Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (FY 2026-27) — 1,500 Apprentice Seats

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit

20 to 28 years, reckoned as on 1 November 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification and government rules.

Eligibility

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
• Graduation must have been completed on or after 1 April 2022 and not later than 1 November 2026.
• Age 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026 (born not earlier than 2 November 1998 and not later than 1 November 2006), with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 10 years for PwBD as per government rules.
• Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training, or who have one year or more of work experience after completing their qualification, are not eligible, as per notification summaries.
• You must be proficient in the local language of the state or UT you apply for. Candidates who cannot show the local language in their Class 8, 10 or 12 marksheet face a Local Language Proficiency Test.

Vacancy Details

1,500 training seats across states and UTs. The state-wise and district-wise seat list is in the official advertisement. Check it before choosing your state and district.

Salary / Pay Scale

Monthly stipend: Rs 15,000 in Metro/Urban branches and Rs 12,300 in Rural/Semi-Urban branches, for 12 months of on-the-job training. Apprentices are not eligible for other allowances or benefits. This is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is not regular employment and does not guarantee a permanent job at Indian Bank.

Selection Process

1. Online Objective Test (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes)
2. Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Fitness

Documents Required — with sizes

Upload sizes and formats for this form are in the official advertisement and in the NATS 2.0 portal at the time of application. No photo or signature size is printed on this page because the portal governs the upload. Prepare a recent photo and signature in advance and match them to the portal's limits.

How to Apply

1. Open the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in), register, complete your profile 100% and note your Enrolment ID.
2. Open the Indian Bank Careers page (indianbank.bank.in) and find the advertisement 'Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961'. Read it fully, including the state-wise and district-wise seat list, before choosing your state and district.
3. Fill the apprenticeship application, upload your photo and signature as per the portal's instructions, and pay the fee online.
4. Submit the application before 25 November 2026 and save a printout of the submitted application.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank recruitment?

The last date to apply online is 25 Nov 2026. The application window opened on 5 Nov 2026. Always confirm dates in the official notification before applying.

How many vacancies are there in Indian Bank?

There are 1,500 vacancies in total. The post-wise and category-wise breakup is given in the Vacancy Details section of this page, taken from the official notification.

Who can apply for Indian Bank?

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Graduation must have been completed on or after 1 April 2022 and not later than 1 November 2026. Age 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026 (born not earlier than 2 November 1998 and not later than 1 November 2006), with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 10 years for PwBD as per government rules. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training, or who have one year or more of work experience after completing their qualification, are not eligible, as per notification summaries. You must be proficient in the local language of the state or UT you apply for. Candidates who cannot show the local language in their Class 8, 10 or 12 marksheet face a Local Language Proficiency Test.

What is the application fee for Indian Bank?

General / OBC / EWS: ₹800 + GST (non-refundable); SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 + GST (non-refundable)

What is the selection process for Indian Bank?

The selection process is: Online Objective Test (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes) → Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable) → Document Verification → Medical Fitness. See the Selection Process section for details.

What documents and photo/signature sizes are required?

Upload sizes and formats for this form are in the official advertisement and in the NATS 2.0 portal at the time of application. No photo or signature size is printed on this page because the portal governs the upload. Prepare a recent photo and signature in advance and match them to the portal's limits.

Is Indian Bank Apprentice a permanent bank job?

No. This is a 12-month apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It does not guarantee regular employment at Indian Bank or any other organisation after training.

Where do I apply, on the bank website or somewhere else?

First register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and complete your profile 100% to get an Enrolment ID. Then submit the Indian Bank apprenticeship application through the official link on indianbank.bank.in (Careers) within the 5 to 25 November 2026 window.

Updates

• 4 Nov 2026 — Official notification published (Advt Engagement of Apprentices FY 2026-27).
• 4 Nov 2026 — This page was verified against the official notification.

JobCareerUpdates.in is an independent information website and is not affiliated with Indian Bank or any government body. All facts on this page are taken from the official notification linked above — always confirm the details in the official notification before applying, because boards can revise dates and vacancies through corrigenda.