CBI Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Applications open for 4,500 apprenticeship posts at Central Bank of India..

There is great news for graduates aspiring to secure a government job in the banking sector. Central Bank of India has announced recruitment for 4,500 apprenticeship positions, with the application process commencing on June 12. Eligible and interested candidates can apply by filling out the form on the official National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) website: nats.education.gov.in. The deadline for submitting the application form and fee is June 22, 2026.

**Eligibility and Criteria for Apprenticeship Positions**
To participate in this recruitment drive, candidates must hold a graduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in any stream from a recognized university, institution, or central university. Additionally, candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of May 31, 2026. Age relaxation is provided to candidates from reserved categories in accordance with the rules.

**Application Fee**
Payment of the prescribed fee is mandatory at the time of application; forms will only be accepted if the fee is paid. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS (male) categories must pay ₹944, while those in the General, OBC, and EWS (female) categories must pay ₹708. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PH (Physically Handicapped), and Third Gender categories are required to pay a total fee of ₹236. The fee can be paid online.

**Self-Application Process**
Interested candidates can fill out the application form themselves. For your convenience, the application link and steps are provided below:

To participate in this recruitment, first visit the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.
Register yourself by providing the required details.
After registration, log in to fill in the remaining details and complete the application process.
Finally, pay the prescribed fee, take a printout of the filled form, and keep it safe for future reference.

**Selection Process**
Candidates must appear for an online examination to be selected for this recruitment. Upon qualifying in this examination, candidates will be required to take a local language test. Finally, candidates whose names appear on the final list will be posted to the vacant positions. The tenure of appointment for this recruitment will be 12 months.

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