Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Union Bank of India has released its Apprentice Notification on 28 April 2026, starting a massive recruitment drive for graduates across India. The notification confirms 1865 vacancies under the Apprenticeship Programme. The application window will be active from 29 April 2026 to 19 May 2026. Candidates have to apply through the designated online portal within the stipulated period.The initiative aims to provide structured training in banking operations through a one-year apprenticeship model. Eligible applicants must be graduates between 20 and 28 years of age. The selection process includes an online objective test, local language proficiency assessment and medical examination. Applications submitted through offline modes will not be entertained under any circumstances.Notification and Application ScheduleThe recruitment notification mentions 1865 vacancies divided into various categories. The application process is completely online and accessible through the BFSI SSC linked portal or the Union Bank of India recruitment page. Candidates need to complete the registration, upload the documents, and submit the application form within the application window as per the official recruitment notice.Eligibility and Stipend StructureGraduates within the prescribed age brackets are eligible to apply for the Apprenticeship Programme. The stipend varies according to the location of the branch. Rural and semi-urban branches offer Rs 15,000 per month, urban branches Rs 18,000 and metro branches offer Rs 20,000. As per the official recruitment notice a basic stipend of Rs.15000 per month is also mentioned for the apprenticeship period.Allotment of vacancies and PWD reservationThe vacancies under Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are divided into various categories and include reservation for eligible groups across the country. Category wise: UR 823, SC 289, ST 131, OBC 447 and EWS 175, total 1865 posts. PwBD reservation includes HI 28, OC 35, VI 23 and ID 12, totaling 98 seats.The selection process consists of an online objective test followed by an assessment of local language proficiency and a medical examination, ensuring that candidates meet the recruitment criteria. Applications should be submitted online only through BFSI SSC portal or Union Bank of India recruitment page, requiring NAPS and NATS registration numbers, where applicable, as per official application procedure.
