Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1500 Posts, Apply Online

Indian Bank has announced 1,500 Apprentice vacancies for 2026–27, with online applications open from November 5 to 25, 2026. Eligible graduates aged 20–28 years can apply for the one-year apprenticeship programme, offering a monthly stipend of ₹12,300–₹15,000. Check eligibility, state-wise vacancies, selection process and direct application links.

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Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 eligibility and online application.

Important dates

EventDate
Application window
  • Starts5 November 2026
  • Ends25 November 2026
Admit card release
  • StartsTo Be Announced
Exam
  • ExamTo Be Announced

Indian Bank has released the official notification for the engagement of 1,500 Apprentices for the financial year 2026–27. The online application process begins today, November 5, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until November 25, 2026.

The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and offers one year of practical banking training across 30 states and Union Territories.

Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline and meet the prescribed age requirements can apply through the official recruitment process.

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹12,300 to ₹15,000, depending on the location of their allotted bank branch.

Indian Bank Apprentice 2026: Recruitment Overview

Particulars

Details

Recruiting Organization

Indian Bank

Recruitment Name

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27

Post Name

Apprentice

Total Training Seats

1,500

Recruitment Act

Apprentices Act, 1961

Qualification

Graduate

Age Limit

20–28 Years

Application Mode

Online

Selection Process

Online Test, Local Language Test and Verification

Training Location

Across India

Official Website

indianbank.bank.in

Important Dates: Indian Bank Apprentice Online Form 2026

Candidates should note the following recruitment schedule.

Event

Date

Notification Release

4 November 2026

Online Registration Begins

5 November 2026

Last Date to Apply

25 November 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

25 November 2026

Online Exam Date

To Be Announced

Admit Card Release

To Be Announced

The bank will announce further examination-related updates through its official website.

Indian Bank Announces 1,500 Apprentice Seats: Check State-Wise Vacancies

The bank has distributed the 1,500 training seats across various states and Union Territories.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of seats at 285, followed by Tamil Nadu with 270 and West Bengal with 145.

State-Wise Vacancy Details

State / UT

Seats

Andhra Pradesh

85

Arunachal Pradesh

1

Assam

30

Bihar

80

Chandigarh

2

Chhattisgarh

10

Goa

2

Gujarat

35

Haryana

32

Himachal Pradesh

6

Jammu & Kashmir

3

Jharkhand

60

Karnataka

35

Kerala

44

Madhya Pradesh

65

Maharashtra

70

Manipur

2

Meghalaya

1

Nagaland

2

Delhi

32

Odisha

42

Puducherry

9

Punjab

45

Rajasthan

40

Tamil Nadu

270

Telangana

46

Tripura

1

Uttar Pradesh

285

Uttarakhand

20

West Bengal

145

Total

1,500

Candidates must check the state-wise reservation details and local language requirements before choosing their preferred state.

Who Can Apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Indian Bank has specified educational qualifications, age criteria and other eligibility conditions for candidates.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Candidates must have completed their graduation between April 1, 2022, and November 1, 2026.

Candidates with one year or more of post-qualification work experience, or those who have already undergone apprenticeship training, are not eligible under the notified conditions.

Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as of November 1, 2026.

Criteria

Age

Minimum Age

20 Years

Maximum Age

28 Years

Upper-age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the recruitment rules.

Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 Application Fee

Category

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS

₹800 + GST

SC / ST / PwBD

₹175 + GST

Candidates must pay the application fee online before the application deadline.

Indian Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026: How Much Will Selected Candidates Receive?

Candidates selected for the apprenticeship programme will receive a monthly stipend during their one-year training period.

Branch Location

Monthly Stipend

Metro / Urban

₹15,000

Rural / Semi-Urban

₹12,300

The stipend is intended for apprenticeship training and should not be confused with the regular salary of an Indian Bank employee.

Important: The apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent or contractual employment with Indian Bank after completion of training.

Indian Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026

Selection will involve an online objective examination followed by the applicable local language proficiency assessment.

The recruitment process includes:

  1. Online Written Examination

  2. Local Language Proficiency Test

  3. Interview, if conducted at the bank's discretion

  4. Document Verification

  5. Medical Fitness Verification

The online examination carries 100 marks and has a duration of 60 minutes.

Candidates should check the official advertisement for detailed subject-wise examination instructions and other selection conditions.

Local Language Requirement

Candidates applying for a particular state or Union Territory must meet the applicable local language proficiency requirement.

The bank may conduct a language proficiency test to assess candidates' ability to read, write, speak and understand the required language.

Candidates who can provide qualifying school certificates showing that they studied the relevant language may be exempt from the test, subject to the notification's conditions.

How to Apply Online for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

  1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/.

  2. Complete the apprenticeship registration process and ensure that the candidate profile is 100% complete.

  3. Generate and save the NATS Enrolment ID.

  4. Visit the Indian Bank official careers page.

  5. Open the Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27 application link.

  6. Fill in the required personal, educational and contact details.

  7. Upload the necessary documents.

  8. Pay the applicable application fee.

  9. Submit the form and save the application confirmation.

Note: Completing NATS registration alone does not constitute a completed Indian Bank apprenticeship application. Candidates must finish the required bank-specific application process.

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Official Links

Apply Online – Indian Bank Apprentice 2026

https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/inbraoct26/

Official Recruitment Notification PDF

https://indianbank.bank.in/documents/20117/34414/FINAL%20UPDATED%20ADVERTISEMENT%20FOR%20ENGAGEMENT%20OF%20APPRENTICES%20FOR%20FY%202026-27%20-%2004.11.20262026_11_04_04_14_20.pdf/451450a2-0501-51ba-e37c-db63b9c27425

NATS Registration Portal

https://nats.education.gov.in/

Indian Bank Official Careers Website

https://indianbank.bank.in/en/career

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: What Candidates Should Know

The latest apprenticeship notification offers graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the banking sector.

However, applicants should remember that the programme is a fixed-duration training engagement rather than a permanent bank recruitment drive.

Candidates must also satisfy the eligibility criteria, complete their NATS registration and submit the application before November 25, 2026.

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Official source

Indian Bank

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