
Indian Bank released the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification on November 4, 2026. The bank will engage 1,500 apprentices across 30 States and Union Territories for a 12-month training programme. This article covers the Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 notification PDF, apply online link, state-wise and category-wise vacancy, eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern and stipend.
The Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification PDF is available on the official website. Read it fully before applying, to check eligibility, dates and the selection process.
Download Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 Notification PDF
Indian Bank will engage 1,500 apprentices for FY 2026–27 across 30 States and UTs. Candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal with a 100% complete profile before submitting the application.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Organisation | Indian Bank |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Financial Year | 2026–27 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit (as on Nov 1, 2026) | 20 to 28 Years |
| Selection Process | Online Exam and Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs 12,300 to Rs 15,000 |
| Official Website | indianbank.bank.in |
Complete registration and fee payment before the Indian Bank Apprentice last date 2026, November 25, 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | November 4, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | November 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 25, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 25, 2026 |
| Application Edit/Modification Window | November 5 to November 25, 2026 |
| Indian Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 | To be released |
The Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 apply online link is available from November 5, 2026 on the Indian Bank career page. The Indian Bank Apprentice application form 2026 must be submitted online. Registration on the NATS 2.0 portal is required first.
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Follow these steps for the Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 online application:
Register on NATS 2.0: register on the NATS 2.0 portal and complete your profile to 100%.
Visit the Indian Bank website: go to the Indian Bank career section to open the notification and the application link.
New registration/login: click the new registration link for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and fill in your basic, educational and personal details.
Select your State/UT: choose one State or UT for your application.
Upload documents: upload your scanned photograph, signature and the required certificates.
Pay the application fee: pay online. It is Rs 800 + GST for General/OBC/EWS and Rs 175 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD.
Submit and print: submit the final form and keep a printout for future reference. Edits are allowed from November 5 to November 25, 2026.
Indian Bank Apprentice NATS registration 2026 is mandatory before you apply. Only candidates with a 100% complete profile on the apprenticeship portal are eligible. Register on NATS 2.0 and finish your profile early, so it doesn’t hold up your application close to the last date.
The Indian Bank Apprentice state wise vacancy 2026 list is below. Uttar Pradesh (285) has the most seats, followed by Tamil Nadu (270).
| 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 | 1,500 |
The Indian Bank Apprentice category wise vacancy 2026 is as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 676 |
| OBC | 348 |
| SC | 252 |
| EWS | 142 |
| ST | 82 |
| Total | 1,500 |
The Indian Bank Apprentice eligibility criteria 2026 cover qualification, age and prior apprenticeship or work experience, all calculated as on November 1, 2026.
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Graduation must be passed between April 1, 2022 and November 1, 2026.
The result must be declared on or before November 1, 2026.
Proof of the result declaration date from the university or board is required.
Minimum age: 20 years. Maximum age: 28 years (as on November 1, 2026).
Date of birth must be not earlier than November 2, 1998 and not later than November 1, 2006 (both inclusive).
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years |
| Widows, divorced and legally separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training in another organisation.
Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Candidates whose earlier apprenticeship was terminated due to their own fault.
Candidates with one year or more of job experience after qualifying.
Ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen.
Keep these ready before you start the Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 application, and check the notification PDF for the full list:
Scanned photograph and signature
Graduation marksheet/degree, with proof of result declaration date from your university or board
A 100% complete NATS 2.0 profile
Category certificate, if you are claiming reservation or age relaxation
The application fee is non-refundable and can be paid by debit card, credit card or internet banking. The last date for fee payment is November 25, 2026.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs 800 + GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs 175 + GST |
The Indian Bank Apprentice selection process 2026 has two stages:
Online Written Examination
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
The online exam has 100 objective questions for 100 marks and a duration of 60 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| 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 |
The Indian Bank Apprentice exam date 2026 has not been announced yet. It will be released by the bank. Check the Indian Bank career page for updates.
The written exam covers five sections: Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. A detailed topic-wise syllabus is not given in the notification, so prepare each section as per the marks distribution above.
Candidates who qualify in the online exam must appear for the LLPT. They must be able to read, write, speak and understand the specified local language of the State/UT they applied for.
The Indian Bank Apprentice stipend 2026 depends on the branch location and is shared between the bank and the Government. The Indian Bank Apprentice salary 2026 ranges from Rs 12,300 to Rs 15,000 per month.
| Branch Location | Monthly Stipend | Bank Share | Government Share |
| Metro/Urban Branches | Rs 15,000 | Rs 8,850 | Rs 6,150 |
| Rural/Semi-Urban Branches | Rs 12,300 | Rs 6,150 | Rs 6,150 |
The apprenticeship lasts 12 months and consists of on-the-job training at the allotted branch or training venue.
Apprentices get bank holidays and one casual leave after each completed month. Overtime is not allowed.
More than 338 paid days are needed to be eligible for the Certificate of Proficiency.
After successful completion, a digital Certificate of Proficiency is issued by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region), downloadable from the NATS 2.0 student login.
All updates, the notification PDF and the application form are available on the Indian Bank Apprentice official website: indianbank.bank.in.
