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Indian Bank Apprentice Bharti 2026 - 1500 Graduate Apprentice Seats (35 in Gujarat)

Indian Bank (Public Sector Bank), Head Office Chennai · Posted 4 Nov 2026

Total posts1,500
QualificationGraduate in any discipline from a recognised university, passed between 01.04.2022 and 01.11.2026
Age limit20–28 years
Last date25 Nov 2026

In short

Indian Bank Apprentice Bharti 2026 offers 1500 Graduate Apprentice training seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. Graduates in any discipline who completed their degree on or after 1 April 2022 can apply online until 25 November 2026, after registering on the NATS 2.0 portal.

Indian Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in Chennai, issued this notification on 04 November 2026. Apprentices get 12 months of on-the-job training in bank branches, with hours matching the bank's Customer Service Associate (clerical) staff. On completion, BOAT (SR) issues a digital Certificate of Proficiency.

Gujarat has 35 seats spread across all 33 districts, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot. Candidates get first preference for their home district and can pick two more neighbouring districts. Gujarat applicants must know Gujarati, and exam centres in the state are Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara and Rajkot.

  • Apply for only ONE State/UT; with multiple applications, only the latest is kept and other fees are lost
  • Local language test (Gujarati for Gujarat) after the online exam; exempt if you studied it in 8th, 10th or 12th
  • 100% complete NATS 2.0 profile is compulsory before applying
  • Not eligible if you already did an apprenticeship or have 1 year or more of job experience after graduation
  • No seats for Ex-servicemen; they cannot be engaged as apprentices
  • 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD
  • Only 1 casual leave per month; 338+ paid days needed for the Certificate of Proficiency
  • No job guarantee; the bank has no obligation to hire after training
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Important dates

  1. 4 Nov 2026

    Notification Date · done

  2. 5 Nov 2026

    Application Start

  3. 25 Nov 2026

    Fee Payment Last Date

  4. 25 Nov 2026

    Last Date to Apply

  5. 1 Nov 2026

    Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification) · done

  6. To be announced

    Online Test, LLPT & Document Verification

Application fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSRs. 800 + GST
SC / ST / PwBDRs. 175 + GST

Pay online via Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking from 05-11-2026 to 25-11-2026; GST and bank charges extra. Fee is non-refundable.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification (as on 01.11.2026)

  • Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government
  • Graduation must be passed between 01.04.2022 and 01.11.2026 (both days included)
  • Final result must be declared on or before 01.11.2026, with proof from the Board/University

Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.11.2026)

Born between 02.11.1998 and 01.11.2006 (both days included) for General/EWS.

CategoryRelaxationMaximum Age
General / EWSNil28 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 years31 years
SC / ST5 years33 years
PwBD (General / EWS)10 years38 years
PwBD (OBC)13 years41 years
PwBD (SC / ST)15 years43 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots5 years33 years (General)
Widows / divorced / judicially separated women (not remarried)Up to fixed age35 (Gen/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST)

SC/ST/OBC relaxation can be combined with only one of the PwBD or 1984-riots relaxations.

Nationality

  • Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  • Tibetan refugee who came before 01.01.1962 to settle permanently
  • Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam to settle permanently
  • All except Indian citizens need a Govt. of India eligibility certificate

Who Is Not Eligible

  • Candidates who already did, are doing, or left an apprenticeship midway due to their own fault
  • Candidates with 1 year or more of job experience after graduation
  • Ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen

Reservation Conditions

  • OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026; creamy-layer OBC must apply as General
  • EWS: family income below Rs. 8 lakh and asset limits apply; Income & Asset Certificate based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27
  • PwBD reservation is horizontal and needs at least 40% disability with certificate/UDID dated on or before the last date
  • Temporary disability certificates marked "likely to improve" are not eligible for PwBD benefits

Language Requirement

Candidates must read, write, speak and understand one opted local language of the State/UT applied for (Gujarati for Gujarat).

