Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,500 Seats, Stipend up to Rs 15,000
Indian Bank, a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has released the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of 1,500 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27. Graduates in any discipline who passed on or after 1 April 2022 and are aged 20 to 28 years can apply. The training is for 12 months, with a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 in metro / urban branches and Rs. 12,300 in rural / semi-urban branches. West Bengal has 145 training seats. Online applications can be submitted through the IBPS portal from 5 November 2026 to 25 November 2026, after registering on the NATS 2.0 apprenticeship portal.
This article covers the Indian Bank Apprentice vacancy 2026 state-wise, eligibility, age limit, stipend, application fee, exam pattern, selection process and how to apply, based on the official advertisement dated 4 November 2026. Bank exam aspirants can also check the UIIC AO admit card 2026, and graduates can see the RRB NTPC Graduate notification for 3548 posts.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: Indian Bank (Public Sector Bank), Chennai
➤ Post: Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961)
➤ Total seats: 1,500 (West Bengal: 145)
➤ Qualification: Graduate in any discipline (passed on or after 01.04.2022)
➤ Age limit: 20 to 28 years as on 01.11.2026
➤ Stipend: Rs. 15,000 (metro / urban), Rs. 12,300 (rural / semi-urban)
➤ Training period: 12 months
➤ Fee: Rs. 800 + GST (Gen / OBC / EWS); Rs. 175 + GST (SC / ST / PwBD)
➤ Selection: Online test + Local Language Proficiency Test
➤ Apply online: 05.11.2026 to 25.11.2026
➤ Registration: NATS 2.0 portal + IBPS application
Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Apprentices will get 12 months of on-the-job training in Indian Bank branches. The training does not give any right to a job in the bank. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Bank |
| Headquarters | Chennai |
| Post | Apprentice |
| Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Financial year | 2026-27 |
| Total training seats | 1,500 (tentative) |
| Training period | 12 months |
| Application mode | Online (NATS 2.0 + IBPS) |
| Official website | indianbank.bank.in |
Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
The online application window is open for three weeks. The important dates are shown below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 4 November 2026 |
| Online registration, edit and fee payment starts | 5 November 2026 (Thursday) |
| Last date for registration, edit and fee payment | 25 November 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 1 November 2026 |
| Online test date | To be announced |
Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026: State-wise
There are 1,500 training seats across 30 states and UTs. Uttar Pradesh (285) and Tamil Nadu (270) have the most seats, followed by West Bengal (145). The state-wise and category-wise vacancy is given below.
| State / UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 13 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 85 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| Bihar | 12 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 39 | 80 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Gujarat | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 35 |
| Haryana | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
| Karnataka | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 35 |
| Kerala | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 44 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 9 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 65 |
| Maharashtra | 7 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 32 | 70 |
| Manipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| NCT of Delhi | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| Odisha | 6 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 42 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| Punjab | 13 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 45 |
| Rajasthan | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 40 |
| Tamil Nadu | 51 | 2 | 72 | 27 | 118 | 270 |
| Telangana | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 46 |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 59 | 2 | 76 | 28 | 120 | 285 |
| Uttarakhand | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 20 |
| West Bengal | 33 | 7 | 31 | 14 | 60 | 145 |
| Total | 252 | 82 | 348 | 142 | 676 | 1,500 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal (VI 12, HI 12, OH 13, ID 11). A candidate can apply for only one state / UT. The district-wise list is in Annexure-III of the advertisement.
Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 Eligibility
The eligibility is checked as on 1 November 2026. The details are given below.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Year of passing | Passed on or after 01.04.2022 and not later than 01.11.2026; result must be declared by 01.11.2026 |
| NATS registration | 100% complete profile on the NATS 2.0 portal is required |
| Local language | Proficiency in one of the specified languages of the state applied for |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (or other categories as per the advertisement) |
- Candidates who have already done apprenticeship, or have one year or more of job experience after their qualification, are not eligible.
- Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen cannot be engaged as apprentices.
