Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 4500 Posts | Application Closed, Exam in Early July

About the Recruitment

Central Bank of India, one of India’s oldest and largest nationalised banks, has released an apprenticeship recruitment notification for 4,500 vacancies across its branch network under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a one-year fixed-term apprenticeship program — a good entry point into banking for fresh 12th-pass and graduate candidates.

⚡ Status: Applications Closed. The window (originally 22 June, extended to 28 June 2026) has now ended. If you already registered, your next step is the online exam — tentatively scheduled for the first week of July 2026. Watch the BEEP portal and Central Bank’s official site for your admit card.

Vacancy Details

• Total Posts: 4,500 Apprentice vacancies
• Post Name: Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961)
• Duration: 1 year
• Stipend: ₹15,000 per month

State-wise vacancies are distributed based on branch presence. Key states with large vacancies:

• Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat

(Check official notification for state-wise exact breakdown)

Eligibility Criteria

Age (as on 1 January 2026)

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 28 years
• Relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs) | OBC (3 yrs) | PwD (10 yrs)

Education

• Minimum qualification: 12th Pass (Intermediate) from any recognized board
• Graduate candidates are also eligible (and may be preferred for certain locations)
• Local language: Proficiency in the local language of the state where vacancy exists is mandatory

Other

• Must not be employed anywhere currently
• Not engaged in full-time education
• Must have a valid bank account (Aadhaar-linked)

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹700
SC / ST / PwD	₹600

Payment via online mode (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)

Selection Process

1. Online Shortlisting — Based on marks obtained in qualifying examination (10+2 or graduation), merit-cum-state preference
2. Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates called for verification
3. Medical Fitness Test
4. Appointment as Apprentice

No written examination. Selection is purely merit-based on academic marks.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	June 2026
Online Registration Start	June 2026
Last Date to Apply	28 June 2026 (Extended)
Document Verification	July-August 2026
Apprenticeship Start	August-September 2026

What Apprentices Do

During the 1-year apprenticeship at Central Bank branches:

• Assist customers with account opening, cheque processing, and basic queries
• Data entry and documentation support
• Cash handling (under supervision)
• Learn banking software and processes
• Support digital banking onboarding for customers

Stipend & Benefits

• Monthly Stipend: ₹15,000 (fixed for the 1-year tenure)
• Apprenticeship is not a regular employment — no EPF, NPS, or gratuity
• Certificate of Apprenticeship Training issued on completion
• Experience certificate: Useful for future banking job applications (IBPS, SBI, RRB)
• Some banks prefer candidates who have completed apprenticeships for direct interview calls

After Apprenticeship

This is NOT a permanent job. After 1 year, apprenticeship ends. However:

• The experience and exposure significantly strengthen your profile for bank PO/Clerk exams
• Some candidates are absorbed as regular employees if vacancies exist (not guaranteed)
• IBPS and RRB recruitment processes give weightage to banking experience in interviews
• The bank may issue a reference letter that helps in future recruitment

How to Apply

1. Visit centralbankofindia.co.in
2. Find the “Apprentice Recruitment 2026” notification
3. Click “Apply Online”
4. Fill in the registration form with personal, educational details, and state preference
5. Upload photo and signature
6. Pay the application fee
7. Submit and download confirmation

Apply by 28 June 2026 — do not delay.