Apprentices Act, 1961 • FY 2026-27 • Central Bank of India • Notified: 11 June 2026
Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 4500 Training Seats All 35 States & UTs • Graduates (Any Discipline) • Online Test + Local Language Test • Apply via NATS & BEEP Portals • Registration 12–22 June 2026 • centralbank.bank.in
📌 4,500 Training Seats
🏦 Central Bank of India (Est. 1911)
📅 Register: 12–22 June 2026 (NATS)
✍️ Online Exam: 1st Week of July 2026 (Tentative)
🏫 Coverage: All 35 States & UTs of India
💰 Stipend: ₹15,000/month for 12 Months
🎓 Qual.: Graduate (Any Discipline), Passed on/after 01.01.2022
🚫 Age: 20–28 Years (as on 31.05.2026)
📊 Exam: 100 Qs / 100 Marks / 60 Min — No Negative Marking
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4,500
Training Seats
🏭
35
States & UTs
📅
22 Jun
Registration Closes
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₹15,000
Monthly Stipend
✍️
100/100
Qs / Marks (60 min)
📅
12 Months
Training Duration
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Recruitment Overview
Verified from official notification dated 11.06.2026 — centralbank.bank.in/en/recruitments
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Bank of India — Public Sector Bank | Established 1911 — first Indian commercial bank wholly owned & managed by Indians | 4,500+ branches Pan-India | Business > ₹8,12,000 Crores | 34,000+ employees |
| Engagement Scheme | Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Bank's Apprenticeship Policy — for Financial Year 2026-27 |
| Total Training Seats | 4,500 — tentative, subject to change as per actual requirement of the Bank — distributed state-wise and district-wise (see Section 03) |
| Notification Date | 11 June 2026 — issued by Chief General Manager – HCM, Human Capital Management (Recruitment & Promotion), Central Office |
| Opening Date — Online Registration | 12 June 2026 (on NATS portal) |
| Closing Date — Online Registration | 22 June 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Window | 12 June 2026 to 22 June 2026 (on BEEP portal — bfsissc.com) |
| Online Examination Date (Tentative) | 1st Week of July 2026 — exam conducted from candidate's own residence/device — no admit card or physical exam centre |
| Conducting Agency | BFSI Sector Skill Council (BFSI SSC) — appointed by the Bank as the apprenticeship advisor and examining body |
| Selection Process | Online Objective Test (100 marks) → Test of Local Language → Document Verification → Medical Fitness → Apprenticeship Contract via NATS/BEEP portals |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 May 2026 — all eligibility (age, qualification) determined as on this date |
| Duration of Apprenticeship | 12 months — fixed-term training engagement — no extension or absorption guarantee |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹15,000 — no other allowances or benefits payable |
| Employment Status | Apprentice is a TRAINEE only — not a Workman or Employee of the Bank — labour laws do not apply |
| Application Mode | Two-step online process: NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for initial registration → BEEP portal (beep.bfsissc.com) for final application, category details, district preference & fee payment |
| Legal Jurisdiction | Courts at Mumbai only — for any disputes arising from this recruitment |
| Official Website | centralbank.bank.in/en/recruitments (Career section → Current Opportunities) |
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Important Dates
NATS registration: 12–22 Jun — Fee payment on BEEP: 12–22 Jun — Online Exam: 1st week of July (tentative)
📣Official Notification Released — Central Bank of India HCM Central Office11 June 2026Released
🟢Online Registration Opens — NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in)
Register/Login under "Student Register/Login" → view Central Bank of India's apprenticeship advertisement → note your Enrolment ID12 June 2026
Register/Login under "Student Register/Login" → view Central Bank of India's apprenticeship advertisement → note your Enrolment ID12 June 2026
🚫Last Date for NATS Registration & BEEP Application + Fee Payment
Complete final application on beep.bfsissc.com — select category, choice of districts, and pay application/examination/intimation fee online — application incomplete without successful fee payment22 June 2026
Complete final application on beep.bfsissc.com — select category, choice of districts, and pay application/examination/intimation fee online — application incomplete without successful fee payment22 June 2026
✍️Online Examination (Objective Test) — Tentative
Conducted from candidate's own residence using own device — no admit card — exam date/time/link communicated via "My Applied Opportunities" on beep.bfsissc.com and via email/SMS/WhatsApp reminders1st Week of July 2026Tentative
Conducted from candidate's own residence using own device — no admit card — exam date/time/link communicated via "My Applied Opportunities" on beep.bfsissc.com and via email/SMS/WhatsApp reminders1st Week of July 2026Tentative
📊Result of Online Examination — provisional list of qualified candidates published on Bank's website and beep.bfsissc.comAfter Online Exam
🇦🏮Test of Local Language — conducted at a centre decided by the Bank in the chosen State — candidate's own expense — exempted if 10th/12th marksheet shows the specified local language as a subjectAfter Exam Result
📄Document Verification — at Central Bank of India Regional/Zonal Office — intimation via email to qualified candidatesAfter Local Language Test
⚕️Medical Fitness Certification — by qualified medical practitioner / MBBS doctor as per Bank's discretionBefore Engagement
📋Digital Apprenticeship Contract — issued via NATS/BEEP portals — candidate must accept within stipulated time — training commences on reporting dateFinal Stage
⚠ No admit card is issued — the online exam is conducted from the candidate's own residence on their own device. All updates are posted exclusively on centralbank.bank.in/en/recruitments (Career → Current Opportunities) and beep.bfsissc.com ("My Applied Opportunities"). Requests for change of exam centre, date, or time are not entertained.
