The Central Bank of India (CBI) , one of India's leading public sector banks with a nationwide network of over 4,500 branches, has released an official notification for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026-27. A total of 4,500 apprenticeship vacancies has been announced across various states and union territories for eligible graduates.

Online applications by the candidates who have passed their graduation on or after 01 January 2022 through the prescribed portals will be accepted from 12th June 2026 to 22nd June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be selected through an online objective examination and a local language proficiency test. Furthermore, the applicants will have to undergo document verification and medical fitness tests before final selection. The selected apprentices will be trained for 12 months. They will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000.

The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as of 31 May 2026. Age relaxation is applicable to the reserved categories as per government norms. Candidates are requested to go through the eligibility criteria, state-wise vacancy details, and application guidelines before applying online.

Central Bank of India (CBI)

Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

CBI Apprentices Advt. No.: F.Y 2026-27 | Read Short Details Notification
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Important Dates

Application Fees

Apply Online Start Date: 12 June 2026

Apply Online Last Date: 22 June 2026

Fee Submit Date: 12 June 2026 to 22 June 2026

Exam Date : 1st week of July 2026 (Tentative)

Local Language Test Date: To be notified after online examination

General / EWS / OBC (Male): Rs. 800.00 + 18% GST = Rs. 944/-

General / EWS / OBC (Female): Rs. 400.00 + 200.00 Intimation = Rs. 600.00 + 18% GST = Rs. 708/-

SC / ST (Male & Female): Rs. 200.00 Intimation + 18% GST = Rs. 236/-

PWBD (Any Category): Rs. 200.00 Intimation + 18% GST = Rs. 236/-

Transgender (Any Category): Rs. 200.00 Intimation + 18% GST = Rs. 236/-

Mode of Payment: Online mode only.

Central Bank of India CBI Apprentice Notification 2026: Age Limit

Minimum Age: 20 Years

Maximum Age: 28 Years

Age Calculated: 31 May 2026

Category Wise Age Relaxations:-

•SC/ST: 5 years (Up to 33 years).
•OBC-NCL: 3 years (Up to 31 years).
•PwBD: 10 years for PwBD (UR/EWS), 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST).
•Widows, Divorced Women, and Legally Separated Women (who have not remarried): Concession up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

Central Bank of India CBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Details

Training Type

CBI Apprentices Post Qualification

Bank Apprentices

•Candidates must be mandatorily registered on the Government of India's National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal ([https://nats.education.gov.in]to be eligible to apply.

•Candidates must possess a regular Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or hold an equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

•Candidates must have completed their graduation on or after 01.01.2022 onwards. Candidates who possess cumulative training or formal job experience of one year or more after attaining their graduation degree are strictly NOT eligible.

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CBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: State & Category Wise Vacancy Details
State / Union Territory	Total Seats	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	VI	HI	OH	ID
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	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	0	4	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	0	5	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 and Diu (UT)	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
Delhi (NCT)	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	1
Ladakh (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	0	4	1	0	0	0
Mizoram	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
Nagaland	7	0	3	0	0	4	1	0	0	0
Orissa (Odisha)	103	16	23	12	10	42	1	1	1	1
Pondicherry (UT)	2	0	0	1	1	0	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 CBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Salary & Core Benefits

Position Name

Fixed Monthly Stipend Allotment

Extra Allowances & Operational Accommodation

Bank Apprentice

Rs. 15,000/- Per Month

No Auxiliary Allowances: Apprentices are not eligible to draw any other perks, medical claims, transport bonuses, or structural allowances during the one-year training window.

No Housing Allotment: The bank maintains no obligation to offer transport facilities, hostel access, or regular housing arrangements to trainees.

Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Extra Information & Detailed Service Conditions
Topic	Comprehensive Policy Clauses, Guidelines & Rules
Structural Scheme of Online Examination	Home-Based System: The online examination will be taken by the candidate from their own residence using their own personal device; hence, no hard copy or physical admit card is generated or sent by post. Objective Test Grid: The exam encompasses 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 maximum marks for a total duration of 60 minutes. Sections include: (1) General/Financial Awareness [20 Qs], (2) Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude [20 Qs], (3) Computer Knowledge [20 Qs], (4) General English [20 Qs], and (5) Central Bank of India Products & Services [20 Qs]. Medium of Test: English and Hindi for sections 1, 2, and 3. Sections 4 and 5 will be presented strictly in English. No Negative Marking: There will be absolutely no deduction of marks for wrong responses.
Mandatory Local Language Test & Exemptions	Candidates must be fully proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding at least one specified local/official language of the chosen state. The Local Language Test will be conducted at a state center at the candidate's own expense after qualifying the online test. Exemption Metric: Candidates who produce a valid 10th standard or 12th standard mark sheet proving they formally studied the specified local language are entirely exempted from undergoing this language evaluation test.
Tie-Breaking Standard Rules	If more than one candidate scores identical marks in the written exam, their sequential ranking in the final merit list will be determined based on their age in descending order (older candidates are placed higher).
Training Conditions, Leaves & Workspace Rules	Leave Allotment: Apprentices are entitled to exactly 01 day of Casual Leave (CL) for every completed month of training. No other type of leave applies. Holidays & Work Hours: Entitled to standard bank holidays. Daily hours of work precisely match the clerical staff, and working overtime is strictly prohibited.
Legal Worker Status & Employment Disclaimers	Trainee Designation: Every apprentice is legally categorized as a 'Trainee' for all operational intents and purposes. They are not considered a worker or regular employee of the bank, and standard labor laws do not apply. No Right to Absorption: The apprentice has no structural right to claim permanent employment, absorption, or priority placement in the bank during or after the 12-month training period.
Ex-Servicemen Policy Exclusion	No Ex-Servicemen or Disabled Ex-Servicemen shall be engaged under this apprenticeship module, and there is no reservation allocation kept for them.

CBI Apprentice Examination 2026: Selection Process

Selection will be based on an Online Objective Test followed by a Local Language Test, Document Verification, and Medical Fitness assessment. Candidates must successfully complete all stages to be considered for final apprenticeship engagement.

• Online Objective Test

• Local Language Proficiency Test

• Document Verification (DV)

• Medical Fitness Verification

• Digital Apprenticeship Contract Execution

• Final Selection and Training Allotment Based on Eligibility Verification and Approval of Contract Terms

How to Apply Online for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

· NATS Primary Registration: Navigate to the Government NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) and access the "Student Register/Login" section to create your core apprenticeship profile.

· Generate ID: Upon successful registration, strictly note down your system-generated Enrolment ID. Locate the "Central Bank of India" advertisement within the portal to express interest.

· BFSI SSC Invitation: Successfully applied candidates on NATS will receive an automated email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) directing them to complete the application.

· BEEP Portal Finalization: Click the link and log into (https://beep.bfsissc.com). Fill in your district choices, exact caste categories, and upload required document scans.

· Pay Application Fees: Utilize the online gateway to pay the non-refundable category-specific examination and intimation fees (ranging from Rs. 236 to Rs. 944).

· Form Locking: Since no changes are permitted after final submission, verify all fields carefully before clicking Submit. Print the final summary page.

· Exam Updates: Candidates will not receive postal admit cards. All details regarding the home-based exam date and timing will be strictly updated within the "My Applied Opportunities" section on the BEEP portal

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FAQs

Q1. What is the Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Salary / Stipend?

Ans: Selected apprentices will receive a fixed consolidated stipend of Rs. 15,000/- per month for the entire 12-month training duration. Trainees are strictly not eligible for any other allowances or housing benefits.

Q2. What is the CBI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026?

Ans: Candidates must hold a regular Graduation Degree in any discipline completed on or after 01.01.2022. Additionally, active registration on the official NATS portal is mandatory before applying.

Q3. Is there a Central Bank of India Apprentice Permanent Job opportunity after training?

Ans: No. Every apprentice is engaged purely as a 'Trainee'. The bank maintains absolutely no obligation to offer regular employment or permanent absorption after the completion of the 12-month contract.

Q4. What is the Selection Process for Central Bank of India Apprentice Vacancy 2026?

Ans: The selection relies on a multi-stage process: a home-based online objective test (100 marks, no negative marking) followed by a mandatory Regional Local Language Proficiency Test.

Q5. How to download Central Bank of India Apprentice Admit Card 2026?

Ans: No physical or digital admit card is issued. Since the exam is completely home-based, all exam dates, times, and secure credentials will be directly updated inside the "My Applied Opportunities" section of the BEEP portal.

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