Indian Bank Apprentice 2026 is the Bank’s engagement of 1,500 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. Last date to apply — 25 November 2026. 1,500 training seats. Monthly stipend ₹12,300 to ₹15,000 for 12 months. Apply on the official NATS portal or through the link on indianbank.bank.in.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
25 November 2026
Vacancies
1,500
Stipend
₹12,300–₹15,000 per month
Fee
₹800 + GST (Gen/OBC/EWS); ₹175 + GST (SC/ST/PwBD)
Location
All India — state/UT wise posting
Who can apply
Graduate in any discipline, result between 1 Apr 2022 and 1 Nov 2026
Indian Bank is a public sector bank headquartered in Chennai. It engages apprentices every year under the Apprentices Act to give graduates practical training in branch operations. This is training, not a permanent job.
What kind of role this is
This is a 12-month apprenticeship. You will train in banking work such as customer service, basic operations and local language support. Stipend is paid during training. There is no guarantee of regular employment after the year ends.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You are a graduate in any discipline whose result was declared between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026.
You are 20 to 28 years old as on 1 November 2026 (standard relaxations apply).
You want banking training experience and can relocate within the chosen state.
Skip if
You have already completed an apprenticeship under the Act.
You need a permanent bank officer or clerk post right now.
Your graduation result is outside the printed window.
You cannot clear the local language test for the state you choose.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Apply start
5 November 2026
Last date
25 November 2026
Age / qualification cut-off
1 November 2026
Fee
₹800 + GST for General/OBC/EWS; ₹175 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD. Online only.
Available positions
1,500 apprenticeship seats across India. Category-wise and state-wise numbers are printed in the official notification. Check the PDF before you choose a state.
1. Apprentice — ₹12,300–15,000/month 1500 Seats
Eligibility
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university. Result declared between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026.
Age 20–28 years as on 1 November 2026. SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years.
Registration on NATS 2.0 portal is required. Local language proficiency test if 10th/12th did not show that language.
Total seats — 1,500.
Educational qualifications
Post
Degree / marks
Experience / extras
Apprentice
Any graduate, result 1 Apr 2022 to 1 Nov 2026
No prior job experience needed. Already completed apprenticeship is not eligible.
Selection
Online objective test covering reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude and general/financial awareness.
Local Language Proficiency Test at the time of document verification if required.
Document verification and medical fitness.
Final selection on merit of the online test subject to language and medical clearance.
NATS 2.0 portal registration guide (linked from the bank site)
How to apply
Register on the NATS 2.0 portal if you have not already.
Visit indianbank.bank.in, open Careers / Current Openings and select the Apprentice engagement for FY 2026-27.
Fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee online.
Save the acknowledgement. No hard copy is required to be posted.
FAQs
What is the last date? 25 November 2026.
Who can apply? Graduates in any discipline whose result was declared between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026, within the age band.
How many seats? 1,500 apprenticeship seats.
Where do I apply? Through the official link on indianbank.bank.in or the NATS portal as directed in the notice.
Does this lead to a permanent job? No. It is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act. There is no guarantee of regular employment afterwards.
More openings are on the jobs board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
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