Bank of Maharashtra Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – 600 Posts

Bank of Maharashtra Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26

Bank of Maharashtra, a leading Public Sector Bank with Head Office in Pune and more than 2700 branches nationwide, invites online applications for engagement of 600 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across 29 States/UTs for the year 2025-26.

Important Dates

🗓️ Online Application Start Date: 15.01.2026
📅 Online Application End Date: 25.01.2026
💳 Last Date for Fee Payment: 25.01.2026
📋 Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 30.11.2025

Note: Candidates must apply online and pay application fee between 15.01.2026 to 25.01.2026. No other mode of payment is acceptable. Keep checking the official Bank of Maharashtra website for updates.

Vacancy Details (600 Apprentice Posts)

State-wise Vacancy Summary (Top 10 States)

State/UT	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total	PwBD
Maharashtra	26	23	70	26	116	261	OH-3, ID-2, HI-3, VI-2
Madhya Pradesh	6	9	6	4	20	45	VI-1
Uttar Pradesh	7	0	9	3	15	34	ID-1
Gujarat	1	3	6	2	13	25	OH-1
Karnataka	3	1	5	2	10	21	–
Tamil Nadu	3	0	5	2	11	21	–
Telangana	2	1	4	1	9	17	–
Bihar	2	0	4	1	8	15	–
Punjab	4	0	3	1	7	15	–
Rajasthan	2	1	3	1	8	15	–

Other States/UTs: Kerala (13), Chhattisgarh (13), Haryana (13), Odisha (13), West Bengal (14), NCT Delhi (12), Andhra Pradesh (11), and 13 other states. Total 600 posts across 29 States/UTs.

Total Category-wise Vacancies

133

OBC

EWS

302

PwBD (Horizontal)

600

Total Posts

PwBD Categories: OH (Orthopedically Challenged): 4 posts, ID (Intellectual Disability): 3 posts, HI (Hearing Impaired): 3 posts, VI (Visual Impairment): 3 posts. Reservation as per Government guidelines.

Stipend & Benefits

Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300/-

Apprentices will receive a stipend of ₹12,300/- per month for the entire one-year engagement period. No other allowances or benefits are payable.

Training Duration & Hours

Training Period: One (1) year
Training Hours: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM daily
Training will be imparted as per Bank’s requirement under Apprentices Act, 1961
Certificate of Proficiency issued by National Council on successful completion

Other Benefits

Free medical treatment for personal injury caused by accident during training
Quality training including basic and on-job practical training
Experiential learning in banking operations
Certificate of completion from National Council after passing proficiency test

Note: No daily allowance, conveyance allowance, travelling allowance, transport facility, hostel or residential accommodation will be provided. This is NOT a regular employment and does not guarantee job in the bank.

Eligibility Criteria (as on 30.11.2025)

Age Limit (as on 30.11.2025)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age	Age Relaxation
General / UR / EWS	20 years	28 years	–
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	20 years	31 years	+3 years
SC / ST	20 years	33 years	+5 years
PwBD (UR/EWS)	20 years	38 years	+10 years
PwBD (OBC)	20 years	41 years	+13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	20 years	43 years	+15 years
Ex-Servicemen	20 years	Up to 50 years	Service period + 3 years
Widows / Divorced Women	20 years	35-40 years	As per category

Educational Qualification

Apprentice Post

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from recognized University/Institute approved by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies
The apprentice should be proficient in local language (Reading, Writing and Speaking) of the State/UT
Must produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate evidencing one of the languages as local language
List of acceptable local languages for each State/UT provided in the official notification annexure

Important Eligibility Conditions

Candidate should NOT have undergone apprenticeship in any other organization or terminated their apprenticeship midway
Candidates with training or job experience of one or more years after completing educational qualifications NOT eligible
No obligation on Bank to offer employment after training completion
Apprentice has no right to claim employment after training
Selected candidates cannot withdraw from training except for reasons beyond their control
Must execute Contract of Apprenticeship before commencement of training
Those who absent themselves liable to refund entire cost of training and stipend received
Valid Aadhaar Card mandatory for registration

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Provisions

Horizontal reservation of 4% provided to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per Section 34 of “Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”. Total 13 posts reserved across categories.

Orthopedically Challenged (OH) – 4 Posts

Locomotor disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy, Acid Attack Victims.

Visual Impairment (VI) – 3 Posts

Blindness (total absence of sight or visual acuity less than 3/60) or Low Vision (visual acuity not exceeding 6/18).

