Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4,500 Posts

Central Bank of India has announced recruitment opportunities for 4,500 apprentices across India for the 2026-27 period. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible to apply online. Registration starts on June 12, 2026, and closes on June 22, 2026. A tentative online competitive exam is scheduled for the first week of July 2026.

• Recruitment Overview
• Is This Job for You?
• Vacancy Details by Role
• Important Dates & Limits
• Stipend and Allowances
• Selection Criteria
• Required Documents Checklist
• Application Process Steps
• Frequently Asked Questions

Recruitment Overview

Is This Job for You?

You should apply if you are a graduate seeking hands-on exposure to banking operations, customer interaction, and corporate finance workflows. This is a suitable entryway if you plan to prepare for bank exams while earning a basic stipend and gaining practical knowledge.

You should skip this if you already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere, have over one year of postgraduate work experience, or are looking for immediate permanent employment with a high starting salary.

Vacancy Details by Role

Apprentices are allocated to different regional offices and bank branches across Indian states. Trainees are taught retail banking routines, savings schemes, digital payment platforms, and basic office administration.

Important Dates & Limits

Stipend and Allowances

Apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for the duration of the one-year training program. No other perks, allowances, bonuses, medical cover, or travel concessions are paid by the bank.

Selection Criteria

The selection process comprises the following stages:

1. Online Examination: A 100-mark test covering General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, General English, and Bank Products. No negative marking applies.
2. Local Language Proof: Proficiency in the local language of the applied state must be demonstrated.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present their graduation certificates and category proofs.
4. Medical Examination: Clearance of a basic physical check is required for final deployment.

Required Documents Checklist

• Class 10 and 12 Marksheets and Certificates
• Graduation Degree Certificate and semester-wise marksheets
• Caste/Category certificate for fee concession and age relaxation (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)
• Photo identity card (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport)
• Scanned files of a recent passport photo and signature

Application Process Steps

1. Visit the official portal NATS (nats.education.gov.in) or BFSI SSC portal (beep.bfsissc.com).
2. Complete your registration and generate a login profile.
3. Locate the Central Bank of India Apprentice application link.
4. Select your preferred state and branches.
5. Fill in the form with your personal, education, and language details.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photo and signature.
7. Pay the required application fee online using UPI, cards, or net banking.
8. Submit your application and download/print the receipt copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can final-year graduation students apply?

No. Candidates must possess their graduation degree or final marksheets at the time of online application.

2. Is there any negative marking in the online test?

No. The online test does not have negative marking for wrong answers.

3. What is the monthly stipend?

Selected apprentices receive a fixed stipend of ₹15,000 per month during the training year.

4. Can candidates with job experience apply?

No. Anyone with more than one year of postgraduate work experience or who has completed prior apprenticeship training is ineligible.

5. Does this program lead to permanent employment at Central Bank of India?

No. This is a one-year training program. It does not guarantee regular jobs, though successful completion may yield advantages in future bank exams.

6. What is the fee for female candidates?

Female candidates across all categories are charged an application fee of ₹708 (inclusive of GST).