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Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary (In Simple Words)

• Indian Bank will take 1,500 apprentices for 12 months of on-the-job training in branches across India.
• Applications are open from 5 November 2026 to 25 November 2026.
• Any graduate can apply if they passed graduation between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026, and are 20 to 28 years old on 1 November 2026.
• You get a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 (metro/urban) or Rs. 12,300 (rural/semi-urban).
• This is training, not a job. Indian Bank has no duty to give you regular or contract employment afterwards.
• You can apply for only one State/UT, and you must be able to read, write, speak and understand a local language of that State/UT.
• You must first register on the NATS 2.0 portal with a fully completed profile.

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Important Dates 2026

Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – State-Wise

Category-Wise Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria

• 2021 graduates cannot apply, because their passing date is before 1 April 2022.
• Final-year students can apply only if their final result is declared on or before 1 November 2026.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Indian Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

Training Rules (12 Months)

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. NATS 2.0 registration with a complete profile.
2. Online application and fee payment.
3. Online written test (100 marks).
4. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) for qualified candidates who are not exempt.
5. Interview only if the bank decides to hold one.
6. Merit list State/UT-wise and category-wise.
7. Document verification and medical fitness.
8. Apprenticeship contract issued digitally through NATS 2.0.

Exam Pattern 2026

• There are no separate section-wise cut-offs. The bank sets minimum qualifying marks on the total score.
• SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates get 5% relaxation in the qualifying percentage.
• If candidates tie at the cut-off, the older candidate is preferred.
• If the exam is held in many sessions, scores are normalised (equi-percentile method).
• A State/UT-wise and category-wise waiting list may be made.

Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

• You must be able to read, write, speak and understand one of the local languages of your chosen State/UT.
• If you studied that language in Class 8, 10 or 12 and give the marksheet or certificate, you are exempt from the LLPT.
• Without that proof, you must pass the LLPT, or you will not be engaged.
• The LLPT centre is decided by the bank, and you bear your own travel cost.

State and District Choice

• Apply for only one State/UT.
• You can choose three preferred districts in that State/UT. Your home district gets first preference in merit arrangement.
• District choice does not guarantee posting in that district. The bank can post you anywhere in the chosen State/UT.
• If you send more than one application, only the latest valid one is kept and other fees are lost.

How to Apply Online for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?

Step 1: Register on NATS 2.0

1. Go to nats.education.gov.in.
2. Open Student Registration.
3. Enter correct personal, contact and education details.
4. Fill graduation passing details and complete all profile sections until it shows 100%.
5. Save your NATS Enrolment ID.

Step 2: Apply for the Indian Bank apprenticeship

1. Open Indian Bank Careers or the NATS portal and find “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026”.
2. Read the advertisement and check your qualification date, age and experience rules.
3. Click New Registration and enter your name, contact details and email. Note the provisional registration number and password.
4. Use Save and Next while filling in personal, address, graduation and category details.
5. Choose one State/UT, your three preferred districts and your local language.
6. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, and take the live photo as asked.
7. Check everything in Preview and click Complete Registration.
8. Pay the fee online before 25 November 2026.
9. Save the application printout and payment receipt.

Important: Registering on NATS alone is not enough. You must also complete the Indian Bank application. After final submission, details cannot be changed.

Documents and Upload Sizes

• Graduation degree certificate and marksheets, and proof that your result was declared on or before 1 November 2026
• Date of birth proof and valid photo ID
• NATS 2.0 Enrolment ID
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) and PwBD certificate or UDID, if applicable
• Class 8, 10 or 12 certificate showing study of your chosen local language, if you claim LLPT exemption

Handwritten declaration: Write it in English, in black ink, on white paper, in your own handwriting, and not fully in capital letters. Copy the exact wording from Annexure II of the official notification.

Exam Centres and Admit Card

• The tentative exam centre list is in Annexure I of the notification.
• You can give your centre choice, but the bank can allot another centre. Centre change requests are not accepted.
• Call letters are given on the official bank/recruitment website. They are not sent by post.
• Check your registered email and the bank website regularly.

Important Instructions

• Apply between 5 and 25 November 2026 only.
• Graduation must be passed between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026.
• Age is counted on 1 November 2026.
• A fully complete NATS profile is a must.
• Only one State/UT can be chosen.
• Check your name and date of birth match your certificates before final submit.
• Apprenticeship does not guarantee any job.
• The bank can change seats, selection steps or schedule through official updates.

Tips for Candidates

• Start your NATS registration today, because completing the profile takes time.
• Prepare the photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration files in the exact sizes first.
• Choose your State/UT where you can clearly pass the local language requirement.
• Keep your Class 8, 10 or 12 language proof ready to claim LLPT exemption.
• Practise English, Quant, Reasoning, Computer and Banking GK for the 60-minute test.
• Do not wait for the last date. Use only the official links.

What Happens After Applying?

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many apprentice seats are there?
1,500 tentative seats across 30 States/UTs. Uttar Pradesh has 285 and Tamil Nadu has 270.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026. Applications start on 5 November 2026.

Q3. What qualification is needed?
Graduation in any discipline, passed between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026, with the result declared by 1 November 2026.

Q4. What is the age limit?
20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026, with relaxation as per category.

Q5. What is the stipend?
Rs. 15,000 per month at metro/urban branches and Rs. 12,300 at rural/semi-urban branches.

Q6. What is the fee?
Rs. 800 + GST for General/OBC/EWS and Rs. 175 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD. It is non-refundable.

Q7. How do I apply?
Register on NATS 2.0 with a 100% complete profile, then apply for the Indian Bank apprenticeship and pay the fee online.

Q8. What is the selection process?
A 100-mark online test and a Local Language Proficiency Test. The bank may hold an interview.

Q9. Can I apply for more than one State?
No. Only one State/UT is allowed.

Q10. Who is not eligible?
Those who already did or are doing apprenticeship, those with 1 year or more of experience after qualification, and Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen.

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