Hearing Impaired (HI) – 3 Posts

Deaf (70 DB hearing loss) or Hard of Hearing (60-70 DB hearing loss) in speech frequencies in both ears.

Intellectual Disability (ID) – 3 Posts

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness (MI), Multiple Disabilities.

PwBD Certificate Requirements

Disability Certificate as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Not less than 40% of specified disability (benchmark disability)
Issued by Medical Board at District Level (CMO and Sub-Divisional MO)
Subject to verification/re-verification as decided by competent authority

Selection Process (Merit-Based)

Selection is purely merit-based on marks obtained in 12th (HSC/10+2) / Diploma examination. No written test or interview.

1. Merit List Preparation

State-wise merit list in descending order
Based on marks/percentage in 12th (HSC/10+2) or Diploma
For Engineering degree holders after Diploma: Diploma marks considered

2. Tie-Breaking Rules

If same percentage, candidates ranked by age in descending order (older candidate ranked higher)

3. Document Verification & Medical

Selected candidates called for document verification
Medical fitness certificate required
Antecedent verification mandatory

Important Selection Notes

Computerized merit list prepared only on basis of information filled in online application
Any discrepancy at document verification will result in disqualification
Bank reserves right to change/modify selection criteria if necessary
Waiting list (State-wise) maintained for one year for unfilled positions
Selected candidates must register on NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in and submit applications with documents

Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable)

Category	Application Fee
UR / EWS / OBC	₹150/- + GST
SC / ST	₹100/- + GST
PwBD	Exempted (No Fee)

Payment Mode & Instructions

Payment through ONLINE mode only from 15.01.2026 to 25.01.2026
Payment via Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking
Transaction charges, if any, to be borne by candidates
E-receipt and application form generated on successful payment
Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances
Fee cannot be held in reserve for any other examination

How to Apply & Important Links

Apply Now Download Notification NATS Portal

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Apply only through Bank of Maharashtra official website. No other means/mode of application is acceptable.

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

Visit Bank of Maharashtra website: https://bankofmaharashtra.bank.in
Click on ‘Careers’ → Recruitment Process → Current Openings
Select “Engagement of Apprentices – Project 2025-26” and click “APPLY ONLINE”
Choose “Click here for New Registration”
Enter Name, Contact Details, and Email ID
System generates Provisional Registration Number and Password (note it down carefully)
Login with Registration Number and Password
Fill all details carefully including 12th/Diploma percentage
Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration
Upload 12th/Diploma and Graduation mark sheets/certificates (PDF format, max 500KB)
Preview application form and verify all details
Click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” after verifying all information
Pay application fee online through Payment Gateway
Take printout of e-receipt and application form for records

Document Upload Specifications

Photograph

Recent passport size colour photo
Dimensions: 200 x 230 pixels
Size: 20KB – 50KB, JPG/JPEG format

Signature

Sign on white paper with black ink
Dimensions: 140 x 60 pixels
Size: 10KB – 20KB, JPG/JPEG format

Left Thumb Impression

On white paper with black/blue ink
Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels (200 DPI)
Size: 20KB – 50KB, JPG/JPEG format

Handwritten Declaration

In English only (not in CAPITALS)
Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels (200 DPI)
Size: 50KB – 100KB, JPG/JPEG format

Handwritten Declaration Text (English Only)

“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

Must be in candidate’s own handwriting in English only. NOT in CAPITAL LETTERS. Declaration written by anyone else will lead to rejection.

Official Website: https://bankofmaharashtra.bank.in | Email: hrmmis@mahabank.co.in | NATS Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in

Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ Not a Regular Employment

This is apprenticeship training under Apprentices Act, 1961 – NOT employment in the Bank
No obligation on Bank to offer regular employment after training completion
Apprentice has NO right to claim employment based on apprenticeship training
Training does not cast any liability on Bank for providing job
Candidates will be relieved immediately after completion of apprenticeship period

Contract & Penalties

Must execute Contract of Apprenticeship before commencement
Withdrawing without valid reason: Refund entire training cost + stipend received
Bank failure in contract: Apprentice gets 3 months last drawn stipend as compensation
Apprentice failure in contract: Must pay training cost (3 months stipend equivalent) to Bank

General Terms

Vacancies are provisional and may vary/increase/decrease as per Bank’s requirement
Change of category not permitted at any stage after registration
False/incorrect information will lead to cancellation at any stage
Candidature is provisional and subject to document verification
Valid personal email ID and mobile number must be kept active till engagement completion
All communication will be through registered email ID only
Any dispute arising from this advertisement subject to Pune jurisdiction only