The Central Bank of India will close the online registration process for 4,500 apprenticeships tomorrow, June 28, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates who have not applied yet should complete their application through the prescribed online portal before the last date.Previously, the last date to apply was June 22, 2026. However, the bank has extended the registration deadline to June 28, giving candidates extra time to submit their applications.Apprenticeships are being recruited for the financial year 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship Act 1961. Vacancies have been announced across states and union territories.
Job vacancy details
The recruitment drive will fill a total of 4,500 apprenticeship positions.Some of the states with the highest number of job openings are:
- Maharashtra – 586 posts
- Uttar Pradesh – 580 posts
- Madhya Pradesh – 459 posts
- Bihar – 433 posts
- West Bengal – 315 posts
- Gujarat – 305 posts
Eligibility criteria
Educational qualifications
- Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Applicants who have completed an apprenticeship with any organization or are currently undertaking an apprenticeship are not eligible to apply.
- The bank also clarified that candidates with one or more years of work experience or training after obtaining the required educational qualification will not be considered eligible for apprenticeship.
age limit
- Age eligibility is calculated from May 31, 2026. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification of age relaxation for each category.
Selection process
The selection process includes:
- Online exam
- local language proficiency test
- Document verification
- Medical health assessment
The online exam consists of 100 questions, with a maximum score of 100 points, and the exam time is 60 minutes. There will be no negative marks.The paper will include the following questions:
- General and financial awareness
- Quantitative and reasoning skills
- computer knowledge
- general english
- Central Bank of India products and services
The online exam is expected to be held in the first week of July 2026.
scholarship
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 15,000 during their apprenticeship.Apprenticeship training lasts 12 months. No perks or employee benefits are provided during training.
How to apply
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the application process:
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
- Complete the registration process with the required details.
- Eligible candidates will receive further instructions to complete the application on the designated portal.
- Complete the required person, category and region preference details.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference.
direct link here.Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before the extended deadline of June 28, 2026, and check the official website regularly for the latest updates regarding the examination and recruitment process.