Age limit20–28 years
ExperienceNot required (freshers can apply)
Pay range₹12,300 – ₹15,000 / Month
SalaryStipend Rs. 12,300 (Rural/Semi-Urban) to Rs. 15,000 (Metro/Urban) per month
Gross SalaryMetro/Urban: Rs. 15,000 (Bank Rs. 8,850 + Govt. Rs. 6,150); Rural/Semi-Urban: Rs. 12,300 (Bank Rs. 6,150 + Govt. Rs. 6,150)

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 1,500 posts

Post NameUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Graduate Apprentice - Andhra Pradesh3782213585
Graduate Apprentice - Arunachal Pradesh1————1
Graduate Apprentice - Assam14382330
Graduate Apprentice - Bihar3982112—80
Graduate Apprentice - Chandigarh2————2
Graduate Apprentice - Chhattisgarh51—1310
Graduate Apprentice - Goa2————2
Graduate Apprentice - Gujarat16392535
Graduate Apprentice - Haryana15386—32
Graduate Apprentice - Himachal Pradesh4—11—6
Graduate Apprentice - Jammu & Kashmir3————3
Graduate Apprentice - Jharkhand256771560
Graduate Apprentice - Karnataka16395235
Graduate Apprentice - Kerala254114—44
Graduate Apprentice - Madhya Pradesh286991365
Graduate Apprentice - Maharashtra327187670
Graduate Apprentice - Manipur2————2
Graduate Apprentice - Meghalaya1————1
Graduate Apprentice - Nagaland2————2
Graduate Apprentice - NCT of Delhi15384232
Graduate Apprentice - Odisha18456942
Graduate Apprentice - Puducherry6—21—9
Graduate Apprentice - Punjab194913—45
Graduate Apprentice - Rajasthan17486540
Graduate Apprentice - Tamil Nadu1182772512270
Graduate Apprentice - Telangana204127346
Graduate Apprentice - Tripura1————1
Graduate Apprentice - Uttar Pradesh1202876592285
Graduate Apprentice - Uttarakhand13223—20
Graduate Apprentice - West Bengal601431337145

Selection process

  1. 1Registration on NATS 2.0 Portal and Online Application
  2. 2Online Test (Objective, 100 marks)
  3. 3Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
  4. 4Interview (at Bank's discretion)
  5. 5Document Verification and Medical Fitness
  6. 6Digital Contract via NATS 2.0 and Engagement (12 months)

Exam pattern

PaperSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Section 1Reasoning Aptitude151560 minutes (composite)
Section 2Computer Knowledge1010Included in 60 minutes
Section 3English Language2525Included in 60 minutes
Section 4Quantitative Aptitude2525Included in 60 minutes
Section 5General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry2525Included in 60 minutes

How to apply

  1. Register on the NATS 2.0 portal https://nats.education.gov.in, complete your profile 100% and note your Enrolment ID.
  2. Keep ready scanned files:
    • Photo (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB)
    • Left thumb impression (20-50 KB)
    • Hand-written declaration in English, not in capital letters (50-100 KB)
  3. Visit www.indianbank.bank.in (Careers) or the NATS portal and click "Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank - 2026".
  4. Click "Click here for New Registration", enter name, contact details and e-mail, and note the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
  5. Fill the form using "Save and Next", choose ONE State/UT, up to three preferred districts and one local language for LLPT.
  6. Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and declaration, and capture a live photo via webcam or mobile QR code.
  7. Click Preview, check every detail and then click "Complete Registration"; no changes are allowed after final submit.
  8. Go to the Payment tab and pay the fee online; do not press Back or Refresh during payment.
  9. Download the e-Receipt and print the application form; if no e-Receipt appears, log in again and retry payment.
  10. Download the exam call letter later from the bank's website or the apprenticeship portals using your Registration Number and Password/DOB.

