The Bank of India (BOI) has announced a recruitment drive for 2025, inviting applications for 400 Apprentice positions across various states. This initiative aims to provide graduates with practical banking experience, enhancing their skills and employability. Below is a comprehensive overview of the recruitment process, including important dates, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and more.
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 400
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: March 1, 2025
- Application End Date: March 15, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: March 15, 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Availability: Prior to the exam date
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹800 + GST
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: ₹600 + GST
- PwBD Candidates: ₹400 + GST
Note: Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. The graduation should have been completed between April 1, 2021, and January 1, 2025.
- Age Limit: As of January 1, 2025, candidates should be between 20 and 28 years old. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Vacancy Details:
The 400 Apprentice positions are distributed across various states and zones as follows:
- Uttar Pradesh:
- Agra: 10
- Hardoi: 26
- Varanasi: 7
- Bihar:
- Muzaffarpur: 10
- Siwan: 19
- Chhattisgarh:
- Raipur: 5
- Delhi:
- New Delhi: 6
- Gujarat:
- Ahmedabad: 23
- Rajkot: 13
- Vadodara: 12
- Jharkhand:
- Bokaro: 10
- Dhanbad: 14
- Hazaribagh: 6
- Karnataka:
- Bengaluru: 6
- Hubli-Dharwad: 6
- Kerala:
- Thiruvananthapuram: 5
- Madhya Pradesh:
- Bhopal: 10
- Dhar: 10
- Indore: 5
- Jabalpur: 5
- Khandwa: 12
- Ujjain: 20
- Maharashtra:
- Mumbai North: 8
- Nagpur: 11
- Navi Mumbai: 5
- Pune: 16
- Raigad: 4
- Ratnagiri: 8
- Solapur: 10
- Vidarbha: 5
- Odisha:
- Keonjhar: 9
- Rajasthan:
- Jaipur: 8
- Jodhpur: 10
- Tamil Nadu:
- Chennai: 7
- Tripura:
- Guwahati: 7
- West Bengal:
- Howrah: 6
- Kolkata: 18
- Siliguri: 28
Note: For detailed zone-wise vacancies, refer to the official notification.
Selection Process:
- Online Examination: Candidates will undergo an online test assessing:
- General/Financial Awareness: 25 questions, 25 marks
- English Language: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Computer Knowledge: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Local Language Test: Post the online examination, candidates will be evaluated on their proficiency in the local language of the respective state.
How to Apply:
- Registration on NATS Portal:
- Visit NATS Portal and register as an applicant.
- Complete the profile and obtain a unique enrollment number.
- Online Application Submission:
- Go to the Bank of India official website.
- Navigate to the ‘Careers’ section and select ‘Apprentice Recruitment 2025.’
- Click on ‘Apply Online’ and enter the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents, including a recent photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
FAQs
1. What is the stipend for Bank of India apprentices?
Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 during their training period. However, they will not be entitled to any other allowances or benefits.
2. Can final-year students apply for the BOI Apprentice post?
No, only candidates who have completed their graduation on or before January 1, 2025, are eligible to apply.
This recruitment presents a great opportunity for graduates to gain valuable experience in the banking sector. Interested candidates should apply before the deadline to secure a chance at this apprenticeship program.