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Vacancy Details
- Apprentice: 1500 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in Any Discipline (degree from recognized university, final result declared between 01-04-2022 and 01-11-2026)- Unreserved (UR): 676
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 348
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 252
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 142
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 82
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Application Fees
- General / UR: ₹800
- OBC: ₹800
- EWS: ₹800
- SC: ₹175
- ST: ₹175
- PwBD: ₹175
Selection Process
- NATS Registration: Register and complete the apprenticeship profile on NATS 2.0.
- Online Application: Submit the recruitment-specific application and pay the required fee through the online portal.
- Online Written Test: Appear for a 100-mark objective online examination (60 minutes).
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Qualified candidates must demonstrate reading, writing, speaking and understanding of the specified local language for the chosen State/UT.
- Interview (If Conducted): The bank may optionally conduct an interview as part of selection.
- Merit List: State/UT-wise and category-wise merit lists are prepared based on aggregate marks.
- Document Verification: Verify eligibility and supporting certificates.
- Medical Fitness: Engagement is subject to the bank’s prescribed medical fitness requirements.
- Apprenticeship Contract: Selected candidates receive digital engagement through NATS 2.0 and sign the 12-month apprenticeship contract.
How to Apply
step_1_register_on_nats: Visit https://nats.education.gov.in/ and complete Student Registration, fill personal and educational details and save the NATS Enrolment ID.
step_2_locate_recruitment: On NATS or Indian Bank Careers (https://indianbank.bank.in/en/career) locate ‘Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026’.
step_3_new_registration: Click New Registration for this recruitment, note provisional registration number and password, and complete the application form.
step_4_upload_documents: Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and required certificates; ensure all profile sections are complete.
step_5_preview_and_submit: Preview and Complete Registration, then pay the applicable fee online using Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking before 25-11-2026.
step_6_save_confirmation: Save/print the application form and payment confirmation for future reference.
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Important Dates
- Updated Notification Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Last Date for Fee Payment:
- Application Edit / Modification Deadline:
- Age and Qualification Cut-Off Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for this apprenticeship?
Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university with the final result declared between 01-04-2022 and 01-11-2026. Applicants who have already undergone apprenticeship training or have one year or more of post-qualification work experience are ineligible.
How do I apply for the Indian Bank Apprentice recruitment?
Register and complete your profile on the NATS 2.0 portal, locate the Indian Bank apprenticeship recruitment, complete the online application, upload required documents and pay the fee online. Complete the process between 05-11-2026 and 25-11-2026 and save the application printout and payment confirmation.
What is the last date to apply for the apprenticeship?
The last date to apply online and to pay the application fee is 25-11-2026. Applications and fee payment must be completed by that date.
What is the selection process for the apprenticeship?
Selection includes NATS registration, an online objective written test (100 marks), a Local Language Proficiency Test and may include an interview at the bank’s discretion, followed by merit preparation, document verification and medical fitness.
What stipend or pay scale will apprentices receive?
Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 in Metro/Urban branches and Rs. 12,300 in Rural/Semi-Urban branches during the 12-month training period. The stipend is not a regular bank employee salary and does not include additional allowances.
