The Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released on April 28, 2026. Union Bank of India is inviting applications for the engagement of 1865 Apprentices across various states in India under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This program is designed for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in the banking and financial services sector.
The online application process begins on April 29, 2026, and concludes on May 19, 2026. Selection will be based on an online written examination followed by a test of the local language of the applied state.
Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Union Bank of India (UBI) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1865 Posts |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Selection Basis | Online Exam + Local Language Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Start Date | 29 April 2026 |
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Important Dates (Official Schedule)
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 May 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | May / June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 April 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee (Incl. GST) |
| General / OBC (Male) | ₹944/- |
| General / OBC (Female) | ₹708/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Transgender | ₹236/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking/Cards/UPI) |
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Age Limit
- Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026): 20 – 28 Years.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PWD candidates.
Total Post & Qualification
| Post Name | Total Post | Qualification |
| Apprentice | 1865 | Graduate in any Stream, Knowledge of Local Language. |
Category Wise Vacancies
| State Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 01 | 00 | 0 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 123 | 48 | 21 | 81 | 30 | 303 |
| Assam | 15 | 02 | 03 | 07 | 02 | 29 |
| Bihar | 29 | 09 | 00 | 16 | 06 | 60 |
| Chandigarh | 04 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
| Chattisgarh | 12 | 03 | 07 | 01 | 02 | 25 |
| Dadra And Nagar Haveli | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Daman And Diu | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Goa | 05 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| Gujarat | 26 | 04 | 08 | 15 | 05 | 58 |
| Haryana | 14 | 05 | 00 | 08 | 03 | 30 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Jammu Kashmir | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Jharkhand | 15 | 04 | 08 | 04 | 03 | 34 |
| Karnataka | 54 | 20 | 09 | 35 | 13 | 131 |
| Kerala | 23 | 03 | 00 | 10 | 03 | 39 |
| Ladakh | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Lakshadweep | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 48 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 116 |
| Maharashtra | 89 | 19 | 17 | 52 | 19 | 196 |
| Meghalaya | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Nagaland | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Delhi | 22 | 07 | 03 | 12 | 04 | 48 |
| Odisha | 26 | 09 | 12 | 06 | 05 | 58 |
| Puducherry | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Punjab | 09 | 06 | 00 | 04 | 02 | 21 |
| Rajasthan | 14 | 05 | 04 | 00 | 03 | 32 |
| Sikkim | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Tamil Nadu | 43 | 18 | 00 | 25 | 09 | 95 |
| Telangana | 67 | 26 | 11 | 44 | 16 | 164 |
| Tripura | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 139 | 70 | 3 | 90 | 33 | 335 |
| Uttarakhand | 07 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 10 |
| West Bengal | 25 | 12 | 02 | 12 | 05 | 56 |
| Grand Total Post | 823 | 289 | 131 | 447 | 175 | 1865 |
Monthly Stipend Details
| Location Type | Monthly Stipend |
| Rural / Semi-Urban | ₹15,000/- |
| Urban | ₹18,000/- |
| Metro | ₹20,000/- |
Written Exam Pattern
The online examination consists of 100 objective-type questions. Notably, there is no negative marking in this exam.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General / Financial Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General English | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Computer / Subject Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Bank Products & Services | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 60 Minutes.
How to Apply for Union Bank Apprentice Online Form 2026?
- Portal Registration: Candidates must first register on the NATS (mhrdnats.gov.in) or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.org) portal.
- Visit UBI Site: Go to the official Union Bank of India website: unionbankofindia.co.in.
- Career Section: Navigate to “Recruitments” and then “Apprenticeship Engagement 2026-27”.
- Fill Application: Log in using your NATS/NAPS ID and fill in personal and academic details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and graduation marksheet.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through the integrated gateway.
- Final Submit: Preview the form and click on Submit. Download the application printout for the document verification stage.
Important Related Links
| Title | Dates | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Link | 29/04/2026 | Apply Now |
| Download Official Notification | 28/04/2026 | Download |
| Union Bank Official Website | 28/04/2026 | Visit Now |
FAQs – UBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Ans: The engagement is for a fixed period of one year only.
Ans: No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the 2026 exam.
Ans: You should apply for a state where you are proficient in the Local Language, as a language test is a mandatory part of the selection process.
Ans: Candidates in Metro locations will receive a monthly stipend of ₹20,000.
Ans: The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is May 19, 2026.
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