Union Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Age Limit, Qualifications & Other Details Here

Last Updated: May 11, 2026, 17:07 IST

Union Bank of India has announced 1,865 Apprentice vacancies for 2026, with applications open from April 29 to May 19. Graduates aged 20–28 can apply, with relaxations for reserved categories. Selection includes a written test and verification stages, giving candidates an opportunity to start a banking career. Read the complete article to know more in detail.

Union Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Age Limit, Qualifications & Other Details Here
Union Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Age Limit, Qualifications & Other Details Here

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Union Bank is one of India's leading public sector banks, which is headquartered in Mumbai. It has recently released its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification, announcing a total of 1865 vacancies. Candidates who want to apply for this opportunity and want to have a career in banking services should take advantage of it to become a part of the prestigious organization. The online application process is being conducted from April 29, 2026, to May 19, 2026. 

Candidates should have a graduation degree from a recognized university approved by government bodies such as AICTE and UGC. The age limit for the Union Bank apprentice recruitment is between the minimum of 20 years and the maximum of 28 years, with the date limit set on April 1, 2026. Some age relaxation is given to the concerned candidates belonging to the reserved category, such as SC, ST, OBC, PWD, and many more.

Union Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification PDF. If one fails to do or mention any incorrect or incomplete information, then this may lead to cancellation of the application at any stage of the recruitment process. Check the table below for Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 key highlights:

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body 

Union Bank of India

Post Name

Apprentice

Total Vacancies

1865

Mode of Application

Online

Application Date

29 April – 19 May 2026

Educational Qualification

Graduation

Training Duration

1 Year

Stipend

₹20,000 / ₹18,000 / ₹15,000

Age Limit

20 to 28 Years

Selection Procedure

Written test, LPT, Document Verification, Medical Exam

Exam Duration 

60 Minutes ( 100 question, 100 marks)

Official Website

www.unionbankofindia.bank.in

Union Bank Apprentice Educational Qualification

To apply for the apprentice post, candidates should meet the following minimum educational qualifications requirements as given below in the official notification PDF.

  • Must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from any institute/college/university recognized/approved by government bodies/AICTE/UGC. The date of passing graduation should not be more than 4 years (viz., the date of graduation marksheet should not be prior to 01.04.2022) preceding the cut-off date, i.e., 01.04.2026.

  • The date of passing the eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark sheet or provisional degree issued by the board/university/institute. 

Union Bank Apprentice Age Criteria 2026

The age limit is an essential requirement and is an important part of the eligibility criteria. Candidates should fall within the required age limit given below.

  • The minimum age limit to apply for the Union Bank Apprentice is 20 years.

  • The maximum age limit for the Indian Bank Apprentice is 28 years.

  • Some age relaxation is given to the concerned candidates belonging to the reserved category such as SC, ST, OBC, and PWD. 

Refer to the table below for detailed information on Union Bank Apprentice 2026 Age Relaxation.

Category

Age Relaxation / Upper Age Limit

SC / ST

5 years

OBC

3 years

PwBD (UR / EWS)

10 years

PwBD (OBC)

13 years

PwBD (SC / ST)

15 years

Widows, Divorced Women, and Women legally separated (General / EWS)

Up to 35 years of age

Widows, Divorced Women, and Women legally separated (OBC)

Up to 38 years of age

Widows, Divorced Women, and Women legally separated (SC / ST)

Up to 40 years of age

Union Bank Apprentice Eligibility 2026: Nationality 

Nationality is one of the important requirements for eligibility criteria, which are set by the conducting authority. Candidates can check the details given below:

  • Must be a citizen of India and have a valid proof of Indian citizenship

  • Subject of Nepal and Bhutan

For more detailed information regarding the Union Bank apprentice requirement, candidates must visit the official website and read the official notification PDF carefully.

Also Check- Union Bank Apprentice Salary 2026




Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education content writer with expertise in creating engaging stories around recruitment examinations and UPSC success journeys. A graduate of University of Delhi, he brings a creative and reader-focused approach to education journalism. Prior to joining Jagran New Media, he was associated with Times Network Digital, where he wrote informative and audience-friendly articles. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com

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First Published: May 11, 2026, 17:07 IST

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