Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Application Invitation for 35 to 1,500 Apprentice Posts in Karnataka

Indian Bank has invited online applications for 1,500 Apprentice training positions for the financial year 2026–27. Karnataka has 35 vacancies, including 5 SC, 2 ST, 9 OBC, 3 EWS and 16 Unreserved posts. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

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Hello friends! If you have completed a degree and want to gain practical banking experience, Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is an opportunity worth checking. Candidates from Karnataka can apply for the 35 available seats, subject to the eligibility conditions. The monthly stipend is ₹15,000 in metro/city branches and ₹12,300 in rural/semi-urban branches. The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 25 November 2026. Please remember that this is an apprenticeship, not a permanent bank job.

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Karnataka

Indian Bank has announced 35 provisional apprentice vacancies in Karnataka. The category-wise distribution is given below.

Out of the 35 Karnataka vacancies, one seat is reserved for Hearing Impaired (PwBD-HI) candidates.

Candidates can apply for only one state. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change according to the bank’s requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must meet the following educational conditions:

• Must possess a degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• The degree must have been completed between 1 April 2022 and 1 November 2026.
• The final result must have been declared on or before 1 November 2026.
• Candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal before applying.
• The NATS profile must be 100% complete, and candidates should note their Enrollment ID.

Who Is Not Eligible?

The following candidates are not eligible under the supplied recruitment conditions:

• Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training elsewhere.
• Candidates who have one year or more of post-qualification work experience.
• Ex-servicemen.

Candidates should carefully check the complete eligibility conditions before submitting the application.

Age Limit for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The age limit is calculated as on 1 November 2026.

Candidates must have been born between 2 November 1998 and 1 November 2006, both dates inclusive.

Age Relaxation

The following age relaxations are mentioned in the supplied recruitment details:

Age Relaxation for Widowed, Divorced and Separated Women

The supplied details also mention the following maximum age limits for widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried:

Candidates claiming age relaxation must check the applicable documentary requirements and conditions in the official notification.

Indian Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the 12-month apprenticeship training period. The stipend depends on the branch location.

The stipend is paid during the apprenticeship period. No other allowances or facilities are provided under the supplied details.

Important: Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment. Indian Bank has no obligation to offer a regular job after the training period.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee online while submitting the application.

The application fee is non-refundable. Candidates should verify the final amount displayed on the payment page before completing the transaction.

Important Dates

Candidates are advised to complete their applications before the closing date rather than waiting until the last day.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of an online examination and a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). An interview may also be conducted at the bank’s discretion.

1. Online Examination

The online examination consists of 100 questions for 100 marks. The total examination duration is 60 minutes.

Other than the English section, the examination may be available in major regional languages.

There is no category-wise minimum score mentioned in the supplied details. The bank will decide the aggregate marks required for selection. A relaxation of 5% in the aggregate marks is mentioned for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

The bank may conduct an interview at its discretion. A state-wise and category-wise merit list will be prepared. In case two candidates secure equal marks, preference will be given to the senior candidate.

2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

Candidates applying for Karnataka vacancies must be proficient in Kannada.

They should be able to:

• Read Kannada.
• Write Kannada.
• Speak Kannada.
• Understand Kannada.

Candidates who have studied Kannada as a subject in Class 8, Class 10 or Class 12 are exempted from the Local Language Test, as per the supplied details.

Karnataka Indicative Examination Centres

The following examination centres are mentioned for Karnataka:

• Bengaluru
• Hubballi / Dharwad
• Mysuru
• Mangaluru

The final examination centre will be as allotted by the bank.

How to Apply Online for Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the NATS 2.0 portal and Indian Bank’s official recruitment section.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/.
2. Register and complete your profile to 100%.
3. Note your NATS Enrollment ID.
4. Visit the Indian Bank official website and open the Careers section.
5. Find and select “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank – 2026.”
6. Choose Karnataka as your preferred state.
7. Select three priority districts in Karnataka.
8. Fill in the required personal, educational and other details.
9. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
10. Preview the application carefully.
11. Pay the applicable application fee online.
12. Complete the final submission and download the application form and e-receipt.

Note: The final district allocation will be decided by the bank. Candidates cannot make changes after final submission, so check all details carefully before submitting.

Documents and Image Specifications

Candidates should keep the following documents and scanned images ready before starting the application.

The signature must be made in black ink. The signature and handwritten declaration should not be written in capital letters.

Important Certificate Conditions

• OBC certificate must have been issued on or after 1 April 2026.
• EWS certificate must be based on the 2025–26 income.
• Candidates claiming reservation should provide the relevant supporting certificates.

Multiple Applications

If a candidate submits more than one application, only the last valid application will be considered. The fee paid for the other applications will be forfeited.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates can apply for only one state.
• Karnataka applicants should select Karnataka and three preferred districts.
• Final district allocation will be decided by Indian Bank.
• NATS 2.0 registration and 100% profile completion are required before applying.
• The degree result must have been declared by 1 November 2026.
• Candidates must satisfy the Kannada language requirement for Karnataka vacancies.
• The apprenticeship period is 12 months.
• Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment.
• The application fee is non-refundable.

Important Links

Candidates should use the official Indian Bank website to access the recruitment notification and application portal. Check the notification carefully before submitting the form.

Conclusion

Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 1,500 apprenticeship training positions across India, including 35 vacancies in Karnataka. Graduates who meet the age, qualification and other eligibility conditions can apply online before 25 November 2026.

The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 or ₹15,000, depending on the branch location, during the one-year training period. Since this is an apprenticeship and not a permanent bank job, candidates should understand the conditions before applying.

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