Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 4500 Graduate Posts

Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Central Bank of India has opened the online application window for candidate registration as an Apprentice. Here is a clear summary of everything you need to know about this pan-India recruitment:

Important Dates

• Online Application Starts: 12 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 June 2026
• Online CBT Exam Date: 1st week of July 2026

State-Wise Vacancy Details

There are 4500 seats available across multiple States and Union Territories. Both male and female aspirants can apply for vacancies in their respective home states. Check the complete state-wise seat distribution below:

Application Fee

The total fee includes an 18% GST element. Candidates must make payments through an online mode (Net banking, Card, or UPI). The breakdown is given below:

• General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): Rs. 944/-
• General / OBC / EWS (Female Candidates): Rs. 708/-
• SC / ST (Male & Female Candidates): Rs. 236/-
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): Rs. 236/-
• Transgender Candidates: Rs. 236/-

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (As of 31 May 2026)

• Minimum Required Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Allowed Age: 28 Years
• Candidates should be born between 31 May 1998 and 31 May 2006 (both dates inclusive).
• Standard age relaxation applies for reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. PwBD candidates receive relaxation ranging from 10 to 15 years depending on category. Relaxations for widows/divorced women are also applicable up to 35-40 years.

2. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a **Graduate Degree** in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• Important Condition: Your graduation must be completed on or **after 1 January 2022**. If you completed your graduation before this date, you are not eligible to apply.

Selection Process

The recruitment selection relies on clearing four main assessment checkpoints:

1. Online Written Exam (CBT): Multiple choice screening test.
2. Local Language Proof: Checking your understanding of the state's regional language.
3. Document Verification: Verification of educational credentials and identity logs.
4. Medical Examination: Final evaluation of medical fitness.

Online Exam Pattern

The online Computer Based Test (CBT) contains 100 objective questions with a total duration of 60 minutes. There is **no negative marking** in this exam.

Note on Local Language Test: Candidates who have studied the chosen local language as a subject in their 10th or 12th standard are exempted from taking the physical local language exam.

How to Apply for Central Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can fill out their registration forms online by following these easy steps:

1. Navigate to the official portal of Central Bank of India at centralbank.bank.in and check the Apprentice announcement section under careers.
2. First, go to the official **NATS Portal** and complete your student registration process.
3. Log in using your credentials on the **BEEP Portal** to input your personal, contact, and academic information correctly.
4. Upload clean scanned copies of your official photograph, signatures, and university graduation transcripts.
5. Process your application fee according to your category tier via the online gateway.
6. Verify all sections thoroughly, click on the final Submit switch, and save a printed soft copy of the confirmation receipt for verification records.

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