Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,500 Vacancies
Indian Bank has officially released the recruitment notification for the engagement of 1,500 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a 12-month training program across 30 States and Union Territories in India. Eligible graduate candidates can submit their applications online through the official Indian Bank website and the NATS 2.0 portal.
📌 Recruitment Overview
Parameter
Details
Recruiting Organization
Indian Bank
Notification Date
November 4, 2026
Post Name
Apprentice
Total Vacancies
1,500 Posts
Training Duration
12 Months
Mode of Application
Online
Selection Process
Online Written Examination & Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment: November 25, 2026
Age and Qualification Cut-Off Date: November 1, 2026
Online Examination Date: To be announced later
💰 Stipend & Financial Support
Metro / Urban Branches: ₹15,000/- per month
Rural / Semi-Urban Branches: ₹12,300/- per month
Note: Apprentices are entitled to bank holidays and one casual leave after each completed month (maximum of 4 at a time), with no overtime or extra allowances.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
The graduation must have been completed, and final results declared, on or before November 1, 2026 (passed on or after April 1, 2022).
Mandatory Prerequisite: Candidates must first register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and complete their profile to 100% before applying.
2. Age Limit (as on November 1, 2026)
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Candidate must have been born between November 2, 1998, and November 1, 2006 (both days inclusive). Upper-age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government guidelines.
📊 State-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
Major State-Wise Distribution
Uttar Pradesh: 285 Posts
Tamil Nadu: 270 Posts
West Bengal: 145 Posts
Andhra Pradesh: 85 Posts
Bihar: 80 Posts
Maharashtra: 70 Posts
Madhya Pradesh: 65 Posts
Jharkhand: 60 Posts
Odisha: 42 Posts
(Vacancies are also available across other states/UTs including Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and more).
Category-Wise Distribution
Unreserved (UR): 676 Posts
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 348 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC): 252 Posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 142 Posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 82 Posts
Total:1,500 Posts
💳 Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹800/- + GST
SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175/- + GST
Mode of Payment: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking
📝 How to Apply Online
NATS Registration: Visit the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in, complete your student profile to 100%, and note down your unique Enrolment ID.
Visit Indian Bank Portal: Go to the official Indian Bank website at www.indianbank.bank.in and navigate to the Careers section.
Select Link: Click on the notification link titled “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026”.
Registration & Form Filling: Click on “New Registration”, enter your details, choose your preferred State/UT, three preferred districts, and your local language for the LLPT.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per specified formats.
Fee Payment & Submission: Preview the application form carefully, complete the registration, and pay the required application fee online.
Save Printout: Download and print a hard copy of the final submitted application form and fee receipt for future records.
