Indian Bank Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026: Apply online for fresh 1,500 Apprentice Posts

Indian Bank, a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has invited online applications for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for F.Y. 2026-27. Under Indian Bank Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026, a tentative 1,500 training seats are available across 30 States and UTs.

Graduates in any discipline can apply for Indian Bank Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026. Applications opened on 5th November 2026 and will close on 25th November 2026. The training is a 12-month on-the-job programme, and 30 seats are available for Assam.

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Indian Bank Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

The notification mentions 1,500 tentative vacancies (training seats). The vacancies and the reserved seats are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank. The category-wise distribution is given below.

Stipend

Selected apprentices will undergo 12 months of on-the-job training. The stipend depends on the branch type.

Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. The apprentice has no right to claim employment in the Bank after completing the training.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply for Indian Bank Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026. The cut-off date for age and educational qualification is 1st November 2026.

Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following.

• A citizen of India
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

Candidates in the last three groups and the Nepal/ Bhutan group must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

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 1st April 2022 and not later than 1st November 2026.
• The final result must have been declared on or before 1st November 2026, and a proper document from the Board/ University to this effect must be submitted.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 28 years (candidates must be born between 2nd November 1998 and 1st November 2006, both days inclusive)

The upper age limit is relaxed as per the table below.

The relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the PwBD or 1984 riots categories.

Other Conditions

• Candidates must first register on the NATS 2.0 apprenticeship portal and have a 100% complete profile (applicable to candidates who passed graduation on or after 1st April 2022).
• The candidate should not have undergone apprenticeship in any other organisation earlier, or be pursuing one, or have been terminated from one due to their own fault.
• Candidates who have job experience of 1 year or more after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.
• No Ex-servicemen/ Disabled Ex-servicemen will be engaged as apprentices, and there is no reservation for them.
• OBC candidates must hold a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1st April 2026. Creamy layer candidates must apply as General.
• EWS candidates must produce an Income and Asset Certificate based on gross annual income for the Financial Year 2025-26, valid for 2026-27, on the date of document verification.
• PwBD candidates must submit a disability certificate/ UDID card dated on or before the last date of registration. PwBD candidates with a temporary disability certificate marked “likely to improve” are not eligible for PwBD reservation.

Selection Process

Selection under Indian Bank Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 consists of an online test, followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). Engagement is also subject to the candidate being declared medically fit.

Online Test

• The online objective multiple-choice test carries 100 marks with a composite time of 60 minutes. The test will be conducted in major regional languages, except the English Language section, which will be in English.
• Candidates must score a minimum aggregate percentage, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD candidates. There is no minimum qualifying mark for individual sections. The Bank may conduct an interview at its discretion.
• The merit list will be drawn state-wise and category-wise in descending order of aggregate marks. If candidates have the same marks at the cut-off point, the older candidate is ranked higher. A wait list will also be drawn.

Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

• Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding at least one local language of the State/ UT applied for.
• For Assam, the language options are Assamese, Bengali and Bodo. The LLPT is held after the online test, and candidates who fail it will not be engaged.
• Candidates who produce an 8th, 10th or 12th standard mark sheet or certificate showing they studied the opted local language are exempt from the LLPT. Candidates must appear for the test at their own expense.

District Allotment

Candidates can choose three preferred districts of the applied State/ UT. This does not give any right to the district, and the Bank may allot any district of the State/ UT as per its requirement. By default, candidates get first preference in the merit list of the district they reside in.

Exam Pattern

The exam centres in Assam are Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tezpur and Silchar. The Bank may allot a centre other than the one opted for, and the list is indicative.

Documents Required

Candidates must keep the following scanned images ready before applying online. All files must be in JPG or JPEG format.

• The photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable.
• Candidates must also capture and upload a live photograph using a webcam or mobile phone during the application.
• The signature must be in black ink on white paper, and must not be in capital letters.
• The left thumb impression must be on white paper with black or blue ink. If the left thumb is not available, the right thumb or another finger or toe may be used, and the candidate should mention the name of the finger.
• The declaration must be written by the candidate in English in their own handwriting, not in capital letters. The text is: “I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

Candidates should also keep the following documents ready for the later stages.

• Mark sheets and certificates of graduation, with the document from the Board/ University showing the result was declared on or before 1st November 2026
• Caste/ category certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD)
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1st April 2026 (OBC candidates)
• Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 (EWS candidates)
• Disability certificate/ UDID card (PwBD candidates)
• Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India (Nepal/ Bhutan subjects, Tibetan refugees and persons of Indian origin)
• 8th, 10th or 12th standard mark sheet or certificate showing study of the local language (for LLPT exemption)
• Valid call letter and a photocopy of a photo ID with the same name as in the application (PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter’s Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, Aadhaar or Employee ID). Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted.

Steps to Apply

• Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
• Register on the NATS 2.0 apprenticeship portal, complete your profile to 100% and note down your Enrolment ID.
• Click on “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026” and choose “Click here for New Registration”.
• Enter your name, contact details and e-mail ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated, so note them down.
• Fill in the application form and use “Save and Next” to verify the details. Choose your State/ UT, LLPT language and preferred districts.
• Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the specifications.
• Preview the application, then click “Complete Registration” only after checking all the details.
• Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card or internet banking. Wait for the server and do not press back or refresh.
• Take a printout of the application form and the e-Receipt. If no e-Receipt is generated, the payment has failed, so repeat the payment. Do not send the printout to the Bank.

An application without a proper visible photograph and signature, or without successful fee payment, is invalid. Once the final submit button is clicked, no change is possible.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable. Bank transaction charges for online payment must be borne by the candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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