Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details

Recruitment Overview

Particulars – Details

Organization – Central Bank of India
Post Name – Apprentice
Total Vacancies – 4,500
Training Duration – 1 Year
Monthly Stipend – ₹15,000
Application Mode – Online
Application Start Date – 12 June 2026
Last Date to Apply – 22 June 2026
Exam Date – To Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years

Age Relaxation

OBC: 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
PwBD: 10 years

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Online Examination

Candidates must first qualify the online objective test.

2. Local Language Test

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the state for which they have applied.

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Fitness Verification

Final selection will be based on fulfilling all eligibility conditions and clearing the required stages.

Exam Pattern

Subject

Questions – Marks
General/Financial Awareness – 20
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude – 20
Computer Knowledge – 20

General English – 20
Central Bank Products & Services – 20

Total – 100

Important Points

Duration: 60 Minutes
Objective Type Questions
No Negative Marking
English & Hindi Medium (except English section)

State-Wise Highest Vacancies

The states with the largest number of vacancies are:

State

Vacancies

Maharashtra : 586

Uttar Pradesh – 580

Madhya Pradesh – 459

Bihar – 433

West Bengal – 315

Gujarat – 305
Andhra Pradesh – 205
Tamil Nadu – 202
Total Vacancies: 4,500

Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend of:

₹15,000 per month

No additional allowances such as HRA, DA, Medical Allowance, or Travel Allowance are generally provided under the apprenticeship program. �

Important Reality Check

Before applying, candidates should understand:

This is an Apprenticeship Program, not a permanent bank job.

Completion of training does not guarantee employment in Central Bank of India.

However, it provides valuable banking experience, branch-level exposure, and can strengthen a candidate’s profile for future banking exams and private banking opportunities. �

Why This Recruitment Is Important

✔ Large number of vacancies (4500)

✔ Graduate candidates from any stream can apply

✔ Banking sector exposure

✔ ₹15,000 monthly stipend

✔ Useful experience for future exams like IBPS Clerk, PO, RRB, SBI Clerk, SBI PO, etc.

✔ One of the biggest apprentice recruitment drives of 2026