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Indian Bank invites applications for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 across states/UTs. The program spans 12 months with a monthly stipend ranging from ₹12,300 for Rural/Semi-Urban branches to ₹15,000 for Metro/Urban branches.
Eligibility requires a Graduate degree in any discipline and age between 20 and 28 years (as on 01 November 2026). Selection involves online testing and local language proficiency tests, with online registration opening 05 November and closing 25 November 2026.
Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Final Updated Advertisement has been released for 1,500 training seats across States and Union Territories. Graduates aged 20 to 28 years can apply online from 5 November to 25 November 2026. Check state-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age relaxation, monthly stipend of ₹12,300–₹15,000, application fee and online test selection process.
Indian Bank has released the Final Updated Advertisement for Engagement of Apprentices for FY 2026-27. A total of 1,500 Apprentice training seats are available across various States and Union Territories.
Eligible graduates can apply online for the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 from 05 November 2026 to 25 November 2026. The engagement is for 12 months under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and carries a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for Metro/Urban branches and ₹12,300 for Rural/Semi-Urban branches.
Candidates should note that this is an apprenticeship training engagement and not a regular/permanent appointment in Indian Bank. Completion of the apprenticeship does not create an automatic right to employment with the Bank.
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Post Name Apprentice
Financial Year 2026-27
Total Training Seats 1,500
Advertisement Date 04 November 2026
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 05 November 2026
Last Date to Apply 25 November 2026
Training Duration 12 Months
Educational Qualification Graduate Degree in Any Discipline
Age Limit 20 to 28 Years
Stipend ₹12,300 to ₹15,000 per Month
Selection Process Online Test and Local Language Proficiency Test
Job/Training Location State/UT-wise
Indian Bank has announced 1,500 tentative Apprentice training seats. The seats are distributed State/UT-wise and category-wise. The vacancy numbers are provisional and may change according to the actual requirement of the Bank.
State / UT
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
UR
Total
Andhra Pradesh 13 5 22 8 37 85
Arunachal Pradesh 0 0 0 0 1 1
Assam 8 13 8 3 28 60
Bihar 12 0 21 8 39 80
Chandigarh 0 0 0 0 2 2
Chhattisgarh 2 5 1 1 1 10
Goa 0 0 0 0 2 2
Gujarat 2 5 9 3 16 35
Haryana 6 0 8 3 15 32
Himachal Pradesh 1 0 1 1 3 6
Jammu & Kashmir 0 0 0 0 3 3
Jharkhand 7 15 7 6 25 60
Karnataka 5 2 9 3 16 35
Kerala 4 0 11 4 25 44
Madhya Pradesh 9 13 9 6 28 65
Maharashtra 7 6 18 7 32 70
Manipur 0 0 0 0 2 2
Meghalaya 0 0 0 0 1 1
Nagaland 0 0 0 0 2 2
NCT of Delhi 4 2 8 3 15 32
Odisha 6 9 5 4 18 42
Puducherry 1 0 1 1 6 9
Punjab 13 0 9 4 19 45
Rajasthan 6 5 8 4 17 40
Tamil Nadu 51 2 72 27 118 270
Telangana 7 3 12 4 20 46
Tripura 0 0 0 0 1 1
Uttar Pradesh 59 2 76 28 120 285
Uttarakhand 2 1 5 2 10 20
West Bengal 33 7 31 14 60 145
Total 252 82 348 142 676 1,500
Note: PwBD reservation is horizontal. Candidates should check the State/UT-specific reservation and local-language requirements before applying.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, graduation completion period, age and other apprenticeship conditions before submitting the application.
Candidates must possess a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
The graduation qualification must have been completed on or after 01 April 2022 and not later than 01 November 2026. The result must have been declared on or before 01 November 2026.
Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training, or candidates having one year or more of job experience after obtaining the qualifying graduation, may not be eligible under the apprenticeship engagement. Applicants should carefully check the exact conditions in the notification before applying.
The prescribed age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01 November 2026.
Category
SC / ST 5 Years
OBC - Non-Creamy Layer 3 Years
PwBD 10 Years
Other eligible categories As prescribed in the notification
Age relaxation is subject to the applicable Government of India rules and the conditions specified in the advertisement.
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend depending on the location of the branch where they are engaged.
Branch Location
Monthly Stipend
Rural / Semi-Urban ₹12,300
The apprenticeship engagement is for 12 months. The stipend is paid for the apprenticeship training period according to the applicable terms of the advertisement.
The selection process consists primarily of an Online Test followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
The online examination consists of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
Particular
Details
Type of Questions Objective
Total Questions 100
Total Marks 100
Duration 60 Minutes
Candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in the local language specified for the State/UT for which they apply.
Candidates who have studied the relevant local language in 8th, 10th or 12th standard and can produce the required mark sheet as evidence may be exempted from appearing in the language test, subject to the conditions of the notification.
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹800 + GST
SC / ST / PwBD ₹175 + GST
The application fee is non-refundable and is payable through the prescribed online payment process. Candidates should complete the payment within the application period.
Event
Date
Final Updated Advertisement 04 November 2026
Online Registration Starts 05 November 2026
Last Date for Registration 25 November 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 25 November 2026
Online Examination To Be Announced
Local Language Proficiency Test To Be Announced / As per selection schedule
The online examination date had not been announced in the available recruitment information at the time of publication. Candidates should check Indian Bank's recruitment updates for subsequent examination and LLPT schedules.
The selected candidates will undergo 12 months of apprenticeship training. During this period, apprentices receive the prescribed monthly stipend according to the location of their engagement.
Candidates should understand that the apprenticeship is intended to provide practical training and exposure and does not guarantee permanent employment with Indian Bank after completion of the training.
Tags: Indian Bank Recruitment 2026, Indian Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026, Indian Bank Jobs 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Indian Bank has announced 1,500 Apprentice training seats for FY 2026-27.
2. When will the Indian Bank Apprentice application process start?
Online registration starts on 05 November 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 25 November 2026.
4. What is the qualification for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must possess a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent institution, subject to the prescribed graduation completion period.
5. What is the age limit for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?
The standard age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01 November 2026, with applicable category-wise relaxation.