Union Bank of India Apprentice Exam Date 2026

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Job summary

Exam Lover by RJ Innovative Media seeks applicants for the Union Bank Apprentice 2026 role, engaging 1865 Apprentices across India. This apprenticeship offers graduates practical experience in banking, with a one-year program designed for skill enhancement.

The online application starts April 29, 2026, concluding on May 19, 2026. Candidates will be selected through an online exam followed by a local language test. A competitive stipend is offered based on the posting location.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a graduation degree.
• Knowledge of the local language is essential for application.

Skills

Knowledge of Local Language

Education

Graduate in any Stream

Job description

Union Bank Apprentice 2026: 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

• 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/-

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.
• 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.

Q1. What is the duration of the Union Bank of India apprenticeship? Ans: The engagement is for a fixed period of one year only.

Q2. Is there a negative marking in the UBI Apprentice online exam? Ans: No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the 2026 exam.

Q3. Can I apply for an apprenticeship in any state? 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.

Q4. What is the stipend for a candidate posted in a Metro city? Ans: Candidates in Metro locations will receive a monthly stipend of ₹20,000.

Q5. When is the last date to apply for UBI Apprentice 2026? Ans: The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is May 19, 2026.