BOB Apprentice Syllabus 2026: Check the Latest Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics, and Important Questions

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2026, 14:09 IST

The Bank of Baroda  (BOB) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has become one of the most sought-after opportunities for graduates who are looking to work in the banking sector. Before starting the preparation, candidates should understand the latest syllabus, exam pattern, and high-weightage topics that can help improve their marks in the exam.

BOB Apprentice Syllabus 2026: Check the Latest Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics, and Important Questions
BOB Apprentice Syllabus 2026: Check the Latest Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics, and Important Questions

The Bank of Baorda Apprentice Exam 2026 is anticipated to be very competitive, with around 5000 vacancies declared under the Apprentices Act. Candidates preparing for the recruitment process should concentrate on understanding the entire syllabus and exam pattern to avoid wasting time on less important subjects. The BOB Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 exam will be conducted online and will mark the appearing candidates on General and Financial Awareness, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge and General English.

Since the level of questions generally ranges from moderate to difficult, candidates who have strong fundamentals and maintain accuracy can improve their chances of qualifying for the exam.

BOB Apprentice Syllabus 2026: Important Topics to Prepare

While preparing for the Bank of Baorda Apprentice 2026 exam, a well-planned preparation strategy starts with knowing and understanding the important topics from each section. But before starting with the preparation, it is equally important to understand the exam pattern. Given below is the exam pattern for the BOB Apprentice Exam 2026:-

Subjects

Marks

No. of Questions

General or Financial Awareness

25

25

Computer Knowledge

25

25

General English

25

25

Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude

25

25

Total 

100

100

The paper will consist of 100 questions and will be evaluated out of 100 marks. The paper will be conducted within 60 minutes to 1 hour, and there will be no negative marking.  Once the candidate has qualified for the written examination, the next stages of the selection process will include the Document Verification of the candidate and the Test of Local Language. 

Now that the exam pattern is clear, the next focus should be on the preparation for the paper, which includes a good understanding of the syllabus of the paper. Given below are some of the important topics for the BOB Apprentice Exam 2026 from each subject that can be asked:-

Subject

Important Topics

General or Financial Awareness

  • Current Affairs, 

  • Banking Terminology, 

  • RBI functions, 

  • Latest Government Schemes, 

  • Economic developments,

  • National and International events, etc.

Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude

  • Percentage, 

  • Ratio and Proportion, 

  • Time and Work, 

  • Simple and Compound Interest, 

  • Average, 

  • Data Interpreations, 

  • Number Series, 

  • Profit and Loss, 

  • Puzzles, 

  • Seating Arrangements, 

  • Syllogism, 

  • Coding-Decoding, 

  • Blood Relations, 

  • Direction Sense, 

  • Logical Reasoning, 

  • Order and Ranking etc.

General English

  • Reading Comprehension, 

  • Error Detection, 

  • Sentence Improvement, 

  • Cloze Test,

  • Vocabulary, 

  • Synonyms, 

  • Antonyms,

  • Sentence Rearrangement, 

  • Active and Passive Voice, 

  • Direct and Indirect Speech, 

  • Idioms and Phrases, 

  • Fill in the Blanks, 

  • Word Swapping and usage, etc.

Computer Knowledge

  • Basic Fundamentals, 

  • Internet Concepts, 

  • MS Office, 

  • Operating Systems, 

  • Computer Hardware, 

  • Software, 

  • Cybersecurity Awareness, 

  • Internet and Networking, 

  • Shortcut Key and Basic Commands, etc.

As suggested by experts, candidates should allocate more time to topics like Banking Awareness, Current Affairs and Reasoning ability as these sections often hold an important and decisive role in the final marking of the paper. Attempting regular mock tests and daily revision can significantly improve the speed and accuracy before the examination.

BOB Apprentice Recruitment Trends of the Past Year

Analysis of recent banking examinations indicates that candidates usually score well in subjects like English and Computer Knowledge, but often lose marks in subjects of Banking Awareness and Reasoning. Candidates should focus on current financial developments, RBI Updates, latest government schemes and puzzle-based reasoning questions.

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Pratyasha Chaturvedi

Executive - Editorial

Pratyasha is a Communications Professional with over 2.2 years of experience in the education sector. Having worked with top names like Arihant Publications and Jagran Josh, she specializes in board exam results, education news, and government job updates. She also brings a unique perspective as a former Subject Matter Expert for nearly a year. Currently, she is a key part of the Exam Prep and Sarkari Naukri team at Jagran Josh. Pratyasha holds an Honours degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology, and loves reading and traveling in her free time.

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First Published: Jun 18, 2026, 14:09 IST

FAQs

  • How many questions will be asked in the BOB Apprentice Exam 2026?
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    There will be a total of 100 questions asked in the overall paper, consisting of 25 questions from each section of the paper.
  • Will there be Negative marking in the BOB Apprentice Exam 2026?
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    No, there will be no negative marking in the BOB Apprentice Exam 2026.

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