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Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,500 Graduate Apprentice Vacancies

Advt No: Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank for FY 2026-27•Indian Bank

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Total Vacancies

Indian Bank

1,500

Graduate Apprentice - Southern Region (Tamil Nadu, AP, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka), Graduate Apprentice - Northern & Central Region (UP, MP, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana), Graduate Apprentice - Eastern & Northeastern Region (West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

20 – 28 Yrs

as on 1 Nov 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹12,300–₹15,000

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Indian Bank (Advt No: Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank for FY 2026-27)

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About this Recruitment

Indian Bank, a leading public sector banking institution headquartered in Chennai, has officially announced the engagement of 1,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for FY 2026-27. The vacancies are distributed across state branches nationwide, with substantial allocations in Tamil Nadu (270 seats), Uttar Pradesh (160 seats), Andhra Pradesh (140 seats), West Bengal (115 seats), Bihar (90 seats), Maharashtra (85 seats), Telangana (46 seats), Kerala (44 seats), and Odisha (42 seats). Candidates holding any recognized Bachelor's Degree in arts, science, commerce, or engineering, aged 20 to 28 years as of 01 November 2026, are eligible to apply. Selection is based on an Online Objective Examination followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test. Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 (Metro/Urban) or ₹12,300 (Rural/Semi-Urban) during the 1-year training. Online applications are accepted from 05 November 2026 to 25 November 2026 at indianbank.bank.in and the NATS 2.0 portal.

✨ Copilot Highlights

1,500 Graduate Apprentice training slots announced by premier public sector Indian Bank.
Pan-India distribution across states including Tamil Nadu (270), UP (160), AP (140), WB (115), Bihar (90), and Maharashtra (85).
Monthly stipend: ₹15,000/- for Urban/Metro branches and ₹12,300/- for Rural/Semi-Urban branches.
Merit selection based on an objective online examination followed by local language verification.
Educational eligibility requires graduation in any discipline from a recognized Indian university.
Online registration active from 05 November 2026 to 25 November 2026 at indianbank.bank.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

20 Years

Maximum Age

28 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 November 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): +3 Years

Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST): +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM): +5 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

4 November 2026

Application Start Date

5 November 2026

Last Date to Apply

25 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Graduate Apprentice - Southern Region (Tamil Nadu, AP, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka)	535	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice - Northern & Central Region (UP, MP, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana)	420	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice - Eastern & Northeastern Region (West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam)	375	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice - Western Region (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa)	170	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- for branches located in Metro/Urban areas and ₹12,300/- for branches in Rural/Semi-Urban areas paid during the 1-year apprenticeship duration under the Apprentices Act 1961. Apprentices receive priority grounding for banking careers and a recognized certificate of apprenticeship from Indian Bank and Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT).

Official Pay Scale

₹12,300 to ₹15,000 per month consolidated stipend

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹12,300

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹6,150

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹2,214

Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350

Gross Monthly Salary₹22,014

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹1,845

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹2,155

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹19,859

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹2.64 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Online Objective Examination

Exam Mode: Computer-Based Objective Test

60 Minutes

Total Marks: 100

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
General & Financial Awareness (Banking System, RBI Policies, Current Affairs)	25	25
General English (Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension)	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude (Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Simplification)	25	25
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (Puzzles, Seating, Coding, Basics)	25	25

Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and obtain your 16-digit Student Enrolment Number.

Visit the Indian Bank official website at https://indianbank.bank.in and navigate to 'Careers' > 'Current Openings'.

Click on 'Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank for FY 2026-27' to open the online registration system.

Click 'Click here for New Registration' and enter your basic contact details and NATS Enrolment ID.

Select your applying State, preferred District clusters, and official Local Language.

Enter educational qualifications, graduation passing percentage, and communication address.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.

Pay the application fee of ₹800 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) using online payment modes.

Submit the final application form and save the registration confirmation PDF for future reference.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

NATS 2.0 Student Enrolment Confirmation Slip

Valid 16-digit student ID registered on nats.education.gov.in

Graduation Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree

Clear scanned PDF showing passing date and percentage

Class 10th / 12th Certificate with Local Language

Official proof of studying the state's local language

Recent Color Passport Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB in JPG format, white background

Scanned Candidate Signature

10 KB to 20 KB in JPG format, black ink on white paper

Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD)

Prescribed Government of India format issued by Tehsildar or SDM

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC / EWS Candidates₹800

SC / ST / PwBD Candidates₹175

Payment Modes: Online Gateway via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI

Selection Process

Stage 1: Online Objective Examination (100 Questions, 100 Marks covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability with 0.25 negative marking)

Stage 2: Local Language Proficiency Test (Candidates who produced 10th or 12th standard marksheets showing local language as a subject are exempted)

Stage 3: Physical Document Verification of Graduation Degree, NATS 2.0 Student Enrolment ID, and Category Certificates

Stage 4: Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination by Bank Authorized Medical Practitioners

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy count in Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,500 Graduate Apprentice seats are advertised across various states and union territories in India for the financial year 2026-27.

Is this a permanent job in Indian Bank?

No. This is an apprenticeship engagement under the Apprentices Act 1961 for a duration of one year. It is not an offer of permanent employment, though apprentices gain valuable operational banking experience and certification that benefits future banking recruitments.

What is the monthly stipend for Indian Bank Apprentices?

Apprentices posted in Metro and Urban branches receive a stipend of ₹15,000/- per month, while those in Rural and Semi-Urban branches receive ₹12,300/- per month.

What is the educational qualification for Indian Bank Apprentice?

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or UGC. Final year candidates who have received their results by the cut-off date are eligible.

What is the age limit for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of 01 November 2026 (born between 02.11.1998 and 01.11.2006). Upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

What is the syllabus and exam pattern for the online test?

The online exam consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks with 60 minutes duration: General/Financial Awareness (25 marks), General English (25 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 marks), and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (25 marks). There is 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers.

Is registration on the NATS portal mandatory?

Yes, candidates must possess a valid Student Enrolment ID on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal at nats.education.gov.in to complete their application.