Central Bank of India Apprentice 2025 – 4500 Posts
Job Overview
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Date PostedJune 9, 2025
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State
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Offered Salary₹15000 - ₹15000 / month
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Expiration dateJune 23, 2025
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ExperienceFresh
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GenderBoth
Job Description
About the Organization
The Central Bank of India Apprentice 2025 is one of India’s oldest public sector banks, with a wide nationwide presence. It plays a key role in offering financial services, promoting financial inclusion, and implementing government schemes. The bank now invites candidates for its one‑year Apprentice training programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Job Overview
CBI is offering 4,500 Apprentice posts at various branches across India. This position falls under the Central Government / PSU category and is designed to provide hands‑on training in banking operations for one year. Apprentices will receive structured learning and career exposure in banking practices.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree (any field) from a recognized university or equivalent obtained before the application date.
- Age Limit (as on 31 May 2025): 20–28 years. Relaxations apply: +5 (SC/ST), +3 (OBC), +10 (PwBD‑UR/EWS), +13 (PwBD‑OBC), +15 (PwBD‑SC/ST), +7 (divorced/widowed women).
- Additional Requirement: Must be registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
How to Apply
- Applications are online via the official CBI website only.
- Registration window: 7 June 2025 – 23 June 2025
- Application Fee (plus GST):
- Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹800
- SC/ST/Female: ₹600
- PwBD: ₹400
- Online payment only; fees are non-refundable.
Salary
Apprentices will receive a stipend of ₹15,000 per month during the one‑year training. No other allowances are provided.
Selection Process
- Online Examination (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes; no negative marking) – Conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council.
- Local Language Proficiency Test – Reading, writing, speaking in the regional language.
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List based on combined scores.
Application Process
- Visit the official CBI recruitment page.
- Register with email/mobile; get login credentials.
- Fill the form, upload documents, pay fee.
- Submit before 23 June 2025.
- Pay fees by 25 June 2025.
- Tentative online exam date: First week of July 2025.
Job Summary Table
Field | Details |
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Job Title | Apprentice |
Organization | Central Bank of India |
Vacancies | 4,500 |
Qualification | Graduate (Any Discipline) |
Age Limit | 20–28 years (as on 31‑05‑2025) |
Stipend | ₹15,000/month |
Apply By | 23 June 2025 |
Selection Process | Online Exam → Language Test → DV |
Training Duration | 12 months |
Application Fee | ₹400–₹800 + GST |
FAQs
1. How many Apprentice posts are available?
There are 4,500 Apprentice vacancies open nationwide.
2. What is the last date to apply?
Online applications close on 23 June 2025, with the fee payment deadline on 25 June 2025.
3. Can final‑year students apply?
No. Candidates must have completed their graduation before the application begins.
4. Is there any reservation or relaxation?
Yes. Age relaxations are available for SC/ST, OBC, and PwBD categories as per government norms.
5. What happens after the online exam?
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Local Language Test, followed by document verification, and then a merit‑based final selection.
External Links
- [Official Notification & Apply Here – Central Bank of India recruitment page]
- [NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal]
- [BFSI Sector Skill Council – Exam conducting body]