Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Apply Online for 4,500 Apprenticeship Training Seats Pan India
Critical Recruitment Overview
The Central Bank of India (CBI), a leading Public Sector Bank with over 4,500 branches pan-India, has published an official notification inviting applications for the Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the Financial Year 2026-27.
This massive recruitment drive offers 4,500 training seats to eligible graduates. Selected candidates will undergo a 12-month paid apprenticeship program in branches/offices across various regions in India. Eligible candidates must complete their mandatory registration on the Government's NATS portal before paying the application fee through the BEEP portal. The online application and payment window is open strictly from 12 June 2026 to 22 June 2026.
1. Important Dates & Action Timeline
Candidates must complete the dual-portal registration process and fee payment within the prescribed schedule.
| CBI Apprentice Recruitment Schedule 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration: | 12 June 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee Window: | 12 June 2026 to 22 June 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Registration: | 22 June 2026 |
| Date of Online Examination (Tentative): | 1st Week of July 2026 |
2. Vacancy Details & Stipend
The Central Bank of India has distributed the 4,500 apprentice vacancies across all states and Union Territories in India. Furthermore, horizontal reservation is applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Duration of Training | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 4,500 | 12 Months | ₹ 15,000/- Per Month |
Note: Apprentices are eligible for a fixed stipend of Rs. 15,000/- per month. They are not eligible for any other allowances or employee benefits.
3. Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
All candidates must verify that they fulfill the age and academic conditions as of the strict cut-off date: 31 May 2026.
Age Limit (As on 31.05.2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Candidates must have been born between 31.05.1998 and 31.05.2006 (both days inclusive).
- Age Relaxations: SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get a 3-year relaxation. Additional relaxations apply for PwBD and legally separated/widowed women as per Govt. of India rules.
Educational Qualification
- A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University by the Govt. of India.
- Important Condition: Candidates must have completed their graduation on or after 01 January 2022.
- Candidates who have already had training or job experience for one year or more after their graduation are NOT eligible to apply.
4. Application & Examination Fees
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the online BEEP portal. An 18% GST is applicable over the base fee.
| Applicant Category | Total Fee (Including 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC (Male) | ₹ 944/- |
| General / EWS / OBC (Female) | ₹ 708/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Transgender | ₹ 236/- |
5. Screening & Selection Procedure
The selection evaluates candidates purely on an online objective examination followed by local language proficiency.
- Online Examination: A 60-minute objective-type test consisting of 100 questions (General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, General English, and Central Bank of India Products & Services). There is NO negative marking for wrong answers.
- Test of Local Language: Candidates applying for training seats in a particular state should be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the specified local language of that state. Candidates presenting 10th or 12th standard mark sheets having studied the local language are exempt from this test.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates (Date of Birth, Mark sheets, Caste Certificate, EWS Certificate, etc.) at the Regional/Zonal office.
- Medical Fitness: Final engagement is strictly subject to the candidate being declared medically fit.
6. Step-by-Step Online Application Protocol
The application requires interaction with two distinct online portals to complete the apprenticeship registration successfully.
- Step 1 (NATS Portal): Candidates must first register themselves on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in. Create a student login and note down your unique Enrolment ID.
- Step 2 (Apply on NATS): After logging into the NATS portal, locate and apply for the Apprenticeship Advertisement of "Central Bank of India".
- Step 3 (Email Invitation): Once applied successfully on NATS, candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC containing a link to the BEEP portal.
- Step 4 (BEEP Portal): Visit beep.bfsissc.com using the emailed instructions. Provide required details like your caste category, choice of districts for training, and complete the process.
- Step 5 (Payment): Make the payment of the applicable application/examination fee exclusively on the BEEP portal before 22 June 2026.
- Final Confirmation: Take a printout of your system-generated online application form for future document verification.
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8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This career tracking sheet is developed for educational reference based on the official notification released by the Central Bank of India for F.Y. 2026-27. Candidates are strongly instructed to visit centralbank.bank.in and the NATS portal to verify application procedures, check detailed state-wise local language requirements, and thoroughly read the official PDF before initiating their online registrations and fee payments.
