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Banking Jobs: If you dream of working in a bank and are looking for an excellent opportunity after graduation, there is great news for you. Currently, three major public sector banks in the country—State Bank of India (SBI), Central Bank of India (CBI), and Bank of Baroda (BoB)—have announced massive recruitment drives for a total of 16,650 apprenticeship positions. This is a prime opportunity for freshers to learn the nuances of the banking sector and give their careers a strong start.

Let us look at the key details regarding these three recruitment drives—such as eligibility, stipend, important dates, and the selection process—in detail.

1. Central Bank of India (CBI) Apprentice Recruitment
Central Bank of India has invited applications from eligible candidates for apprentice positions across its various branches nationwide.

Total Posts: 4,500
Tenure (Duration): 1 year
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years (relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms).
Stipend (Monthly): ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 (depending on whether the branch is located in a rural, semi-urban, or urban area).
Selection Process: Selection will be based on an online written examination (Objective Test) and a Local Language Test.
Application Fee: ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹600 for SC/ST/Female candidates; and ₹400 for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

2. State Bank of India (SBI) Apprentice Recruitment
SBI, the country's largest public sector bank, is offering large-scale apprenticeship opportunities to young people to teach them the intricacies of banking. Total Posts: 7,150

Tenure (Duration): 1 year
Educational Qualification: Graduation degree from any recognized institution.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age.
Stipend (Monthly): ₹15,000 (fixed for the entire year). No other allowances will be provided.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on an online written examination and a local language test (if applicable). There is no interview.
Application Fee: ₹300 for General, OBC, and EWS categories. The application is completely free for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

3. Bank of Baroda (BoB) Apprentice Recruitment
Bank of Baroda has also invited applications for an apprenticeship program aimed at strengthening its network and imparting skills to the youth.

Total Posts: 5,000
Tenure (Duration): 1 year
Educational Qualification: Candidates must be graduates in any stream.
Age Limit: Minimum age is 20 years and maximum age is 28 years.
Stipend (Monthly): ₹15,000 per month.

Selection Process: Selection will be based on a combination of qualifications and an online test, along with a test of regional language proficiency.

Application Fee: ₹450 for General and OBC; ₹100 for SC/ST and female candidates.

Opportunities at DRDO
Additionally, there are excellent opportunities to launch a career at DRDO. Recruitment is underway for paid internship positions at various DRDO laboratories across the country.

What are the benefits of this apprenticeship?
This is not a permanent job. It is a one-year training program under the Government of India's Apprenticeship Act, 1961. Candidates will receive a certificate upon completing this one-year training. In the future, whenever recruitment for Junior Associate (Clerk) or other permanent positions takes place in these banks, holders of these apprenticeship certificates will be granted special concessions and priority in the selection process or regarding marks.

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