Central Bank of India (CBI) has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 4,500 training seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026ā27. This is one of the largest banking apprenticeship drives in India, offering graduates a paid one-year training opportunity across CBI's pan-India branch network of over 4,500 branches.
The online application window opened on June 12, 2026, and will close on June 22, 2026. Candidates must register on the NATS government portal and then complete their final application on the BFSI SSC portal. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for the first week of July 2026.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Organization | Central Bank of India (CBI) |
Post | Apprentice |
Total Vacancies | 4,500 |
Registration Start Date | June 12, 2026 |
Registration End Date | June 22, 2026 |
Application Fee Payment Window | June 12ā22, 2026 |
Online Exam Date (Tentative) | 1st week of July 2026 |
Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
Age Limit (as on 31/05/2026) | 20ā28 years |
Training Duration | 12 months |
Monthly Stipend | ā¹15,000 |
Selection Process | Online Exam + Language Test + Document Verification + Medical Fitness |
Official Website |
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years (for General/EWS candidates as on 31/05/2026)
Candidates must have been born not earlier than May 31, 1998 and not later than May 31, 2006 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation
Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Widows/Divorced Women (General/EWS) | Up to 35 years |
Widows/Divorced Women (OBC) | Up to 38 years |
Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years |
Candidates must be registered on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) to be eligible to apply. Registration on the government apprenticeship portal is a mandatory prerequisite.
Candidates must not have previously undergone or be currently pursuing any apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any organization, including Central Bank of India.
Candidates who have completed one year or more of training or job experience after attaining their educational qualification are not eligible.
No Ex-servicemen or Disabled Ex-Servicemen are eligible, and no reservation is provided for them.
Category | Seats |
|---|---|
UR (General) | 1,903 |
OBC | 1,049 |
SC | 701 |
EWS | 454 |
ST | 393 |
VI (PwBD) | 45 |
HI (PwBD) | 45 |
OH (PwBD) | 45 |
ID (PwBD) | 45 |
Total | 4,500 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. GST at 18% is charged additionally on the base fee.
Category | Base Fee | Intimation Fee | Total (incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
General / EWS / OBC (Male) | ā¹600 | ā¹200 | ā¹944 |
General / EWS / OBC (Female) | ā¹400 | ā¹200 | ā¹708 |
SC / ST (Male / Female) | Nil | ā¹200 | ā¹236 |
PwBD (Any Category) | Nil | ā¹200 | ā¹236 |
Transgender (Any Category) | Nil | ā¹200 | ā¹236 |
The application process involves two portals. Here is a step-by-step guide:
Step 1 - Register on NATS Portal Visit https://nats.education.gov.in and navigate to the "Student Register/Login" section. Complete your registration and note your Enrolment ID, which is required for all future correspondence
.Step 2 - Find CBI Apprenticeship on NATS After logging in, visit https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php to find and apply to the Central Bank of India apprenticeship advertisement.
Step 3 - Complete Application on BEEP Portal After applying on NATS, you will receive an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) with a link to register on https://beep.bfsissc.com. Complete your final application here by entering caste category, district preferences, and other details.
tep 4 - Pay the Application Fee Pay the applicable fee online through the BEEP portal. The application is complete only after successful payment.
Step 5 - Save Your Application Take a printout of the system-generated online application form after submitting. Do not make multiple submissions; only the last valid completed application will be retained.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Application End | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ST | 393 |
| SC | 701 |
| PWD (PH) | 45 |
| EWS | 454 |
| General | 1,903 |
| OBC | 1,049 |
| Total | 4,545 |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| ST | ā¹236 |
| Female | ā¹708 |
| SC | ā¹236 |
| PWD (PH) | ā¹236 |
| EWS | ā¹708 |
| General | ā¹944 |
| OBC | ā¹708 |
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Last date: 22 Jun 2026