Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 1,500 graduate apprenticeship seats across India, including 145 in West Bengal. Eligible candidates aged 20–28 years who graduated between April 2022 and November 2026 can apply. Selected apprentices receive ₹12,300–₹15,000 monthly during 12 months of training. Apply through NATS 2.0 by 25 November 2026.
Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,500 Graduate Apprenticeship Posts
Job Overview
Indian Bank has released its updated Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2026 for the engagement of 1,500 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026–27.
The notification, updated on 4 November 2026, invites applications from eligible graduates interested in undertaking a 12-month banking apprenticeship programme.
The recruitment covers 30 States and Union Territories across India, including 145 training seats in West Bengal.
Candidates who completed graduation in any discipline between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026 may apply, subject to the prescribed age, work experience, previous apprenticeship and other eligibility conditions.
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 to ₹15,000 depending on the classification of their allotted bank branch.
Online registration is open from 5 November 2026 to 25 November 2026.
Applicants must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal and complete their NATS profile before submitting the Indian Bank apprenticeship application.
Recruitment Overview
Organization: Indian Bank
Recruitment Name: Engagement of Apprentices for FY 2026–27
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Training Seats: 1,500
West Bengal Training Seats: 145
Qualification: Graduation in Any Discipline
Age Limit: 20–28 Years
Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300–₹15,000
Training Period: 12 Months
Employment Type: Apprenticeship Training
Application Mode: Online
Application Start Date: 5 November 2026
Application Last Date: 25 November 2026
Selection Process: Online Examination, Local Language Proficiency Test and Verification
Training Location: Selected State/UT, Subject to Bank Allotment
Official Website: https://indianbank.bank.in
Important: This recruitment offers apprenticeship training seats, not permanent government bank employment. Successful completion of training does not guarantee a regular or contractual position with Indian Bank.
About the Company
Indian Bank is a major public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Established in 1907, Indian Bank provides banking and financial services to individual customers, businesses, institutions and other organizations.
The Bank operates through a nationwide branch network and offers services including savings accounts, current accounts, deposits, loans, digital banking and other financial products.
Indian Bank also participates in apprenticeship programmes designed to provide graduates with practical exposure to banking operations and professional workplace environments.
Under its FY 2026–27 apprenticeship programme, the Bank will engage selected graduates for structured on-the-job training at allotted branches across India.
Available Job Positions
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Training Seats: 1,500
The recruitment is for a single apprenticeship category rather than separate permanent banking officer or clerical positions.
Selected candidates will undergo 12 months of practical training at allotted Indian Bank branches.
Training seats are distributed among 30 States and Union Territories.
Indian Bank Apprentice State-Wise Vacancy Details 2026
The following training seats have been advertised:
Andhra Pradesh: 85
Arunachal Pradesh: 1
Assam: 30
Bihar: 80
Chandigarh: 2
Chhattisgarh: 10
Goa: 2
Gujarat: 35
Haryana: 32
Himachal Pradesh: 6
Jammu and Kashmir: 3
Jharkhand: 60
Karnataka: 35
Kerala: 44
Madhya Pradesh: 65
Maharashtra: 70
Manipur: 2
Meghalaya: 1
Nagaland: 2
NCT of Delhi: 32
Odisha: 42
Puducherry: 9
Punjab: 45
Rajasthan: 40
Tamil Nadu: 270
Telangana: 46
Tripura: 1
Uttar Pradesh: 285
Uttarakhand: 20
West Bengal: 145
Total Apprenticeship Seats: 1,500
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of advertised seats with 285, followed by Tamil Nadu with 270 and West Bengal with 145.
Indian Bank Apprentice West Bengal Vacancy 2026
Indian Bank has announced 145 apprenticeship training seats in West Bengal, making this recruitment relevant to graduates searching for banking apprenticeship opportunities in Kolkata and other districts of the state.
West Bengal Category-Wise Vacancies
Unreserved (UR): 60
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 31
Scheduled Castes (SC): 33
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 14
Total West Bengal Seats: 145
Candidates applying for West Bengal must possess proficiency in one of the specified local languages:
Bengali
Nepali
Applicants must select the appropriate local language during the application process.
The district-wise training seat distribution is provided in Annexure III of the official notification.
Candidates should check the available districts and the relevant training seat distribution before completing their applications.
