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Exam Date: August 17, 2025
"Launch Your Banking Career: 4,500 Apprentice Posts Open at Central Bank of India"
The Central Bank of India, one of India’s oldest and most trusted public sector banks, has announced a major recruitment drive to fill 4,500 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This program offers fresh graduates an excellent opportunity to gain real-world banking experience over a one-year training period. The apprenticeship is not a permanent job but serves as a gateway for future employment based on performance, merit, and bank requirements.
Eligible candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Applicants should be between 20 to 28 years of age as of March 31, 2025, with relaxation provided to reserved categories as per government norms. The selection process comprises two stages: an Online Written Examination followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test. Candidates who perform well and qualify in both stages will be shortlisted for training across different rural, semi-urban, urban, and metro branches.
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on branch location:
₹10,000 in rural/semi-urban areas
₹12,000 in urban areas
₹15,000 in metro cities
The application process is entirely online, and candidates can apply through the bank’s official website. This apprenticeship not only equips candidates with essential banking knowledge but also opens up pathways to future banking jobs through skill development, practical exposure, and experience.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates should have completed their graduation and obtained the passing certificate after March 31, 2020.
Age Limit (as of March 31, 2025):
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 28 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD: 10 years
Widows/Divorcees/Legally Separated Women: Maximum age 35 years (SC/ST)
Selection Process
1. Online Written Examination: Objective-type test assessing:
General English
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Computer Knowledge
Banking Awareness
2. Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must produce proof of proficiency in the local language of the region they are applying for. This can be:
Certificate of VIII/X/XII standard having studied the local language as a subject
Graduation degree with the local language as a medium of instruction
3. Interview: Based on performance in the online exam and local language proficiency
Stipend Details
Rural/Semi-Urban Branches: ₹10,000 per month
Urban Branches: ₹12,000 per month
Metro Branches: ₹15,000 per month
Application Process
Visit the Official Website: Go to centralbankofindia.co.in
Navigate to the Recruitment Section: Find the 'Careers' or 'Recruitment' tab
Select the Apprentice Recruitment Notification: Download and read the detailed notification
Register Online: Create a new account or log in if you already have one
Fill in the Application Form: Provide all required details and upload necessary documents
Pay the Application Fee:
General/OBC/EWS: ₹800
SC/ST/PwD: ₹600
Female candidates: ₹600
Submit the Application: Review all details before final submission
Syllabus for Central Bank of India Apprentice Exam 2025
The Online Written Test is objective in nature and includes the following sections:
1. General English
Reading Comprehension
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms and Antonyms
Spotting Errors
Sentence Correction
Cloze Test
Idioms and Phrases
One-word Substitution
2. Reasoning Ability
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Statement & Assumptions
Analogy
Classification
Input-Output
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Number System
Simplification/Approximation
Data Interpretation
Ratio and Proportion
Averages
Profit and Loss
Time, Speed and Distance
Time and Work
Percentage and Interest (Simple & Compound)
4. Computer Knowledge
Basics of Computers (Hardware & Software)
Operating Systems
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Internet and Email Usage
Keyboard Shortcuts
Networking Basics
Cyber-security Awareness
5. Banking and Financial Awareness
Indian Banking System Overview
Reserve Bank of India – Roles and Functions
Banking Terms and Abbreviations
Digital Banking (UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS)
Financial Institutions (SIDBI, NABARD, SEBI)
Budget and Economic Survey Highlights
Government Schemes related to banking/finance
Recent Banking Developments and Mergers
Important Dates:
Online Application Start Date: March 20, 2025
Online Application End Date: April 22, 2025
Online Examination Date: To be announced (typically scheduled in April)
Additional Information
Training Duration: 1 year
Post-Completion: Candidates may be considered for regular employment based on performance and vacancies•
Language Proficiency: Essential for candidates applying in regions where the local language is different from Hindi or English
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