Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,500 Posts, Check Odisha Vacancy, Eligibility, Stipend & Last Date

 

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,500 Posts, Check Odisha Vacancy, Eligibility, Stipend & Last Date

Indian Bank has released the updated notification for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 1,500 Apprentice training seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026–27. Graduate candidates from across India, including Odisha, can apply for this opportunity.

The recruitment offers 42 apprenticeship seats in Odisha. Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline within the prescribed period and meet the age criteria can submit their applications online from 5 November to 25 November 2026.

Selected candidates will undergo 12 months of practical banking training and receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹12,300 to ₹15,000, depending on the branch location. The selection process includes an online examination and a Local Language Proficiency Test, followed by document verification and other prescribed formalities.

Candidates should note that this is an apprenticeship training opportunity, not a permanent bank job. Read this article for complete details about vacancies, eligibility, age relaxation, stipend, application fees, examination pattern and the online application process.

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Indian Bank
• Recruitment Name: Engagement of Apprentices for FY 2026–27
• Post Name: Apprentice
• Total Training Seats: 1,500
• Odisha Vacancies: 42
• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline
• Eligible Graduation Period: 1 April 2022 to 1 November 2026
• Age Limit: 20 to 28 years
• Age Calculation Date: 1 November 2026
• Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300 – ₹15,000
• Training Duration: 12 months
• Application Fee: ₹800 or ₹175 + GST, depending on category
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 5 November 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 November 2026
• Selection Process: Online Test, Local Language Proficiency Test and Document Verification
• Official Website: indianbank.bank.in

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Candidates should remember the following dates before applying:

• Updated Notification Release Date: 4 November 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 5 November 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 25 November 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 25 November 2026
• Application Edit/Modification Deadline: 25 November 2026
• Age and Qualification Cut-off Date: 1 November 2026
• Online Examination Date: To be announced
• Local Language Test Date: To be announced
• Document Verification Date: To be announced

The bank has not announced the examination date yet. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.

Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – 1,500 Posts

Indian Bank has announced a total of 1,500 tentative apprenticeship training seats across 30 States and Union Territories. Candidates can select one State/UT while submitting their applications.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of seats, followed by Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Odisha candidates can also apply for the 42 seats allocated to the state.

Indian Bank State-Wise Vacancy Details

The state-wise distribution of the 1,500 training seats is as follows:

• Andhra Pradesh – 85 Posts
• Arunachal Pradesh – 1 Post
• Assam – 30 Posts
• Bihar – 80 Posts
• Chandigarh – 2 Posts
• Chhattisgarh – 10 Posts
• Goa – 2 Posts
• Gujarat – 35 Posts
• Haryana – 32 Posts
• Himachal Pradesh – 6 Posts
• Jammu and Kashmir – 3 Posts
• Jharkhand – 60 Posts
• Karnataka – 35 Posts
• Kerala – 44 Posts
• Madhya Pradesh – 65 Posts
• Maharashtra – 70 Posts
• Manipur – 2 Posts
• Meghalaya – 1 Post
• Nagaland – 2 Posts
• NCT of Delhi – 32 Posts
• Odisha – 42 Posts
• Puducherry – 9 Posts
• Punjab – 45 Posts
• Rajasthan – 40 Posts
• Tamil Nadu – 270 Posts
• Telangana – 46 Posts
• Tripura – 1 Post
• Uttar Pradesh – 285 Posts
• Uttarakhand – 20 Posts
• West Bengal – 145 Posts

Total: 1,500 Training Seats

The notification also provides district-wise training locations in Annexure III. Candidates should check the official notification before selecting their preferred districts.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

The category-wise distribution of the 1,500 seats is:

• Unreserved (UR) – 676 Posts
• Other Backward Classes (OBC) – 348 Posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC) – 252 Posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – 142 Posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 82 Posts

Total: 1,500 Posts

PwBD Reservation

The notification also provides horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities:

• Visually Impaired (VI) – 12 Seats
• Hearing Impaired (HI) – 12 Seats
• Orthopedically Challenged (OH) – 13 Seats
• Intellectual Disability (ID) – 11 Seats

The total PwBD reservation is 48 seats. These seats are included within the advertised 1,500 training seats and should not be added separately.