Indian Bank Apprentice Category-Wise Vacancy 2026
All-India Reservation Distribution
Unreserved: 676
OBC: 348
SC: 252
EWS: 142
ST: 82
Total: 1,500
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Reservation
The notification includes horizontal reservation provisions for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Visually Impaired (VI): 12
Hearing Impaired (HI): 12
Orthopedically Challenged (OH): 13
Intellectual Disability (ID): 11
Total PwBD Reserved Training Seats: 48
These seats are included within the advertised 1,500 vacancies and must not be added separately.
Reservation eligibility is subject to the applicable disability category, supporting certification and Government of India guidelines.
All training seats are tentative and may change according to the Bank's requirements.
Job Location
Training Location: Across India
Candidates may apply for only one State or Union Territory.
During registration, applicants can indicate three preferred districts within their chosen State/UT, according to the Bank's prescribed process.
The candidate's district of residence receives the first preference under the relevant merit arrangement, and two additional neighbouring districts may be chosen.
However, district preferences do not guarantee an apprenticeship seat in a particular district or branch.
Indian Bank reserves the right to allot successful candidates to any eligible district within their selected State/UT based on seat availability and operational requirements.
West Bengal Applicants
Candidates residing in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Bankura, Birbhum, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Siliguri and other areas of West Bengal can apply if they satisfy the eligibility requirements.
The availability of a training seat in any particular district must be checked against Annexure III of the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Eligible Graduation Qualifications May Include
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
Other Recognized Bachelor's Degrees
There is no separate requirement for a banking, finance or commerce specialization.
However, candidates must satisfy the notified graduation passing-date conditions.
Graduation Passing Year Eligibility
Earliest Eligible Graduation Passing Date: 1 April 2022
Latest Eligible Graduation Passing Date: 1 November 2026
Both dates are inclusive.
Candidates must have completed graduation and had their final results declared within the prescribed period.
Eligible Graduation Batches
2022, provided graduation was completed on or after 1 April 2022
2023
2024
2025
2026, provided the final result was declared by 1 November 2026
Candidates who graduated before 1 April 2022 are not eligible.
Candidates whose final graduation results were declared after 1 November 2026 are not eligible.
Applicants must provide valid university or institutional documents confirming their graduation completion and result declaration dates.
Can Final-Year Students Apply?
Final-year students are eligible only if their final graduation results were declared on or before 1 November 2026 and they satisfy all remaining eligibility conditions.
Students still awaiting their final results after the specified cutoff date are not eligible.
Previous Apprenticeship Restrictions
Applicants are not eligible if they:
Have already completed apprenticeship training under the applicable Apprentices Act provisions.
Are currently undergoing apprenticeship training.
Previously had their apprenticeship terminated because of their own fault.
Have one year or more of post-qualification work experience.
These conditions are important because the programme is intended for eligible graduate apprenticeship candidates.
Age Limit
The prescribed age criteria are calculated as on 1 November 2026.
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Date of Birth Criteria for General/EWS Candidates
Earliest Permitted Date of Birth: 2 November 1998
Latest Permitted Date of Birth: 1 November 2006
Both dates are inclusive.
Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible candidates according to the official notification.
Indian Bank Apprentice Age Relaxation 2026
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe
Upper-Age Relaxation: 5 Years
Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer
Upper-Age Relaxation: 3 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Upper-Age Relaxation: 10 Years
Persons Affected by the 1984 Riots
Upper-Age Relaxation: 5 Years
Eligible Widows, Divorced Women and Legally Separated Women Who Have Not Remarried
General/EWS: Up to 35 Years
OBC: Up to 38 Years
SC/ST: Up to 40 Years
Age relaxation is subject to the notification conditions and valid supporting certificates.
Ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen are not eligible for engagement under this apprenticeship notification.
Job Responsibilities
Indian Bank apprentices will undergo practical on-the-job training according to the Bank's training arrangements.
The notification does not prescribe a fixed position-specific duty list equivalent to that of a regular banking employee.
The following activities are examples of relevant banking exposure that may form part of a supervised apprenticeship programme. They should not be treated as guaranteed assignments.
Banking Operations Exposure
Observe routine banking branch operations.
Learn about customer service processes.
Understand basic banking products and services.
Become familiar with account-related documentation.
Learn banking record management procedures.
Observe the use of authorized banking systems under supervision.
Customer Service Exposure
Develop professional customer communication skills.
Observe customer enquiry handling procedures.
Learn appropriate banking service practices.
Understand customer interaction and workplace etiquette.
Documentation and Administration
Learn how banking documents are organized.
Understand the importance of accurate recordkeeping.
