Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 4500 Posts, Stipend ₹15,000

Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 4500 Vacancies, Apply Online @ centralbank.bank.in

CBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary and Important Dates

Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates seeking banking training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 4500 apprentice posts are available across all states and union territories for the financial year 2026-27. The online application window opened on 12 June 2026 and will close on 22 June 2026, with the online exam tentatively scheduled for the first week of July 2026.

Important Dates

Candidates must carefully note all important dates related to Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Post Wise Vacancy Details

The Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 4500 training seats distributed across states and categories.

In addition to state-wise distribution, category-wise seats include 1903 for UR (General), 1049 for OBC, 701 for SC, 454 for EWS, and 393 for ST candidates. A total of 180 seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Candidates must complete graduation on or after 1 January 2022.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Qualification Table

Age Limit Table

Additional age relaxation is available for widows and divorced women. Candidates who have previously undergone any apprenticeship are not eligible.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend during the 12-month training period.

Other Benefits (Not Applicable for Apprentice Trainees):

• No Dearness Allowance (DA) is provided
• No House Rent Allowance (HRA) is provided
• No Travel Allowance (TA) is provided
• No NPS or Pension benefits are applicable
• No Central Govt employee benefits apply
• One casual leave per month + bank holidays
• No hostel, transport, or residential accommodation

Selection Process

The selection process consists of four mandatory stages.

Stage 1 – Online Written Examination
100 objective questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes. No negative marking.

Stage 2 – Test of Local Language
Proficiency in official language of applied state. Exemption if studied at 10th/12th level.

Stage 3 – Document Verification
Original documents verified at CBI Regional/Zonal Office.

Stage 4 – Medical Fitness Verification
Must be declared medically fit by a qualified doctor.

Application Fee

Payment Modes: Online payment through credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, or other digital payment methods. No offline payment or challan is accepted.

How to Apply

Step 1 – Visit the official NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and click on "Student Register/Login".

Step 2 – Complete your registration as a student and note down your Enrolment ID.

Step 3 – Log in to your NATS account and visit nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php.

Step 4 – Search for Central Bank of India apprenticeship advertisement and apply.

Step 5 – Wait for an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) with a registration link.

Step 6 – Click the link to register on the BEEP portal at beep.bfsissc.com.

Step 7 – Complete your final application by entering category, district preferences, and personal details.

Step 8 – Pay the application fee online through the BEEP portal.

Step 9 – Take a printout of the system-generated application form.

Step 10 – Do not make multiple submissions. Only the last completed application is retained.

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