The Central Bank of India (CBI) has postponed the application deadline for the Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for F.Y. 2025-26 for candidates who have registered but couldn’t pay the fee. Eligible candidates can apply for the posts on the official website centralbankofindia.co.in till June 29, 2025. The last date to pay the fee is June 30, 2025.

The examination is likely to be conducted in the first week of July. The recruitment drive aims to fill 4500 vacancies for a period of 12 months. Candidates can check the vacancy details, age limit, educational qualification, and other details available in the notification below:

Here’s the deferment notification.

Here’s the official notice.

Application Fee

Category Application/Examination/ Intimation Fees
PWBD candidates Rs 400+GST
Schedule Caste / Schedule Tribe / All Women candidates/EWS  Rs 600+GST
All other candidates Rs 800+GST

Steps to apply for Apprentice posts 2025

  1. Visit the official website nats.education.gov.in

  2. Register yourself on the portal and proceed with the application

  3. Go to ‘Apply Against Advertised Vacancy’ and search for ‘Apprenticeship with Central Bank of India’

  4. Click on the ‘Apply’ button and Login

  5. Fill out the form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit

  6. Download a copy and take a printout of the duly filled form

For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website here.