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

However, the bank has specified a particular graduation passing period. Candidates must have completed their graduation between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026.

Important qualification conditions:

• Candidates must possess a graduate degree in any discipline.
• The degree must be from a recognized university.
• Graduation results must have been declared on or before 1 November 2026.
• Candidates who completed graduation before 1 April 2022 are not eligible.
• Candidates awaiting final results after 1 November 2026 are not eligible.

Indian Bank Apprentice Age Limit 2026

The prescribed age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026.

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
• Age Calculation Date: 1 November 2026

For General and EWS candidates, the prescribed date-of-birth range is 2 November 1998 to 1 November 2006, with both dates inclusive.

Indian Bank Apprentice Age Relaxation

Eligible reserved-category candidates will receive upper-age relaxation as mentioned below:

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 Years
• Persons Affected by 1984 Riots: 5 Years

Eligible widows, divorced women and legally separated women who have not remarried may receive relaxation up to:

• General/EWS: 35 Years
• OBC: 38 Years
• SC/ST: 40 Years

Age relaxation is subject to the conditions and certificate requirements mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should check the detailed advertisement before claiming relaxation.

Indian Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the 12-month apprenticeship training period.

The stipend depends on the location of the allotted Indian Bank branch.

• Metro/Urban Branches: ₹15,000 per month
• Rural/Semi-Urban Branches: ₹12,300 per month

The stipend includes the applicable bank and government components under the apprenticeship scheme.

Candidates should understand that this amount is a training stipend, not the regular salary of an Indian Bank employee. Apprentices are not entitled to additional allowances or regular employee benefits under this engagement.

Indian Bank Apprentice Training Duration

The apprenticeship training will continue for 12 months under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Important training conditions:

• Training Duration: 12 Months
• Training Type: On-the-Job Training
• Training Location: Allotted Indian Bank Branch
• Casual Leave: One day for each completed month of training
• Maximum Casual Leave at One Time: Four Days
• Overtime: Not Permitted

Candidates who complete the prescribed training and assessment conditions may receive a digital Certificate of Proficiency through NATS 2.0.

The notification specifies that more than 338 paid days during the 12-month training period are required for eligibility for the certificate, subject to the applicable assessment and completion conditions.

Indian Bank Apprentice Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the applicable online application fee according to their category.

• General/UR Candidates: ₹800 + GST
• OBC Candidates: ₹800 + GST
• EWS Candidates: ₹800 + GST
• SC Candidates: ₹175 + GST
• ST Candidates: ₹175 + GST
• PwBD Candidates: ₹175 + GST

The application fee must be paid between 5 November and 25 November 2026.

Payment can be made online through the available payment gateway using a debit card, credit card or internet banking.

The application fee is non-refundable. Applicable bank transaction charges may also be payable by candidates.

Indian Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes an online objective examination and a Local Language Proficiency Test. The bank may also conduct an interview at its discretion.

The selection stages are:

1. NATS 2.0 Registration
2. Online Application Submission
3. Online Written Examination
4. Local Language Proficiency Test
5. Interview, if conducted by the bank
6. Preparation of State/UT-wise and Category-wise Merit List
7. Document Verification
8. Medical Fitness Verification
9. Apprenticeship Contract through NATS 2.0

Candidates must qualify in the required stages and satisfy all eligibility conditions to receive the apprenticeship engagement.

Indian Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026

The online examination will contain 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates will get a total of 60 minutes to complete the examination.

