Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,500 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The Indian Bank has released the Final Updated Advertisement dated 4 November 2026 for the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Through this engagement, 1,500 apprentice training seats will be filled across 30 states and union territories under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026-27. Online applications opened on 5 November 2026 and the last date to apply online is 25 November 2026. Selection is through an online test followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test — there is no guaranteed interview, and this is a 12-month apprenticeship, not a permanent bank job. All details below are from the official advertisement. Candidates tracking other bank apprenticeships can also read our UCO Bank Apprentice guide.

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Three deadlines fall on the same day. Registration, form edit/modification and fee payment all close on 25 November 2026, and no change is possible after the FINAL SUBMIT button is clicked. Do not wait for the last day — the advertisement itself warns that heavy load can make the portal unreachable near the deadline.

Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – State-Wise Details

The biggest blocks in the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are Uttar Pradesh (285 seats), Tamil Nadu (270 seats) and West Bengal (145 seats). The state-wise break-up from the official advertisement is:

Category-wise total seats. SC 252, ST 82, OBC 348, EWS 142 and UR 676 — these add up to the 1,500 total. PwBD seats are horizontal within these totals: VI 12, HI 12, OH 13 and ID 11. The district-wise list of vacancies is given in Annexure-III of the advertisement.

One State/UT only. A candidate can apply for only one State/UT, and only one application should be submitted. If more than one application is submitted, only the latest valid (completed) application is retained and the fee paid for the other application(s) is forfeited. At registration, candidates choose any three preferred districts of the applied State/UT; first preference in the merit list goes to the district of residence as on the date of application, but the bank may allot any district of the selected State/UT.

Indian Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 1 November 2026 — candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 November 1998 and not later than 1 November 2006 (both days inclusive). Relaxation in the upper age limit: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years, PwBD 10 years, persons affected by the 1984 riots 5 years, and widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC) and 40 years (SC/ST).

Educational qualification. A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. The graduation must have been passed on or after 1 April 2022 and not later than 1 November 2026, and the final result must have been declared on or before 1 November 2026 — a proper document from the board/university showing the result date must be submitted.

Who cannot apply. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in any organisation, are currently pursuing apprenticeship, or were terminated in between the course due to their own fault are not eligible. Candidates who have job experience of 1 year or more after completing their educational qualification are also not eligible. No Ex-servicemen or Disabled Ex-servicemen are engaged as apprentices under this advertisement, and there is no reservation for them.

NATS 2.0 registration is compulsory. Every candidate must first register on the apprenticeship portal (NATS 2.0, nats.education.gov.in) and complete the student profile to 100% — only candidates with a 100% complete profile are eligible to apply to the bank. Note the Enrolment ID generated on the portal; it is needed for all future correspondence.

Indian Bank Apprentice Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is non-refundable and is paid online only, between 5 November 2026 and 25 November 2026, through debit card, credit card or internet banking. Bank transaction charges for the online payment are borne by the candidate. If the e-receipt is not generated, the payment has failed — log in again with the Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the payment.

How to Apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Register on the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in and complete your student profile to 100%. Note the Enrolment ID.
2. Visit the Indian Bank website (indianbank.bank.in), open the Careers page, and click “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026”.
3. Choose “Click here for New Registration”, enter your name, contact details and email ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent by email and SMS — note them down.
4. Fill the form carefully, using SAVE AND NEXT to verify the details before final submission. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration (in English, in your own handwriting, NOT in capital letters) as per the specifications in Annexure-II. A signature in capital letters will not be accepted.
5. Preview the entire form, then click COMPLETE REGISTRATION. No change is possible after the FINAL SUBMIT button.
6. Click the Payment tab and pay the fee online. On successful payment an e-receipt is generated — take a printout of the e-receipt and the online application form and keep them for future reference. Do not send the printout to the bank.

One application only. Apply for a single State/UT. Keep your email ID and mobile number active till the completion of the engagement process — call letters for the test, interview or group discussion are sent to the registered email ID.

Indian Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026

The online test is an objective multiple-choice test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, in a composite time of 60 minutes. The advertisement does not state any negative marking.

Language of the test. The test is conducted in major regional languages (as decided by the bank), except General English, which is in English. The minimum qualifying marks on aggregate are decided by the bank; SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates get a 5% relaxation on the aggregate cut-off. There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual sections.

Exam centres. The test is held at venues across centres in India; the tentative list of centres is in Annexure-I of the advertisement. The bank may allot a centre other than the one opted for, and no request for a change of centre is entertained.

