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| Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 4,500 seats announced nationwide. Online registration open from June 12 to June 22, 2026. |
Central Bank of India, a leading Public Sector Bank in India, has officially released its latest employment notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the Financial Year 2026-27. This recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and follows the official Apprenticeship Policy of the Bank.
A massive total of 4,500 training seats have been announced nationwide, opening up an outstanding career avenue for graduates seeking hands-on exposure to banking operations and financial services. Selected candidates will undergo a 12-month training program and will be deployed across various branches and offices at the absolute discretion of the bank administration.
If you are a graduate matching the parameters, read on for the comprehensive breakdown of the registration timelines, core eligibility rules, educational demands, reservation benefits, selection structure, and essential application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Details
- Organization Name: Central Bank of India
- Post Title: Apprentice
- Total Training Vacancies Across India: 4500 Seats
- Total Vacancies for Meghalaya: 8 Seats
- Stipend Amount: ₹15,000 per month
- Training Duration: 12 Months (1 Year)
- Opening Date for Online Registration: 12-06-2026
- Closing Date for Online Registration: 22-06-2026
- Period for Payment of Application Fees: 12-06-2026 to 22-06-2026
- Date of Online Written Examination (Tentative): 1st week of July 2026{inAds}
Eligibility Criteria
The crucial cut-off date designated by the bank for verifying all standard eligibility conditions is 31.05.2026. Candidates must carefully review the parameters below before initiating their registrations:
- Nationality & Citizenship: Applicants must either be a Citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1st January 1962 with the explicit intent of permanent settlement. Migrants of Indian origin from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), and Vietnam who arrived for permanent settlement are also eligible, subject to providing an official certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
- Age Limits (As on 31.05.2026): The minimum acceptable age is 20 years, and the maximum allowed age is 28 years for Unreserved (General) and EWS category candidates. To meet this requirement, candidates must have been born between 31.05.1998 and 31.05.2006 (both calendar dates inclusive).
- Educational Qualification (As on 31.05.2026): Candidates must hold a valid Degree (Graduation) in any academic discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or possess an equivalent qualification validated by the Central Government.
- Crucial Condition on Passing Year: Only those candidates who have completed and cleared their Graduation degree on or after 01.01.2022 are eligible to apply for this batch of apprenticeships. Candidates must preserve and produce original marksheets and degree/provisional certificates during the verification phase.
- NATS Portal Requirement: It is compulsory for applicants to be successfully registered on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal to be deemed eligible to apply for these banking seats.
Upper Age Relaxation Policy
Relaxations on the upper age limit are allocated to reserved categories as per government guidelines:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): Relaxed by up to 5 years.
- Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): Relaxed by up to 3 years.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Relaxed by 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Legally Separated from Husbands (Who have not remarried): Concession allowed up to the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST applicants.
Application Fees & Charges
The application fee must be cleared via online transaction modes within the registration window:
- General, OBC, and EWS Male Candidates: ₹944 (inclusive of GST)
- General, OBC, and EWS Female Candidates: ₹708 (inclusive of GST)
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Candidates: ₹236 (inclusive of GST)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) & Transgender Candidates: ₹236 (inclusive of GST){inAds}
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
The formal selection process requires applicants to successfully clear a multi-stage mechanism managed by the BFSI Sector Skill Council (BFSI SSC) alongside the bank:
- Online Objective Examination: A computerized test comprising objective multiple-choice questions. The structural blueprint of the exam is detailed below:
- General / Financial Awareness: 20 Questions / 20 Maximum Marks. Medium of test: English and Hindi.
- Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude: 20 Questions / 20 Maximum Marks. Medium of test: English and Hindi.
- Computer Knowledge: 20 Questions / 20 Maximum Marks. Medium of test: English and Hindi.
- General English: 20 Questions / 20 Maximum Marks. Medium of test: English only.
- Central Bank of India Products & Services: 20 Questions / 20 Maximum Marks. Medium of test: English only.
- Total Weightage: 100 Questions / 100 Marks with a total diagnostic duration of 60 minutes.
- Negative Marking Status: There will be no negative marks deducted for wrong answers chosen in the objective exam.
- Local Language Proficiency Test: Candidates who successfully clear the online examination must participate in and pass a test assessing their proficiency in the designated local language of the specific state they applied for. For Meghalaya, the official local languages include English, Khasi, and Garo.
- Medical Fitness, Certificate Verification, & Character Checking: Final alignment into the merit list requires candidates to be declared medically fit by a qualified medical practitioner or via an MBBS doctor certificate. It is also subject to rigorous document verification covering original age proofs, category credentials, character antecedents, and academic transcripts.
How to Apply for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Ensure you have an active profile registration on the official NATS portal.
- Visit the recruitment portal of Central Bank of India via the direct web addresses provided in the section below.
- Access the 'Engagement of Apprentices for F.Y. 2026-27' online application link.
- Input your personal, communication, NATS registration, and graduation details accurately. Please note that changing your category will not be permitted under any circumstances after submitting the online application form.
- Upload clear scanned copies of your signature, photograph, and required certificates (such as SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD documents issued by competent authorities).
- Complete the online payment of the category-specific application fee.
- Submit your application form and download a printed copy of the final confirmation sheet for future reference during the selection process.
Key Information & Links
🔹 Apply Online: Click Here to Application Portal
🔹 Official Notification: Click Here to Download PDF
🔹 Official Website: Visit Central Bank of India
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