Documents required

Upload During Application

  • Recent colour passport photo (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 200 x 230 px, 20-50 KB)
  • Live photo captured via webcam/mobile
  • Signature in black ink (140 x 60 px, 10-20 KB), not in capital letters
  • Left thumb impression (240 x 240 px, 20-50 KB)
  • Hand-written declaration in English (800 x 400 px, 50-100 KB)
  • Scribe certificate (Appendix I), if using a scribe

Carry on Exam Day

  • Call letter
  • Original photo ID and its photocopy (PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, Bank Passbook with photo, College ID, etc.)
  • Scribe undertaking letter (Appendix II), if applicable

Academic Documents

  • Graduation marksheets and degree/provisional certificate
  • Proof from Board/University that the result was declared on or before 01.11.2026
  • 8th/10th/12th marksheet showing the local language (for LLPT exemption)

Category / Reservation Documents

  • SC/ST caste certificate in Govt. of India format
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026
  • EWS Income & Asset Certificate (FY 2025-26, valid for 2026-27)
  • Disability certificate / UDID card (PwBD)
  • Age relaxation certificates (1984 riots, widow/divorce proof), if claimed

Other Documents

  • Gazette notification / marriage certificate / affidavit, if name has changed
  • Medical fitness certificate, if asked by the bank
  • Printout of online application and e-Receipt

Important notes

General Guidelines

  1. Vacancies and reserved seats are provisional and may change as per the bank's needs.
  2. The bank will allot the district as per vacancies; choosing a district does not guarantee it.
  3. Apprentices are trainees, not workers; EPF and ESI do not apply.
  4. Conduct is governed by rules for the bank's clerical cadre; misconduct can end the contract after 7 days' notice.
  5. Apprentices cannot join or form any union and must keep bank and customer information strictly secret.
  6. The contract ends automatically after 12 months and is normally not extended.
  7. Leaving midway requires paying one month's stipend; dropping out in a quarter requires refunding that quarter's stipend.
  8. Engagement is subject to medical fitness, and disputes fall under Chennai courts.
  9. The interview may or may not be held, at the bank's discretion.

Application & Fee

  1. Applications once registered cannot be withdrawn, and fees are not refunded or adjusted.
  2. Names must match certificates and marksheets exactly.
  3. Incomplete applications, unclear photos/signatures or failed payments will be rejected.
  4. Apply early to avoid website load issues near the last date.

Communication & Document Verification

  1. Call letters come by e-mail or are downloaded online; no hard copies are posted.
  2. Bring the call letter and a photocopy of a valid photo ID with the same name; Ration Card and Learner's Licence are not accepted.
  3. Biometric data and photo will be captured at the exam, document verification and joining; avoid mehndi or ink on fingers.
  4. The bank may allot any exam centre; no change of centre, date or venue is allowed.
  5. LLPT is held at a centre in the applied State/UT at the candidate's own cost.
  6. Outstation SC/ST/PwBD candidates called for interview (if held) get 2nd class rail/bus fare, unless already in Govt. service.
  7. Scribe users must arrange their own scribe and give undertakings; compensatory time is 20 minutes per hour.

Fraud/Canvassing Warning

  1. Unfair means, impersonation, sharing exam content or carrying mobile phones can lead to disqualification, debarment and prosecution.
  2. The bank checks answer patterns; shared responses can lead to cancellation.
  3. Canvassing or seeking undue influence will lead to disqualification.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Bharti 2026?

The last date for online registration and fee payment is 25 November 2026.

How many seats are there in Indian Bank Apprentice Bharti 2026 for Gujarat?

Gujarat has 35 seats out of 1500: UR 16, OBC 9, ST 5, EWS 3 and SC 2.

What is the stipend for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?

Rs. 15,000 per month in Metro/Urban branches and Rs. 12,300 in Rural/Semi-Urban branches.

Who can apply for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?

Graduates in any discipline who passed between 01.04.2022 and 01.11.2026 and are aged 20 to 28 years as on 01.11.2026.

What is the exam pattern for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?

An online test of 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes covering Reasoning, Computer, English, Quantitative Aptitude and Banking Awareness.

Is a Gujarati language test required for Indian Bank Apprentice in Gujarat?

Yes, unless you have an 8th, 10th or 12th marksheet showing you studied Gujarati.

What is the application fee for Indian Bank Apprentice 2026?

Rs. 800 + GST for General/OBC/EWS and Rs. 175 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Will Indian Bank give a permanent job after the apprenticeship?

No. The bank has no obligation to offer any regular or contractual job after training.

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