The Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 4,500 Apprentice vacancies for the financial year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application process began on 12 June 2026 and will continue until 22 June 2026, while the online examination is expected to be conducted in the first week of July 2026. Read below for more details.
Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 PDF
The official notification for 4500 Apprentice seats at Central Bank of India has been published by the Bank on its website. This is one of the biggest banking apprenticeship drives of the year, offering fresh graduates an opportunity to gain practical banking experience across India.
Candidates selected under the apprenticeship programme will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for a period of 12 months. However, aspirants must note that this is a training programme and does not guarantee permanent employment in the bank.
Central Bank of India Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF Download
Central Bank of India Apprentice Notification: Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Central Bank of India |
| Exam Name | Central Bank of India Apprentice |
| Post | Apprentice |
| Vacancy | 4500 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Date | 12 to 22 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 1st week of July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Exam and Local Language Test |
| Stipend Amount | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Period of Apprenticeship | 1 Year |
| Official Website | @centralbankofindia.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 12 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 June 2026 |
| Online Examination | First Week of July 2026 (Tentative) |
Central Bank of India Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Details
Total vacancies are 4500, distributed across 36 States and Union Territories. Check the table for category-wise distribution.
| State/UT | Training Seats | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | VI | HI | OH | ID |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 128 | 20 | 9 | 35 | 13 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 118 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 12 | 52 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Bihar | 433 | 69 | 4 | 117 | 43 | 200 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 114 | 14 | 36 | 7 | 11 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daman & Diu (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi | 97 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 10 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Goa | 28 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 305 | 21 | 46 | 82 | 31 | 125 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Haryana | 137 | 26 | 0 | 37 | 14 | 60 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 55 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | 13 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 87 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Karnataka | 105 | 17 | 7 | 28 | 11 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kerala | 116 | 12 | 1 | 31 | 12 | 60 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lakshadweep (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 459 | 69 | 92 | 69 | 46 | 183 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Maharashtra | 586 | 59 | 53 | 158 | 59 | 257 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Manipur | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mizoram | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 103 | 16 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Puducherry (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 142 | 41 | 0 | 30 | 14 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rajasthan | 170 | 29 | 22 | 34 | 17 | 68 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sikkim | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 202 | 38 | 2 | 55 | 20 | 87 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Telangana | 100 | 16 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tripura | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 580 | 122 | 6 | 157 | 58 | 237 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Uttarakhand | 41 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| West Bengal | 315 | 72 | 16 | 69 | 32 | 126 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 4500 | 701 | 393 | 1049 | 454 | 1903 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Central Bank of India Apprentice Eligibility
Before applying for the Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment, it’s crucial to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria. Here’s what you need to know:
Age limit (As on 31/5/2026)
The minimum age is 20 to 28 years, and Candidates should be born between 31.05.1998 and 31.05.2006 as per the cut-off date.
Qualification:
Candidates must possess:
- Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Graduation should be completed with a passing certificate obtained after 1.01.2021
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training are not eligible.
- Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible.
- Applicants having one year or more of work experience after graduation are not eligible.
Central Bank of India Apprentice Selection Process
Candidates applying for the Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment should be familiar with the selection process. The selection process has been shared below.
- Online Written Exam (Conducted by BFSI SSC): Candidates will need to clear an online written examination to proceed further in the selection process.
- Local Language Test: Candidates must appear for the test for knowledge of specified opted local language .
Central Bank of India Apprentice Exam Pattern
The Central Bank of India Apprentice Exam consists of 5 subjects as mentioned below and it shall be a computer-based test.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- No negative marking
- If two or more candidates get the same marks, the older candidate will be given a higher rank in the merit list.
- Total Marks: 100
- Total Questions: 100
| Sr. No. | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium of Test |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes | English/Hindi |
| 2 | Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes | English/Hindi |
| 3 | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes | English/Hindi |
| 4 | General English | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes | English |
| 5 | Central Bank of India Products & Services | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes | English |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes | ||
Local Language Proficiency Test
Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state for which they have applied. Candidates who have already studied the local language in Class 10th or 12th can be exempted from this test, subject to verification. The bank may assess:
- Reading ability
- Writing ability
- Speaking ability
Central Bank of India Apprentice Salary
The selected candidates will get a monthly stipend of Rs. 15000/- per month and it will be increased after some time. The salary for Rural/Semi-Urban branches/Urban branches/Metro branches is same.
| Central Bank of India Apprentice Salary | |
| Branch | Amount |
| Rural/Semi-Urban branches | Rs 15,000/- |
| Urban branches | |
| Metro branches | |
How to Apply for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Step 1: Visit the NATS portal and complete your registration at https://nats.education.gov.in.
Step 2: Log in to the NATS portal and apply for the Central Bank of India Apprentice Advertisement.
Step 3: Note down your Enrolment ID generated by the NATS portal for future reference.
Step 4: After applying on NATS, check your registered email for an invitation from BFSI SSC.
Step 5: Visit the BFSI SSC portal and complete the final registration by providing personal, category, and district preference details.
Step 6: Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the applicable application/examination fee online.
Step 8: Verify all the details carefully before submitting the application form.
Step 9: Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Step 10: Regularly check your registered email and the official website for further updates regarding the recruitment process.
Central Bank of India Apprentice Apply Link 2026
The direct link to apply for an Apprenticeship at Central Bank of India has been provided here. Fill out the form correctly to avoid any disqualification later.
Central Bank of India Apprentice Apply Online 2026 Link – Active
Application Fee
| Sr. No. | Category | Application/Examination Fees | Intimation Fees | Total Fees |
| 1 | General/EWS/OBC (Male) | ₹600 | Rs. 200 |
₹800 + GST @18% = ₹944 |
| 2 | General/EWS/OBC (Female) | ₹400 |
₹600 + GST @18% = ₹708 |
|
| 3 | SC/ST (Male/Female) | Nil |
₹200 + GST @18% = ₹236 |
|
| 4 | PWBD (Any Category) | Nil | ||
| 5 | Transgender (Any Category) | Nil |
Documents Required for Application
Candidates should keep these documents ready:
- Graduation Certificate/Marksheet
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
Is Central Bank of India Apprentice a Permanent Job?
No, it is not a permanent job. The Central Bank of India apprenticeship programme is purely a training opportunity under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates should note:
- There is no guarantee of regular employment.
- Apprentices will not become permanent employees automatically.
- Apprenticeship experience can strengthen banking exam preparation.
- The certificate can enhance future employability.
Central Bank of India Apprentice Preparation Tips 2026
| Subject | |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Practice arithmetic, percentages, profit & loss, DI |
| Reasoning |
Solve puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism |
| English |
Improve vocabulary and reading comprehension |
| Computer Knowledge |
Study MS Office, networking and internet basics |
| Financial Awareness |
Follow banking and financial current affairs |
| Banking Products |
Learn retail, insurance and investment products |