The Central Bank of India Recruitment 2025 invites applications for 4,500 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This one-year apprenticeship offers graduates an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on banking experience, a monthly stipend of ₹15,000, and exposure to real-world banking operations.
Details for Central Bank of India Recruitment 2025:
- Total Vacancies: 4,500 Apprentice posts across various states
- Application Mode: Online
- Apply online: June 7–23, 2025
- Fee payment: By June 25, 2025
- Exam: Tentatively first week of July 2025
| Name of State/UT | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS (UT) | 01 nos |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 128 nos |
| ARUNACHALPRADESH | 08 nos |
| ASSAM | 118 nos |
| BIHAR | 433 nos |
| CHANDIGARH (UT) | 05 nos |
| CHHATTISGARH | 114 nos |
| DADRA NAGAR HAVELI | 01 nos |
| DAMAN AND DIU (UT) | 01 nos |
| DELHI | 97 nos |
| GOA | 28 nos |
| GUJARAT | 305 nos |
| HARYANA | 137 nos |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 55 nos |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR (UT) | 13 nos |
| JHARKHAND | 87 nos |
| KARNATAKA | 105 nos |
| KERALA | 116 nos |
| LADAKH (UT) | 01 nos |
| MADHYA PRADESH | 459 nos |
| MAHARASHTRA | 586 nos |
| MANIPUR | 07 nos |
| MEGHALAYA | 08 nos |
| MIZORAM | 01 nos |
| NAGALAND | 07 nos |
| ORISSA | 103 nos |
| PONDICHERRY (UT) | 02 nos |
| PUNJAB | 142 nos |
| RAJASTHAN | 170 nos |
| SIKKIM | 15 nos |
| TAMIL NADU | 202 nos |
| TELANGANA | 100 nos |
| TRIPURA | 05 nos |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 580 nos |
| UTTARAKHAND | 41 nos |
| WEST BENGAL | 315 nos |
| Total | 4500 nos |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University by the Government of India or any equivalent qualifications recognized by the Central Government.
Age Limit:
- Age between 20–28 years (as on May 31, 2025); age relaxation applies
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | PwBD (UR/EWS) -10 Years PwBD (OBC)- 13 years PwBD (SC/ST)- 15 years |
Application Fee:
| Category | Application/Examination/Intimation Fees |
|---|---|
| PWBD | Rs. 400/-+GST |
| SC/ST/Women/EWS | Rs. 600/-+GST |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 800/-+GST |
How to Apply:
- Register on the NATS Portal
- Visit the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal and complete student registration:
- Upload details like name, Aadhaar-linked bank account, degree certificate, photograph, etc.
- Enrol for the Apprentice Position
- After NATS registration, log in and search for “Apprentice in Central Bank of India” and enrol for your preferred state.
- Apply on the Central Bank’s Website
- Visit the Central Bank of India recruitment portal or NATS listing (or via centralbankofindia.co.in/careers):
- Applications open from June 7 to 23, 2025
- Complete the Online Application
- Fill in personal and educational details
- Upload a photo, a signature, and supporting documents
- Choose your preferred state location (important for Local Language Test eligibility)
- Pay the Application Fee (Online)
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹800 + GST
- SC/ST/Women/EWS: ₹600 + GST
- PwBD: ₹400 + GST
- The fee payment window ends on June 25, 2025
- Submit & Download Confirmation
- Submit the completed application
- Save and print the confirmation or summary for your records
- Prepare for the Next Stages
- Online Examination: likely in the first week of July 2025, no negative marking
- Local Language Proficiency Test: based on your selected state’s official language
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 07-06-2025
- Last Date for Application: 23-06-2025
- Payment of Application Fee: 07-06-2025 to 25-06-2025
- Date of Online Examination (Tentative): 1st week of July
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs:
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies under the Central Bank of India Recruitment 2025?
Ans. The Central Bank of India has announced a total of 4500 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply for the Central Bank of India Recruitment 2025?
Ans. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university and be registered on the NATS portal. Age and domicile requirements may apply based on location.
Q3. How can I apply for Central Bank of India Apprentice posts in 2025?
Ans. Candidates need to register on the NATS portal and then apply online through the official Central Bank of India website or the Apprenticeship India portal between June 7 and June 23, 2025.
Q4. What is the selection process for the Central Bank of India Recruitment 2025?
Ans. The selection involves an online written test, followed by a Local Language Test, and document verification. No negative marking is applied in the written test.
Q5. What is the stipend for apprentices under this recruitment?
Ans. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 during the one-year apprenticeship period.