Subject-wise examination details:

1. Reasoning Aptitude

• Questions: 15
• Marks: 15

2. Computer Knowledge

• Questions: 10
• Marks: 10

3. English Language

• Questions: 25
• Marks: 25

4. Quantitative Aptitude

• Questions: 25
• Marks: 25

5. General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry

• Questions: 25
• Marks: 25

Total Questions: 100

Total Marks: 100

Examination Duration: 60 Minutes

The examination will be conducted online. The bank has not specified negative marking in the supplied notification details.

Indian Bank Apprentice Qualifying Marks

The bank will decide the minimum qualifying marks based on the aggregate examination score. There will be no separate minimum qualifying marks for individual sections.

SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates will receive a 5% relaxation in the prescribed aggregate qualifying percentage.

How Is the Merit List Prepared?

Indian Bank will prepare State/UT-wise and category-wise merit lists based on candidates' aggregate online examination marks.

Candidates with higher marks will receive higher merit positions. If two candidates obtain identical marks at the cut-off, the older candidate will receive preference.

If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, the bank will use the equi-percentile method for score normalization.

A State/UT-wise and category-wise waiting list may also be prepared to fill unoccupied apprenticeship seats.

Indian Bank Apprentice Local Language Proficiency Test 2026

Candidates must be proficient in the prescribed local language of the State/UT for which they apply.

They should be able to read, write, speak and understand the selected language.

For Odisha, the prescribed local language is Odia.

The Local Language Proficiency Test will be conducted after the online examination. Candidates who fail to qualify in the test will not be engaged as apprentices.

State-Wise Local Languages

The prescribed languages include:

• 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

Who Is Exempt from the Local Language Test?

Candidates who provide Class 8, Class 10 or Class 12 marksheets or certificates proving that they studied the selected local language will be exempt from the Local Language Proficiency Test.

Candidates who do not have the prescribed language-study evidence must qualify in the LLPT.

Indian Bank Apprentice State and District Preference

Candidates can apply for only one State or Union Territory under this recruitment.

During the application process, candidates can select three preferred districts within their chosen State/UT.

The applicant's resident district receives the first preference under the applicable merit arrangement, while candidates can select two additional neighbouring districts.

However, selecting a particular district does not guarantee posting in that district or branch. Indian Bank may allot candidates to any district within the selected State/UT according to seat availability and operational requirements.

How to Apply Online for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online from 5 November to 25 November 2026. Applicants must complete their NATS 2.0 registration and the separate Indian Bank apprenticeship application.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Register on NATS 2.0

1. Visit the official NATS website: https://nats.education.gov.in.
2. Open the Student Registration facility.
3. Complete the registration process using the required information.
4. Enter your personal, contact and educational details correctly.
5. Provide your graduation passing information and other required details.
6. Complete all mandatory sections of your NATS profile.
7. Ensure that your profile shows 100% completion.
8. Save your NATS Enrolment ID for future reference.

Step 2: Complete the Indian Bank Online Application

1. Visit the official Indian Bank website: https://indianbank.bank.in.
2. Open the Careers section.
3. Find the notification titled Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026.
4. Read the detailed notification carefully.
5. Open the online application link.
6. Click on New Registration if you are applying for the first time.
7. Enter your name, email address and contact details.
8. Note your provisional registration number and password.
9. Fill in your personal, educational and category details.
10. Select only one eligible State/UT.
11. Choose your preferred districts.
12. Select the prescribed local language.
13. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
14. Complete all other required fields.
15. Preview the application and verify all details.
16. Click Complete Registration after checking the information.
17. Pay the applicable application fee online.
18. Submit the application before 25 November 2026.
19. Download or print the submitted application and payment confirmation.

Important: Merely registering on NATS 2.0 is not sufficient. Candidates must also complete the recruitment-specific Indian Bank application. No changes will be permitted after final submission, so check all details carefully before submitting.