Become familiar with relevant forms and operational procedures.
Follow applicable information confidentiality instructions.
Professional Development
Participate in assigned training activities.
Follow guidance from designated supervisors.
Develop communication and professional workplace skills.
Understand banking compliance and customer information protection.
Complete prescribed learning activities and assessments.
All practical assignments will be determined by Indian Bank according to its approved training programme and branch requirements.
Required Skills
The notification primarily prescribes graduation, age, local language proficiency and apprenticeship eligibility.
The following skills are useful for candidates preparing for a banking apprenticeship.
Communication Skills
Clear Verbal Communication
Basic Written English
Local Language Proficiency
Professional Customer Interaction
Listening and Interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills
Basic Computer Operation
Data Entry
Email Communication
Basic Digital Documentation
Familiarity with Office Applications
Numerical and Analytical Skills
Basic Arithmetic
Quantitative Reasoning
Problem-Solving
Numerical Accuracy
Understanding of Basic Financial Concepts
Professional Skills
Time Management
Teamwork
Workplace Discipline
Confidentiality
Attention to Detail
Willingness to Learn
Prior professional banking experience is not required. However, candidates must meet the restrictions concerning previous apprenticeship participation and post-qualification work experience.
Salary Structure
Selected apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend according to the classification of their allotted Indian Bank branch.
Metro / Urban Branches
Monthly Stipend: ₹15,000
Maximum Bank Component: ₹8,850
Maximum Government Component: ₹6,150
Rural / Semi-Urban Branches
Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300
Maximum Bank Component: ₹6,150
Maximum Government Component: ₹6,150
Overall Monthly Stipend Range
₹12,300 – ₹15,000
The stipend is payable during the prescribed 12-month apprenticeship period, subject to applicable engagement and payment conditions.
Salary Clarification
The stipend is not a regular bank employee salary.
Regular Basic Salary: Not Applicable
Regular Employee Gross Salary: Not Applicable
Annual CTC: Not Applicable
Monthly Apprenticeship Stipend: ₹12,300–₹15,000
Performance Incentives: Not Specified
Overtime Payment: Not Applicable
Additional Regular Employee Allowances: Not Available
Apprentices are not entitled to regular employee allowances or benefits under this engagement.
The Bank is exempt from making EPF and ESI contributions for apprentices under the applicable apprenticeship provisions.
Working Hours & Shift Details
Indian Bank has specified that daily training hours will follow the working hours applicable to its Customer Service Associates or the Bank's normal working hours.
Training Schedule
Daily Training Hours: As per Applicable Bank Working Hours
Exact Number of Hours: Not Specified
Shift: As per Allotted Branch Training Arrangement
Training Duration: 12 Months
Overtime: Not Permitted
Holidays: As Observed by Indian Bank
No apprentice is permitted to work overtime.
Facilities & Employee Benefits
The programme provides selected graduates with paid on-the-job training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Confirmed Apprenticeship Provisions
Monthly Stipend According to Branch Location
Twelve-Month On-the-Job Training
Indian Bank Holidays
One Casual Leave After Completing Each Month
Maximum Four Casual Leaves at a Time
Eligibility for Certificate of Proficiency After Successful Completion and Assessment
Applicable Accident Compensation Provisions
Leave Conditions
Apprentices become entitled to one casual leave after completing each month of apprenticeship training.
A maximum of four casual leaves may be taken at one time.
Unutilized leave expires upon completion or termination of the apprenticeship contract.
No other category of leave is provided under the notified apprenticeship provisions.
Certificate Eligibility
Candidates must complete more than 338 paid days during the 12-month training period and satisfy the prescribed assessment and training requirements to become eligible for the Certificate of Proficiency.
After successful completion, the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) will issue a digital Certificate of Proficiency through NATS 2.0.
Apprenticeship Training Duration
The apprenticeship duration is 12 months.
Training is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the relevant apprenticeship rules.
Selected candidates must report to the allotted bank branch or training location on the specified commencement date.
The apprenticeship agreement normally terminates automatically upon completion of the prescribed training period.
The Bank is not obligated to offer employment after the training.
Is Indian Bank Apprenticeship a Permanent Job?
No.
Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a fixed-duration training opportunity and does not constitute appointment to a regular permanent bank position.
Candidates engaged as apprentices do not receive the employment status of regular clerical or officer employees.
After completing training, apprentices cannot claim permanent or contractual employment as a matter of right.