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State & UT-wise Distribution of 4,500 Training Seats
Category-wise breakup (UR / SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD) — Annexure-I of official notification — figures tentative
📈 Top 10 States by Number of Training Seats
Maharashtra
586
Uttar Pradesh
580
Madhya Pradesh
459
Bihar
433
West Bengal
315
Gujarat
305
Tamil Nadu
202
Rajasthan
170
Punjab
142
Haryana
137
| State / UT | Total Seats | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 128 | 51 | 35 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 5 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Assam | 118 | 52 | 32 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 5 |
| Bihar | 433 | 200 | 117 | 69 | 4 | 43 | 17 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 114 | 46 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 11 | 5 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daman & Diu (UT) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi (NCT, UT) | 97 | 39 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| Goa | 28 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 305 | 125 | 82 | 21 | 46 | 31 | 12 |
| Haryana | 137 | 60 | 37 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 55 | 22 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 87 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 9 | 4 |
| Karnataka | 105 | 42 | 28 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| Kerala | 116 | 60 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
| Ladakh (UT) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 459 | 183 | 69 | 69 | 92 | 46 | 18 |
| Maharashtra | 586 | 257 | 158 | 59 | 53 | 59 | 23 |
| Manipur | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mizoram | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Odisha (Orissa) | 103 | 42 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 10 | 4 |
| Puducherry (UT) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 142 | 57 | 30 | 41 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| Rajasthan | 170 | 68 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 17 | 7 |
| Sikkim | 15 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 202 | 87 | 55 | 38 | 2 | 20 | 8 |
| Telangana | 100 | 40 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| Tripura | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 580 | 237 | 157 | 122 | 6 | 58 | 23 |
| Uttarakhand | 41 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| West Bengal | 315 | 126 | 69 | 72 | 16 | 32 | 13 |
| All-India Total | 4,500 | 1,903 | 1,049 | 701 | 393 | 454 | 180 |
📌 Reading the State-wise Table & PwBD Reservation
The PwBD column represents the total horizontally-reserved seats for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities within that state's total — covering Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI), Orthopaedic/Locomotor Disability (OH), and Intellectual Disability (ID) categories, as detailed in Annexure-I of the official notification. PwBD reservation is horizontal — meaning a PwBD candidate is first placed in their respective vertical category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and the PwBD seat is counted within that category's allocation, not in addition to it. District-wise breakup within each state (e.g., Mumbai Suburban-32, Pune-47, Lucknow-40, Kolkata-50, Ahmedabad-46, Hyderabad-30, Bangalore Urban-35) is provided in Annexure-I — candidates select their preferred districts at the BEEP application stage. Also note: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar together account for over half of all 4,500 seats — candidates from these states have proportionally more opportunities, though seats in any state can typically be applied for by any eligible candidate subject to the local language requirement.
