Updated on March 5, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The Central Bank of India has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Counsellor (FLC) under its social development initiative. A total of 05 vacancies are available across various districts. Interested and eligible candidates must apply offline by submitting the required documents before the final submission deadline.
Recruitment Overview
Vacancy Distribution
Eligibility Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: Graduates from any recognized institution are eligible.
- Additional Skills Required: Candidates should possess working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office tools, internet usage, and typing skills in regional languages. Strong communication abilities in local dialects are mandatory.
- Prior Work Experience:
- Preference will be given to retired officers who served as Scale I and above in nationalized banks, including State Bank of India and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
- Alternatively, ex-bank employees or individuals from related sectors such as government school teachers with familiarity in banking processes and having cleared IIBF certification courses will also be considered.
- Candidates must hold an unblemished service certificate from a previous employer.
- Minimum ten years of work experience either as permanent staff or in officer roles is mandatory.
- The applicant should preferably reside in the state where the Financial Literacy Centre (FLC) operates, and ideally within the proximity of the center’s location.
Compensation Structure
- Selected applicants will receive a consolidated monthly honorarium of INR 25,000 along with a conveyance allowance amounting to INR 1,000 which includes expenses related to travel and mobile connectivity.
- No additional allowances or benefits shall be admissible beyond the stated remuneration.
Important Timelines
Shortlisting and Selection Procedure
- Shortlisted candidates based on the initial screening will undergo a personal interview round conducted by the Bank’s panel.
- The outcome of the interview shall be definitive, and no correspondence challenging the results will be entertained.
Instructions & Declarations
- Applicants must confirm that they meet all specified eligibility standards and provide accurate details at each step of application processing. Falsified information or omission of relevant facts during the selection procedure may lead to disqualification at any point, even after recruitment.
- In deserving circumstances, management holds discretionary authority to waive off certain prerequisites outlined in the eligibility criteria.
- All decisions regarding filling or leaving vacant positions remain solely with the organization’s discretion without furnishing explanations.
- Mere fulfillment of formal requirements does not guarantee appearance in the interview stage.
Submission Guidelines
- To register interest, candidates need to send their completed application form (refer Annexure-A in the official notification) strictly adhering to the format provided.
- All submissions must reach the designated address before the specified closing date.
- Further procedural information and the detailed notification can be accessed through the bank’s official site. Click here for more details.
