates give the exam from their own camera-enabled device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone) on the scheduled date and time. No physical exam centre is involved. The bank uses response pattern analysis to detect similarity in answers, and candidature of detected clusters can be cancelled.

Final selection is based on clearing the cutoff (determined by the bank), satisfactory document verification, language proficiency confirmation, and medical fitness. A wait list may be declared at the bank's discretion.

Stipend and Training Conditions

The monthly stipend depends on the type of branch or office where training is conducted:

• Rural / Semi-Urban branches: Rs. 15,000 per month
• Urban branches: Rs. 18,000 per month
• Metro branches: Rs. 20,000 per month

The stipend is paid at the end of each completed month after adjusting for unauthorized absence. No other allowances or benefits are payable. PF, ESI, Bonus, and other labour law provisions do not apply to apprentices. There is no transport or hostel facility from the bank.

Training hours follow the same daily schedule as clerical staff. Apprentices earn one casual leave per completed month of training, with a maximum of 4 casual leaves taken at a time. No overtime is permitted.

After completing the one-year training, apprentices undergo an assessment test and receive a certificate if they pass. The contract ends automatically on the expiry of the training period, with no separate termination notice.

Job Location

Training will be conducted at Union Bank of India branches or offices across the applied state. Candidates can express preference for up to five districts, with home district as first preference. However, the bank has sole discretion over the actual district allotment based on administrative requirements. Expressing a district preference does not guarantee posting there.

This matters practically. If you apply for a state where you cannot reasonably relocate for a year, think through whether this engagement makes sense for you before applying.

How to Apply

Before starting the application, register on both the NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) and keep your Apprentice Registration Code and NATS Enrolment Number ready.

1. Go to the official Union Bank website at www.unionbankofindia.bank.in/recruitment.aspx or directly to https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_register/mkt
2. Register on the BFSI SSC portal with your valid email ID and active mobile number
3. Fill in complete personal and educational details in the application form
4. Upload required documents including Aadhaar (front and back), passport-size photograph, graduation marksheet/certificate, caste or PwBD certificate if applicable, PAN card, and APAAR ID card — all in JPEG or PDF format, each under 1 MB
5. Provide your NAPS Apprentice Code Number and NATS Enrolment Number in the form
6. Select your preferred state and one local language for that state
7. Select up to five preferred districts, with home district as first preference
8. Pay the applicable examination fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI
9. Submit the application and save the e-receipt sent to your registered email
10. Take a printout of the completed application form for future reference

Do not send any hard copy of the application or documents to Union Bank. Only the online submission is valid.

Required Documents

Keep these ready before starting the application:

• Aadhaar card (front and back sides) => JPEG, under 1 MB each
• Passport-size photograph - JPEG, under 1 MB
• Qualifying graduation marksheet / degree / provisional certificate => PDF, under 1 MB
• Caste certificate (if applicable) => PDF, under 1 MB
• PwBD certificate (if applicable) => PDF, under 1 MB
• PAN card => JPEG, under 1 MB
• APAAR ID card => JPEG, under 1 MB
• Valid personal email ID and active mobile number

Candidates also need their Aadhaar number to be produced before the contract is signed. OBC certificate must contain the Non-Creamy Layer clause and must be issued on or after April 1, 2025.

Important Instructions

• This is not employment. The bank is under no obligation to offer a job at the end of the training period.
• Candidates who have previously completed an apprenticeship anywhere or have one year or more of post-qualification work experience are ineligible.
• Only one application per candidate is allowed. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid one is retained and fees paid for others are forfeited.
• Category cannot be changed after the application is registered.
• All further announcements and corrigendum, if any, will be published only on www.unionbankofindia.bank.in.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• Calculators are not permitted during the online exam.
• No hard copy of the call letter will be sent. Examination intimation will be sent via email from BFSI SSC.
• Legal jurisdiction for any dispute is Mumbai courts only.

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There are a few things about this program that are worth thinking through before you decide whether to apply:

What This Year Actually Gives You

The apprenticeship certificate from Union Bank carries real weight when applying for bank jobs later. Most banking recruitment processes, including IBPS and SBI, do not require prior experience, but candidates who have spent a year working inside a bank branch have a working understanding of banking operations that shows in interviews. The Union Ease section in the exam also tests knowledge of specific bank products, which requires focused preparation rather than general banking awareness. Treat that section seriously.

