Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 | 4500 Apprentice Vacancies!
Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026: Central Bank of India, a Public Sector Bank, has released a notification for the engagement of 4500 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for F.Y. 2026-27. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 12 June to 22 June 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 | Key Highlights
| Name of Organization | Central Bank of India |
| Name of Post | Apprentice |
| No. of Vacancy | 4500 |
| Age Limit | 20-28 Years |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Application Mode | ONLINE |
| Application Window | 12 June – 22 June, 2026 |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | 1st Week of July 2026 |
| Stipend | Rs. 15,000/- per month |
Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details
- Name of Post: Apprentice.
- No. of Vacancies: 4500.
- Duration of Training: 12 Months.
- Stipend: Rs. 15,000/- per month for the engagement period of one year.
Assam Vacancy Details
Assam has been allotted a total of 118 seats under this recruitment.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 14 |
| OBC | 32 |
| EWS | 12 |
| UR | 52 |
| VI | 1 |
| HI | 2 |
| OH | 1 |
| ID | 1 |
| Total | 118 |
District-wise vacancies for Assam: Bajali-1, Baksa-3, Barpeta-3, Biswanath-1, Bongaigaon-1, Chirang-4, Darrang-4, Dhubri-1, Goalpara-5, Kamrup-1, Kamrup Metropolitan-2, Kamrup Rural-10, Kokrajhar-2, Nalbari-6, Sonitpur-6, Udalguri-4, Cachar-7, Hailakandi-2, Karimganj-4, Dhemaji-1, Dibrugarh-8, Dima Hasao-1, Golaghat-2, Hojai-1, Jorhat-3, Karbi Anglong-2, Lakhimpur-1, Morigaon-1, Nagaon-3, Sibsagar-1, Tinsukia-6.
Official Language for Assam: Assamese (Second Official Languages: Bengali, Bodo).
Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 | Eligibility Criteria
**Nationality: The candidate must be a Citizen of India (or as specified under other eligible categories mentioned in the official notification).
**Age Limit: The candidate’s age must be between 20 and 28 years as on 31.05.2026 (must have been born not earlier than 31.05.1998 and not later than 31.05.2006).
**Age Relaxation**
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Widows/Divorced/Separated Women | Up to 35 Years (General/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST) |
**Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India, completed on or after 01.01.2022.
**Other Conditions: Candidates should not have undergone Apprenticeship earlier in Central Bank of India or any other organization, and should not have one year or more of training/job experience after completing their graduation.
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Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 | Selection Procedure
The selection process comprises an Online Examination conducted by BFSI SSC followed by a Test of Local Language of the respective State.
Online Examination Structure
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| General English | 20 | 20 |
| Central Bank of India Products and Services | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes | |
There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Selection is based on merit as per available vacancies.
Test of Local Language: Candidates applying for a particular state must be proficient in the specified local/official language of that state (Assamese for Assam). Candidates who have studied this language at the 10th or 12th standard level are exempted from this test.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees (with 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC (Male) | Rs. 944 |
| General/EWS/OBC (Female) | Rs. 708 |
| SC/ST (Male/Female) | Rs. 236 |
| PwBD (Any Category) | Rs. 236 |
| Transgender (Any Category) | Rs. 236 |
How To Apply for Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must first register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.
- After registration, view the Apprenticeship Advertisement of Central Bank of India by logging into the NATS portal.
- Candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC to complete the final application process on beep.bfsissc.com.
- On BFSI portal, provide details about caste category, choice of districts for apprenticeship training, etc.
- Make the payment of application fees.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Starts | 12 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 22 June 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee | 12 June to 22 June 2026 |
| Date of Online Examination (Tentative) | 1st Week of July 2026 |
Important Documents Required
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Photo Identity Proof
- Marksheets and Degree/Diploma Certificate
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, in prescribed format)
- Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates, in prescribed format)
Useful Links
| Apply Online (NATS Portal) | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | JOIN |
| Join Telegram Channel | JOIN |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there in Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Total 4500 Vacancies, out of which Assam has 118 seats.
2. What is the age limit?
Answer: 20-28 years as on 31.05.2026.
3. When is the last date of application submission?
Answer: 22 June 2026.
4. What is the stipend for Central Bank of India Apprentice?
Answer: Rs. 15,000/- per month for 12 months.
