Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026: 1,865 Vacancies — Everything Graduates Need to Know

Union Bank of India has opened its doors for one of the most accessible banking opportunities of the year. With 1,865 apprentice training seats spread across nearly every state and union territory of India, this is a strong entry point for graduates who want hands-on experience in one of India's largest public sector banks.

If you're a graduate looking to step into the banking world, here's a clear, no-fluff breakdown of the notification.

Quick Snapshot

Applications are accepted only online through the official Union Bank recruitment page or the BFSI SSC portal. Hard copies are not entertained.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

You need a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, institute, or college approved by AICTE/UGC or other government bodies. The result must have been declared on or before 1 April 2026.

There's an important catch: the date of passing graduation should not be earlier than 1 April 2022. In other words, Constable your graduation must have been completed within the four years preceding the cut-off date. Older graduates won't qualify under this notification.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 28 years (as on 1 April 2026)

Upper age relaxations apply as per government norms:

Other Eligibility Rules

• You must not have undergone apprenticeship previously with Union Bank or any other organization.
• You should not have a year or more of job experience after completing your educational qualification.
• You must be proficient in one of the local languages of the state you apply for (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).

Where Are the Seats?

Vacancies are distributed across nearly every Indian state and union territory. The largest pools are in:

• Uttar Pradesh — 335 seats
• Andhra Pradesh — 303 seats
• Maharashtra — 196 seats
• Telangana — 164 seats
• Karnataka — 131 seats
• Madhya Pradesh — 116 seats
• Tamil Nadu — 95 seats

Smaller states and UTs like Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Ladakh, and Lakshadweep have only 1 seat each. Of the total Mining Jobs 1,865 seats, 98 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities across HI, OC, VI, and ID categories.

During application, candidates choose five district preferences within their selected state, with the home district as the first preference. However, the final allotment is at the Bank's discretion based on administrative needs.

The Selection Process

Selection happens in stages, and meeting the cut-off in the online test is the first hurdle.

1. Online Test (60 minutes, 100 marks)

Good news: no negative marking. The Products & Services section is unique — you'll need to study Union Bank's Saving Account, Current Account, Salary Account, Term Deposits, and the Union Ease app from the bank's official website.

Calculators are not permitted during the examination.

2. Local Language Proficiency

If you can produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet showing you studied the state's local language, you're cleared. Otherwise, you'll have to sit for a separate language test.

3. Final Selection

Final selection depends on:

• Meeting the cut-off
• Successful document verification (DOB, category, education)
• Local language proficiency
• A medical fitness certificate from a registered general Karnataka physician

Application Fees

Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI to BFSI SSC.

Stipend During the One-Year Apprenticeship

The monthly stipend depends on where you're posted:

A few things to be clear about: no other allowances are payable, no PF/ESI/Bonus applies, and no transport or hostel facility is provided. Apprentices get one casual leave per month (max 4 at a time) plus the holidays the Bank observes.

Important Things to Keep in Mind

This is the part many candidates overlook. A few hard truths from the notification:

• This is not a job. Apprenticeship is structured on-the-job training. The Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment after the one-year contract ends.
• No union activity allowed. Apprentices cannot join or form any union body.
• One application only. Multiple applications lead to cancellation — only the last valid one is retained.
• No data changes after submission. Fill carefully.
• Aadhaar is mandatory before contract signing.
• Posting is at the Bank's discretion — you may not get your preferred district.
• After completing apprenticeship, Admit Card you must clear an assessment test to receive the certificate.

Documents to Keep Ready

Before you start the application, have these ready in the specified formats:

• Aadhaar card (front and back, JPEG, < 1 MB each)
• Passport-size photograph (JPEG, < 1 MB)
• Qualifying mark sheet / degree / provisional certificate (PDF, < 1 MB)
• PAN card (JPEG, < 1 MB)
• APAAR ID card (JPEG, < 1 MB)
• Caste / PwBD / EWS certificate, if applicable (PDF, < 1 MB)
• Valid personal email ID and active mobile number
• NAPS Apprentice Code and NATS Enrolment Number (register on both portals before applying)

If you don't have your APAAR ID yet, head to DigiLocker to generate one.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Union Bank recruitment page or the BFSI SSC candidate registration portal.
2. Register on the NATS portal and NAPS portal — both codes are required during the application.
3. Fill in your personal and educational details.
4. Upload all required documents.
5. Submit the application and pay the examination fee online.
6. Save your Apprentice Registration Code (NAPS) and Enrolment ID (NATS) — you'll need them throughout the program.

The call letter for the exam will only be sent by email — no hard copy will be posted.

Should You Apply?

If you're a recent graduate (post-April 2022), aged 20–28, and looking for structured exposure to public sector banking — yes, this is worth your time. The stipend is modest but real, the experience is genuine, and the Union Bank name carries weight on a resume. Just go in with clear eyes: it's a one-year training, not a guaranteed job.

The window is short — applications close on 19 May 2026 — so don't wait for the last day. Heavy traffic on the final day is a real risk, and the Bank explicitly states it won't take responsibility for failed submissions due to load issues.

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