Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indian Bank has released the updated notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the Financial Year 2026–27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Through this recruitment drive, the bank intends to engage 1,500 apprentices across various states and Union Territories in India.

Eligible graduate candidates can submit their online applications from 5 November 2026 to 25 November 2026. The apprenticeship programme offers a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 to ₹15,000, depending on the branch category.

For candidates from Telangana, Indian Bank has announced 46 apprenticeship training seats. Candidates interested in gaining banking-sector experience can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend, selection process, examination pattern and application procedure below.

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Indian Bank has announced a total of 1,500 apprenticeship training seats across 30 States and Union Territories. The vacancies are distributed among SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Unreserved categories.

State-wise Vacancy Details

The vacancies are tentative and may change depending on the actual requirements of the bank.

Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancies in Telangana

Indian Bank has announced 46 apprenticeship training seats for Telangana. Candidates applying under the Telangana state vacancy can select Telugu or Urdu as their preferred local language for the language proficiency test.

The following districts are included in the Telangana district-wise vacancy list provided in Annexure III of the notification:

1. Adilabad
2. Bhadradri Kothagudem
3. Hanumakonda
4. Hyderabad
5. Jagtial
6. Jangaon
7. Jayashankar Bhupalpally
8. Jogulamba Gadwal
9. Kamareddy
10. Karimnagar
11. Khammam
12. Komaram Bheem Asifabad
13. Mahabubabad
14. Mahabubnagar
15. Mancherial
16. Medak
17. Medchal-Malkajgiri
18. Mulugu
19. Nalgonda
20. Narayanpet
21. Nirmal
22. Nizamabad
23. Peddapalli
24. Rajanna Sircilla
25. Rangareddy
26. Sangareddy
27. Siddipet
28. Suryapet
29. Warangal
30. Yadadri Bhuvanagiri

Note: The notification provides 46 vacancies for Telangana and lists the districts where vacancies may be filled. It does not specify the individual vacancy count for each district.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the following educational qualification requirements:

• Candidates must possess a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Equivalent qualifications recognised by the Central Government are also accepted.
• Candidates must have passed their graduation examination on or after 1 April 2022 and on or before 1 November 2026.
• The final graduation result must have been declared on or before 1 November 2026.
• Candidates must submit appropriate documents from their university or board confirming the declaration of their results.

Candidates who have not completed their graduation within the specified period are not eligible.

NATS 2.0 Registration

Candidates who passed their graduation examination on or after 1 April 2022 must first register on the NATS 2.0 apprenticeship portal.

The candidate’s profile must be 100% complete on the apprenticeship portal to become eligible to apply to Indian Bank.

Official NATS 2.0 Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/

Age Limit

The age limit for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment is 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026.

Candidates must have been born:

• Not earlier than 2 November 1998.
• Not later than 1 November 2006.

Age Relaxation

Upper age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.

Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried are eligible for age concessions up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

Monthly Stipend for Indian Bank Apprentices

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

The stipend amount depends on whether the apprentice is placed in a Metro/Urban branch or a Rural/Semi-Urban branch.

Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits.

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months of on-the-job training.

Selection Process

The selection process for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

1. Online Written Examination
2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

The bank may conduct an interview or dispense with it at its discretion.

1. Online Written Examination

Eligible candidates must appear for an online objective-type examination consisting of five sections.

Examination Duration: 60 Minutes (Composite Time)

The examination will be conducted in major regional languages as decided by the bank, except the English Language section, which will be conducted in English.

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying aggregate marks decided by the bank. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates will receive a relaxation of 5% in the minimum qualifying marks.

The merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise based on the marks obtained in the online examination.

2. Local Language Proficiency Test

Candidates applying for apprenticeship training seats in a particular state must be proficient in at least one of the specified local languages of that state.

For Telangana, the specified languages are:

• Telugu
• Urdu

Candidates must be able to read, write, speak and understand their selected local language.

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

However, candidates who produce an 8th, 10th or 12th standard marks memo or certificate showing that they studied the selected local language will not be required to appear for the language test.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee/intimation charges through online payment.

The application fee is non-refundable. Applicable bank transaction charges for online payment must also be borne by the candidates.

How to Apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Indian Bank website at https://www.indianbank.bank.in/.
2. Open the Careers section on the website.
3. Find the notification titled Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026.
4. Complete the registration process by entering the required personal details, mobile number and email address.
5. Enter the required NATS 2.0 enrolment details, wherever applicable.
6. Fill in the online application form with educational qualifications and other required information.
7. Select the state for which you wish to apply and provide the preferred district choices.
8. Select the local language for the Local Language Proficiency Test.
9. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
10. Preview the application form and verify all the details carefully.
11. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
12. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that their applications are complete before the last date. Only online applications will be accepted.

Important: Candidates can apply for only one State/UT. Submitting multiple applications may result in only the latest valid completed application being retained, while fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates can choose up to three preferred districts within the state they have applied for.
• The bank reserves the right to allot candidates to any district within the selected state based on its requirements.
• Candidates must not have undergone apprenticeship training in another organisation earlier or be currently undergoing such training.
• Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training or have one year or more of job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.
• Apprentices will not be entitled to claim regular or contractual employment in Indian Bank after completing the training.
• Selected candidates must undergo medical fitness verification as required by the bank.
• Candidates must provide valid documents supporting their educational qualifications and category claims.

Important Dates

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official Indian Bank website for examination dates, call letters and further updates.

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