Indian Bank has no obligation to offer employment during or after the apprenticeship.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes NATS registration, an online objective examination, Local Language Proficiency Test where applicable, document verification and medical fitness assessment.
Indian Bank may also conduct an interview at its discretion.
Stage 1: NATS 2.0 Registration
Candidates must complete their registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal.
Official Website:
Applicants must ensure that their NATS profile reaches 100% completion before applying for the Indian Bank apprenticeship.
Merely creating a NATS account without completing the recruitment application does not constitute a valid application.
Stage 2: Online Written Examination
Eligible applicants will be required to appear for an online objective-type examination.
Indian Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
Reasoning Aptitude
Questions: 15
Marks: 15
Computer Knowledge
Questions: 10
Marks: 10
English Language
Questions: 25
Marks: 25
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions: 25
Marks: 25
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry
Questions: 25
Marks: 25
Total Examination Details
Total Questions: 100
Maximum Marks: 100
Examination Duration: 60 Minutes
Examination Type: Objective Multiple-Choice Questions
Mode: Online
Negative Marking: Not Specified in the Advertisement
The online examination may be conducted in major regional languages determined by the Bank, except the English Language section, which will be in English.
Online Examination Qualifying Marks
Indian Bank will determine the minimum aggregate qualifying marks.
There are no separate minimum qualifying marks for individual examination sections.
SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the prescribed aggregate qualifying percentage.
The Bank will prepare State/UT-wise and category-wise merit lists based on the aggregate examination results.
Where two candidates obtain identical marks at the cutoff, the older candidate will receive preference.
If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, scores will be normalized using the equi-percentile method.
Stage 3: Local Language Proficiency Test
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in one of the local languages prescribed for their selected State or Union Territory.
The Local Language Proficiency Test assesses the candidate's ability to:
Read the Selected Local Language
Write the Selected Local Language
Speak the Selected Local Language
Understand the Selected Local Language
The test is conducted after the qualifying online examination.
Candidates who fail the applicable Local Language Proficiency Test will not be engaged.
West Bengal Local Language Eligibility
Candidates applying for West Bengal must select either:
Bengali
Nepali
Applicants who studied the selected local language in Class 8, Class 10 or Class 12 may be exempted from the Local Language Proficiency Test, subject to producing the prescribed educational certificate or marksheet.
Candidates who cannot provide the required language-study evidence must qualify in the test.
State-Wise Local Language Requirements
Andhra Pradesh: Telugu / Urdu
Arunachal Pradesh: English
Assam: Assamese / Bengali / Bodo
Bihar: Hindi / Urdu
Chandigarh: Hindi / Punjabi
Chhattisgarh: Hindi
Goa: Konkani
Gujarat: Gujarati
Haryana: Hindi / Punjabi
Himachal Pradesh: Hindi
Jammu and Kashmir: Urdu / Hindi
Jharkhand: Hindi / Santhali
Karnataka: Kannada
Kerala: Malayalam
Madhya Pradesh: Hindi
Maharashtra: Marathi
Manipur: Manipuri / English
Meghalaya: English / Garo / Khasi
Nagaland: English
NCT of Delhi: Hindi
Odisha: Odia
Puducherry: Tamil
Punjab: Punjabi / Hindi
Rajasthan: Hindi
Tamil Nadu: Tamil
Telangana: Telugu / Urdu
Tripura: Bengali / Kokborok
Uttar Pradesh: Hindi / Urdu
Uttarakhand: Hindi
West Bengal: Bengali / Nepali
Stage 4: Interview, If Conducted
Indian Bank may decide to conduct or dispense with an interview.
An interview is not guaranteed as a compulsory recruitment stage for every candidate.
Candidates should follow subsequent official notices for any interview-related requirements.
Stage 5: Document Verification
Shortlisted applicants must present the required original certificates and documents whenever directed by the Bank.
Verification may include:
Educational Qualification
Graduation Passing Date
Age and Identity
Category and Reservation Eligibility
NATS Registration
Local Language Eligibility
Previous Apprenticeship Status
Relevant Employment History
Stage 6: Medical Fitness
Final apprenticeship engagement is subject to the prescribed medical fitness requirements.
The Bank may require a medical examination or medical fitness certificate according to the conditions stated in the advertisement.
Stage 7: Digital Apprenticeship Contract
Candidates selected for engagement will receive their digital apprenticeship offer through the NATS 2.0 portal.