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Eligibility Criteria
Graduate (any discipline) + Age 20–28 (as on 31.05.2026) + No prior apprenticeship/1-year job experience
| Eligibility Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen — OR — subject of Nepal/Bhutan — OR — Tibetan refugee (arrived in India before 01.01.1962, intending permanent settlement) — OR — person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), or Vietnam with intention of permanent settlement in India. Categories (ii)–(v) require a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India. |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 31 May 2026 — age and qualification both determined as on this date |
| Date of Birth Range | Born not earlier than 31 May 1998 and not later than 31 May 2006 (both dates inclusive) — i.e., minimum age 20 years, maximum age 28 years for Unreserved/EWS candidates |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government |
| Qualification Completion Window | Must have completed graduation on or after 01 January 2022 — candidates who graduated before this date are not eligible. Marksheets and Provisional/Degree Certificate must be produced when required by the Bank. |
| NATS Registration | Candidates must be registered (or eligible to register) on the NATS portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme — nats.education.gov.in) — this is the mandatory first step before applying on BEEP |
| Prior Apprenticeship — Bar | Candidates must NOT have previously undergone apprenticeship (in Central Bank of India or any other organisation) under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and must not currently be undergoing any apprenticeship training |
| Prior Work Experience — Bar | Candidates with 1 year or more of training/job experience after acquiring the educational qualification are NOT eligible to be engaged as Apprentices |
| Ex-Servicemen | No Ex-Servicemen or Disabled Ex-Servicemen reservation exists in this apprentice engagement — Ex-Servicemen are not specially engaged under this scheme |
| Category | Age Relaxation | Effective Maximum Age (as on 31.05.2026) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS (Unreserved) | No relaxation | 28 years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | +5 years | 33 years |
| Other Backward Classes — Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | +3 years | 31 years |
| PwBD — UR / EWS | +10 years | 38 years |
| PwBD — OBC | +13 years | 41 years |
| PwBD — SC / ST | +15 years | 43 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women Legally Separated from Husband (not remarried) | Age concession up to specified ceiling | 35 years (General/EWS) | 38 years (OBC) | 40 years (SC/ST) |
| ⚠ OBC candidates falling under the "Creamy Layer" — or whose caste does not appear in the Central Government's OBC list — are NOT entitled to OBC reservation or age relaxation. Such candidates must select category as "GENERAL" (or General with applicable PwBD sub-category) in the application. Category, once submitted, cannot be changed at any stage after registration. | ||
🚫 Important Exclusions — Read Carefully Before Applying
- Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (with Central Bank of India or any other organisation) are not eligible
- Candidates with 1 year or more of work/training experience after their qualifying degree are not eligible — this scheme is intended for fresh graduates
- No Ex-Servicemen reservation — this is explicitly stated in the notification, unlike most other government recruitments
- Category cannot be changed after registration — OBC candidates in the creamy layer must apply under "General" — misrepresentation leads to cancellation of candidature at any stage, even post-engagement
- Apprentices are not entitled to claim regular employment in the Bank after completion of the 12-month training — the Bank has no obligation to offer employment during or after the apprenticeship
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Selection Process & Online Test Pattern
Online Objective Test (100 Qs/100 Marks/60 min, no negative marking) → Local Language Test → Document Verification → Medical Fitness
Section 1
General / Financial Awareness
20 Qs · 20 Marks
Section 2
Quant. & Reasoning Aptitude
20 Qs · 20 Marks
Section 3
Computer Knowledge
20 Qs · 20 Marks
Section 4
General English
20 Qs · 20 Marks
Section 5
CBI Products & Services
20 Qs · 20 Marks
| # | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | 20 | 20 | English / Hindi |
| 2 | Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 20 | 20 | English / Hindi |
| 3 | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | English / Hindi |
| 4 | General English | 20 | 20 | English |
| 5 | Central Bank of India Products & Services | 20 | 20 | English |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Duration: 60 Minutes | |
| ⚠ This is an Objective-Type Test with NO negative marking for wrong answers — the Bank reserves the right to modify the test structure. Details regarding "Central Bank of India Products & Services" will be shared on the Bank's recruitment page in due course — candidates should monitor centralbank.bank.in/en/recruitments for this study material before the exam. | ||||
📰 Online Exam from Home — No Admit Card, No Exam Centre
Unlike most government exams, this Online Examination is conducted entirely from the candidate's own residence using their own device (computer/laptop with internet connectivity and webcam, as specified by BFSI SSC). No admit card is issued and no physical exam centre is allotted. All updates regarding the exam date, time, and login link are communicated through the "My Applied Opportunities" section on beep.bfsissc.com, supplemented by email, SMS, and WhatsApp reminders from BFSI SSC. Candidates must keep their registered email and mobile number active and check the BEEP portal regularly in the days leading up to the exam.
