Central Bank of India Personal Loan

Central Bank of India offers personal loans with interest rates starting at the rate of 9.85% p.a. Under this scheme, you can avail a personal loan of up to Rs.10 lakh for a loan repayment tenure of up to 48 months. The bank charges a processing fee of Rs.500 plus applicable service taxes, on its personal loans.

Central Bank of India Personal Loan Details

Name of the Loan ProductInterest Rate (p.a.)Quantum of loanProcessing Fees
Cent Personal Loan Scheme11% p.a. onwards24 times of gross salary subject to maximum of Rs.20 lakh and minimum net take home pay of 50% of gross salary1% of the loan amount

Eligibility Criteria

Name of the ProductWho is Eligible
Cent Personal Loan Scheme
  • Permanent employees of government institutions, railways, central and state governments, hospitals, schools, municipal bodies, etc. and must have completed at least one year of service
  • Permanent employees of multinational/Indian companies with at least 3 years of service
Corporate EmployeesPermanent employees of large corporate clients
Cent RatnaPermanent employees of any Navratna/Maharatna/major PSUs
Cent TeacherPermanent teachers/employees of schools/colleges/universities, and other educational and research institutions
Cent SuvidhaSalaried employees of schools, colleges, corporate clients, universities, and other organisations
Cent DoctorMedical practitioners

Documents Required

Application Form Filled and duly signed
Proof of Identity Passport, Voter’s ID, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, etc.
Address Proof Driving License, Passport, Voter’s ID, Aadhaar Card, etc.
Bank Statement Previous 3 months
Salary Slip Latest salary slip with the latest Form 16
Photograph Passport size photograph

How to Calculate EMIs for Central Bank of India Personal Loan Schemes

Let us assume that you take a personal loan from the Central Bank of India for an amount of Rs.5 lakh at an interest rate of 12.35% p.a. for a tenure of 4 years. Using the personal loan calculator tool on Bankzila, the EMI (equated monthly instalments) was shown to be Rs.12,645 while the total interest payable over the loan tenure was Rs.1,36,144 making the total loan amount Rs.6,36,144.

The repayment schedule for the same will look like the below:
YearPrincipal Paid(A)Interest Paid(B)Total Payment (A+B)Outstanding Loan Balance
2023Rs.67,243Rs.38,781Rs.1,06,024Rs.4,32,758
2024Rs.2024Rs.1,11,777Rs.47,259Rs.1,59,036
2025Rs.2025Rs.1,26,391Rs.32,645Rs.1,59,036
2026Rs.2026Rs.1,42,913Rs.16,123Rs.1,59,036
2027Rs.2027Rs.51,675Rs.1,337Rs.53,012

Comparison of Central Bank of India Personal Loan with Other Lenders

Name of the BankCentral Bank of IndiaYes Bank Personal LoanKotak Mahindra Bank Personal LoanState Bank of India
Interest Rate (p.a.)12.35% and 12.55% p.a. p.a. onwards20% p.a. onwards10.99% p.a. onwards11% p.a. onwards
Processing Fee1% of the loan amount2% of the loan amount3% + GST1.5% of the loan amount plus taxes

How to check Central Bank of India Personal loan status?

You can track Central Bank of India personal loan status both offline and online. To check the status offline, you can contact customer care through the channels given in the next section or walk into the nearest branch of the bank. To check the status online, follow the steps given below:

  • • Visit the official website of the bank.
  • • On the left-hand panel of the website, click on ‘Apply Loan/Track Status’.
  • • You will be directed to the next page where you have to click on ‘Track Application’.
  • • Enter the required details and the status of your loan will be generated.

FAQs on Central Bank of India Personal Loan

1. How to contact Central Bank of India personal loan customer care?

You can contact the bank’s customer care by calling the 24×7 toll-free number 1800 22 1911.

2. I am a teacher working in a college. Will I get a personal loan from Central Bank of India if I do not hold a salary account with them?
Under the ‘Cent Teacher’ scheme, you are eligible for a personal loan from Central Bank of India but you will need to maintain a salary account with them while also providing an undertaking that you will not transfer your salary account during the loan tenure. In certain cases, the bank may offer you a personal loan even if you do not hold a salary account with them but you will need to obtain an undertaking from your employer that they will deduct the EMI amount from the employee’s salary and pay it to the bank directly till the loan is fully paid.

3. Do I need to provide any security to avail a Central Bank of India personal loan?
You do not need to provide any tangible security to avail a personal loan from Central Bank of India except in the case of the Cent Doctor scheme where the property or building will be hypothecated to the bank. In other cases, you will have to provide an undertaking from the employer.

4. I work for a PSU. How do I know if my company is included in the list of eligible PSUs for the personal loan from Central Bank of India?
If the PSU you are working for is a reputed one, there are high chances that you will be eligible for a personal loan under the ‘Cent Ratna’ scheme. However, if you wish to make sure that your firm features in the list of eligible firms, you can visit the official website of Central Bank of India for the complete list.

5. Is there a minimum credit score that I need to avail a personal loan from Central Bank of India?
Central Bank of India does not consider your credit score while evaluating your eligibility for a personal loan. However, to be on the safer side, it is always recommended that you maintain a credit score of at least 750.

6. What is the maximum repayment tenure offered on the personal loans from Central Bank of India?

The maximum repayment tenure depends on the type of personal loan you are availing from Central Bank of India. For instance, the maximum repayment tenure on ‘Cent Ratna’ is 60 months while under the ‘Cent Personal Loan Scheme’ it is 48 months.

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