Indian Bank Recruitment 2026: Indian Bank, headquartered in Chennai, has invited online applications from graduates for 1,500 apprentice training seats for 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Tamil Nadu has 270 seats, the second-highest after Uttar Pradesh (285), and Puducherry has 9. Registration is open from 5 November to 25 November 2026. The training is 12 months of on-the-job training with a stipend of ₹12,300 to ₹15,000 a month. This is apprenticeship training, not a regular bank job.
Indian Bank Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Bank |
| Scheme | Apprentices Act, 1961 (NATS 2.0 portal) |
| Training seats | 1,500 (tentative) |
| Tamil Nadu seats | 270 |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline, passed on or after 1 April 2022 |
| Age | 20 to 28 years (as on 1 November 2026) |
| Training period | 12 months |
| Stipend | ₹12,300 to ₹15,000 per month |
| Mode | Online |
| Last date | 25 November 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment opens | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date for registration, edits and fee payment | 25 November 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age and education | 1 November 2026 |
| Online test date | Not stated in the notification |
State-wise Vacancy
| S.No. | State / UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 13 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 85 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Assam | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | Bihar | 12 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 39 | 80 |
| 5 | Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 35 |
| 9 | Haryana | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 11 | Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Jharkhand | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
| 13 | Karnataka | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 35 |
| 14 | Kerala | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 44 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 9 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 65 |
| 16 | Maharashtra | 7 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 32 | 70 |
| 17 | Manipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 | Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 20 | NCT of Delhi | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| 21 | Odisha | 6 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 42 |
| 22 | Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 23 | Punjab | 13 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 45 |
| 24 | Rajasthan | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 40 |
| 25 | Tamil Nadu | 51 | 2 | 72 | 27 | 118 | 270 |
| 26 | Telangana | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 46 |
| 27 | Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 28 | Uttar Pradesh | 59 | 2 | 76 | 28 | 120 | 285 |
| 29 | Uttarakhand | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 20 |
| 30 | West Bengal | 33 | 7 | 31 | 14 | 60 | 145 |
| Total | 252 | 82 | 348 | 142 | 676 | 1,500 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal. Out of the 1,500 seats, 12 are for visually impaired, 12 for hearing impaired, 13 for orthopaedically challenged and 11 for intellectual disability candidates. Seat numbers are provisional. You can apply for only one State or UT, and only one application per candidate is valid.
Tamil Nadu Vacancy and Districts
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (VI / HI / OC / ID) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 2 | 72 | 27 | 118 | 270 | 3 / 2 / 3 / 2 |
The Bank lists 37 Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Erode, Vellore, Thanjavur, Kanyakumari, Karur and Namakkal. You choose three preferred districts of the state. The Bank allots the final district by availability. By default you get first preference in your own resident district, and you can choose two neighbouring districts.
Eligibility: Age and Education
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, passed on or after 1 April 2022 and not later than 1 November 2026. The final result must be declared on or before 1 November 2026. |
| Age | 20 to 28 years, born between 2 November 1998 and 1 November 2006 (both days included) |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, or other categories listed in the notice with a certificate of eligibility |
| Not eligible | Anyone who has done apprenticeship before, is doing it now, or has job experience of 1 year or more after qualifying. Ex-servicemen are not engaged as apprentices. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Widows, divorced and judicially separated women who have not remarried | Up to 35 years (General / EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
The OBC certificate must show the non-creamy layer clause and be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹800 + GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 + GST |
The fee is non-refundable and is paid online from 5 to 25 November 2026.
Stipend and Training
| Branch type | Total stipend (per month) | Bank component | Government component |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro / Urban | ₹15,000 | ₹8,850 | ₹6,150 |
| Rural / Semi-urban | ₹12,300 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
- Training period: 12 months of on-the-job training. The contract is normally not extended.
- No other allowances are paid. The Bank has no obligation to offer a job during or after the training.
- After completing the training, BOAT (SR) issues a digital Certificate of Proficiency on the NATS 2.0 portal.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- Online test (objective, multiple choice).
- Local language proficiency test for those who qualify.
- Document verification and medical fitness.
| S.No. | Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| 3 | English Language | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| 5 | General Awareness (with reference to the banking industry) | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Composite time: 60 minutes.
- The test is in major regional languages, except English which is in English.
- There are no minimum marks for individual sections. The minimum aggregate is decided by the Bank, with a 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates.
- A state-wise and category-wise merit list is made, and ties are broken by age, older first. A wait list is also drawn.
- The Bank may hold an interview or skip it. The notification does not mention negative marking or the test date.
Local Language Test
You must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the state you apply for. For Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the language is Tamil. The language test is held after you pass the online test. You do not need to take it if you have an 8th, 10th or 12th standard mark sheet showing you studied Tamil.
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) as a student, and complete 100% of your profile. Note your Enrolment ID.
- Open the Indian Bank apprenticeship advertisement and the online application link on the Bank’s website (indianbank.in, Careers).
- Choose your State or UT, three preferred districts and your local language.
- Fill in the details and upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration, as per Annexure II of the notification.
- Pay the fee online, and print or save the application.
Apply between 5 and 25 November 2026, and use your own valid email ID and mobile number. No other mode of application is accepted.
Important Conditions
- The apprentice is a trainee and not an employee. EPF and ESI do not apply.
- Engagement is subject to medical fitness, and the offer comes digitally through the NATS 2.0 portal.
- If an apprentice leaves in between, one month’s stipend is payable as termination cost. A dropout or absconding apprentice must refund the stipend paid in that quarter.
- Scribe and compensatory time are available to eligible PwBD candidates.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Website (Indian Bank Careers) | CLICK HERE |
| Notification PDF (Indian Bank Careers) | DOWNLOAD NOW |
| NATS 2.0 Student Registration (required first) | CLICK HERE |
| Application Link (from 5 November 2026) | APPLY NOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many apprentice seats does Indian Bank have in 2026-27?
1,500 tentative seats across 30 states and UTs, with 270 in Tamil Nadu and 9 in Puducherry.
What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026.
What is the qualification and age limit?
A graduate in any discipline passed on or after 1 April 2022, aged 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026.
What is the stipend?
₹15,000 a month in metro and urban branches and ₹12,300 in rural and semi-urban branches.
Is this a permanent bank job?
No. It is 12 months of apprenticeship training, and the Bank has no obligation to give a job afterwards.
Do I need to know Tamil?
Yes, for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. You can skip the language test if your 8th, 10th or 12th mark sheet shows you studied Tamil.
What is the application fee?
₹800 plus GST for General, OBC and EWS, and ₹175 plus GST for SC, ST and PwBD.
About This Information
This article summarises Indian Bank’s apprentice advertisement for F.Y. 2026-27. This website is not affiliated with Indian Bank, NATS or BOAT. We do not charge any fee for jobs or applications. Seats and dates can change, so confirm everything on the Indian Bank website and the NATS 2.0 portal before you apply. If you find an error, tell us and we will correct it. Get More Job Update – Visit Now
