Central Bank of India Samajik Utthan Avam Prashikshan Sansthan (CBI-SUAPS), a Society/Trust sponsored by Central Bank of India, has invited applications for the engagement of Counsellors for Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) on a contractual basis for the year 2026-2027.
The engagement is for Financial Literacy Centres located in Balrampur, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB), Surajpur and Surguja districts of Chhattisgarh. The notice mentions Four (04) Counsellor vacancies; however, the district-wise section specifically states that one Counsellor will be engaged for each of the four districts listed above.
Eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application form to the Central Bank of India Regional Office, Ambikapur. The last date for receipt of applications is 15 October 2026.
Official Notification PDF: Central Bank of India FLC Counsellor Recruitment 2026
Central Bank of India FLC Counsellor Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Bank of India Samajik Utthan Avam Prashikshan Sansthan (CBI-SUAPS) |
| Sponsored By | Central Bank of India |
| Post Name | Counsellor - FLC |
| Total Posts | 04 |
| Districts Mentioned | Balrampur, MCB, Surajpur and Surguja |
| Job Type | Contract Basis |
| Contract Period | 1 Year |
| Monthly Contract Amount | Rs. 25,000/- + Rs. 1,000/- Conveyance including Mobile etc. |
| Age Limit | Above 45 Years and below 65 Years |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline |
| Selection Process | Personal Interview |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | No application fee prescribed |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
District-wise Counsellor Engagement
According to the recruitment notice, the Financial Literacy Centres are located in the following districts of Chhattisgarh:
| District | FLC Counsellor |
|---|---|
| Balrampur | 1 |
| Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB) | 1 |
| Surajpur | 1 |
| Surguja | 1 |
Important: The opening section of the notice describes the recruitment as engagement of Four (04) Counsellors, while the district-wise list specifies one Counsellor for each of four districts. Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notice for any subsequent clarification regarding the fifth vacancy.
Eligibility Criteria for FLC Counsellor
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
Computer and Communication Skills
The following are desirable/essential skills mentioned in the notice:
- Computer literacy.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office.
- Knowledge of the internet.
- Typing in the local language.
- Excellent communication skills in the local language are essential.
Age Limit
The candidate should be above 45 years of age and less than 65 years of age and should possess good health.
Experience and Other Eligibility Requirements
The recruitment notice specifies the following experience and eligibility conditions:
- Retired/VRS opted Bank Officials of Scale I and above from Nationalized Banks, including State Bank of India and Regional Rural Banks, are preferred.
- Ex-servicemen and candidates other than Bank employees, such as Government School Teachers, may also be considered if they have banking knowledge, knowledge of financial services and have completed the relevant IIBF certification course.
- The applicant should have an unblemished service record.
- The applicant should possess a Service Certificate from the previous employer.
- The candidate should have experience as an officer/permanent employee for 10 years.
- The candidate should be a resident of the same State, preferably from the same or nearby district of the FLC.
Contract Period and Renewal
The selected candidate will be appointed on a contract basis for one year.
Renewal may be considered at the sole discretion of the Bank in accordance with its applicable policies and rules.
For renewal, the candidate has to submit a Performance Appraisal to the concerned Regional Manager one month before expiry of the contract.
Renewal will also depend on performance under the prescribed parameters. The notice states that renewal is the sole prerogative of the Bank and will be considered keeping in view the minimum "B" grading of the RSETI Centre as per the parameters prescribed by the Government of India.
Salary and Other Allowances
For the Financial Literacy Centre Counsellor position, the candidate will be eligible for:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Contract Amount | Rs. 25,000/- |
| Conveyance including Mobile etc. | Rs. 1,000/- per month |
| Total Monthly Amount Mentioned | Rs. 26,000/- |
The notice states that no other benefits or charges will accrue or be payable.
No daily allowance or reimbursement will be payable where a vehicle is provided.
Leave Entitlement
The selected Counsellor will be entitled to 15 days of leave per year, subject to a maximum of 2 days per month.
