The Bank of Maharashtra has issued an official recruitment notification for the post of Apprentice under the Apprentices Act 1961, announcing a total of 600 vacancies across various States and Union Territories. This page provides complete details related to the Bank of Maharashtra Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including the online application process, important dates, application fee, age limit, educational qualifications, vacancy distribution, selection process, and important links. Applicants are strongly advised to go through the official notification thoroughly before submitting the online application form.
Job Overview Details
Department: Bank of Maharashtra
Post Name: Apprentice
Employment Type: Apprenticeship (Training)
Job Location: All India (State / UT-wise seats)
Notification No.: AX1/ST/RP/Apprentices/Notification/2025-26
Application Procedure: Apply Online
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts from | 15/01/2026 |
| Last date for online application | 25/01/2026 |
| Last date for payment of fee | 25/01/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | Rs. 150 + GST |
| SC / ST | Rs. 100 + GST |
| PwBD | Exempted (No Fee) |
- Candidates should read the rules and guidelines in the official notification carefully before payment of the application fee.
Vacancy Information
Total Posts: 600 Apprentice posts in various States / UTs across India.[
Post-wise Vacancy, Qualification & Stipend
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Age Limit | Stipend / Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 600 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University / Institute approved by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies; proficient in local language (Reading, Writing & Speaking) of State / UT | Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 28 Years | Rs. 12,300/- per month |
State-wise Vacancy Distribution
| State / Union Territory | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 11 |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 1 |
| ASSAM | 7 |
| BIHAR | 15 |
| CHANDIGARH | 2 |
| CHHATTISGARH | 13 |
| DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI & DIU DAMAN | 1 |
| GOA | 6 |
| GUJARAT | 25 |
| HARYANA | 13 |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 3 |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR | 3 |
| JHARKHAND | 9 |
| KARNATAKA | 21 |
| KERALA | 13 |
| MADHYA PRADESH | 45 |
| MAHARASHTRA | 261 |
| MIZORAM | 1 |
| NCT OF DELHI | 12 |
| ODISHA | 13 |
| PUDUCHERRY | 1 |
| PUNJAB | 15 |
| RAJASTHAN | 15 |
| TAMIL NADU | 21 |
| TELANGANA | 17 |
| TRIPURA | 1 |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 34 |
| UTTARAKHAND | 7 |
| WEST BENGAL | 14 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University / Institute approved by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies.
- Proficiency in local language (Reading, Writing and Speaking) of the concerned State / UT is mandatory.
Age Limit (as per notification)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation Rules
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service in Defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen of SC/ST) subject to max 50 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Up to 35 years (General / EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Selection Process
- State-wise computerized Merit List based on marks / percentage obtained in 12th (HSC/10+2) / Diploma examination.
- In case of same percentage, candidates will be ranked according to age in descending order in the merit list.
- Merit list will be prepared only on the basis of information filled by the candidate in the online application.
- Engagement is subject to medical fitness, verification of antecedents and completion of other formalities as decided by the Bank.
- A State-wise waiting list for one year will be maintained for unfilled / non-joined positions.
- Finally selected candidates must register and submit applications through the NATS portal:
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to apply for Bank of Maharashtra Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Visit https://bankofmaharashtra.bank.in → ‘Careers’ → Recruitment Process → Current Openings → “Online application for Engagement of Apprentices, under the Apprentices Act, 1961 – Project 2025-26” and click on “APPLY ONLINE”.
- Click on “Click here for New Registration”, enter Name, contact details and e-mail ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill the online application form carefully with correct personal, academic and category details.
- Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration as per the specified dimensions and file size guidelines.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the prescribed online mode (if not exempted).
- Preview and verify all details carefully before clicking on ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’ / Final Submit.
- Print / save the system generated application form for future reference and document verification.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Disclaimer: The above information is prepared from the published notification and related official documents of Bank of Maharashtra; candidates should verify all details from the official notification and website before applying online.