Looking to kickstart your banking career with a reputable public sector bank? The Central Bank of India is inviting applications for 4,500 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025-26. This is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking real-world banking experience through structured, on-the-job training.

🏦 About Central Bank of India

Founded in 1911, Central Bank of India was the first Indian commercial bank that was wholly owned and managed by Indians. With over 4,500+ branches and a business volume exceeding ₹7 lakh crores, it remains a pillar of India’s financial ecosystem.

📌 Program Highlights

  • Position: Apprentice

  • Total Vacancies: 4,500 (State-wise and category-wise distribution available in the official notification)

  • Training Duration: 12 months

  • Monthly Stipend: ₹15,000

  • Work Location: Assigned branches/offices in your applied region

📅 Important Dates (Updated)

Event Date
Opening of Online Applications June 7, 2025
Last Date to Apply June 29, 2025 (Extended)
Application Fee Payment June 7 to June 29, 2025
Tentative Online Exam Date 1st Week of July 2025

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Applicants must be:

  • Indian citizens, or

  • Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or

  • Tibetan refugees (settled before Jan 1, 1962), or

  • Persons of Indian origin migrated from eligible countries with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.

Age Limit (as on May 31, 2025)

  • Minimum: 20 years

  • Maximum: 28 years

  • Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/widowed/divorced women as per GoI norms.

Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must have completed their graduation on or after January 1, 2021, from a university recognized by the Government of India.

  • Candidates with prior job experience or past apprenticeship are not eligible.

📝 How to Apply?

  1. Register on NATS Portal:
    https://nats.education.gov.in

  2. Search & Apply for Central Bank of India Apprenticeship

  3. Complete Application: Upload necessary documents, choose your preferred district.

  4. Pay Application Fee Online:

    • ₹400 + GST (PwBD)

    • ₹600 + GST (SC/ST/Women/EWS)

    • ₹800 + GST (Others)

🧠 Selection Process

1. Online Examination (Objective Type)

Subjects include:

  • Quantitative Aptitude

  • Logical Reasoning

  • English Language

  • Computer Knowledge

  • Basic Retail Banking, Insurance, and Investment Products

No negative marking. Exam will be held in English and Hindi (except English section).

2. Local Language Test

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state you are applying for is mandatory

3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness

Candidates must pass medical fitness checks and submit original documents for final selection.

💼 Job Role & Stipend

  • Role: Apprentice Trainee (not a permanent job)

  • Stipend: ₹15,000 per month

  • Benefits: No additional allowances or employment guarantee post-training

⚠️ Important Instructions

  • Only one application per candidate.

  • Multiple entries will result in disqualification.

  • Apprentices will be considered trainees and are not entitled to any employee benefits during the training period.

  • The final selection will depend on merit ranking, successful document verification, and meeting the required medical fitness standards

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there any reservation for SC/ST/OBC candidates?
Yes. Reservation and age relaxation apply as per GoI rules.

Q2. Can I change my application after submission?
No. Ensure all details are correct before final submission.

Q3. Can I got a permanent job after apprenticeship training?
No. There is no guarantee of employment post-training.

Q4. What is the mode of exam?
The online test will be objective type with no negative marking.

📢 Apply Today – Don't Miss the Deadline!

The last date to apply for the Central Bank of India Apprentice Program is now extended to June 29, 2025. Don’t wait until the last minute. Register, apply, and secure your chance to be trained by one of India’s most trusted banking institutions.

👉 Apply now at https://nats.education.gov.in

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