Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

By | June 14, 2026
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Organization NameCentral Bank of India Recruitment 2026
Job CategoryCN Government Jobs
Employment TypeApprentices Training
Total Vacancies4500 Apprentices Posts
Job LocationAll Over India 
Last date22.06.2026
Apply modeOnline

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Officially Released this Notification. Officials are inviting applications from the eligible and interested candidate. For More latest jobs follow our website. In this article we will see the Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc

To apply for government jobs in India, candidates need to visit the official website of the respective organization link which is provided below and apply for the vacancies as per the instructions given in the job notification. Additionally, candidates can also check the employment news or government job portals for the latest central government job vacancies.

  1. Apprentices – 4500 Posts

State Wise Vacancy Distribution:

  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) – 01 Post
  • Andhra Pradesh – 128 Posts
  • Arunachal Pradesh – 08 Posts
  • Assam – 118 Posts
  • Bihar – 433 Posts
  • Chandigarh (UT) – 09 Posts
  • Chhattisgarh – 114 Posts
  • Dadra Nagar Haveli – 01 Post
  • Daman and Diu (UT) – 01 Post
  • Delhi – 97 Posts
  • Goa – 28 Posts
  • Gujarat – 305 Posts
  • Haryana – 137 Posts
  • Himachal Pradesh – 55 Posts
  • Jammu & Kashmir(UT) – 13 Posts
  • Jharkhand – 87 Posts
  • Karnataka – 105 Posts
  • Kerala – 116 Posts 
  • Ladakh (UT)  – 01 Post 
  • Madhya Pradesh – 489 Posts 
  • Maharashtra – 586 Posts 
  • Manipu – 07 Posts 
  • Meghalaya – 08 Posts 
  • Mizoram – 01 Posts 
  • Nagaland – 07 Posts 
  • Orissa – 103 Posts 
  • Pondicherry (UT) – 02 Posts 
  • Punjab – 142 Posts 
  • Rajasthan – 70 Posts 
  • Sikkim – 15 Posts 
  • Tamilnadu – 202 Posts 
  • Telangana – 100 Posts 
  • Tripura – 05 Posts 
  • Uttar Pradesh – 580 Posts 
  • Uttarakhand – 401 Posts 
  • West Bengal – 315 Posts 

Tamilnadu District Wise Vacancy Distribution:

  • Chengalpattu – 07 Posts
  • Chennai – 25 Posts
  • Kancheepuram – 06 Posts
  • Ranipet – 04 Posts
  • Thiruvallur – 07 Posts
  • Vellore – 8 Posts
  • Coimbatore – 15 Posts
  • Dharmapuri – 04 Posts
  • Dindigul – 05 Posts
  • Erode – 03 Posts
  • Karur – 02 Posts
  • Krishnagiri – 05 Posts
  • Namakkal – 02 Posts
  • Nilgiris – 05 Posts
  • Salem – 03 Posts
  • Tiruppur – 06 Posts
  • Kanyakumari – 05 Posts
  • Madhurai – 08 Posts 
  • Ramanathapuram – 03 Posts
  • Sivaganga – 06 Posts
  • Tenkasi – 04 Posts
  • Theni – 04 Posts
  • Tirunelvali – 06 Posts
  • Toothukudi – 09 Posts
  • Virudhunagar – 03 Posts
  • Ariyalur – 01 Post
  • Cuddalore – 11 Posts
  • Kallakurichi – 02 Posts
  • Mayiladuthurao – 01 Post
  • Nagapattinam – 01 Post
  • Perambalur – 01 Post
  • Pudukkottai – 06 Posts
  • Thanjavur – 04 Posts
  • Thiruvarur – 01 Post
  •  Tiruchirapalli – 05 Posts
  • Tiruvannamalai – 04 Posts
  • Villupuram – 10 Posts
  • A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline
  • Candidates must have completed Graduation on or after 01.01.2022 onwards.
  • For UR Applicants – Min: 20 Years Max: 28 years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

  • +5 Years for ST/SC  
  • +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • Persons with Disabilities candidate:
    • +10 Years for UR  
    • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
    • +15 Years for ST/SC
  • For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
  • Apprentices – Rs 15,000/-
  • Online Examination 
  • Test of Local Language

PREPARATION TIPS :

The selection process consists of:

  1. Online Examination
  2. Local Language Test
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination

Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarks
General / Financial Awareness2020
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude2020
Computer Knowledge2020
General English2020
Central Bank Products & Services2020
Total100100
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Objective Type Questions
  • No Negative Marking

Subject-wise Preparation Strategy

1. General & Financial Awareness (20 Marks)

Topics

  • Banking Awareness
  • RBI Functions
  • Monetary Policy
  • Financial Institutions
  • Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
  • Budget & Economic Survey
  • Government Schemes
  • Banking Terminology

Preparation

  • Read daily current affairs.
  • Focus on banking news, RBI circulars, repo rate, CRR, SLR.
  • Prepare static banking GK notes.

