Before applying, candidates must confirm they meet all eligibility requirements as on the cut-off date of May 31, 2026. Nationality A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India. Candidates under categories other than Indian citizen must possess an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India. Age Limit Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 28 years (for General/EWS candidates as on 31/05/2026) Candidates must have been born not earlier than May 31, 1998 and not later than May 31, 2006 (both days inclusive). Age Relaxation Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 years PwBD (OBC) 13 years PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years Widows/Divorced Women (General/EWS) Up to 35 years Widows/Divorced Women (OBC) Up to 38 years Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST) Up to 40 years Educational Qualification Candidates must hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India. Graduation must have been completed on or after January 1, 2022. Mark sheets and provisional/degree certificates will be required at the time of verification. NATS Registration Requirement Candidates must be registered on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) to be eligible to apply. Registration on the government apprenticeship portal is a mandatory prerequisite. Other Key Eligibility Conditions Candidates must not have previously undergone or be currently pursuing any apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any organization, including Central Bank of India. Candidates who have completed one year or more of training or job experience after attaining their educational qualification are not eligible. No Ex-servicemen or Disabled Ex-Servicemen are eligible, and no reservation is provided for them.

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. GST at 18% is charged additionally on the base fee. Category Base Fee Intimation Fee Total (incl. 18% GST) General / EWS / OBC (Male) ₹600 ₹200 ₹944 General / EWS / OBC (Female) ₹400 ₹200 ₹708 SC / ST (Male / Female) Nil ₹200 ₹236 PwBD (Any Category) Nil ₹200 ₹236 Transgender (Any Category) Nil ₹200 ₹236 Payment is accepted through online mode only. No other payment method is accepted. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances.

Selection involves multiple stages. Candidates must clear all stages to be engaged as apprentices. Stage 1 - Online Written Examination The exam is objective type, conducted by BFSI SSC. It will be taken from the candidate's own home on their own device - no admit card or examination centre is required. Subject Questions Marks Duration General / Financial Awareness 20 20 - Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude 20 20 - Computer Knowledge 20 20 - General English 20 20 - Central Bank of India Products & Services 20 20 - Total 100 100 60 minutes Medium: English/Hindi (General English section in English only) No negative marking for wrong answers Tie-breaking rule: if two candidates score equally, the older candidate ranks higher (descending order of age) Details on CBI Products & Services will be shared on the bank's official website in due course Stage 2 - Test of Local Language Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified official language of the state they apply for. This test is conducted after qualifying the online exam at a centre decided by the bank, at the candidate's own expense. Candidates who have studied the specified local language at the 10th or 12th standard level (as evidenced by mark sheets) are exempt from the language test. Stage 3 - Document Verification Qualified candidates are called to the relevant CBI Regional/Zonal Office for verification of all original documents, including date of birth proof, graduation certificates, category certificates, and any other relevant documents. Stage 4 - Medical Fitness Verification Final engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit by a qualified medical practitioner or MBBS doctor, as per the bank's requirements.