Indian Bank Graduate Apprentice Hiring 2026: 1,500 Posts, Stipend, Eligibility, How to Apply

Looking for a bank apprenticeship straight after graduation? Indian Bank Graduate Apprentice Hiring 2026 is open for 1,500 apprentices across 30 states and UTs under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Any graduate aged 20 to 28 can apply, and the stipend is ₹12,300 to ₹15,000 a month for 12 months.

You apply for one state or UT on the NATS 2.0 portal and the Indian Bank application page between 5 and 25 November 2026. Selection is through an online test and a local language test. Want more government apprenticeships? See our guides to ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

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Indian Bank Graduate Apprentice Hiring 2026: Overview

Eligibility

• Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
• Pass-out batch: You must have passed graduation on or after 1 April 2022. The result must be declared, with a proper document, on or before 1 November 2026.
• Age: Born between 2 November 1998 and 1 November 2006 (both days included).
• Nationality: Citizen of India, subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin from certain listed countries.
• Local language: You must be proficient in a specified local language of the state or UT you apply for.
• Not eligible: Anyone who has already done or is doing an apprenticeship, or has one year or more of work experience. Ex-servicemen are also not engaged as apprentices.

Age relaxation

State-wise Vacancies

Seats are tentative and change by state. You can apply to only one state or UT.

The remaining 1 seat each is in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Tripura, and 2 seats each in Chandigarh, Goa, Manipur and Nagaland. The full list, with district details, is in the notification.

Stipend and Training

The training is 12 months of on-the-job training. Apprentices get no other allowances or benefits. You need at least 338 paid days in the 12 months to receive the Certificate of Proficiency.

Selection Process

1. Online objective test: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes in total. It covers Reasoning (15), Computer Knowledge (10), English (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25) and General Awareness with Banking (25).
2. Local Language Proficiency Test: Taken after you qualify the online test. You are exempt if your 8th, 10th or 12th mark sheet shows the specified language.
3. Merit list: State/UT-wise and category-wise by your online test marks. A wait list is also drawn.
4. Contract: Selected candidates are engaged digitally through NATS 2.0 and must be medically fit.

You need a minimum aggregate score, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. The bank may hold an interview at its discretion. You get preference for your home district, and you pick three preferred districts, but the bank can allot any district in the state.

How to Apply for Indian Bank Graduate Apprentice Hiring 2026

1. Register on NATS 2.0. Create your profile on nats.education.gov.in and note your Enrolment ID. Your profile must be 100% complete.
2. Keep your documents ready. You need your photo, signature, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration in English (not in capital letters).
3. Open the application. Use the Indian Bank apply link or the Indian Bank careers page, and register with your name, contact details and email ID.
4. Fill in the form. Choose one state or UT and your preferred districts. Check your name exactly as it appears on your mark sheet.
5. Pay the fee and submit. Pay online, then save the e-receipt and a printout of your application.

Read the official notification before you apply: Notification PDF | Apply online | Indian Bank careers.

Important Dates

Tips for Applicants

• Pick your state carefully. You can apply to only one state or UT, and you need its local language.
• Check your pass-out year. Only graduates who passed on or after 1 April 2022 can apply.
• Spell your name exactly as on your mark sheet. Any mismatch can disqualify you.
• Follow the declaration rule. Write the declaration yourself, not in capital letters, and do not use capital letters for your signature.
• Keep your email and mobile active. Call letters and updates go to your registered email ID.
• Compare more options. Also see ONGC, RITES and ISRO SDSC SHAR apprenticeships.

Conclusion

This Indian Bank apprenticeship is open to any graduate who passed in 2022 or later, with a stipend of up to ₹15,000 a month and a 12-month stint in a public sector bank. It is training, not a permanent job, so apply with that in mind. Register on NATS 2.0 and submit your application before 25 November 2026.

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FAQs

Indian Bank Graduate Apprentice Hiring 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain?

Indian Bank plans to engage 1,500 graduate apprentices across 30 states and UTs. The largest numbers are in Uttar Pradesh (285), Tamil Nadu (270) and West Bengal (145).

Indian Bank Apprentice ke liye kaun apply kar sakta hai?

Any graduate (graduation in any discipline) from a recognised university can apply. You must have passed graduation on or after 1 April 2022, with the result declared on or before 1 November 2026, and you must be aged 20 to 28 on 1 November 2026.

Indian Bank Apprentice ka stipend kitna milega?

The stipend is ₹15,000 a month in metro and urban branches and ₹12,300 a month in rural and semi-urban branches. The notification says apprentices get no other allowances or benefits.

Indian Bank Apprentice ki age limit kya hai?

You must be born between 2 November 1998 and 1 November 2006. The upper limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Kya Indian Bank Apprentice selection mein exam hota hai?

Yes. You first take an online objective test of 100 questions (100 marks, 60 minutes). Then you take a Local Language Proficiency Test. The bank may also hold an interview at its discretion.

Kya local language aana zaroori hai?

Yes. You must be able to read, write, speak and understand one specified local language of the state or UT you apply for, such as Tamil for Tamil Nadu. You are exempt from the language test if your 8th, 10th or 12th mark sheet shows that language.

Indian Bank Apprentice ke liye apply kaise karein?

Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) to get an Enrolment ID. Then apply online from the Indian Bank careers page, upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, and pay the fee.

Indian Bank Apprentice ki application fee kitni hai?

The fee is ₹800 plus GST for General, OBC and EWS candidates and ₹175 plus GST for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. It is non-refundable.

Indian Bank Apprentice ki last date kya hai?

Applications and fee payment run from 5 November 2026 to 25 November 2026, both days included.

Kya main ek se zyada state mein apply kar sakta hoon?

No. You can apply for only one state or UT, with one application. If you submit more than one, only the latest completed application counts and the fees for the others are forfeited.

Kya Indian Bank Apprentice permanent naukri hai?

No. This is a 12-month on-the-job apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The bank has no obligation to offer you a job during or after the training.

Disclaimer: This article reflects publicly available information as of November 2026, based on Indian Bank’s official notification. Seats and rules can change. Please read the official notification carefully before you apply.