Central Bank of India has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification announcing 4500 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the financial year 2026-27. The online applications are open from June 12 2026 to June 22 2026 for graduates across India. Candidates need to first register on the NATS portal and then apply through the BFSI SSC portal. The selection process includes an online exam followed by language proficiency test document verification and medical fitness. This one-year training program offers a monthly stipend of Rs 15000 with postings across various branches of Central Bank of India.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release |
June 12, 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens |
June 12, 2026 |
| Online Registration Closes |
June 22, 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline |
June 22, 2026 |
| Online Written Examination (Tentative) |
1st week of July 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Total Fee (incl. 18% GST) |
| General / EWS / OBC (Male) |
₹944 |
| General / EWS / OBC (Female) |
₹708 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Transgender |
₹236 |
Age Limit
| Category |
Age Limit (as on 31/05/2026) |
| General / EWS |
20-28 years |
| SC/ST |
20-33 years |
| OBC |
20-31 years |
| PwBD |
Additional relaxation as per rules |
Vacancy Details
| Category |
Seats |
| UR |
1903 |
| OBC |
1049 |
| SC |
701 |
| EWS |
454 |
| ST |
393 |
| PwBD |
180 |
| Total |
4500 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university completed on or after January 1, 2022 |
| NATS Registration |
Mandatory registration on NATS portal |
| Nationality |
Indian citizen or eligible as per government rules |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Stage 1 |
Online Examination |
| Stage 2 |
Language Proficiency Test |
| Stage 3 |
Document Verification |
| Stage 4 |
Medical Fitness Test |
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in
- Find and apply for Central Bank of India apprenticeship on NATS
- Complete the application on the BEEP portal at https://beep.bfsissc.com
- Pay the application fee online
- Save and print the completed application form
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