The Central Bank of India has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment Notification for FY 2025-26, inviting applications for 4500 apprentice posts across the country under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a great opportunity for graduates seeking training and hands-on experience in the banking sector.
Central Bank of India Apprentice 2025 – Overview
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Organization: Central Bank of India
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Post Name: Apprentice
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Total Vacancies: 4500
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Duration of Apprenticeship: 12 months
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Job Location: Across India (District-wise allocation)
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Application Mode: Online
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Official Website: centralbankofindia.co.in
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Online Registration Start Date: 7 June 2025
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Online Registration Last Date: 23 June 2025
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Tentative Online Exam Date: 1st week of July 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 31.05.2025)
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Minimum Age: 20 years
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Maximum Age: 28 years
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Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (NCL): 3 years
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PwBD: Up to 15 years depending on category
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Educational Qualification
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Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Must have completed graduation on or after 01.01.2021.
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Must be registered on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in).
Selection Process
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Online Written Exam:
The test includes 100 objective-type questions covering:-
Quantitative Aptitude
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Logical Reasoning
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Computer Knowledge
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English Language
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Basic Retail, Asset, Investment & Insurance Products
(Duration: 60 minutes, No negative marking)
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Local Language Test:
Candidates should be proficient in the local language of their applied district/state. -
Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test
Stipend
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₹15,000/- per month for the 12-month apprenticeship period.
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No additional benefits or allowances are applicable.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Excl. GST) |
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| PwBD Candidates | ₹400 + GST |
| SC/ST/All Women/EWS Candidates | ₹600 + GST |
| All Other Candidates | ₹800 + GST |
How to Apply
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Register on NATS Portal and obtain a valid Enrollment ID.
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Visit the Central Bank of India website: centralbankofindia.co.in.
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Navigate to Careers > Current Opportunities.
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Fill out the Apprentice application form and make the required fee payment.
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Take a printout of the completed form for future reference.
Important Instructions
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A candidate can apply for only one district/state.
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Candidates with prior job/training experience of one year or more are not eligible.
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Apprentices will not be considered employees of the bank and have no claim for permanent employment after the training period.
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Must be medically fit as per bank norms.
District & Category-Wise Vacancies
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Vacancies are spread across all Indian states and union territories.
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Distribution includes SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, and PwBD categories.
Refer to the official notification for the detailed list of vacancies per state and district.
Important Link
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Conclusion
The Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is a promising opportunity for fresh graduates to gain structured on-the-job training in a reputed public sector bank. With 4500 openings across India, candidates are advised to register early and start their preparation for the online test.