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Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out for 1500 Posts, Apply Online from 5 November

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is now out on the bank’s official website at www.indianbank.bank.in for the hiring of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 1500 vacancies have been announced for the post of apprentice. The online application process will be live from 5 November to 25 November 2026.

Graduates in any discipline can apply. The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories. Candidates must have passed graduation on or after 1 April 2022, with the result declared on or before 1 November 2026.

The selection process comprises an online examination followed by the Local Language Proficiency Test. Each candidates can apply only from one state/UT. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months and the stipend is ₹15,000 per month for metro/urban branches and ₹12,300 for rural/semi-urban branches.

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out

The official notification for 1500 posts of Apprentice under the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment is out. Interested and eligible candidates can now apply from 5 November to 25 November 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates looking for some hands on experience of working in the banking industry. The apprenticeship duration is 12 months, and the stipend will vary from RS. 12,300 to RS. 15,000, depending on the posting.

Indian Bank Apprentice Notification 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Organisation Indian Bank
Engagement
Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961
Financial Year 2026-27
Total Training Seats 1500 (tentative)
Notification Date 4 November 2026
Application Dates
5 November to 25 November 2026
Mode of Application Online only
Qualification
Graduation in any discipline
Age Limit
20 to 28 years (as on 1 November 2026)
Training Period 12 months
Stipend
₹15,000 (metro/urban); ₹12,300 (rural/semi-urban)
Selection
Online test and Local Language Proficiency Test
Official Websites
indianbank.bank.in and nats.education.gov.in

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Released 4 November 2026
Online Registration Starts 5 November 2026
Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee 25 November 2026
Cut-off Date for Age and Qualification 1 November 2026

Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026: State-Wise

State/UT SC ST OBC EWS UR Total
Andhra Pradesh 13 5 22 8 37 85
Arunachal Pradesh 0 0 0 0 1 1
Assam 2 3 8 3 14 30
Bihar 12 0 21 8 39 80
Chandigarh 0 0 0 0 2 2
Chhattisgarh 1 3 0 1 5 10
Goa 0 0 0 0 2 2
Gujarat 2 5 9 3 16 35
Haryana 6 0 8 3 15 32
Himachal Pradesh 1 0 1 0 4 6
Jammu & Kashmir 0 0 0 0 3 3
Jharkhand 7 15 7 6 25 60
Karnataka 5 2 9 3 16 35
Kerala 4 0 11 4 25 44
Madhya Pradesh 9 13 9 6 28 65
Maharashtra 7 6 18 7 32 70
Manipur 0 0 0 0 2 2
Meghalaya 0 0 0 0 1 1
Nagaland 0 0 0 0 2 2
NCT of Delhi 4 2 8 3 15 32
Odisha 6 9 5 4 18 42
Puducherry 1 0 2 0 6 9
Punjab 13 0 9 4 19 45
Rajasthan 6 5 8 4 17 40
Tamil Nadu 51 2 72 27 118 270
Telangana 7 3 12 4 20 46
Tripura 0 0 0 0 1 1
Uttar Pradesh 59 2 76 28 120 285
Uttarakhand 3 0 2 2 13 20
West Bengal 33 7 31 14 60 145
Total 252 82 348 142 676 1500

Indian Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will have to fulfil the eligibility requirements to be able to get selected. The official notification will specify the age limit, educational qualification and other conditions.

Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following:

  • A citizen of India
  • A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  • A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 to settle permanently
  • A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries or Vietnam to settle permanently in India

Age Limit

Candidates must be born between 2 November 1998 and 1 November 2006 (both days inclusive). That is a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 28 years on 1 November 2026.

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
PwBD 10 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years
Widows, divorced/legally separated women (not remarried)
Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)

Educational Qualification

A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university is required. The graduation must have been passed on or after 1 April 2022 and not later than 1 November 2026. The final result must be declared on or before 1 November 2026, and proof from the board or university must be submitted.

Who Cannot Apply

  • Candidates who have already done an apprenticeship elsewhere, or are doing one now
  • Candidates with one year or more of job experience after completing their education
  • Ex-servicemen, as there is no reservation or engagement for them

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link

Candidates who are interested and eligible for this opportunity can apply online through the bank’s official wesbite from 5 November to 25 November 2026. For the ease of candidates, we have provided the direct link to apply online below:

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link (TBA)

How to Apply for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026

Candidates can follow this method to apply online from the bank’s official website:

  1. Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and complete your profile to 100%. Note your Enrolment ID.
  2. Go to www.indianbank.bank.in (careers page) or the NATS portal, then click “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026”.
  3. Click “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details and email ID.
  4. Fill in the application form. Choose your State/UT, three preferred districts and your local language for the LLPT.
  5. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
  6. Preview the form, click “Complete Registration”, then pay the fee online.

Documents to Upload

Document Size Dimensions
Photograph 20-50 KB 200 x 230 pixels
Signature 10-20 KB 140 x 60 pixels
Left Thumb Impression 20-50 KB 240 x 240 pixels
Handwritten Declaration 50-100 KB 800 x 400 pixels

Application Fee

Category Fee
General/OBC/EWS ₹800 + GST
SC/ST/PwBD ₹175 + GST

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The selection process comprises two stages, including:

1. Online Test

The online test is objective multiple-choice with a composite time of 60 minutes.

Section Questions Marks Duration
Reasoning Aptitude 15 15 60 minutes
Computer Knowledge 10 10
English Language 25 25
Quantitative Aptitude 25 25
General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) 25 25
Total 100 100 60 minutes

2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

Candidates who will qualify the online test, will be asked to appear for the LLPT. Candidates must be able to read, write, speak and understand one of the local languages of the State/UT they apply for. The test is held after the online test. Candidates who fail it will not be engaged.

Indian Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

Candidates selected under this programme go through a training period, which is 12 months of on-the-job training. Apprentices get bank holidays and one casual leave after each completed month, with a maximum of 4 at a time. No overtime and no other allowances are given.

Branch Type Total Stipend Bank Component
Govt. Component
Metro/Urban ₹15,000 ₹8,850 ₹6,150
Rural/Semi-Urban ₹12,300 ₹6,150 ₹6,150

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 1500 tentative training seats across 30 States/UTs. Uttar Pradesh has the most (285), followed by Tamil Nadu (270).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?
You can apply from 5 November to 25 November 2026. Fee payment must also be completed by 25 November 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?
It is 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026. Relaxation applies to SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years) and PwBD (10 years).

Q4. What is the qualification for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?
A graduate degree in any discipline. It must have been passed between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026, with the result declared by 1 November 2026.

Q5. What is the stipend for Indian Bank apprentices?
It is ₹15,000 per month at metro/urban branches and ₹12,300 per month at rural/semi-urban branches.

Q6. Is NATS registration compulsory?
Yes. You must register on NATS 2.0 and have a 100% complete profile before applying.

Q7. Can I apply in more than one state?
No. Only one State/UT application is allowed. If you submit multiple applications, only the latest valid one is kept, and the fees for the others are forfeited.

Q8. What is the application fee?
It is ₹800 + GST for General/OBC/EWS and ₹175 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD.

Q9. What is the selection process?
An online test of 100 marks (60 minutes), followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test. An interview is held only if the bank decides to.

Q10. Will I get a job at Indian Bank after the apprenticeship?
Not automatically. The bank has no obligation to offer regular or contractual employment after the apprenticeship.

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