| Selection Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Online Objective Test | Conducted by BFSI SSC — 100 marks, 60 minutes, no negative marking — provisional qualifiers list published on Bank's website and beep.bfsissc.com |
| Stage 2 — Test of Local/Official Language | Mandatory for the State/UT chosen by the candidate — tests reading, writing, speaking, and understanding — conducted only for candidates who qualify Stage 1 — at a centre decided by the Bank within that State, at candidate's own expense (no TA/DA reimbursed) |
| Stage 3 — Document Verification | At Central Bank of India Regional/Zonal Office — intimation sent via email — all original documents + self-attested photocopies required (see Section 09) |
| Stage 4 — Medical Fitness | Engagement subject to candidate being declared medically fit by a duly qualified medical practitioner / MBBS doctor, as per the Bank's discretion |
| Stage 5 — Digital Apprenticeship Contract | Final selection list candidates receive a link for the digital apprenticeship contract via NATS/BEEP portals — must be accepted within the stipulated time — training cannot commence without this contract being approved by portal authorities |
| Merit & Tie-Breaking: Merit list is drawn up to the number of available vacancies. If multiple candidates score the same marks, ranking is decided by age — older candidates are ranked higher in the merit list. | |
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Local Language Test — State-Specific Requirement
Mandatory for the chosen State — exemption if 10th/12th marksheet shows the language as a subject
| Selected States/UTs (Examples) | Official Language(s) | Recognised Second Language(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Marathi | — |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | Urdu |
| Madhya Pradesh / Rajasthan | Hindi | — |
| Bihar | Hindi | Urdu |
| West Bengal | Bengali, English | Nepali, Urdu, Hindi, Odia, Santali, Punjabi, Kamtapuri, Rajbanshi, Kurmali, Kurukh, Telugu |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | English |
| Karnataka | Kannada | English |
| Andhra Pradesh / Telangana | Telugu | English / Urdu |
| Kerala / Lakshadweep | Malayalam | English |
| Punjab | Punjabi | — |
| Odisha | Odia | — |
| Assam | Assamese | Bengali, Bodo |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | Angika, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Ho, Kharia, Khortha, Kurmali, Kurukh, Magahi, Maithili, Mundari, Nagpuri, Odia, Santali, Urdu |
| Delhi | Hindi, English | Urdu, Punjabi |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu, English | — |
| Goa | Konkani, English | Marathi |
| Haryana / Himachal Pradesh / Uttarakhand / Chhattisgarh | Hindi | English, Punjabi (Haryana) / Sanskrit (HP, UK) / Chhattisgarhi (CG) |
| The complete list of all 35 States/UTs and their official/local languages is provided in Annexure-II of the official notification. Candidates apply for training seats of a particular State and must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in one of the specified local/official languages of that State. | ||
✅ Exemption from the Local Language Test
Candidates who can produce their 10th (SSLC/Matriculation) or 12th (HSC) standard marksheet showing the specified local/official language of the chosen State as a subject studied are exempted from appearing in the Local Language Test. All other candidates — including those applying for a State other than their home state — must appear for and pass this test after qualifying the Online Examination. Candidates who fail the Local Language Test may not be engaged as an apprentice, regardless of their score in the Online Test. The test is conducted at a centre decided by the Bank within the chosen State, and the Bank does not reimburse any travelling expenses for attending this test.
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Stipend, Training Conditions & Apprentice Status
₹15,000/month for 12 months — Trainee status, not Workman/Employee — 1 CL/month, no overtime
Monthly Stipend
₹15,000
No other allowances/benefits payable
Training Duration
12 Months
Fixed-term — automatic termination on expiry
Casual Leave
1 / Month
No other leave types applicable
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Apprentice ≠ Employee — Critical Status Clarification
Under this scheme, every apprentice is a TRAINEE for all purposes and is NOT considered a Worker or Employee of Central Bank of India. Consequently, provisions of labour law do not apply to apprentices. They are not entitled to any of the benefits available to regular Bank employees — including PF, gratuity, pension, medical insurance, paid leave (beyond 1 CL/month), bonuses, or any allowances beyond the ₹15,000 monthly stipend. Apprentices are also prohibited from joining or forming any Union Body. There is no right to claim regular employment in the Bank after completion of training, and the Bank has no obligation to offer employment during or after the apprenticeship period.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Working Hours | Same as applicable to clerical staff of the Bank — no apprentice shall be required or allowed to work overtime |
| Holidays | Apprentices are entitled to such holidays as are observed in the Bank |
| Leave | 1 Casual Leave per month during the apprenticeship period — no other type of leave (no sick leave, earned leave, or any other category) is applicable |
