Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – In detail.

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Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – In detail

Organization: Bank of India (BOI)
Post Name: Apprentice Trainee
Total Vacancies: 400 Posts
Mode of Application: Online
Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

✅ Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Often, only those who passed graduation between 01 April 2021 and 01 December 2025 are eligible.

✅ Age Limit (as on 01-Dec-2025)

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: +5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
  • PwBD: +10 years (where applicable)

Vacancy Details

Total Apprenticeship Posts: 400
Category-wise breakup (approximate):

• General: 195
• OBC: 78
• SC: 49
• ST: 43
• EWS: 35

Stipend (Monthly)

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹13,000 during the one-year apprenticeship:

• Bank of India Share: ₹8,500
• Govt. of India (DBT): ₹4,500
  No other allowances are given.

Application Fee

Fees are non-refundable and payable online.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the Official Site: https://bankofindia.bank.in (or as mentioned in the notification).
2. Register on NATS Portal: nats.education.gov.in (Government Apprenticeship Portal).
3. Apply for the BOI Advertisement from the NATS portal.
4. Fill Application Form: Enter personal & educational details.
5. Upload Required Documents: Photo, signature, ID proofs, etc.
6. Pay Application Fee: Online payment only.
7. Submit and Download Confirmation: Keep a printout for records.

Important Tips

✅ Ensure your graduation date falls in the specified period.
✅ Prepare for the online written test (general awareness + reasoning + English + computer).
✅ Local language test is mandatory — check requirements of your applied state.

Selection Process

The selection for the apprenticeship consists of:

1. Online Written Test (Objective Type) – 100 marks, approx. 90 minutes
   • General & Financial Awareness
   • English Language (qualifying in nature)
   • Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude
   • Computer Knowledge
     (Most questions bilingual in English & Hindi)
2. Local Language Proficiency Test – Candidates must qualify in the local language of the applied state.
3. Document Verification after clearing the above stages.

Exam Mode & Pattern (Online Written Test)

📌 Mode of Exam: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) (MCQ based).
📌 Language: Hindi & English (except English Language section may be only English) — bilingual for other sections.
📌 Total Questions: 100 Questions
📌 Total Marks: 100 Marks
📌 Duration: 90 Minutes (1 hour 30 min) (as per latest pattern reported)

 Section-Wise Pattern

 English language may be qualifying only (marks not counted in merit) — confirm in your official BOI notification before the exam.

Negative Marking: Not officially specified for BOI Apprentice (common for some banks) — check the official notification (some similar bank apprentice exams do not have negative marking).

Detailed Section-Wise Syllabus

1️⃣ General / Financial Awareness

Topics typically include:

• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Banking Awareness (RBI policies, banking terms)
• Indian Economy Basics
• Government Schemes & Policies
• Financial Institutions (World Bank, IMF, ADB)
• Budget, Economic Survey & financial news
• Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, History, Geography)

2️⃣ English Language

Focus on language skills and grammar:

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test / Fill in the Blanks
• Error Spotting / Correction
• Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms & Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• One-Word Substitution
• Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech

3️⃣ Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

• Simplification & Approximation
• Number Series
• Data Interpretation (Graphs, Tables)
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work / Time, Speed & Distance
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Mensuration (Area, Volume)
• Probability & Mixture & Allegation

Reasoning Aptitude

• Puzzles
• Seating Arrangement
• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Inequalities
• Coding-Decoding
• Direction & Distance
• Order & Ranking
• Alphanumeric Series
• Input-Output, Data Sufficiency

4️⃣ Computer Knowledge

Basic computer fundamentals relevant for banking operations:

• Basics of Computer (Hardware & Software)
• Operating Systems (Windows, Linux basics)
• Internet & Networking Concepts
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Cyber Security & Digital Banking
• Computer Memory & Storage
• Shortcuts & Common Terms
• Database Management Concepts (DBMS)

Test of Local Language (After Written Exam)

After clearing the online test, you will be required to pass a Local Language Proficiency Test (qualifying stage).