Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4500 Apprentice Posts | Eligibility, Stipend & Last Date

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026: Central Bank of India has released the job notification regarding filling of Apprentice Job Vacancies. The Government organization invites Online application from eligible candidates have required qualifications. These 4500 Apprentice Posts are Across India. The eligible candidates can apply for the post through Online from 12.06.2026 to 22.06.2026.

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 - Highlights

• Organization Name : Central Bank of India
• Post Name : Apprentice
• Job Type : Banking
• Recruitment Type : Direct
• Vacancies : 4500
• Job Location : Across India
• Salary : Rs.15,000 (Per Month)
• Mode of Application : Online
• Application Start : 12.06.2026
• Last Date : 22.06.2026

Job Details Descriptions

Important Dates : Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date for Apply : 12 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online : 22 June 2026
• Payment of Application Fee : 12 June 2026 to 22 June 026
• Date of Online Examination (Tentative) : 1 st week of July

Vacancy Details : Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

State-wise Distribution

• Maharashtra : 586
• Uttar Pradesh : 580
• Madhya Pradesh : 459
• Bihar : 433
• West Bengal : 315
• Gujarat : 305
• Tamil Nadu : 202
• Rajasthan : 170
• Punjab : 142
• Haryana : 137
• Assam : 118
• Kerala : 116 (Ernakulam-11, Idukki-4, Kannur-5, Kasargod-1, Kottayam9, Kozhikode-4, Malappuram-3, Palakkad-5, Thrissur-10, Wayanad-4, Alapuzha-8, Kollam-16, Pathanamthitta-16, Thiruvananthapuram-20)
• Chhattisgarh : 114
• Karnataka : 105
• Telangana : 100
• Delhi (NCT) : 97
• Jharkhand : 87
• Andhra Pradesh : 128
• Orissa : 103

Category-wise breakdown (All India):

• UR (General) : 1,903
• OBC : 1,049
• SC : 701
• EWS : 454
• ST : 393
• VI (PwBD) : 45
• HI (PwBD) : 45
• OH (PwBD) : 45
• ID (PwBD) : 45

Total : 4,500 Posts

Training Terms, Duration, & Stipend : Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

• Duration: 12 Months (1 Year).
• Stipend: Fixed stipend of Rs. 15,000/- per month. No other allowances or benefits are applicable.
• Leaves & Work Conditions: Entitled to local bank holidays and 1 casual leave per month. No other type of leave or overtime work is allowed. Working hours match the bank's clerical staff.
• Employment Status: Apprentices are strictly Trainees, not considered regular employees or workers of the Bank. There is no right to claim regular employment or absorption in the Bank during or after training.

Age Limit : Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

• Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years. Candidates must have been born between 31.05.1998 and 31.05.2006 (both days inclusive). Max age is specified for unreserved and EWS candidates.

Age Relaxation Guidelines

• SC/ST : By 05 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) : By 03 years
• PwBD : PwBD (UR/EWS) – 10 Years; PwBD (OBC) – 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years.
• Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from husbands (not remarried) : Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST.

Qualification : Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University. Crucial condition: Candidates must have completed graduation on or after 01.01.2022 onwards.
• Prior Experience Restriction: Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship earlier or possess job experience/training for one year or more after obtaining their graduation degree are NOT eligible. No Ex-servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen will be engaged.

Application Fee : Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

• General / EWS / OBC (Male) : Rs. 600 + Intimation Fee Rs. 200 = Total Rs. 944/- (with GST)
• General / EWS / OBC (Female) : Rs. 400 + Intimation Fee Rs. 200 = Total Rs. 708/- (with GST)
• SC / ST (Male & Female) : Nil + Intimation Fee Rs. 200 = Total Rs. 236/- (with GST)
• PwBD / Transgender (Any Category) : Nil + Intimation Fee Rs. 200 = Total Rs. 236/- (with GST)
• Non-Refundable Application Fees (Excluding 18% GST)

Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

Selection Process : Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

Online Examination (Objective Type): Total 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes duration. There is no negative marking.

• General/Financial Awareness: 20 questions / 20 marks (English/Hindi)
• Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude: 20 questions / 20 marks (English/Hindi)
• Computer Knowledge: 20 questions / 20 marks (English/Hindi)
• General English: 20 questions / 20 marks (English)
• Central Bank of India Products & Services: 20 questions / 20 marks (English)

Test of Local Language: Candidates must be proficient in the official local language of the applied state. If a candidate has studied the language in the 10th or 12th standard and can produce the marksheet, they are exempt from this test. Otherwise, they must clear the local language test at their own expense.

How to Apply : Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Apprentice,. click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 12 Jun 2026 to 22 Jun 2026.

Follow the steps given below to Apply Online

• Open the official website www.centralbankofindia.co.in
• Find the Apprentice Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if Institute of Central Bank of India requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1: What is the timeline for the Central Bank of India Apprentice 2026-27 registration?

• Online applications and fee payments open on 12-06-2026 and close on 22-06-2026. The tentative online exam is scheduled for the 1st week of July 2026.

2: What is the required educational qualification and graduation year cutoff?

• Candidates must possess a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University. Crucially, the candidate must have completed their graduation on or after 01.01.2022 onwards.

3: What are the minimum and maximum age criteria for applying?

• The age criteria as of 31.05.2026 requires a candidate to be between 20 years and 28 years old. Unreserved/EWS candidates must have been born between 31.05.1998 and 31.05.2006 (inclusive). Standard government age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD candidates.

4: I have 1 year of work experience or have done an apprenticeship elsewhere. Can I apply?

• No. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in any organization or have one year or more of job experience/training after achieving their graduation are strictly not eligible.

5: What is the format and syllabus for the Online Examination?

• The online test consists of 100 objective-type questions (100 marks) to be completed in 60 minutes. The sections include General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, General English, and Central Bank of India Products & Services (20 questions each).

6: Is there any negative marking in the objective test?

• No. There will be no negative marks deducted for wrong answers in the objective examination.

7: Where will the online exam be conducted, and when will I get my admit card?

• The online examination is designed to be taken from the candidate's own residence using their own device. Because it is a remote exam from home, no physical or digital admit card is required or issued. Updates are posted directly on the BEEP portal.

8: What is the monthly stipend and training duration for the selected apprentices?

• The apprenticeship duration is exactly 12 months (1 year). Selected candidates will receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 15,000/- per month. No other allowances, transport, or accommodation facilities will be provided.

9: Am I eligible for leaves or holidays during my training year?

• Yes. Apprentices are entitled to regular bank holidays and are granted 1 casual leave for every month of active apprenticeship. No other forms of leaves are permitted.

10: Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a regular job at the Central Bank of India?

• No. The apprentice functions strictly as a trainee and not as a regular employee. The bank holds no obligation or structural requirement to offer regular employment during or after the 12-month training period.