Indian Bank has opened 1,500 apprentice seats across 30 states and union territories for the year 2026-27. Any graduate who passed between 01.04.2022 and 01.11.2026 can apply online from 05.11.2026 to 25.11.2026, but only for one state. An apprentice is a paid trainee: you get a monthly stipend for 12 months of on-the-job training, and the bank does not promise a job at the end.
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Indian Bank Apprentice Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice (graduate apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Organization | Indian Bank (public sector bank, headquarters in Chennai) |
| Notification/Advertisement No. | Not specified in notification (advertisement dated 04.11.2026, for F.Y. 2026-27) |
| Location | All India / Central Govt. Seats are in 30 states and UTs; you choose one state when you apply |
| Total Vacancies | 1500 training seats |
| Qualification | Graduate degree in any subject, passed on or after 01.04.2022 and on or before 01.11.2026 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as on 01.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Online test, then a local language test (unless you studied the language in class 8, 10 or 12). The bank may or may not hold an interview |
| Stipend | Rs 15,000 a month (metro and urban branches) or Rs 12,300 a month (rural and semi-urban branches) |
| Training Period | 12 months of on-the-job training |
| How to Apply | Online only, 05.11.2026 to 25.11.2026, after registering on the NATS 2.0 portal |
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Official Website | Indian Bank Careers Page |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 04.11.2026 |
| Online registration, fee payment and edits start | 05.11.2026 |
| Last date for registration, fee payment and edits | 25.11.2026 (both days inclusive) |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 01.11.2026 |
| Online test date | Not announced yet. Call letters will come by email and on the bank and NATS websites |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 800 plus GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 175 plus GST |
| Payment mode | Online only: debit card, credit card or net banking. Bank charges for the payment are paid by you |
| Refund | The fee is non-refundable |
Vacancy Details
The 1,500 seats are spread over 30 states and UTs. Uttar Pradesh (285), Tamil Nadu (270) and West Bengal (145) together hold more than half of them. The split below is as given in the notification and is provisional, so the bank can change it as its needs change.
| S.No. | State / UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 13 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 85 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Assam | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | Bihar | 12 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 39 | 80 |
| 5 | Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 35 |
| 9 | Haryana | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 11 | Jammu and Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Jharkhand | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
| 13 | Karnataka | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 35 |
| 14 | Kerala | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 44 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 9 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 65 |
| 16 | Maharashtra | 7 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 32 | 70 |
| 17 | Manipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 | Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 20 | NCT of Delhi | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| 21 | Odisha | 6 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 42 |
| 22 | Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 23 | Punjab | 13 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 45 |
| 24 | Rajasthan | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 40 |
| 25 | Tamil Nadu | 51 | 2 | 72 | 27 | 118 | 270 |
| 26 | Telangana | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 46 |
| 27 | Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 28 | Uttar Pradesh | 59 | 2 | 76 | 28 | 120 | 285 |
| 29 | Uttarakhand | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 20 |
| 30 | West Bengal | 33 | 7 | 31 | 14 | 60 | 145 |
| Total | 252 | 82 | 348 | 142 | 676 | 1500 |
Seats for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
These seats are already counted inside the totals above. PwBD reservation is horizontal, which means a selected PwBD candidate is placed in whichever category (SC, ST, OBC or Unreserved) they belong to. VI is visually impaired, HI is hearing impaired, OC is orthopaedically challenged (shown as OH in the notification table) and ID is intellectual disability.
| State / UT | VI | HI | OC | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bihar | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Haryana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karnataka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NCT of Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odisha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Telangana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| West Bengal | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
PwBD candidates must submit a disability certificate or UDID card from a competent authority, dated on or before the last date of registration. A certificate marked “likely to improve” does not qualify for PwBD reservation.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before 01.01.1962, and persons of Indian origin who migrated from certain countries (listed in the notification) can also apply, but they need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate degree in any subject from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. You must have passed on or after 01.04.2022 and not later than 01.11.2026, with the final result declared on or before 01.11.2026 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as on 01.11.2026. That means born between 02.11.1998 and 01.11.2006 (both days inclusive), before any relaxation |
| NATS Registration | You must first register on the NATS 2.0 apprenticeship portal and have a 100 percent complete profile |
| Earlier Training or Work | Not eligible if you have already done an apprenticeship, are doing one now, or have 1 year or more of job experience after finishing your studies |
| Local Language | You must be able to read, write, speak and understand one of the listed local languages of the state you apply for |
| Application Restriction | One state or UT only, and one application only. If you apply more than once, only the latest completed application is kept and the fees for the others are forfeited |
| Ex-servicemen | Ex-servicemen are not engaged as apprentices, and there is no reservation for them |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Upper age up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC) and 40 years (SC/ST) |
The 28-year limit applies to General and EWS candidates. SC, ST and OBC candidates can add the PwBD or the 1984 riots relaxation on top of their own, but only one of those two. You must show the certificates for any relaxation at the interview or at a later stage of selection.
