Central Bank of India (CBI) has invited offline applications for recruitment to 03 Counselor posts for Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs). Graduates meeting the specified experience and local residency requirements can apply by submitting the prescribed Annexure-A format to the Regional Office in Chhindwara on or before 21 February 2026; shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
Vacancy details
The recruitment is for three contractual Counselor positions to be placed at specified districts under the bank’s regional jurisdiction.
| District | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Balaghat | 1 |
| Chhindwara | 1 |
| Pandhurna | 1 |
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must satisfy educational, computer literacy and experience requirements as specified by the bank.
- Educational qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Computer literacy: Proficient in basic MS Office, internet usage, and typing in the local language.
- Experience/other: Preference to retired/VRS bank officials of Scale I & above of nationalised banks (including SBI & RRBs). Alternatively, ex-servicemen or other candidates (for example, government school teachers) with banking knowledge, financial services awareness and relevant IIBF certification are eligible.
- Service record: Applicants should have an unblemished service record with a service certificate from the previous employer; experience as an officer/permanent employee of 10 years is expected for applicable candidates.
- Local residency and language: Candidate should be resident of the same state, preferably the same or a nearby district, and possess excellent communication skills in the local language.
Salary and allowances
The contract remuneration structure is defined with reference to last pay and pension or a fixed monthly cap.
- Remuneration: Equivalent to last pay and allowances drawn less the initial amount of pension fixed before commutation plus relief etc., or Rs. 25,000 per month, whichever is lower (applicable to pension co-opted retired bank officials of nationalised banks).
- Non-pensioners: Eligible for Rs. 25,000 per month.
- Additional amount: A lump sum of Rs. 1,000 per month will be paid towards mobile and conveyance.
- Other benefits: No other allowances, benefits or reimbursement of expenses/charges will be admissible.
Age limit
Applicants must be above 45 years and less than 65 years of age and should possess good health.
Important dates
Candidates must note the application submission deadline specified by the bank.
- Last date for receipt of application: 21 February 2026.
Selection process
Shortlisted and eligible applicants will be called for a personal interview; the bank’s decision will be final in the selection process.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) and addressed to the Regional Head at the specified regional office; submissions by post or by hand are accepted.
- Application format: Use Annexure-A as prescribed in the notification.
- Submission address: Superscribe the envelope with “Application for the post of Recruitment as Counselor of FLC on contract” and send to Regional Head, Central Bank of India, Regional Office, Chhindwara Near Panjab Bhavan, Chitnavis Ganj, Narsinghpur Road, Chhindwara Pin – 480002.
- Submission mode: Applications may be submitted by post or delivered by hand to the above address.
- Note: Incomplete applications or applications received after the stipulated date will be rejected.
General instructions
Candidates are required to ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions and provide accurate information; the bank reserves rights regarding relaxation and filling of posts.
- Verification: If a candidate is found ineligible or has furnished incorrect information at any stage, candidature will be cancelled and contractual appointment may be terminated without notice.
- Management discretion: The bank may relax requirements in suitable cases and reserves the right to fill or not fill the positions without assigning any reason.
- Admission to interview: Merely applying or appearing to fulfil criteria does not confer the right to be called for interview.
Important links
Candidates should refer to the official notification and the bank’s website for detailed information and the prescribed application format.