Successful candidates must complete the required formalities and report to their allotted training location according to the instructions communicated by Indian Bank.
Application Fees
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment system.
General / Unreserved
₹800 + GST
Other Backward Classes
₹800 + GST
Economically Weaker Sections
₹800 + GST
Scheduled Castes
₹175 + GST
Scheduled Tribes
₹175 + GST
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
₹175 + GST
Fee Payment Period
5 November 2026 to 25 November 2026
Online Payment Methods
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
Other Methods Available on the Official Payment Gateway
Applicable bank transaction charges are additional.
Application fees are non-refundable.
Important Recruitment Dates
Updated Notification Date
4 November 2026
Online Registration Start Date
5 November 2026
Last Date for Online Applications
25 November 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment
25 November 2026
Last Date for Application Editing / Modification
25 November 2026
Age and Educational Eligibility Cutoff Date
1 November 2026
Online Examination Date
To Be Announced
Local Language Proficiency Test Date
To Be Announced
Document Verification Date
To Be Announced
Apprenticeship Commencement Date
To Be Communicated to Selected Candidates
Candidates should check the official Indian Bank Careers page regularly for examination schedules, call letters, selection information and other announcements.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the necessary documents available for online registration, application submission and subsequent verification.
Educational Documents
Graduation Degree Certificate
Graduation Mark Sheets
Proof of Graduation Result Declaration Date
Recognized University or Equivalent Qualification Documents
Personal Documents
Recent Passport-Size Colour Photograph
Valid Identity Proof
Date-of-Birth Proof
Candidate Signature
Left Thumb Impression
Handwritten Declaration
Valid Mobile Number
Active Email Address
Apprenticeship Documents
NATS 2.0 Enrolment ID
Completed NATS Student Profile
Other Apprenticeship-Related Documents Requested by the Portal
Category and Reservation Documents
SC Certificate, if Applicable
ST Certificate, if Applicable
OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, if Applicable
EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if Applicable
PwBD Certificate or UDID Card, if Applicable
Other Documents Supporting Applicable Age Relaxation
Local Language Documents
Class 8 Marksheet or Certificate, or
Class 10 Marksheet or Certificate, or
Class 12 Marksheet or Certificate
The relevant educational document must establish that the candidate studied the selected local language when claiming exemption from the language proficiency test.
Photograph and Signature Upload Specifications
Photograph
Preferred Dimensions: 200 × 230 Pixels
File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
Signature
Preferred Dimensions: 140 × 60 Pixels
File Size: 10 KB – 20 KB
Left Thumb Impression
Preferred Dimensions: 240 × 240 Pixels
File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
Handwritten Declaration
Preferred Dimensions: 800 × 400 Pixels
File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB
Candidates must follow the official application portal's prescribed image formats, dimensions and file size restrictions.
The application system also requires live photograph capture through its supported webcam or mobile-phone facility.
Handwritten Declaration Requirement
The handwritten declaration must be prepared in English using black ink on white paper.
It must be written in the candidate's own handwriting and must not be written entirely in capital letters.
Candidates should reproduce the declaration prescribed in Annexure II of the official advertisement and upload it according to the application instructions.
How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates must complete NATS 2.0 registration and submit the Indian Bank apprenticeship application online.
Official Indian Bank Careers Website
https://indianbank.bank.in/en/career
NATS 2.0 Apprenticeship Registration Portal
Official NATS Student Registration Manual
https://nats.education.gov.in/assets/manual/student_manual.pdf
Official Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment Notification PDF
Application Start Date: 5 November 2026
Application Last Date: 25 November 2026
Step 1: Register on NATS 2.0
Open the Student Registration section.
Complete the registration process.
Enter personal and contact information accurately.
Provide your educational qualifications.
Enter the correct graduation passing date.
Upload the documents required for NATS registration.
Complete all mandatory profile sections.
Ensure your NATS profile reaches 100% completion.
Save your NATS Enrolment ID for future reference.
Step 2: Apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Visit the Indian Bank Careers website.
Locate the notification titled Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank for FY 2026–27.
Download and read the updated official advertisement.
Verify your age, graduation passing date and eligibility.
Open the corresponding online application facility.
Select New Registration if you are applying for the recruitment for the first time.
Enter your name, mobile number and email address.
Save the provisional registration number and password generated by the system.
Complete the personal, address and educational qualification sections.
Enter your NATS registration details as required.
Select only one eligible State or Union Territory.
Choose the preferred districts within that State/UT.
