Indian Bank Apprentice Online Form 2026 – Apply Online for 1,500 Posts (FY 2026-27)
Indian Bank
| Organisation | Indian Bank |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice — engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27 (12-month apprenticeship/training engagement; not a regular or permanent bank job, and it carries no right to claim employment after training) |
| Total Posts | 1500 |
| Qualification | Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Graduation must have been passed on or after 01 April 2022 and not later than 01 November 2026, with the final result declared on or before 01 November 2026 and documentary proof available. |
| State | All India |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Apply Online Start | 05 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 25 November 2026 (both days inclusive; the same window applies to edit/modification and online fee payment) |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 800 + GST (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 175 + GST (non-refundable) |
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Indian Bank has invited online applications for the engagement of 1,500 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27, as per the Bank's updated advertisement dated 04 November 2026. The tentative training seats are spread across 30 States and Union Territories, with the largest numbers in Uttar Pradesh (285), Tamil Nadu (270) and West Bengal (145). This is a 12-month training engagement, not a regular bank job.
Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline, passed on or after 01 April 2022 and not later than 01 November 2026, and must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 01 November 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories. The monthly stipend is Rs. 15,000 at Metro/Urban branches and Rs. 12,300 at Rural/Semi-Urban branches, and no other allowances or benefits are payable.
Online registration and fee payment run from 05 November 2026 to 25 November 2026. Candidates must first register on the NATS 2.0 portal with a complete profile, and may apply for only one State/UT. Selection is through a 100-mark online test followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test, and the application fee is Rs. 800 + GST for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 175 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Eligibility
- Nationality/citizenship as per the standard clause in the advertisement (Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrant with a Government of India eligibility certificate)
- Candidate must first register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and have a 100%-complete profile before applying (applicable to candidates who graduated on or after 01 April 2022)
- A candidate may apply for only one State/UT; if multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid one is retained
- Candidate must be proficient (read, write, speak and understand) in one specified/opted local language of the State/UT applied for
- Candidate must not have undergone apprenticeship earlier, be currently pursuing it, or have 1 year or more of job experience after completing the educational qualification
- Engagement is subject to medical fitness
Selection Process
- (1) Online Test — objective multiple-choice, 100 questions / 100 marks, 60 minutes composite time: Reasoning Aptitude 15, Computer Knowledge 10, English Language 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25, General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25; minimum aggregate qualifying marks as decided by the Bank (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD), with State/UT-wise, category-wise merit lists. (2) Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) after qualifying the online test — candidates who produce an 8th/10th/12th marksheet or certificate showing they studied the opted local language are exempt; failing the LLPT means no engagement. The Bank may conduct or dispense with an interview at its discretion. A wait list is also drawn State/UT-wise and category-wise.
Salary / Pay Scale
Stipend per month: Rs. 15,000 for Metro/Urban branches (Bank component Rs. 8,850 + Government component up to Rs. 6,150); Rs. 12,300 for Rural/Semi-Urban branches (Bank Rs. 6,150 + Government Rs. 6,150). Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. Training period: 12 months of on-the-job training.
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| Official Website | Click Here |
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