| Transport / Hostel / Accommodation | Not provided — apprentices receive no transport allowance, hostel facility, or any form of residential accommodation during the training period |
| Assessment & Certification | After completion of apprenticeship training, apprentices may need to undergo an assessment test — a certificate is awarded as per prevailing guidelines upon successful completion |
| Termination of Contract | Automatically terminates on expiry of the 12-month training period. Also terminates if the apprentice does not report on the date of commencement of On-Job-Training, or by mutual application to the Apprenticeship Advisor (BFSI SSC) for early termination with valid reason, or for misconduct by the apprentice (with written notice). |
| Conduct & Discipline | Governed by Section 17 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the Bank's "Rules and Procedure for Disciplinary Action against Workmen" |
| Compensation for Bank's Default | If the contract is terminated due to the Bank's failure to fulfil contract terms, the Bank pays compensation as determined by the Apprenticeship Advisor. If terminated due to the apprentice's failure, the apprentice must refund the cost of training as determined by the Apprenticeship Advisor. |
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Application / Examination / Intimation Fee
Online payment only — GST @18% extra — non-refundable — fee window: 12–22 June 2026
| Sl. | Category | Application/Exam Fee | Intimation Fee | Total (incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / EWS / OBC (Male) | ₹600.00 | ₹200.00 | ₹944/- |
| 2 | General / EWS / OBC (Female) | ₹400.00 | ₹200.00 | ₹708/- |
| 3 | SC / ST (Male / Female) | Nil | ₹200.00 | ₹236/- |
| 4 | PwBD (Any Category) | Nil | ₹200.00 | ₹236/- |
| 5 | Transgender (Any Category) | Nil | ₹200.00 | ₹236/- |
| ⚠ Fee/intimation charges must be paid through ONLINE mode only — no other mode (DD, cheque, cash) is acceptable. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances and cannot be carried forward or adjusted for any other exam/selection. The application process is complete only when the fee is successfully deposited on or before 22 June 2026 — incomplete applications (without fee payment) will be treated as "Rejected" with no further communication. | ||||
📌 Notice — General/EWS/OBC Female Candidates Pay Less Than Males
Unusually, this notification specifies a differential fee structure based on gender within the same category — General/EWS/OBC male candidates pay ₹944 (₹600 exam fee + ₹200 intimation + 18% GST), while General/EWS/OBC female candidates pay ₹708 (₹400 exam fee + ₹200 intimation + 18% GST) — a difference arising from the exam fee component (₹600 vs ₹400). SC/ST, PwBD, and Transgender candidates of any gender pay only the ₹200 intimation fee + GST = ₹236, with the exam fee fully waived.
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How to Apply — Two-Portal Process (NATS + BEEP)
Step 1: Register on NATS portal → Step 2: Complete application on BEEP (bfsissc.com) → Pay fee → Submit by 22 Jun 2026
Step A — Government Portal
NATS Portal
nats.education.gov.in
Mandatory first-step registration
Mandatory first-step registration
→
Step B — Email Reminder
BFSI SSC Invite
Email from info@bfsissc.com
Inviting registration on BEEP
Inviting registration on BEEP
→
Step C — Final Application
BEEP Portal
beep.bfsissc.com
Category, districts, fee payment
Category, districts, fee payment
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Step 1 — Register on the NATS Portal (Government of India)
Visit https://nats.education.gov.in and navigate to the "Student Register/Login" section. If you are a new user, complete registration as guided — refer to the "Candidate User Manual" available at nats.education.gov.in/assets/manual/student_manual.pdf if you face any issues. After logging in, view the Apprenticeship Advertisement of "Central Bank of India" by visiting nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php. Note down your Enrolment ID issued by the NATS portal — this is critical for all future correspondence and the next step.
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Step 2 — Wait for the BFSI SSC Email Reminder
After successfully applying on NATS, candidates will receive an email reminder from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com), inviting them to register on https://beep.bfsissc.com to complete their final application for the Central Bank of India Apprenticeship Program. This email will guide you to provide additional details — caste category, choice of districts for apprenticeship training, and payment of the application/examination/intimation fee. Keep your registered email active and check it (including spam folder) regularly.
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Step 3 — Complete Final Application on BEEP (bfsissc.com)
On beep.bfsissc.com, fill in: category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/General — with note on creamy layer for OBC), PwBD sub-category if applicable, percentage of marks in SSC/HSC/Graduation/Post-Graduation/Diploma calculated to two decimal places (convert CGPA/OGPA to percentage as per university norms), and your choice of districts for apprenticeship training within your selected State. Scan and upload your photograph, signature, and required documents as per the portal's guidelines. Verify every field carefully — no change is permitted after clicking SUBMIT, including for visually impaired candidates who must ensure correctness before submission with assistance if required.