Documents Required for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Graduation degree certificate.
• Graduation marksheets.
• Proof of graduation result declaration date.
• Date-of-birth proof.
• Valid identity proof.
• NATS 2.0 Enrolment ID.
• Recent passport-size colour photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Left thumb impression.
• Handwritten declaration.
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, if applicable.
• PwBD certificate or UDID card, if applicable.
• Class 8, 10 or 12 certificate showing study of the selected local language, if claiming exemption.
• Other documents required during verification.

Photograph, Signature and Declaration Specifications

Candidates should upload the scanned documents in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.

• Photograph: 200 × 230 pixels, 20 KB–50 KB
• Signature: 140 × 60 pixels, 10 KB–20 KB
• Left Thumb Impression: 240 × 240 pixels, 20 KB–50 KB
• Handwritten Declaration: 800 × 400 pixels, 50 KB–100 KB

Candidates must also capture a live photograph through a webcam or mobile phone using the application portal's facility.

Indian Bank Apprentice Handwritten Declaration

The handwritten declaration must be written in English on white paper using black ink. It must be written in the candidate's own handwriting and should not be written entirely in capital letters.

The declaration prescribed in the notification is:

“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), 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.”

Candidates should reproduce the declaration exactly as prescribed in the official notification.

Indian Bank Apprentice Admit Card 2026

Indian Bank will issue examination call letters through its official website or the recruitment-related portal mentioned in the notification.

Candidates will need their registration number or roll number and the required login credentials to download the admit card.

The bank will not send call letters by post. Applicants should regularly check their registered email address and the official website for examination-related updates.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Before submitting the application, candidates should remember the following points:

• A total of 1,500 tentative apprenticeship seats have been announced.
• Odisha has 42 training seats.
• Graduation in any discipline is required.
• Graduation must have been completed between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026.
• The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026.
• Candidates with one year or more of post-qualification work experience are not eligible.
• Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training are ineligible.
• Only one State/UT can be selected.
• A fully completed NATS 2.0 profile is required.
• The application fee is ₹800 or ₹175 plus GST, depending on category.
• Selection includes an online examination and a Local Language Proficiency Test.
• The bank may conduct an interview at its discretion.
• Candidates applying for Odisha must meet the prescribed Odia language requirement unless exempt.
• Training will continue for 12 months.
• The monthly stipend will be ₹12,300 or ₹15,000 depending on branch location.
• Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment.
• Document verification and medical fitness requirements must be satisfied.
• Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen are not eligible under the notification.

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Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Indian Bank has announced 1,500 tentative apprenticeship training seats across India.

Q2. How many apprentice vacancies are available in Odisha?

There are 42 apprenticeship training seats allocated to Odisha.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application and fee payment is 25 November 2026.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Graduation must have been completed between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026.

Q5. What is the age limit for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?

The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 1 November 2026. Applicable age relaxation is available for eligible categories.

Q6. What is the monthly stipend for selected apprentices?

Selected candidates will receive ₹15,000 per month in Metro/Urban branches and ₹12,300 per month in Rural/Semi-Urban branches.

Q7. What is the training duration?

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months.

Q8. Is Indian Bank Apprentice a permanent government job?

No. It is a fixed-duration apprenticeship training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There is no guarantee of permanent or contractual employment after completion.

Q9. What is the selection process?

The selection process includes an online objective examination, Local Language Proficiency Test, document verification and medical fitness requirements. The bank may also conduct an interview at its discretion.

Q10. Is Odia language compulsory for Odisha candidates?

Candidates applying for Odisha must demonstrate proficiency in Odia unless they qualify for exemption by providing the prescribed school certificate or marksheet showing that they studied the language.

Q11. Is NATS registration compulsory?

Yes. Candidates must register on NATS 2.0 and complete their profile before completing the Indian Bank apprenticeship application.

Q12. Can candidates who graduated in 2021 apply?

No. Candidates who completed graduation before 1 April 2022 do not meet the prescribed qualification passing-period requirement.