Indian Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Online test. Candidates who pay the fee undergo the online test described above. The merit list is drawn State/UT-wise and category-wise on aggregate marks in descending order; where two candidates score the same marks at the cut-off, the older candidate is ranked higher. Scores across sessions (if held) are normalised using the equi-percentile method. A wait list is also drawn State/UT-wise and category-wise to fill shortfalls.

Stage 2 – Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). Candidates applying for a State/UT must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in one specified/opted local language of that State/UT — for example Hindi/Urdu for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Tamil for Tamil Nadu, Telugu/Urdu for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and Bengali/Nepali for West Bengal. Candidates who produce an 8th, 10th or 12th standard marksheet/certificate showing they studied the opted local language are not required to take the LLPT. Candidates who fail the LLPT are not engaged as apprentices.

Interview — only if the bank holds one. It is at the discretion of the bank to conduct the interview or dispense with it. Engagement is subject to medical fitness and document verification, and the engagement contract is offered digitally through the NATS 2.0 portal.

Indian Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend for the 12 months of on-the-job training. Metro/urban branches: Rs 15,000 per month (bank component Rs 8,850 + government component Rs 6,150). Rural/semi-urban branches: Rs 12,300 per month (bank component Rs 6,150 + government component Rs 6,150). Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits, and the bank does not contribute EPF or ESI for them.

This is training, not a job. Every apprentice is a trainee and not a worker; the apprentice has no right to claim employment in the bank after completion of training, and the bank has no obligation to offer regular or contractual employment. After successful completion, BOAT(SR) issues a digital Certificate of Proficiency, downloadable from the NATS 2.0 portal — apprentices need more than 338 paid days in the 12 months to be eligible for it. One casual leave is earned per completed month of apprenticeship, with a maximum of 4 casual leaves at a time, and no overtime is allowed.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

There are 1,500 tentative apprentice training seats across 30 states and union territories under the Final Updated Advertisement dated 4 November 2026. The largest blocks are Uttar Pradesh (285 seats), Tamil Nadu (270 seats) and West Bengal (145 seats). Category-wise, the seats are SC 252, ST 82, OBC 348, EWS 142 and UR 676. The seats are provisional and may vary as per the bank’s actual requirement.

What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 25 November 2026. Online registration, editing or modification of the application, and payment of the application fee all close on the same day, 25 November 2026. Applications opened on 5 November 2026, and no other mode of application is accepted.

Who can apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Any graduate in any discipline from a recognised university can apply, provided the graduation was passed on or after 1 April 2022 and not later than 1 November 2026, with the final result declared on or before 1 November 2026. The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026. Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training, are pursuing it, or have 1 year or more of job experience after qualification cannot apply.

What is the age limit for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026 — candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 November 1998 and not later than 1 November 2006. Relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC Non-Creamy Layer (3 years), PwBD (10 years), persons affected by the 1984 riots (5 years), and widows, divorced women and women legally separated who have not remarried (up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST).

How do I apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

First register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and complete your student profile to 100% — only then can you apply to the bank. Then visit indianbank.bank.in, open the Careers page, click “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026”, register with your name, contact details and email ID, fill the form, upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, and pay the fee online before 25 November 2026.

What is the application fee for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The fee is Rs 800 plus GST for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and Rs 175 plus GST for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. It is non-refundable and must be paid online between 5 November 2026 and 25 November 2026. Bank transaction charges for the online payment are borne by the candidate.

What is the stipend for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?

Apprentices are paid Rs 15,000 per month in metro and urban branches (bank component Rs 8,850 + government component Rs 6,150) and Rs 12,300 per month in rural and semi-urban branches (Rs 6,150 + Rs 6,150). No other allowances or benefits are paid. The training period is 12 months of on-the-job training.

What is the selection process for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Selection is through an online test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks in 60 minutes (Reasoning 15, Computer Knowledge 10, English 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25, General Awareness with special reference to Banking 25), followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test in the opted local language of the applied State/UT. The bank may conduct an interview or dispense with it. The merit list is drawn State/UT-wise and category-wise.

Is Indian Bank Apprentice a permanent bank job?

No. This is a 12-month apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — apprentices are trainees, not bank employees, and have no right to claim employment in the bank after training. After successful completion, BOAT(SR) issues a digital Certificate of Proficiency, downloadable from the NATS 2.0 portal.

Can I apply for more than one state in Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No. A candidate can apply for only one State/UT, and only one application should be submitted — if more than one is submitted, only the latest valid (completed) application is retained and the fee paid for the other application(s) is forfeited. At registration you choose any three preferred districts of the applied State/UT, and first preference in the merit list goes to your district of residence.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the Final Updated Advertisement dated 4 November 2026 on indianbank.bank.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, covering SSC, Railways, Banking, Teaching and state recruitment updates. Every article he publishes is checked against the official notification PDF before it goes live.

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