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Step 4 — Pay Application/Examination/Intimation Fee Online
Pay the applicable fee — ₹944 (General/EWS/OBC Male), ₹708 (General/EWS/OBC Female), or ₹236 (SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender) — through online mode only (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI as available on the BEEP portal). The application is treated as complete only when the fee payment is successful. Fee is non-refundable. Complete this on or before 22 June 2026 — applying without successful payment results in an incomplete/rejected application.
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Step 5 — Save Confirmation & Monitor "My Applied Opportunities"
After successful submission and fee payment, take a printout of your system-generated online application form for your records. Going forward, regularly check the "My Applied Opportunities" section on beep.bfsissc.com for updates regarding the Online Examination date/time/link, results, and Document Verification calls. Since no admit card or postal intimation is sent, email/SMS/WhatsApp reminders from BFSI SSC and the BEEP portal are your only sources of information — do not rely on any other channel.
Step 1: nats.education.gov.in
Step 2: Email from BFSI SSC
Step 3: beep.bfsissc.com
Fee window: 12–22 Jun 2026
Not more than 1 application per candidate
No edits after Submit
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Documents Required at Document Verification
Originals + self-attested photocopies — non-production bars engagement as apprentice
| # | Document | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valid system-generated printout of the Online Application/Registration/Enrolment form | From NATS and BEEP portals |
| 2 | Proof of Date of Birth — Birth Certificate (Municipal Authority) OR SSLC/Std. X Certificate with DOB | Any one — mandatory |
| 3 | Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving Licence etc.) | Mandatory |
| 4 | Individual Semester/Year-wise Marksheets & Certificates for all educational qualifications — including final Degree/Diploma Certificate from the Board/University | Proof of having declared the result must accompany |
| 5 | CGPA/OGPA to Percentage Conversion Certificate from the University/Board — if applicable | Required if marks are awarded in grade form |
| 6 | Caste Certificate — SC/ST/OBC/EWS — in format prescribed by Government of India (proforma enclosed in the official notification) | For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates |
| 7 | OBC Certificate must explicitly state the "non-creamy layer" clause — and must be valid as on the date of the Language Test (issued within 1 year of the advertisement date) — caste name must match Central Government list letter-by-letter | OBC-NCL candidates only |
| 8 | Income & Asset Certificate (EWS) — issued by Competent Authority in prescribed format for the relevant financial year | EWS candidates only |
| 9 | Disability Certificate — Form I/II/III as applicable — issued by District Medical Board in prescribed format | PwBD candidates only |
| 10 | Scribe Details Form (if a scribe was used during the Online Examination) — in prescribed format | If applicable |
| 11 | 10th/12th Marksheet showing the State's specified local language as a subject — for exemption from Local Language Test | If claiming exemption |
| 12 | Any other relevant document in support of eligibility, as required by the Bank/BFSI SSC | As applicable |
| ⚠ All documents must be submitted in original together with a self-attested photocopy at the time of Document Verification — failure to produce any of these documents will result in the candidate not being permitted to be engaged as an apprentice, even after qualifying all earlier stages. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates must submit category certificates at the time of the Local Language Test as well, if called. | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — all key queries answered
What is the total number of apprentice seats and how are they distributed?+
Central Bank of India has notified 4,500 Apprentice training seats for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961, distributed across all 35 States and Union Territories of India. The category-wise All-India breakup is: UR — 1,903, OBC — 1,049, SC — 701, EWS — 454, ST — 393, and PwBD (horizontal) — 180. The states with the highest number of seats are Maharashtra (586), Uttar Pradesh (580), Madhya Pradesh (459), Bihar (433), and West Bengal (315). The number of seats — including reserved seats — is tentative and may be revised by the Bank based on actual requirements, with any change notified on the Bank's website.
Who is eligible to apply for Central Bank of India Apprentice 2026?+
Eligible candidates must: (1) be Indian citizens (or specified categories of foreign nationals with eligibility certificates); (2) hold a Graduation degree (Bachelor's, any discipline) from a UGC-recognised University, completed on or after 01 January 2022; (3) be born between 31 May 1998 and 31 May 2006 (both dates inclusive) — i.e., aged 20–28 years as on the cut-off date of 31 May 2026 (with category-based age relaxation); (4) be registered (or eligible to register) on the NATS portal; (5) not have previously undergone or currently be undergoing any apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961; and (6) not have 1 year or more of work/training experience after acquiring their qualifying degree.
