The Central Bank of India will close the online registration process for 4,500 Apprentice posts today, June 28, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied are advised to complete their application before the deadline through the prescribed online portals.Earlier, the last date to apply was June 22, 2026. However, the bank extended the application deadline to June 28, giving eligible candidates extra time to register.The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026–27. Apprentice vacancies have been announced across several states and Union Territories.
Central Bank of India Apprentice recruitment 2026 : Vacancy details
A total of 4,500 Apprentice posts will be filled through this recruitment drive.States with the highest number of vacancies include:
- Maharashtra – 586 posts
- Uttar Pradesh – 580 posts
- Madhya Pradesh – 459 posts
- Bihar – 433 posts
- West Bengal – 315 posts
- Gujarat – 305 posts
Eligibility criteria
Here’s the detailed eligibility criteria:
- Candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Applicants who have already completed apprenticeship training in any organisation or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible to apply.
- The bank has also stated that candidates with one year or more of work experience or training after obtaining the required educational qualification will not be eligible for apprenticeship.
- The age of applicants will be calculated as on May 31, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories can check the detailed notification for information on age relaxation.
Selection process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Online examination
- Local language proficiency test
- Document verification
- Medical fitness assessment
The online examination will have 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates will get 60 minutes to complete the test, and there will be no negative marking.The question paper will cover:
- General and Financial Awareness
- Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude
- Computer Knowledge
- General English
- Central Bank of India Products and Services
The online examination is expected to be conducted in the first week of July 2026.
How to apply
Candidates can complete their application by following these steps:
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
- Complete the registration using the required details.
- Follow the instructions received to access the designated application portal.
- Fill in your personal details, category and district preferences.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference.
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before the application window closes today and regularly check the official website for updates related to the examination and recruitment process.