In short: the upper age limit is 28 years for General and EWS, 31 for OBC and 33 for SC and ST, counted on 01.11.2026.
Who Should Apply
- This is 12 months of paid training, not a regular job. The bank says it has no duty to offer you employment during or after the training, and you have no duty to accept one.
- Your final graduation result must have been declared on or before 01.11.2026. If your result came after that date, you cannot apply even if you have passed.
- Pick your state with care. You can apply for one state only, and you need to know one of its listed local languages well enough to pass a test, unless your class 8, 10 or 12 marksheet shows you studied it.
- You choose three districts of your state while registering, but the bank can post you to any district of that state. Mere choosing does not give you a right to a particular district.
- If you have already done an apprenticeship elsewhere, or have worked for a year or more after finishing your studies, you are not eligible.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. NATS registration | Before applying, register on the NATS 2.0 portal and complete your profile. Note down your Enrolment ID for later |
| 2. Online test | Objective multiple-choice test of 100 questions and 100 marks in 60 minutes in total. It is held in major regional languages, except the English section. The bank sets the minimum aggregate marks, and SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates get 5 percent relaxation. There is no minimum mark for any single section |
| 3. Merit list | Prepared state-wise and category-wise from your total marks, highest first. If candidates tie at the cut-off, the older candidate ranks higher. A wait list is also made. If the test is held in more than one session, scores are normalised using the equi-percentile method |
| 4. Local Language Proficiency Test | Held after you clear the online test, at a centre in your state and at your own expense. If you fail, you are not engaged. You are exempt if you submit a class 8, 10 or 12 marksheet or certificate showing you studied the language you opted for |
| 5. Interview | The bank may hold an interview or skip it |
| 6. Document verification and medical fitness | You must bring your original documents and be declared medically fit by a bank-appointed doctor, or produce a medical certificate if the bank asks for one |
| 7. Engagement | Selected candidates get the apprenticeship offer digitally on the NATS 2.0 portal |
In short: the online test marks decide your place in the merit list for your state. The language test is only pass or fail, and the notification does not say whether interview marks, if any, are added to the score.
Online Test Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 | 15 | 60 minutes in total for all sections together |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 | |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
The notification does not mention negative marking. Check the official site for any later instruction before test day.
Local Language to Choose for Your State
Choose one language from the list for the state you apply to, at the time of the online application.
| S.No. | State / UT | Languages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| 3 | Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo |
| 4 | Bihar | Hindi / Urdu |
| 5 | Chandigarh | Hindi / Punjabi |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| 7 | Goa | Konkani |
| 8 | Gujarat | Gujarati |
| 9 | Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| 11 | Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi |
| 12 | Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali |
| 13 | Karnataka | Kannada |
| 14 | Kerala (Keralam) | Malayalam |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| 16 | Maharashtra | Marathi |
| 17 | Manipur | Manipuri / English |
| 18 | Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi |
| 19 | Nagaland | English |
| 20 | NCT of Delhi | Hindi |
| 21 | Odisha | Odia |
| 22 | Puducherry | Tamil |
| 23 | Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi |
| 24 | Rajasthan | Hindi |
| 25 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| 26 | Telangana | Telugu / Urdu |
| 27 | Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok |
| 28 | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu |
| 29 | Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| 30 | West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali |
Stipend and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Training Period | 12 months of on-the-job training |
| Stipend: metro and urban branches | Rs 15,000 a month (bank pays up to Rs 8,850 and the government up to Rs 6,150) |
| Stipend: rural and semi-urban branches | Rs 12,300 a month (bank pays up to Rs 6,150 and the government up to Rs 6,150) |
| Other Allowances | None. Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowance or benefit |
| Leave | Bank holidays, plus one casual leave after each completed month. You can take only 4 casual leaves at a time, and unused leave lapses when the contract ends |
| Certificate | Digital Certificate of Proficiency from NATS 2.0 after you complete the training. You need more than 338 paid days in the 12 months to be eligible for it |
| Injury Compensation | Paid by the bank under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, if you are hurt in an accident during training |
| EPF and ESI | Not applicable. An apprentice is a trainee, not a worker, and the bank is exempt from these contributions |
| Job After Training | No right to claim a job, and the bank has no obligation to offer one |
In short: you get Rs 15,000 a month at a metro or urban branch and Rs 12,300 a month at a rural or semi-urban branch, with no other allowances and no overtime.