Important Sources

  • AffairsCloud
  • Adda247 Banking Awareness
  • BankersAdda Current Affairs

2. Quantitative Aptitude (20 Marks)

Important Topics

  • Simplification
  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Average
  • Time & Work
  • Time, Speed & Distance
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Number Series
  • Data Interpretation

Preparation Tips

  • Practice calculations daily.
  • Learn shortcuts and approximation methods.
  • Solve sectional mock tests.

Daily Practice

  • 20 arithmetic questions
  • 2 DI sets

3. Reasoning Aptitude (Part of Quant & Reasoning Section)

Important Topics

  • Seating Arrangement
  • Puzzles
  • Blood Relation
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Direction Sense
  • Syllogism
  • Inequality
  • Alphabet Series
  • Ranking Test

Preparation Tips

  • Solve puzzles every day.
  • Focus on speed and accuracy.
  • Practice previous banking exam questions.

4. Computer Knowledge (20 Marks)

Important Topics

  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Hardware & Software
  • Input & Output Devices
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Internet & Networking
  • Operating System
  • Computer Security
  • Shortcut Keys

Preparation Tips

  • Prepare one-page notes for each topic.
  • Revise frequently.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Full forms
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Memory devices
  • Networking basics

5. General English (20 Marks)

Important Topics

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test
  • Error Detection
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Para Jumbles
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Vocabulary
  • Synonyms & Antonyms

Preparation Tips

  • Read English newspapers daily.
  • Learn 10 new words daily.
  • Practice grammar rules.

Recommended Sources

  • The Hindu
  • Indian Express Editorial

6. Central Bank of India Products & Services (Most Important)

Many candidates ignore this section.

Prepare

  • Savings Account
  • Current Account
  • Fixed Deposit
  • Recurring Deposit
  • Internet Banking
  • Mobile Banking
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • MSME Loans
  • Agricultural Loans
  • Personal Loans
  • Home Loans
  • Government Schemes

Visit the official website and study major banking products and services offered by the bank. This section can significantly improve your score.

Local Language Test Preparation

For Tamil Nadu vacancies:

  • Read Tamil newspapers.
  • Practice Tamil reading and writing.
  • Banking-related Tamil vocabulary.
  • Basic communication skills.

Candidates who studied the local language in school may find this easier, but proficiency is still important.

Expected Difficulty Level

The exam is generally expected to be Easy to Moderate, similar to other bank apprentice examinations. Since there is no negative marking, attempt all 100 questions.

Books Recommended

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

Reasoning

  • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

Banking Awareness

  • Banking Awareness

Computer Knowledge

  • Objective Computer Awareness

English

  • Objective General English

Mock Tests

  • Oliveboard
  • Adda247
  • PracticeMock

Cut-off Maximization Strategy

Target Scores:

SectionTarget
General/Financial Awareness15+
Quant & Reasoning16+
Computer Knowledge17+
English15+
Central Bank Products & Services17+
Overall Target80+ / 100

An 80+ score should place you in a strong position for shortlisting, though official cut-offs will vary by state and competition level

  • For SC/ST (Male/ Female) Applicants – Rs.200/-  
  • For PWBD (Any Category) Applicants – Rs.200/-  
  • For Transgender (Any Category) Applicants – Rs.200/-  
  • For General/EWS/OBC (Male) Applicants – Rs.800/- 
  • For General/EWS/OBC (Female) Applicants – Rs.600/- 
  • Payment Mode: Online

1. Apply Online Mode Only

2. Download Official Notification

3. Read the Notification Details Carefully

4. Click on the Application Link given below

5. Fill Application Form all and attached Required attested copies

6. Submit it before the last date

Eligible candidates shall apply online between 12.06.2026 and 22.06.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Central Bank of India website https://centralbank.bank.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

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