Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 4500 Apprentice Posts

Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 4500 Posts
 

Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 4500 Posts

Central Bank of India (CBI) has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 4,500 training seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026–27. This is one of the largest banking apprenticeship drives in India, offering graduates a paid one-year training opportunity across CBI's pan-India branch network of over 4,500 branches.

The online application window opened on June 12, 2026, and will close on June 22, 2026. Candidates must register on the NATS government portal and then complete their final application on the BFSI SSC portal. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for the first week of July 2026.

Quick Overview - Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Central Bank of India is recruiting 4,500 Apprentice posts with any Graduation qualification, last date 22 June 2026.

Detail	Information
Organization	Central Bank of India (CBI)
Post	Apprentice
Total Vacancies	4,500
Registration Start Date	June 12, 2026
Registration End Date	June 22, 2026
Application Fee Payment Window	June 12–22, 2026
Online Exam Date (Tentative)	1st week of July 2026
Educational Qualification	Graduation in any discipline
Age Limit (as on 31/05/2026)	20–28 years
Training Duration	12 months
Monthly Stipend	₹15,000
Selection Process	Online Exam + Language Test + Document Verification + Medical Fitness
Official Website	centralbank.bank.in
Eligibility Cut-off Date	May 31, 2026

Important Dates for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Knowing the key dates is critical for planning your application. All events from notification release to the online exam are listed here.

Event	Date
Notification Release	June 12, 2026
Online Registration Opens	June 12, 2026
Online Registration Closes	June 22, 2026
Application Fee Payment Deadline	June 22, 2026
Online Written Examination (Tentative)	1st week of July 2026

Important: The process is complete only when the application fee is paid online on or before the closing date. Incomplete applications are automatically rejected.

Eligibility Criteria for Central Bank of India Apprentice 2026

Before applying, candidates must confirm they meet all eligibility requirements as on the cut-off date of May 31, 2026.

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India. Candidates under categories other than Indian citizen must possess an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years (for General/EWS candidates as on 31/05/2026)
• Candidates must have been born not earlier than May 31, 1998 and not later than May 31, 2006 (both days inclusive).

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (UR/EWS)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Widows/Divorced Women (General/EWS)	Up to 35 years
Widows/Divorced Women (OBC)	Up to 38 years
Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India. Graduation must have been completed on or after January 1, 2022. Mark sheets and provisional/degree certificates will be required at the time of verification.

NATS Registration Requirement

Candidates must be registered on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) to be eligible to apply. Registration on the government apprenticeship portal is a mandatory prerequisite.

Other Key Eligibility Conditions

• Candidates must not have previously undergone or be currently pursuing any apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any organization, including Central Bank of India.
• Candidates who have completed one year or more of training or job experience after attaining their educational qualification are not eligible.
• No Ex-servicemen or Disabled Ex-Servicemen are eligible, and no reservation is provided for them.

Central Bank of India Apprentice Vacancy 2026 - State-wise Distribution

The 4,500 training seats are distributed across all states and union territories. The major states by number of seats are listed below. Complete district-wise breakdowns are available in Annexure I of the official notification.

State/UT	Total Seats
Maharashtra	586
Uttar Pradesh	580
Madhya Pradesh	459
Bihar	433
West Bengal	315
Gujarat	305
Tamil Nadu	202
Rajasthan	170
Punjab	142
Haryana	137
Assam	118
Kerala	116
Chhattisgarh	114
Karnataka	105
Telangana	100
Delhi (NCT)	97
Jharkhand	87
Andhra Pradesh	128
Orissa	103

Category-wise breakdown (All India):

Category	Seats
UR (General)	1,903
OBC	1,049
SC	701
EWS	454
ST	393
VI (PwBD)	45
HI (PwBD)	45
OH (PwBD)	45
ID (PwBD)	45
Total	4,500

Application Fee for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. GST at 18% is charged additionally on the base fee.

Category	Base Fee	Intimation Fee	Total (incl. 18% GST)
General / EWS / OBC (Male)	₹600	₹200	₹944
General / EWS / OBC (Female)	₹400	₹200	₹708
SC / ST (Male / Female)	Nil	₹200	₹236
PwBD (Any Category)	Nil	₹200	₹236
Transgender (Any Category)	Nil	₹200	₹236

Payment is accepted through online mode only. No other payment method is accepted. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances.

How to Apply for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The application process involves two portals. Here is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1 - Register on NATS Portal Visit https://nats.education.gov.in and navigate to the "Student Register/Login" section. Complete your registration and note your Enrolment ID, which is required for all future correspondence.

Step 2 - Find CBI Apprenticeship on NATS After logging in, visit https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php to find and apply to the Central Bank of India apprenticeship advertisement.

Step 3 - Complete Application on BEEP Portal After applying on NATS, you will receive an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) with a link to register on https://beep.bfsissc.com. Complete your final application here by entering caste category, district preferences, and other details.

Step 4 - Pay the Application Fee Pay the applicable fee online through the BEEP portal. The application is complete only after successful payment.

Step 5 - Save Your Application Take a printout of the system-generated online application form after submitting. Do not make multiple submissions; only the last valid completed application will be retained.

Selection Process for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Selection involves multiple stages. Candidates must clear all stages to be engaged as apprentices.

Stage 1 - Online Written Examination

The exam is objective type, conducted by BFSI SSC. It will be taken from the candidate's own home on their own device - no admit card or examination centre is required.

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General / Financial Awareness	20	20	-
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	20	20	-
Computer Knowledge	20	20	-
General English	20	20	-
Central Bank of India Products & Services	20	20	-
Total	100	100	60 minutes

• Medium: English/Hindi (General English section in English only)
• No negative marking for wrong answers
• Tie-breaking rule: if two candidates score equally, the older candidate ranks higher (descending order of age)
• Details on CBI Products & Services will be shared on the bank's official website in due course

Stage 2 - Test of Local Language

Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified official language of the state they apply for. This test is conducted after qualifying the online exam at a centre decided by the bank, at the candidate's own expense.

Candidates who have studied the specified local language at the 10th or 12th standard level (as evidenced by mark sheets) are exempt from the language test.

Stage 3 - Document Verification

Qualified candidates are called to the relevant CBI Regional/Zonal Office for verification of all original documents, including date of birth proof, graduation certificates, category certificates, and any other relevant documents.

Stage 4 - Medical Fitness Verification

Final engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit by a qualified medical practitioner or MBBS doctor, as per the bank's requirements.

Stipend, Training Conditions, and Benefits

Understanding what to expect during the apprenticeship helps candidates plan ahead.

• Monthly Stipend: ₹15,000 per month for the 12-month training period
• No other allowances or employee benefits are provided
• Leave: One casual leave per month; public/bank holidays as applicable; no other leave types
• Working hours: Same as clerical staff of the bank; no overtime is permitted
• No hostel, transport, or residential accommodation is provided by the bank
• An assessment test may be conducted after completion, followed by certification as per prevailing guidelines
• Apprentices are trainees, not employees - no labour laws or employee benefits apply
• Apprentices cannot form or join any union

 

 

How to Apply? :

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online official website.

All announcements, addendums, and corrigenda will be published exclusively on:

• Central Bank of India official website: Click here (Career section → Current Opportunities)
• BFSI SSC portal: https://bfsissc.com
• BEEP portal: https://beep.bfsissc.com (under "My Applied Opportunities")

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