Indian Bank Apprentice Age Limit
Candidates must be 20 to 28 years old as on 1 November 2026, that is, born between 02.11.1998 and 01.11.2006 (both dates inclusive). The age relaxation is given below.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Widows / divorced / legally separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (Gen / EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC / ST) |
Indian Bank Apprentice Stipend
The monthly stipend depends on the branch location. The details are given below.
| Branch type | Total stipend per month | Bank share | Government share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro / Urban | Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 8,850 | Rs. 6,150 |
| Rural / Semi-urban | Rs. 12,300 | Rs. 6,150 | Rs. 6,150 |
Apprentices do not get any other allowances. They get one casual leave for each completed month and bank holidays. At least 338 paid days in 12 months are needed for the Certificate of Proficiency (COP), which is issued digitally by BOAT (SR) through the NATS 2.0 portal.
Indian Bank Apprentice Application Fee
The fee is non-refundable and paid online. The fee details are shown below.
| Category | Application fee / intimation charges |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 800 + GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 175 + GST |
Indian Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern and Selection
The selection has two stages: an online test and a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). The bank may hold an interview at its discretion. The online test pattern is given below.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness (with focus on Banking) | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 (60 minutes) |
- The test will be in major regional languages, except English Language.
- Minimum aggregate marks will be decided by the bank, with 5% relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD. There are no section-wise minimum marks.
- The merit list will be state-wise and category-wise. Scores from different sessions will be normalised (equi-percentile method).
- If marks are equal at the cut-off, the older candidate is ranked higher.
- LLPT: Candidates who studied the local language in Class 8, 10 or 12 (with mark sheet as proof) do not need to take the language test.
Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 for West Bengal Candidates
West Bengal has 145 training seats: SC 33, ST 7, OBC 31, EWS 14 and UR 60 (including 5 PwBD seats). Training seats may be filled in all 23 districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, Murshidabad, Purba and Paschim Bardhaman, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Bankura, Birbhum, Purulia, Jhargram, Malda, Uttar and Dakshin Dinajpur, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar. Your own district gets first preference, and you can choose two neighbouring districts.
The local language for West Bengal is Bengali or Nepali. If you studied Bengali or Nepali in Class 8, 10 or 12, you will not need to take the language test. Exam centres in West Bengal: Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Kalyani, Durgapur and Burdwan (indicative list). Candidates from West Bengal can also check the WBPSC Clerkship recruitment 2026.
How to Apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must first register on the NATS 2.0 portal and then apply through the IBPS portal. Follow the steps below.
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and complete your profile 100%. Note your Enrolment ID.
- Visit the Indian Bank Apprentice application link on the IBPS portal (ibpsreg.ibps.in/inbraoct26).
- Register with your basic details and NATS Enrolment ID.
- Select one state / UT, three preferred districts and the local language for the LLPT.
- Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the fee online.
- Submit before 25 November 2026 and print the application.
Only one application is allowed. If you submit more than one, only the latest completed one will be kept. Keep your email and mobile active for call letters. For more updates, see our latest government job notifications and admit card updates.
Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many seats are there in Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
1,500 training seats across 30 states and UTs.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026. Applications start on 5 November 2026.
Q3. What is the stipend for Indian Bank Apprentice?
Rs. 15,000 per month in metro / urban branches and Rs. 12,300 in rural / semi-urban branches.
Q4. Who can apply for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?
Graduates in any discipline who passed on or after 1 April 2022, aged 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026.
Q5. How many Indian Bank Apprentice seats are in West Bengal?
145 seats: SC 33, ST 7, OBC 31, EWS 14 and UR 60.
Q6. What is the application fee?
Rs. 800 + GST for General / OBC / EWS and Rs. 175 + GST for SC / ST / PwBD.
Q7. Is NATS registration compulsory?
Yes. A 100% complete profile on the NATS 2.0 portal is needed before applying.
Q8. Will Indian Bank give a job after apprenticeship?
No. The bank has no obligation to offer a job after the training.
Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online (IBPS) | Click Here to Apply |
| NATS 2.0 Registration | nats.education.gov.in |
| Official Website | indianbank.bank.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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