Indian Bank has officially released the recruitment notification for the engagement of 1,500 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for F.Y. 2026-27. Eligible and interested candidates possessing a Graduate degree in any discipline can submit their online applications through the official NATS 2.0 portal or Indian Bank website starting from 5th November 2026. This recruitment drive offers candidates a valuable opportunity to gain practical on-the-job training in various metro, urban, semi-urban, and rural branches of Indian Bank across India.

The online application window will remain active until 25th November 2026. Candidates who completed their graduation on or after 1st April 2022 and on or before 1st November 2026 are eligible to participate. Selection will be based on an Online Objective Test followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). Shortlisted candidates will complete a 12-month training period with a fixed monthly stipend up to ₹15,000/-.

• Post Name: Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 1,500 Posts

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution:

Note: A total of 48 vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across VI (12), HI (12), OH (13), and ID (11) categories.

Educational Qualification:

• Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Passing Period: Candidates must have passed their Graduation on or after 01.04.2022 and not later than 01.11.2026 (both days inclusive).
• Mandatory NATS Registration: Candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 Portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) with a 100% complete profile before applying to the Bank.
• Ineligibility: Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or have job experience of 1 year or more after graduation are not eligible.

• Cut-off Date: 01.11.2026
• Minimum Age: 20 Years (born not later than 01.11.2006)
• Maximum Age: 28 Years (born not earlier than 02.11.1998)

Age Relaxation Table:

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly stipend during the 12 Months training period:

Note: Apprentices are trainees and not eligible for any other allowances or employee benefits.

• Payment Mode: Online through Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking between 05.11.2026 and 25.11.2026.

The selection procedure involves the following sequential stages:

1. Online Test (Objective Multiple Choice):

2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the specified local language of the applied State/UT. (Exempted for candidates who studied the local language in 8th, 10th, or 12th standard).
3. Document Verification & Medical Examination.

1. Visit the official NATS portal at www.nats.education.gov.in and register your profile to get a NATS Enrolment ID.
2. Go to the official Indian Bank website www.indianbank.bank.in and click on the Careers page.
3. Click on Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026 and select Click here for New Registration.
4. Enter personal details, active email address, and mobile number to receive system-generated credentials.
5. Fill out the application form carefully and save using Save & Next.
6. Upload scanned copy of recent passport-size photograph (20-50 kb), signature (10-20 kb), left thumb impression (20-50 kb), and handwritten declaration (50-100 kb).
7. Preview the application form and verify all entered details.
8. Pay the non-refundable application fee online and submit the application.
9. Print out the final application form and payment receipt for future reference.