The apprenticeship training period is 12 months. Apprentices are not eligible for additional allowances or benefits.
Selection Process
The Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of the following stages:
1. Online Written Examination
2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
3. Interview, if conducted by the Bank.
Online Examination Pattern
The online examination consists of five sections.
Subject Questions Marks
Reasoning Aptitude 15 15
Computer Knowledge 10 10
English Language 25 25
Quantitative Aptitude 25 25
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry 25 25
Total 100 100

– Total Questions: 100
– Total Marks: 100
– Examination Duration: 60 Minutes
– Examination Type: Objective Multiple Choice
The examination will be conducted in major regional languages as decided by the Bank, except General English, which will be in English.

Important clarification about interviews: The notification states that conducting an interview or dispensing with it is at the Bank’s discretion. Therefore, candidates should not assume that an interview is definitely not required.
Local Language Proficiency Test
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding one of the specified local languages for their selected State/UT.

For Andhra Pradesh:
– Telugu
– Urdu
For Telangana:
– Telugu
– Urdu
Candidates who provide an 8th, 10th or 12th standard marksheet or certificate showing that they studied the selected local language will not be required to appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test.

• Important Dates
  Event Date
  Notification Release 04 November 2026
  Online Application Starts 05 November 2026
  Last Date to Apply 25 November 2026
  Last Date for Fee Payment 25 November 2026
  Age & Qualification Cut-off 01 November 2026

  How to Apply for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
  Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their online applications.
  1. Visit the official Indian Bank website.
  2. Open the Careers section.
  3. Select Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026.
  4. Register on the NATS 2.0 apprenticeship portal.
  5. Complete your NATS profile and obtain your Enrolment ID.
  6. Click on New Registration in the application portal.
  7. Enter your personal, educational and other required details.
  8. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
  9. Select your preferred State/UT, district preferences and local language.
  10. Preview your application and verify all the details.
  11. Pay the prescribed application fee online.
  12. Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
  Important: No changes will be entertained after clicking the Final Submit button. Carefully verify all details before submission.
  Required Documents
  Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
  – Recent passport-size photograph.
  – Scanned signature.
  – Left thumb impression.
  – Handwritten declaration in English.
  – Graduation certificate or marksheets.
  – Date of birth proof.
  – Caste certificate, if applicable.
  – OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable.
  – EWS certificate, if applicable.
  – PwBD certificate / UDID card, if applicable.
  – Active mobile number and email ID.
  – NATS 2.0 Enrolment ID.