Indian Bank has opened applications for 1,500 apprentice posts across India, and the online form starts today, 5 November 2026. This is a one-year training post, not a permanent bank job, but it gives fresh graduates real work experience inside a public-sector bank.

Himachal Pradesh has 6 of these posts, and candidates who apply for Himachal must know Hindi.

Key details

  • Organisation: Indian Bank
  • Post: Apprentice, FY 2026-27, under the Apprentices Act 1961
  • Total posts: 1,500 across India, including 6 in Himachal Pradesh
  • Notification date: 4 November 2026
  • Apply from: 5 November 2026
  • Last date: 25 November 2026
  • Training period: 12 months
  • Stipend: Rs 12,300 to Rs 15,000 per month, depending on posting (Rs 15,000 metro/urban, Rs 12,300 rural/semi-urban)
  • Age: 20 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026
  • Fee: Rs 800 + GST (General/OBC/EWS); Rs 175 + GST (SC/ST/PwBD)

Who can apply

To apply, you must be a graduate in any subject, and your graduation result should have been declared on or after 1 April 2022. Your age should be between 20 and 28 years on 1 November 2026.

How to apply

First, register on the NATS 2.0 portal and complete your profile. Then go to the Indian Bank website, open the Careers section, and fill the apprentice form for one state or union territory only. You will also need to choose your local language for the language test.

Selection is through an online exam, a Local Language Proficiency Test, document verification and a medical test.

The last date to apply is 25 November 2026, so do not wait for the last day, because the form and fee payment both close on the same date.

Source: himexam.com report on the Indian Bank Apprentice notification, with the official apply route via indianbank.bank.in (Careers) and NATS 2.0 at nats.education.gov.in. Please check the official notification before applying.

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