Indian Bank is engaging 1,500 graduate apprentices for 2026-27 in 30 States and UTs. The 12-month on-the-job training pays a stipend of up to Rs 15,000 a month. You register on the NATS portal, then apply on Indian Bank’s careers page between 5 and 25 November 2026. Selection is through an online test and a local language test. Andhra Pradesh has 85 seats and Telangana 46.
Who can apply: graduates in any discipline who passed between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026 · age 20–28 on 1 November 2026 (SC/ST up to 33, OBC-NCL up to 31) · less than one year of job experience, no earlier apprenticeship · apply by 25 November 2026, for one State/UT only · Indian Bank careers · NATS portal · Official notice (PDF)
Written from Indian Bank’s advertisement for engagement of apprentices for FY 2026-27, dated 04.11.2026, on 4 November 2026.
On this page: Dates · Seats by state · Eligibility · Stipend and training · Fee · Selection · How to apply · Points to check
Indian Bank Apprentice 2026: important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 4 November 2026 |
| Online registration, edits and fee payment | 5 – 25 November 2026 (both days included) |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 1 November 2026 |
| Online test | To be announced; call letters by email and on the bank’s website |
Indian Bank Apprentice 2026: state-wise seats
| State / UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 59 | 2 | 76 | 28 | 120 | 285 |
| Tamil Nadu | 51 | 2 | 72 | 27 | 118 | 270 |
| West Bengal | 33 | 7 | 31 | 14 | 60 | 145 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 13 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 85 |
| Bihar | 12 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 39 | 80 |
| Maharashtra | 7 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 32 | 70 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 9 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 65 |
| Jharkhand | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
| Telangana | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 46 |
| Punjab | 13 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 45 |
| Kerala | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 44 |
| Odisha | 6 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 42 |
| Rajasthan | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 40 |
| Gujarat | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 35 |
| Karnataka | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 35 |
| Haryana | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| NCT of Delhi | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| Assam | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| Uttarakhand | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 20 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Chandigarh, Goa, Manipur, Nagaland | – | – | – | – | 2 each | 2 each |
| Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura | – | – | – | – | 1 each | 1 each |
| Total | 252 | 82 | 348 | 142 | 676 | 1,500 |
From the notice, sorted by seats; every row adds up. PwBD seats are included in these totals: 13 orthopedically challenged, 12 visually impaired, 12 hearing impaired and 11 intellectual disability.
- One State/UT only. If you submit more than one application, only the latest complete one is kept, and the fees for the others are forfeited.
- District choice: you pick up to three districts in your State/UT. Your home district gets first preference on the merit list, plus two neighbouring districts. The bank can still place you anywhere in the State/UT.
- Andhra Pradesh: the 85 seats can be filled in all 26 districts, from Alluri Sitharama Raju to Y.S.R.
Eligibility: qualification, age and who is excluded
Qualification: a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, passed on or after 1 April 2022 and not later than 1 November 2026. The final result must be declared by 1 November 2026, and you need the university’s document showing that. Final-year students whose results come after 1 November cannot apply.
Age: 20 to 28 years on 1 November 2026, i.e. born between 2 November 1998 and 1 November 2006.
| Category | Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 28 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 |
| SC / ST | 33 |
| PwBD | 38 (OBC 41, SC/ST 43) |
| 1984 riot-affected | 33 |
| Widows, divorced or legally separated women not remarried | 35 (OBC 38, SC/ST 40) |
You are not eligible if:
- you have one year or more of job experience after your degree;
- you have already done an apprenticeship, are doing one now, or had one terminated through your own fault;
- you are an ex-serviceman: the notice says ex-servicemen won’t be engaged and have no reservation.
Certificates: OBC-NCL certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026. EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26, valid for 2026-27. PwBD candidates need a disability certificate and UDID dated on or before 25 November 2026.
Stipend and training
| Branch type | Stipend a month | Bank’s share | Government’s share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro / Urban | Rs 15,000 | Rs 8,850 | Rs 6,150 |
| Rural / Semi-urban | Rs 12,300 | Rs 6,150 | Rs 6,150 |
- 12 months of on-the-job training, with working hours the same as the bank’s Customer Service Associates. There’s no other allowance and no overtime.
- Leave: one casual leave for each completed month, and at most four at a time. You need more than 338 paid days in the year to get the Certificate of Proficiency from BOAT (SR).
- Leaving early costs one month’s stipend, and you can leave only at the end of a month. Dropping out or absconding during a quarter means refunding that quarter’s stipend.
- No job guarantee: the bank is not obliged to employ you after the training.
Application fee
| Category | Fee (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs 800 + GST |
| SC, ST, PwBD | Rs 175 + GST |
Pay online with a debit card, credit card or net banking between 5 and 25 November 2026. If no e-receipt appears, the payment has failed: log in again and repeat it.
Selection process and exam pattern
1. Online test: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes in total.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness (banking focus) | 25 | 25 |
- The test is in major regional languages chosen by the bank; the English section is in English.
- There are no sectional cut-offs. The bank sets an aggregate minimum, with 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD.
- The merit list is prepared State/UT-wise and category-wise. Ties go to the older candidate, and a wait list is prepared.
- The bank may hold an interview or skip it.
- AP test centres: Vijayawada/Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Kurnool and Vizianagaram. Telangana: Hyderabad, Khammam, Karimnagar and Warangal.
2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): after the online test, in one language of the State/UT you applied for. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Telugu or Urdu. You’re exempt if your Class 8, 10 or 12 mark sheet shows you studied that language. Travel to the test is at your own cost.
3. Medical fitness and a digital contract on the NATS portal.
How to apply for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026
- Register on NATS 2.0 at nats.education.gov.in and make your profile 100% complete. Only complete profiles can apply. Note your Enrolment ID. The student manual explains the steps.
- Open Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026 from the Indian Bank careers page or the NATS portal, then click New Registration. Note the Provisional Registration Number and password.
- Fill in your details exactly as they appear on your certificates, and choose your State/UT, districts, test centre and LLPT language.
- Upload these documents (all JPG/JPEG):
| Document | Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Photo (recent, colour, light background) | 20–50 KB | 200 × 230 px |
| Signature (black ink, not in capitals) | 10–20 KB | 140 × 60 px |
| Left thumb impression (black or blue ink) | 20–50 KB | 240 × 240 px |
| Handwritten declaration (English, not in capitals) | 50–100 KB | 800 × 400 px |
You also capture a live photo with a webcam or phone. The declaration text is: “I, (name), 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.” 5. Preview, click Complete Registration, pay the fee, and print the application and e-receipt. Nothing can be changed after final submission.
Points to check
- Experience certificate wording: the general instructions ask candidates to bring “the original experience certificate at the time of Interview”, while the eligibility section rules out anyone with one year or more of experience. The experience line looks like standard text carried over from other recruitments. Go by the eligibility rule.
- “Final updated” notice: the PDF is titled “Final Updated Advertisement” and dated 4 November 2026. Use this version, not any earlier copy.
- Test date: not given yet. Watch your email and the Indian Bank careers page.
Official sources: Indian Bank notice (PDF) · Indian Bank careers · NATS portal