Central Bank Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 4500 Apprentices

The Central Bank of India (CBI) has officially released a recruitment notification inviting online applications for 4,500 Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026-27. This is an exceptional opportunity for fresh graduates to gain hands-on banking experience through a comprehensive one-year training program across various states and union territories in India.

Important Dates

➧ Opening Date for Online Registration: 12/06/2026

➧ Closing Date for Online Registration: 22/06/2026

➧ Last Date for Fee Payment: 22/06/2026

➧ Online Examination (Tentative): 1st Week of July 2026

➧ Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 31/05/2026

Vacancy Details

➧ Organization: Central Bank of India

➧ Post Name: Apprentice

➧ Total Vacancies: 4,500

➧ Training Duration: 12 Months

➧ Engagement Type: Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961

Eligibility Criteria

➧ Candidate must be registered on the NATS Portal.

➧ Must not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier.

➧ Must not have one year or more of work experience after graduation.

➧ Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.

➧ Graduation must be completed on or after 01/01/2022.

Age Limit

➧ Minimum Age: 20 Years

➧ Maximum Age: 28 Years

➧ Candidate should be born between 31/05/1998 and 31/05/2006 (inclusive).

➧ SC/ST: 5 Years Relaxation

➧ OBC (NCL): 3 Years Relaxation

➧ PwBD: 10 to 15 Years Relaxation

Stipend

➧ Monthly Stipend: Rs. 15,000/-

➧ Apprentices are not eligible for any additional allowances or benefits.

Selection Process

➧ Online Examination

➧ Local Language Test

➧ Document Verification

➧ Medical Fitness Test

Online Exam Pattern

➧ Mode: Online Objective Test

➧ Duration: 60 Minutes

➧ Total Questions: 100

➧ Total Marks: 100

➧ Negative Marking: No


Subject-wise Distribution:

➧ General/Financial Awareness: 20 Marks

➧ Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude: 20 Marks

➧ Computer Knowledge: 20 Marks

➧ General English: 20 Marks

➧ Central Bank Products & Services: 20 Marks

Application Fee

➧ General/EWS/OBC (Male): Rs. 944/-

➧ General/EWS/OBC (Female): Rs. 708/-

➧ SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender: Rs. 236/-

➧ Fee includes Intimation Charges and GST.

How to Apply?

➧ First register on the NATS Portal.

➧ Apply for the Central Bank of India Apprenticeship on NATS.

➧ Note down your NATS Enrolment ID.

➧ Complete registration on the BFSI SSC Portal.

➧ Fill the online application form and upload required details.

➧ Pay the prescribed application fee.

➧ Submit the application form and keep a printout for future reference.

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