What is the exact application process — why are there two portals (NATS and BEEP)?+
The application process has two mandatory steps on two different portals: Step 1 — Candidates must first register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in), the Government of India's National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal, under "Student Register/Login," and view Central Bank of India's apprenticeship advertisement to note their Enrolment ID. Step 2 — After applying via NATS, candidates receive an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) inviting them to complete their final application on beep.bfsissc.com, where they provide caste category, district preferences, and pay the application fee. Only after completing both steps — including successful fee payment — is the application considered complete.
What is the exam pattern for the Online Test and is there negative marking?+
The Online Examination is an Objective-Type Test with 100 questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. It has 5 sections of 20 questions/20 marks each: (1) General/Financial Awareness, (2) Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, (3) Computer Knowledge, (4) General English, and (5) Central Bank of India Products & Services (study material to be shared on the Bank's website). There is NO negative marking for wrong answers. The test is conducted from the candidate's own residence on their own device — no physical exam centre or admit card is involved. The Bank reserves the right to modify this structure.
What is the Local Language Test and who needs to take it?+
Candidates applying for training seats of a particular State must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding at least one of the specified official/local languages of that State (full list in Annexure-II of the notification — e.g., Marathi for Maharashtra, Tamil for Tamil Nadu, Bengali for West Bengal). This test is conducted after qualifying the Online Examination, at a centre decided by the Bank within that State, at the candidate's own expense (no TA/DA). Exemption: candidates who can produce their 10th or 12th standard marksheet showing the specified language as a subject studied are exempt from this test. Candidates who fail the Local Language Test may not be engaged as an apprentice, even if they scored well in the Online Test.
What is the stipend and are apprentices entitled to any other benefits?+
Selected apprentices receive a stipend of ₹15,000 per month for the 12-month training period. The notification explicitly states apprentices are "not eligible for any other allowances/benefits" — this means no HRA, DA, medical allowance, PF, gratuity, bonus, transport, hostel, or accommodation is provided. Apprentices receive 1 Casual Leave per month and no other leave type. Working hours mirror those of the Bank's clerical staff, with no overtime permitted. Importantly, an apprentice is legally a "Trainee," not a "Worker" or "Employee" — so standard labour law protections and employee benefits do not apply.
Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a job at Central Bank of India?+
No — there is absolutely no guarantee of employment. The notification explicitly states: "The apprentice shall have no right to claim employment in the Bank after completion of training" and "The Bank shall have no obligation to offer regular employment to Apprentices during and/or after the completion of the apprenticeship period." After completing the 12-month training, apprentices are relieved from their respective work area. While the apprenticeship provides valuable banking-sector exposure, a certificate upon completion, and could strengthen a candidate's resume/profile for future bank recruitment exams, it does not translate into automatic or preferential regular employment at Central Bank of India.
I have already done an apprenticeship elsewhere, or I have 1+ years of work experience. Can I apply?+
No, in both cases you are not eligible. The notification has two explicit exclusions: (1) "The Candidate should NOT have undergone Apprenticeship either in Central Bank of India or in any other organization/establishment earlier or be pursuing Apprenticeship Training as per the Apprentices Act 1961" — meaning any prior or ongoing apprenticeship under this Act disqualifies you, regardless of which organisation. (2) "Candidates who had training or job experience for one year or more after the attainment of the educational qualifications, shall NOT be eligible" — meaning if you have worked or trained for 1 year or more (cumulative) after your graduation, you cannot apply. This scheme is designed for recent graduates without significant prior work exposure.
Is there a category for Ex-Servicemen in this recruitment?+
No. The notification explicitly states: "No Ex-servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen shall be engaged as an apprentice, and there is no reservation for ex-servicemen/Disabled ex-servicemen in the apprentice engagement." This is notably different from most Central Government and PSU recruitments, which typically include Ex-Servicemen reservation. Ex-Servicemen candidates who otherwise meet the graduation, age (with no special EX-SM relaxation), and other eligibility criteria may still apply under their applicable general/SC/ST/OBC/EWS category, but they receive no special reservation or relaxation as Ex-Servicemen under this specific scheme.