Rules During Training
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Working hours | Same as the bank’s normal working hours for clerical staff. Overtime is not allowed |
| Conduct | For misconduct or poor performance the bank can end your contract after giving 7 days’ notice. Apprentices cannot join or form a union |
| Not reporting | The contract ends if you do not report to the branch or training venue on the joining date |
| Leaving midway | You can leave only at the end of a month and must pay one month’s stipend as termination cost. There is no charge if you get a job (with a copy of the appointment order) or cannot continue for medical reasons (with a certificate from a medical officer not below the rank of civil surgeon) |
| Dropping out | If you drop out or abscond in a quarter, you must refund the stipend paid for that quarter |
| Secrecy | You must keep the bank’s and its customers’ information strictly confidential, during and after the training |
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and complete your profile to 100 percent. Note down your Enrolment ID.
- Go to the Indian Bank careers page, or to the NATS portal, and click “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026”.
- Click “Click here for New Registration”, enter your name, contact details and email ID, and note the Provisional Registration Number and Password shown on screen. Use “Save and Next” to save your progress.
- Choose your state, up to three districts and your local language. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, fill in the other details, preview the form and click “Complete Registration”.
- Pay the fee online, wait for the e-Receipt, then print the application form and e-Receipt for your records. Do not send the printout to the bank.
Note: if no e-Receipt is generated, the payment has failed. Log in again with your Provisional Registration Number and Password and pay again. Do not press Back or Refresh while the payment is going through, to avoid being charged twice.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-style photo, 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, on a light or white background. Preferred 200 x 230 pixels, 20 to 50 KB. You will also take a live photo with a webcam or phone during the application Resize photo and signature → |
| Signature | Black ink on white paper, not in capital letters. Preferred 140 x 60 pixels, 10 to 20 KB |
| Left thumb impression | JPG or JPEG, black or blue ink on white paper. 240 x 240 pixels, 20 to 50 KB |
| Handwritten declaration | In your own handwriting, in English, black ink on white paper, not in capital letters. JPG or JPEG, 800 x 400 pixels, 50 to 100 KB |
| Graduation marksheet and result proof | A document from the board or university showing your result was declared on or before 01.11.2026 |
| Category certificate | SC/ST certificate; OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026; EWS Income and Asset Certificate based on income for F.Y. 2025-26; PwBD disability certificate or UDID card dated on or before 25.11.2026 |
| Local language proof | Class 8, 10 or 12 marksheet showing you studied the language, only if you want the language test waived |
| Photo ID (for test day) | Call letter plus a photocopy of a photo ID with the same name as your application, such as PAN card, passport, driving licence, voter ID or Aadhaar. Ration card and learner’s licence are not accepted |
The handwritten declaration must read: “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.”
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online | Indian Bank Careers Page |
| Register on the apprenticeship portal | NATS 2.0 Portal |
| NATS registration help | NATS Student Manual (PDF) |
| Official Website | Indian Bank Official Website |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one state. Only your latest completed application is kept, and the fees for the earlier ones are lost.
- Writing the handwritten declaration in capital letters, in another language, or getting someone else to write it. The application is treated as invalid.
- Signing in capital letters. The signature must also match everywhere later, including the call letter and attendance sheet.
- Skipping the NATS profile. Only candidates with a 100 percent complete profile can apply to the bank.
- Spelling your name differently from your certificates and marksheets. Any mismatch can cancel your candidature, and nothing can be changed after Final Submit.
- Leaving the application for the last day. A paid fee without an e-Receipt means the application is incomplete and stands rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?
The last date is 25.11.2026. Online registration, fee payment and edits are all open from 05.11.2026 to 25.11.2026, both days included.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 1,500 training seats across 30 states and UTs. The biggest shares are Uttar Pradesh with 285, Tamil Nadu with 270 and West Bengal with 145.
Who can apply?
Any graduate who passed on or after 01.04.2022 and whose final result was declared on or before 01.11.2026, aged 20 to 28 years on 01.11.2026, before category relaxation.
What is the stipend?
It is Rs 15,000 a month at metro and urban branches and Rs 12,300 a month at rural and semi-urban branches, for 12 months of on-the-job training.
Will I get a permanent job in Indian Bank after the apprenticeship?
No. The bank says it has no obligation to offer a regular or contract job, and you do not have to accept one if offered. You do get a digital Certificate of Proficiency.
Can I apply for more than one state?
No. You can choose only one state or UT and submit one application. If you submit more than one, only the latest completed application is kept.
Is there a local language test?
Yes. You must clear a test in one of your state’s listed languages after the online test. You are exempt if your class 8, 10 or 12 marksheet shows you studied that language.
What is the online test pattern?
It has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes: Reasoning 15, Computer Knowledge 10, English 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25 and General Awareness with Banking 25. There is no minimum mark for each section.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
