Indian Bank, a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has released the final updated advertisement dated 4 November 2026 for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026-27. A total of 1,500 tentative training seats are available across 30 States and Union Territories, and graduates from any discipline can apply online from 5 November to 25 November 2026 through the NATS 2.0 portal.
This is a 12-month apprenticeship with a monthly stipend of up to ₹15,000, not a permanent bank job, and it does not guarantee employment with the Bank after the training period. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training, or who have one year or more of work experience after completing their qualification, are not eligible.
This article covers the complete details of the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — important dates, state-wise vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, stipend, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official advertisement.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Indian Bank, Government of India (Public Sector Bank, Chennai) |
| Recruitment Name | Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — FY 2026-27 |
| Advertisement Date | 4 November 2026 (final updated advertisement) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Training Seats | 1,500 (tentative) |
| Training Period | 12 months of on-the-job training |
| Application Mode | Online only (NATS 2.0 portal) |
| Job Location | Branches across 30 States and Union Territories |
| Official Website | https://www.indianbank.bank.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Updated Notification Released | 4 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 November 2026 |
| Online Examination Date | To be announced by the Bank |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | After the online test (for candidates who qualify) |
Note: The Bank has not announced the online examination date in the advertisement. Candidates should check the Bank's official website and the NATS 2.0 portal for the exam schedule.
Vacancy Details
Indian Bank has announced 1,500 tentative training seats across 30 States and Union Territories. A candidate can apply for only one State or Union Territory. The state-wise distribution is as follows:
| State / UT | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 285 |
| Tamil Nadu | 270 |
| West Bengal | 145 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 85 |
| Bihar | 80 |
| Maharashtra | 70 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 65 |
| Jharkhand | 60 |
| Telangana | 46 |
| Punjab | 45 |
| Kerala | 44 |
| Odisha | 42 |
| Rajasthan | 40 |
| Karnataka | 35 |
| Gujarat | 35 |
| Haryana | 32 |
| NCT of Delhi | 32 |
| Assam | 30 |
| Uttarakhand | 20 |
| Chhattisgarh | 10 |
| Puducherry | 9 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 |
| Goa | 2 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Nagaland | 2 |
| Chandigarh | 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Total | 1,500 |
Category-wise, the 1,500 seats are divided as: SC — 252, ST — 82, OBC — 348, EWS — 142 and UR — 676. The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank. Candidates will get first preference in the merit list of the district of which they are resident on the date of application, and they can also choose two more neighbouring districts.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
- The candidate must hold a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised University, or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- The candidate must have passed graduation on or after 1 April 2022 and on or before 1 November 2026 (both days inclusive). The final result should have been declared on or before 1 November 2026.
- The candidate must be a citizen of India (subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962, and persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries, with a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India, are also eligible).
- The candidate should not have undergone apprenticeship training in any other organisation earlier, and should not have one year or more of work experience after completing the educational qualification.
- The apprentice will be a trainee and not a worker; the apprenticeship does not carry any right to claim employment in the Bank after completion of training.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Date of Birth Range | Born not earlier than 2 November 1998 and not later than 1 November 2006 (both days inclusive) |
Relaxation in the upper age limit is available as per Government of India guidelines: SC/ST — 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities — 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).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹800 + GST (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 + GST (non-refundable) |
The fee must be paid online between 5 November and 25 November 2026. Bank transaction charges for the online payment will have to be borne by the candidate.
Stipend and Training
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Stipend — Metro / Urban Branches | ₹15,000 per month |
| Stipend — Rural / Semi-Urban Branches | ₹12,300 per month |
| Training Period | 12 months of on-the-job training |
| Other Allowances | None — apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits |
| Leave | One casual leave on completion of one month of apprenticeship; only 4 casual leaves can be availed at a time |
| Certificate | After successful completion, BOAT (SR) will issue a digital Certificate of Proficiency (COP), downloadable from the NATS 2.0 portal |
The stipend includes the Government share paid through the NATS 2.0 portal and the Bank's share. To be eligible for the Certificate of Proficiency, the apprentice must have more than 338 paid days during the 12-month training period. The daily hours of training will be the same as the working hours of a Customer Service Associate in the Bank, and no overtime is allowed.
Selection Process
Selection for engagement as an apprentice will be made through the following stages:
1. Online Test (Objective, multiple-choice type) — 100 questions for 100 marks in a composite time of 60 minutes. The test has five sections: Reasoning Aptitude (15 questions), Computer Knowledge (10), English Language (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25) and General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry (25). The test will be conducted in major regional languages, except General English, which will be in English. There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual sections; the Bank will decide the minimum qualifying marks on aggregate (with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates). A state/UT-wise and category-wise merit list will be drawn, and a wait list will also be prepared. 2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) — Candidates applying for a State/UT must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in any one of the specified local languages of that State/UT. The language test is conducted after qualifying the online test, and candidates who fail it will not be engaged. Candidates who produce their 8th, 10th or 12th standard mark sheet or certificate showing that they studied the specified local language are exempt from this test. 3. Interview (at the Bank's discretion) — It will be at the discretion of the Bank to conduct an interview or dispense with it. 4. Medical Fitness and Document Verification — Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit, and the engagement contract is issued digitally through the NATS 2.0 portal.
How to Apply
1. First register on the apprenticeship portal NATS 2.0 (nats.education.gov.in) and complete your profile (only candidates with a 100% complete profile are eligible to apply). Note down the Enrolment ID generated on the portal. 2. Visit the Indian Bank website indianbank.bank.in, go to the Careers page, and click on the link for Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026, or go directly to the NATS 2.0 portal and click on Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026. 3. Click on "Click here for New Registration", enter your name, contact details and email ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated. 4. Fill in the application form, choose only one State/UT and up to three preferred districts of that State/UT. 5. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the specifications given in Annexure-II of the advertisement. The signature must not be in capital letters, and the hand-written declaration must be in English, in the candidate's own handwriting. 6. Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 25 November 2026. No change will be possible after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT button, so verify all details carefully before submitting.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (updated advertisement, 4 November 2026) | https://indianbank.bank.in/documents/20117/34414/FINAL%20UPDATED%20ADVERTISEMENT%20FOR%20ENGAGEMENT%20OF%20APPRENTICES%20FOR%20FY%202026-27%20-%2004.11.20262026_11_04_04_14_20.pdf/451450a2-0501-51ba-e37c-db63b9c27425 |
| Apply Online (NATS 2.0 Portal) | https://www.nats.education.gov.in/ |
| Indian Bank Official Website | https://www.indianbank.bank.in/ |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026? A total of 1,500 tentative apprentice seats are available across 30 States and Union Territories for FY 2026-27.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Indian Bank Apprentice 2026? The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 25 November 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the Indian Bank Apprentice post? A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, passed on or after 1 April 2022 and on or before 1 November 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Candidates must be 20 to 28 years old as on 1 November 2026, with age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC and PwBD candidates as per Government rules.
Q5. What is the stipend for Indian Bank apprentices? The monthly stipend is ₹15,000 in metro/urban branches and ₹12,300 in rural/semi-urban branches, for a 12-month training period.
Q6. What is the application fee for the Indian Bank Apprentice 2026? ₹800 plus GST for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 plus GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q7. How are candidates selected for the Indian Bank Apprentice posts? Selection is through an online objective test, followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test and (at the Bank's discretion) an interview, with a state-wise merit list.
Q8. Is the Indian Bank Apprentice a permanent job? No. It is a 12-month apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It does not guarantee regular employment with the Bank after completion of training.