Select the appropriate local language.
Enter category and reservation details, if applicable.
Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
Complete the remaining application sections.
Preview all entered information carefully.
Confirm and complete registration.
Pay the applicable application fee online.
Submit the application by 25 November 2026.
Download the completed application form and payment confirmation.
Candidates must ensure that their name, date of birth and educational details match their official documents.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Indian Bank has announced 1,500 apprenticeship training seats for FY 2026–27.
Of these, 145 seats are available in West Bengal.
The recruitment is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Online applications are accepted from 5 November to 25 November 2026.
Graduation in any discipline is mandatory.
Graduation must have been completed between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026.
The final graduation result must have been declared by 1 November 2026.
The age limit is 20 to 28 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
Candidates who completed graduation before 1 April 2022 are not eligible.
Candidates with one year or more of post-qualification work experience are not eligible.
Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship training are not eligible.
Ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen are not eligible for engagement under this notification.
Applicants can select only one State or Union Territory.
NATS 2.0 registration and 100% profile completion are mandatory.
Selection includes an online examination and local language requirements.
An interview may be conducted at the Bank's discretion.
The monthly stipend is ₹12,300 or ₹15,000 depending on branch classification.
The apprenticeship duration is 12 months.
Apprentices are not eligible for regular bank employee allowances.
Overtime is not permitted.
Training does not guarantee permanent employment.
Candidates must satisfy medical fitness and document verification requirements.
Candidates should not pay any unofficial agent for recruitment or apprenticeship selection.
Applicants should regularly check official Indian Bank recruitment announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Indian Bank has announced 1,500 apprenticeship training seats across 30 States and Union Territories for FY 2026–27. West Bengal has 145 advertised training seats.
Q2. Can BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA or B.Tech graduates apply for Indian Bank Apprenticeship 2026?
Yes. Graduates from any recognized discipline may apply if they completed graduation between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026 and satisfy all other eligibility conditions.
Q3. What is the monthly stipend for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Selected apprentices will receive ₹15,000 per month at Metro/Urban branches or ₹12,300 per month at Rural/Semi-Urban branches during the 12-month training period.
Q4. What is the age limit for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The general age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026. Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the notification.
Q5. Is Indian Bank Apprenticeship a permanent government bank job?
No. The programme provides 12 months of apprenticeship training. It does not guarantee a regular or contractual position with Indian Bank after completion.
Q6. What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application registration and payment of the applicable fee is 25 November 2026. Candidates must complete NATS 2.0 registration and the recruitment-specific application process.
Q7. Can candidates from West Bengal apply, and is Bengali compulsory?
Eligible candidates from West Bengal can apply for the 145 advertised seats in the state. Applicants must select Bengali or Nepali as their local language and satisfy the proficiency requirement or qualify for exemption through the prescribed school-study documents.
Conclusion
Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides 1,500 apprenticeship training opportunities for eligible graduates across India, including 145 training seats in West Bengal.
The programme offers 12 months of practical banking exposure and a monthly stipend ranging from ₹12,300 to ₹15,000 according to the allotted branch location.
Graduates who meet the prescribed passing-year, age, previous apprenticeship and work experience requirements should register on NATS 2.0 and complete the official Indian Bank application process.
Applicants should carefully review the updated recruitment notification before applying.
Official Careers Website: https://indianbank.bank.in/en/career
NATS Registration: https://nats.education.gov.in
Last Date to Apply: 25 November 2026
Job Overview & Eligibility
Benefits & Facilities
Monthly Apprenticeship Stipend of ₹12,300 – ₹15,000
12 Months of On-the-Job Banking Training
One Casual Leave After Completing Each Month of Apprenticeship
Maximum Four Casual Leaves at a Time
Holidays Observed by Indian Bank
Practical Exposure to Banking Operations
Digital Certificate of Proficiency After Successful Training and Assessment, Subject to Eligibility
Apprenticeship Registration and Certification Through NATS 2.0
Accident Compensation as Applicable Under the Apprentices Act
Other categories: B.Tech, Banking & Finance, Apprenticeship / NATS / NAPS
Other locations: Kolkata, Howrah, Burdwan, Hooghly, Siliguri, Durgapur, Alipurduar, Bankura, Birbhum, Cooch Behar, Dakshin Dinajpur, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Jhargram, Kalimpong, Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Paschim Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman, Purba Medinipur, Purulia, South 24 Parganas, Uttar Dinajpur
Accepted qualifications: Any Graduate
