Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 4500 Vacancies

Central Bank of India, a leading public sector bank with over 4,500 branches across India, has invited online applications for the engagement of 4500 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025–26. The apprentices will be trained in various branches and offices of the bank across different states.

The online registration for the apprenticeship program has started on 7th June 2025 and will remain open until 23rd June 2025.

Key Highlights

• Total Vacancies: 4500 (Tentative)
• Registration Dates: 7th June to 23rd June 2025
• The online examination is likely to take place in the first week of July 2025.
• Duration of Training: 12 months
• Application Mode: Online only
• Location of Posting: Branches/Offices across various states (see Annexure I in the official notice)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Opens	07 June 2025
Last Date for Registration	23 June 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	25 June 2025
Online Exam (Tentative)	1st Week of July 2025

Application Fees

Category	Fees (Excl. GST)
PwBD	₹400 + GST
SC / ST / All Women / EWS	₹600 + GST
All Other Candidates	₹800 + GST

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

A candidate must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle here permanently, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from select countries (e.g. Countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, and others, with the aim of making India their permanent home.

Age Limit (as on 31.05.2025)

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 28 years

Age relaxation is applicable as per the following:

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST)	10 to 15 years
Widows, Divorced, Legally Separated Women	Up to 35–40 years (depending on category)

Educational Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
• Applicants should have a degree that was awarded on or after January 1, 2021.
• Must be registered on the NATS portal.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

1. Online Written Examination (Objective Type)
2. Local Language Test (as applicable to the respective state)

Online Exam Pattern:

Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Medium
Quantitative Aptitude	15	15	English/Hindi
Logical Reasoning	15	15	English/Hindi
Computer Knowledge	15	15	English/Hindi
English Language	15	15	English
Basic Retail Products	10	10	English/Hindi
Basic Retail Asset Products	10	10	English/Hindi
Basic Investment Products	10	10	English/Hindi
Basic Insurance Products	10	10	English/Hindi
Total	100	100

Other Key Information

• Candidates must not have undergone apprenticeship with Central Bank of India or any other organization before.
• Candidates with job or training experience of one year or more after graduation are not eligible.
• Apprentices will not be eligible for permanent employment post-training.
• No transport or hostel facilities will be provided by the bank.
• Selected candidates must be medically fit, submit all required documents, and pass character and caste certificate verification before final engagement.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Central Bank of India Apprenticeship Portal (link will be available on the official website).
2. Register and fill the online application form with all required details.
3. Upload relevant documents (mark sheets, ID proof, photo, etc.).
4. Pay the applicable application fee.
5. Submit the application and keep a copy for future reference.

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