Job Profile of FLC Counsellor
The selected officers will work as "Counsellor-FLCs" and will be responsible for overseeing the overall functioning of the Financial Literacy Centre.
CBI-SUAPS works through RSETI and FLCC centres to promote financial literacy and support awareness among rural communities. The Counsellor-FLC role is therefore connected with the functioning of the Financial Literacy Centre in the assigned district.
Selection Process
Eligible candidates will be called for a Personal Interview.
The decision of the Bank regarding the interview will be final. Merely submitting an application or apparently fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for the interview.
How to Apply for Central Bank of India FLC Counsellor Recruitment 2026
Candidates have to apply in the prescribed format provided as Annexure-A in the recruitment notice.
- Obtain the prescribed application form.
- Fill in the required personal and professional details.
- Enter educational qualification and experience details.
- Provide the required retirement/service information, wherever applicable.
- Attach the relevant supporting documents.
- Paste the prescribed passport-size photograph and sign across the photograph as instructed in the form.
- Sign the declaration and mention the place and date.
- Submit the completed application to the concerned Regional Office by the prescribed deadline.
Application Submission Address
The application should be addressed to:
Regional Manager
Central Bank of India, Regional Office
Dhanjal Complex, Near Govt Polytechnic College
Nemnakala, Ambikapur
District - Surguja
Chhattisgarh - 497001
The application should be superscribed with:
"Application for the post of Counsellor of FLC on contract basis"
The notice further states that a Letter Box will be kept at the Central Bank of India Regional Office, Ambikapur, where applications may be dropped.
Application Fee
No application fee is prescribed in the recruitment notice.
The Annexure-A application form contains fields for details of a non-refundable application fee/DD. However, the recruitment notice under the separate Application Fee section clearly states that there is no application fee prescribed.
Details Required in the Application Form
The prescribed Annexure-A form requires candidates to provide detailed personal, educational and professional information.
Personal Details
- Name
- Correspondence address
- Category
- Disability details, if applicable
- Date of birth
- Age in completed years as on 01 September 2026
- Contact details
- Gender
- Nationality
- Religion
- Marital status
- Father's/Husband's name
- Permanent address
Educational Details
The application form provides space for details of Graduation, Post Graduation, Professional Qualification and other/computer knowledge. Candidates are required to provide the relevant Board/University, mode of study, year of passing, subject/specialization and marks/rank, as applicable.
Experience Details
The form asks candidates to provide their total relevant experience and details such as:
- Name of Bank
- Designation
- Duration
- Responsibilities
- Pay Scale
- Extraordinary achievements
Candidates are also required to provide details relating to retirement on VRS/superannuation, date of retirement, total years of service, years worked as an officer and years worked as a Rural Branch Manager.
Other Information in the Form
- Date of issue of Service Certificate from previous employer
- Present employment details
- Organization and full address
- Current position
- Reporting authority
- Present salary/compensation
- Experience in rural areas
- Experience as Rural Development In-Charge
- Experience as Faculty or LDM
- Significant achievements
- Name and address of two references
Declaration and Document Enclosures
Candidates have to declare that the information furnished in the application is true and correct. If information is found to be false or incorrect, or if the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria, the candidature or appointment may be cancelled/terminated.
The application form also contains space to list the documents enclosed with the application.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applicants should ensure that they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria before applying.
- All particulars furnished in the application should be correct.
- Incorrect or false information, or suppression of material facts, can result in cancellation of candidature.
- If such discrepancies are discovered after appointment, the contractual appointment may be terminated without notice.
- Merely accepting an application does not give a candidate the right to be called for an interview.
- The Management may relax any eligibility requirement in suitable and deserving cases at its discretion.
- The Management reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised position without assigning any reason.
- The applicant should possess good health.
- The candidate should be a resident of Chhattisgarh, preferably from the same or nearby district of the FLC, as specified in the eligibility conditions.