How is the application fee structured, and is it different for men and women?+
Yes — the fee differs by category and gender. General/EWS/OBC Male candidates pay ₹944 (₹600 application/exam fee + ₹200 intimation fee + 18% GST). General/EWS/OBC Female candidates pay a lower ₹708 (₹400 application/exam fee + ₹200 intimation fee + 18% GST) — the application/exam fee component is ₹200 less for women in these categories. SC/ST candidates (any gender), PwBD candidates (any category), and Transgender candidates (any category) all pay only ₹236 (Nil application/exam fee + ₹200 intimation fee + 18% GST). All fees must be paid online only and are non-refundable.
Can I apply for more than one state, or submit multiple applications?+
The notification states "Not more than one application should be submitted by a candidate." If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid (completed) application will be retained, and the application fee paid for the other registration(s) will stand forfeited (not refunded). On the BEEP portal, candidates indicate their choice of districts within the State they are applying for — the notification's structure (state-wise seat allocation with local language requirements) implies the application is tied to a specific State/UT and its districts, for which the candidate must be proficient in the local language (or exempted via 10th/12th marksheet). Multiple attendance/appearance in the examination by a candidate will be summarily rejected and the candidature cancelled.
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Official Links & Resources
Notification PDF + NATS & BEEP application portals — all updates on centralbank.bank.in
📄 Official Notification & Application Links
📄 Official Notification PDF — CBI Apprentice Engagement FY 2026-27 (dated 11.06.2026) — includes Annexure-I (State/District-wise Seats) & Annexure-II (Local Languages)
🔗 NATS Portal — nats.education.gov.in (Step 1 — Student Register/Login — Mandatory First Step)
🔗 BEEP Portal — beep.bfsissc.com (Step 2 — Final Application, Category/District Selection & Fee Payment)
⛰ Central Bank of India — Recruitment Page (Career → Current Opportunities — All Updates)
📍 Central Bank of India — Key Information
Organisation: Central Bank of India — Public Sector Bank, established 1911 | Human Capital Management (Recruitment & Promotion), Central Office
Scheme: Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2026-27
Notification Date: 11 June 2026
Total Training Seats: 4,500 across 35 States/UTs
NATS Registration: 12 June 2026 to 22 June 2026
Fee Payment (BEEP): 12 June 2026 to 22 June 2026
Online Exam (Tentative): 1st Week of July 2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date: 31 May 2026
Stipend: ₹15,000/month for 12 months
Examining Agency: BFSI Sector Skill Council (BFSI SSC) | Email: info@bfsissc.com
Legal Jurisdiction: Mumbai
Official Website: centralbank.bank.in/en/recruitments
All amendments, addenda, and corrigenda will be published exclusively on centralbank.bank.in/en/recruitments and bfsissc.com — no separate intimation will be sent. Decisions of the Bank in all matters are final and binding.
⚠ Critical Reminders Before Applying
- Register on NATS first — this is mandatory before BEEP application can be completed; refer to the NATS Candidate User Manual if facing issues
- OBC candidates in the creamy layer must apply as "General" — and category cannot be changed after registration under any circumstances
- Enter exact percentage marks (two decimals) — convert CGPA/OGPA using your university's official conversion norms and be ready to produce the conversion certificate
- No admit card is issued — the Online Exam is taken from your own residence/device — keep checking "My Applied Opportunities" on beep.bfsissc.com and your email/SMS/WhatsApp
- 1 year or more of work experience after graduation, or any prior/ongoing apprenticeship, makes you ineligible — verify this before applying
- Prepare for the Local Language Test early — unless your 10th/12th marksheet shows the State's specified language as a subject, you must clear this test at your own expense
- Fee is non-refundable and the application is complete only on successful fee payment — do not wait until 22 June 2026
- This is a training/stipend engagement, not a job — no PF, gratuity, medical benefits, or guaranteed employment after 12 months
Notification: 11 June 2026
4,500 Seats — 35 States/UTs
NATS + BEEP — Both Mandatory
Register/Pay Fee: 12–22 Jun 2026
Online Exam: 1st Week Jul (Tentative)
Stipend: ₹15,000/month × 12 months
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Through Jobtheta, his goal is to simplify complex job notifications and help candidates make better decisions during their preparation and application journey.
With a strong interest in recruitment trends and exam processes, he regularly publishes well-structured articles covering railway, SSC, banking, and apprenticeship opportunities. His content focuses on delivering accurate information along with practical guidance such as document verification tips, selection process breakdowns, and application support.
Through Jobtheta, his goal is to simplify complex job notifications and help candidates make better decisions during their preparation and application journey.
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