The Central Bank of India has released a notification for the recruitment of 4,500 apprentices for the 2026-27 financial year. Online applications open on June 12, 2026, and close on June 22, 2026. Candidates apply through the bank’s official website. The notification states that the apprenticeship training period lasts 12 months and carries a monthly stipend of ₹15,000.
Eligible applicants are required to hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university (or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India). The age eligibility is set between 20 and 28 years, with specified date-of-birth cutoffs covering May 31, 1998, to May 31, 2006 (inclusive).
The selection process includes an online examination conducted by BFSI SSCL, followed by a local language proficiency test for the respective state, then document verification and a medical assessment. The application fee varies by category and is stated as non-refundable. The online exam is scheduled for the first week of July 2026.