Central Bank of India Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026, Check Qualifications and Age Limit

The Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for a total of 4500 vacancies, offering a valuable opportunity for graduates to gain practical experience in the banking sector through a one-year apprenticeship program.

Central Bank of India Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying for Central Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026, candidates must carefully review all eligibility conditions, including nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, and reservation rules, which are defined with a cut-off date of 31 May 2026.

1. Nationality (Who Can Apply)

A candidate must be:

A citizen of India, OR
A subject of Nepal, OR
A subject of Bhutan, OR
A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, OR
A person of Indian origin who migrated from countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam
with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and other countries must have a Government of India eligibility certificate.

2. Age Limit (as on 31 May 2026)

Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years

Candidates must be born between: 31.05.1998 and 31.05.2006 (both dates inclusive)

3. Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)

Some categories get relaxation in age:

SC/ST: +5 years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years

PwBD (Persons with Disabilities):

General: +10 years

OBC: +13 years

SC/ST: +15 years

Widows / Divorced / Legally separated women (not remarried):

Up to 35 years (General/EWS)

Up to 38 years (OBC)

Up to 40 years (SC/ST)

Note: OBC candidates from the creamy layer are treated as General category.

4. Educational Qualification

Must have a Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Graduation must be completed on or after 1 January 2022.
Candidates must provide degree certificate or provisional certificate when required.

5. Training Details

Candidates must be registered on the NATS portal
Training duration: 12 months (1 year)

6. Reservation Categories

Reservation applies for:

SC / ST
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
Reservation rules are as per Government of India guidelines.

7. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Covered disabilities include:

Visually Impaired (Blindness / Low Vision)
Hearing Impaired (Deaf / Hard of Hearing)
Orthopedically Disabled (arms/legs disability, etc.)
Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy
Intellectual disabilities (Autism, learning disorders, mental illness, etc.)