Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 4500 Vacancies,

Short Info.

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 2026–27. 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.

Age Limit

• 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

NATS Registration Requirement

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.

Other Key Eligibility Conditions

• 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.

Application Fee for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. GST at 18% is charged additionally on the base fee.

How to Apply for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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.