Union Bank of India Opens 1865 Graduate Apprentice Posts Across India for One-Year Bank Training
Union Bank of India — a major public sector bank under the Government of India — has released a nation-wide notification for 1865 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a 1-year apprenticeship engagement (not regular employment) with monthly stipend of ₹15,000 (Rural / Semi-Urban), ₹18,000 (Urban) or ₹20,000 (Metro). The notification covers 31 states / UTs with state-wise vacancy and language allotment.
The online application window is 29 April 2026 to 19 May 2026, with the online examination tentatively in May / June 2026. If you are a graduate (any discipline) aged 20–28 with no prior apprenticeship and no full-time job experience over a year, this is a clean entry point into banking jobs — ideal for those preparing for IBPS / SBI / RBI exams who want practical on-the-job exposure. At GovtJobsAlert.in we explain the state-wise vacancy logic, eligibility, language requirement, exam pattern and step-by-step “How to Apply” below.
Key Highlights — Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Apprentice engagement is structured under the Apprentices Act, 1961 with on-job training in banking practices, products and processes for a fixed 12-month tenure. Apprentices are NOT bank employees — there is no obligation on the bank to offer regular employment after training. The state-wise allotment includes proficiency in one local language as a necessary condition, verified at the document stage or through a language test.
- Post Name: Apprentice (Graduate, any discipline)
- Total Vacancies: 1865 across 31 states / UTs
- Stipend: ₹15,000 (Rural / Semi-Urban) / ₹18,000 (Urban) / ₹20,000 (Metro)
- Training Duration: 1 year (12 months)
- Last Date to Apply: 19 May 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — Union Bank Apprentice 2026
The 1865 posts are distributed across all major states. Top allocations include Uttar Pradesh – 335, Andhra Pradesh – 303, Maharashtra – 196, Telangana – 164, Karnataka – 131, Madhya Pradesh – 116, Tamil Nadu – 95. Smaller states / UTs get representation as well — Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Ladakh and others.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 823 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 447 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 289 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 175 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 131 |
| Total | 1865 |
PwBD horizontal reservation (within total): 98 posts — Hearing Impaired 28, Orthopaedic 35, Visually Impaired 23, Intellectual Disability 12.
Eligibility Criteria — Union Bank Apprentice 2026
Educational Qualification
A Graduate degree in any discipline from any Institute / College / University recognised / approved by Government bodies / AICTE / UGC. The result must have been declared on or before 01 April 2026. The date of passing graduation should not be more than 4 years preceding the cut-off date — i.e., the graduation marksheet should not be earlier than 01 April 2022. For graduate-level government jobs seekers, this is one of the broadest-eligibility openings this cycle.
Experience
This is a freshers-only engagement. A candidate must NOT have completed apprenticeship training previously, and must NOT have job experience of one year or more after attaining the educational qualification. Such candidates are not eligible.
Language Proficiency
Proficiency (read / write / speak / understand) in at least one local language of the state opted is mandatory. Candidates must opt for one specified local language at the time of online application. Selected candidates need to produce a 10th / 12th marksheet showing they studied the opted language; otherwise, a local language test will be required.
Age Limit (As on 01 April 2026)
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC / ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwBD (UR / EWS), 13 years for PwBD-OBC, 15 years for PwBD-SC / ST. Widows / divorced women up to 35 (General / EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC / ST).
What is the Salary / Stipend for Union Bank Apprentice 2026?
| Branch Category | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|
| Rural / Semi-Urban | ₹15,000 |
| Urban | ₹18,000 |
| Metro | ₹20,000 |
Apprentices are NOT eligible for any other allowances or benefits. PF, ESI and Bonus are not applicable. Transport, hostel or residential accommodation is not provided. Stipend is paid on completion of each month after adjusting for unauthorised absence.
This is a training engagement — not a regular bank job. After successful completion of the 1-year tenure, the apprentice receives an assessment certificate but the bank has no obligation to offer regular employment.
What is the Selection Process for Union Bank Apprentice 2026?
Selection is a multi-stage process anchored by an online objective test:
- Online Test (60 minutes, 100 questions, 100 marks) — five sections of 20 questions / 20 marks each: General / Financial Awareness; General English; Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude; Computer or Subject Knowledge; and Union Bank of India Products & Services.
- Local Language Proficiency Test — only if the 10th / 12th certificate of the opted language is not produced
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate — from a practising registered General Physician at the time of selection
No negative marking in the online test. Calculator is not permitted. Mode is online via camera-enabled desktop / laptop / tablet / smartphone. Final selection is subject to clearing the cut-off, satisfactory documents, language proficiency and medical fitness. Refer to previous papers on GovtJobsAlert.in for similar bank exam patterns.
How to Apply Online for Union Bank Apprentice 2026?
The application is online only through the BFSI SSC apprenticeship portal — no hard copies are accepted.
- Visit beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_register/mkt (primary application URL)
- Register with a valid email and active mobile number
- Complete additional registrations: NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for NATS Enrolment Code Number and NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for NAPS Apprentice Code Number
- Generate APAAR ID via DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in)
- Fill the online application — personal, educational, language preference, district preferences (5 districts; first preference must be home district)
- Upload Aadhaar (front and back, JPEG <1 MB each), photograph, marksheet / degree / provisional certificate, caste / PwBD certificate, PAN card, APAAR ID card
- Pay the application fee online (Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
- Submit before 19 May 2026
The bank will allot the training district at its discretion based on requirement and availability — your home district preference is taken seriously but not guaranteed.
Important Dates — Union Bank Apprentice 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 29 April 2026 |
| Online Application End | 19 May 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification) | 01 April 2026 |
| Online Examination Date | Tentative — May / June 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Email intimation tentatively May / June 2026 |
Application Fees — Union Bank Apprentice 2026
| Category | Fee (incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC — Male | ₹944 |
| General / OBC — Female | ₹708 |
| SC / ST | ₹236 |
| PwBD | ₹236 |
| Transgender | ₹236 |
Payment is online via Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. Fee is non-refundable. The fee is paid to the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC).
Essential Links — Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Union Bank Apprentice 2026
- Visit Union Bank of India Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
This is one of the largest single-bank apprentice intakes this year — 1865 posts across 31 states / UTs is a generous canvas for graduates seeking a structured first taste of banking. Pick the right state, line up your local-language proof, complete NATS / NAPS / APAAR registrations early, and submit your application well before 19 May 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more banking job notifications and apprenticeship alerts.