Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

About This Recruitment

Union Bank Apprentice 2026 is an apprenticeship engagement, not permanent bank employment. Selected candidates receive on-job training in banking practices, products and processes for one year as per the Apprentices Act.

The notice is useful for recent graduates who want practical exposure in a public sector bank environment. Candidates must select a state and should be proficient in one of the local languages of that state.

The final engagement depends on online test performance, document verification, local language proof/test and medical fitness certificate. Candidates should understand that apprenticeship does not create a right to regular employment in the bank.

Recruitment Snapshot

Important Dates and Application Fee

Age Limit

Age is counted as on 01.04.2026. Minimum age is 20 years and maximum age is 28 years for General category candidates, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Vacancy Details

The notice lists 1865 provisional apprentice seats across states and UTs. Uttar Pradesh has 335 seats, Andhra Pradesh 303, Maharashtra 196 and Telangana 164 among the larger state allocations.

Eligibility and Qualification

• Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized/approved institute, college or university.
• Qualification result must have been declared on or before 01.04.2026.
• Graduation marksheet date should not be prior to 01.04.2022 as per notice.
• Candidate should be proficient in one local language of the selected state.
• Candidates who already completed apprenticeship or have one year or more job experience after qualification are not eligible as per notice.

Selection Process

1. Online objective test of 100 marks.
2. Local language proficiency proof or test.
3. Document verification.
4. Medical fitness certificate from a practicing registered General Physician.
5. Digital apprenticeship offer and acceptance through the relevant portal.

Exam Pattern

The online test has 100 questions for 100 marks and total duration of 60 minutes. The notice states no negative marking.

Salary and Benefits

• Rural / Semi-Urban branches: Rs. 15000/- per month stipend.
• Urban branches: Rs. 18000/- per month stipend.
• Metro branches: Rs. 20000/- per month stipend.
• No other allowances or benefits are payable to apprentices as per notice.

Documents Required

• Recent passport size photograph.
• Signature.
• Valid photo ID proof.
• 10th certificate for date of birth.
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets.
• Category / EWS / PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Domicile or local language certificate, if applicable.
• Application form printout and fee receipt.
• Other documents mentioned in the official notification.
• Local language certificate or 10th/12th marksheet showing the opted language.
• Medical fitness certificate when required.

How to Apply

1. Visit Union Bank recruitment page or BFSI SSC apprentice registration link.
2. Read the official notification carefully.
3. Register with correct personal and contact details.
4. Select the state and local language carefully.
5. Fill qualification, category and other details.
6. Upload required documents if asked by portal.
7. Pay applicable fee/intimation charge online.
8. Submit the form and keep printout/payment proof safely.

Why Apply For This Recruitment

This apprenticeship can be useful for recent graduates who want structured exposure to banking operations for one year. The stipend varies by branch category and the selection process is relatively focused: online test, language proof, documents and medical fitness.

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