Who Should Genuinely Apply

This program works best for candidates who graduated recently (between 2022 and 2026), are not yet employed, have not done any other apprenticeship, and are comfortable working within a bank branch setting for a year. If you are already working in a stable job, the stipend (Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 per month depending on branch location) needs to be weighed against what you currently earn and what you are actually trying to get from this year. If banking is genuinely your target sector, the experience gained and the certificate earned make this a productive year. If it is just a filler, there are faster paths to explore.

The Language Condition Matters More Than It Looks

The local language requirement catches candidates off-guard. You must be proficient in at least one local language of the state you are applying for. If you have studied that language at Class 10 or 12 level, a certificate is enough. If you cannot produce that certificate, you will be tested on the language separately before final engagement. For someone applying in a state where they are not comfortable with the local language, this can be a disqualification point even after clearing the written exam. Andhra Pradesh applicants need Telugu. Karnataka applicants need Kannada. Maharashtra requires Marathi. Check the language requirement for your chosen state before selecting it.

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Some of the questions that come up most often once candidates go through this notification:

❓Frequently Asked Questions

How many seats are available in Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1865 training seats are available across states and union territories. These are provisional and may vary based on the bank's actual requirement. The largest allocations are in Uttar Pradesh (335), Andhra Pradesh (303), Maharashtra (196), and Telangana (164).

What is the last date to apply for Union Bank Apprentice 2026?

May 19, 2026. The application window opened April 29, 2026. The application is considered complete only after the examination fee is paid online before the closing date.

Who is eligible to apply?

Indian graduates aged 20 to 28 years as on April 1, 2026, whose graduation was declared on or after April 1, 2022 (not older than 4 years). Candidates who have previously completed any apprenticeship or have one year or more of post-qualification work experience are not eligible.

What is the age limit and what relaxations apply?

The general age limit is 20 to 28 years as on April 1, 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation; OBC (non-creamy layer) get 3 years; PwBD candidates get 10 to 15 years depending on category. Widows, divorced women, and legally separated women have age concessions up to 35, 38, or 40 years depending on their reservation category.

What is the educational qualification required?

A graduation degree in any discipline from a UGC, AICTE, or government-recognized university or institution. The result must have been declared on or before April 1, 2026, and the graduation date must not be prior to April 1, 2022.

What does the selection process involve?

An online objective exam of 100 questions in 60 minutes (no negative marking), followed by local language proficiency verification, document verification, and submission of a medical fitness certificate from a registered general physician.

What is the stipend for Union Bank apprentices?

Stipend varies by posting location: Rs. 15,000 per month for rural or semi-urban branches, Rs. 18,000 per month for urban branches, and Rs. 20,000 per month for metro locations. No other allowances or benefits are applicable.

What is the application fee?

General and OBC male candidates pay Rs. 944 (including 18% GST). General and OBC female candidates pay Rs. 708. SC, ST, PwBD, and Transgender candidates pay Rs. 236. All fees are non-refundable.

How can I apply online?

Visit www.unionbankofindia.bank.in/recruitment.aspx or go directly to https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_register/mkt. Register, fill the form, upload documents, provide NAPS and NATS registration codes, select your state and preferred districts, and complete the fee payment online.

What is the official website?

www.unionbankofindia.co.in and https://bfsissc.com. All corrigendum and updates will be published only on www.unionbankofindia.bank.in.

Will Union Bank offer a job after the apprenticeship?

No. The notification explicitly states that the bank is under no obligation to offer employment to any apprentice during or after the one-year training period. This is purely a training engagement under the Apprentices Act 1961.

What is the exam pattern for the online test?

Five sections of 20 questions each: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, Computer or Subject Knowledge, and Union Bank of India Products and Services. Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes duration. No negative marking.

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The application window for this recruitment is exactly three weeks. With 1865 seats spread nationally and the program open to graduates from any discipline, the applicant numbers will be large. The written exam cutoff will be decided by the bank after the results, so there is no published minimum to target — preparation across all five sections, including the bank-specific products section, is the practical approach.

If you have decided to apply, the immediate step is to register on both the NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) before filling the main application. These codes are mandatory fields in the BFSI SSC application form and getting them takes time if done at the last minute.

All updates, corrigendum, shortlist announcements, and exam schedules will be published exclusively on www.unionbankofindia.bank.in. Keep your registered email and mobile number active throughout the process.

This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.