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Indian Bank has released the official notification for the Apprentice Recruitment 2025 under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2025–26. A total of 1500 vacancies are announced across multiple states. Eligible graduates can apply online from 18 July to 07 August 2025 through the official website. Selection will be based on Online Exam followed by Local Language Proficiency Test. Selected apprentices will be engaged for 12 months with a monthly stipend up to Rs. 15,000.
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Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Important Date
- Application Start: 18 July 2025
- Last Date : 07 August 2025
- Last Date of Fee: 18 July – 07 August 2025
- Exam Date: To be notified
- Admit Card: To be notified
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Others: as per govt. rules
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹800 + GST
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 + GST
- Online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking
Qualification
- Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Graduation completion date should be on or after 01 April 2021.
- Candidates must not have completed any prior Apprenticeship or Job Experience exceeding 1 year.
Indian Bank Recruitment 2025: Full Eligibility
Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 requires candidates to meet specific eligibility criteria as per the official notification. To apply, candidates must have a graduate degree completed on or after 01 April 2021, be within the age range of 20 to 28 years as of 01 July 2025 and possess local language proficiency for the chosen state. Additionally, they should not have completed any prior apprenticeship training or possess job experience exceeding one year. All applicants must register through the NATS 2.0 portal before submitting the online form.
| Eligibility Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen / Subject of Nepal/Bhutan / Tibetan refugee / PIO migrants (with certificate of eligibility) |
| Age Limit | 20 – 28 years as on 01 July 2025 (Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 yrs, OBC - 3 yrs, PwBD - 10 yrs, others as per rules) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university, completed on or after 01 April 2021 |
| Language Proficiency | Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the local language of applied state/UT |
| Apprentice Status | No prior apprenticeship or job experience exceeding 1 year post qualification |
| NATS Portal Registration | Mandatory registration with completed profile on NATS 2.0 Portal |
| Medical Fitness | Candidate must be declared medically fit by a certified medical practitioner or as per Bank's discretion |
Indian Bank Recruitment 2025: Salary
Indian Bank Apprentice Salary 2025 is structured based on the branch location. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹15,000, which includes a component contributed by both Indian Bank and the Government. Apprentices are not eligible for additional allowances or benefits beyond this stipend.
| Branch Type | Total Stipend/Month | Bank Component | Government Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro / Urban Branches | ₹15,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹4,500 |
| Rural / Semi-Urban Branches | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹4,500 |
- No other benefits or allowances are provided apart from the monthly stipend.
- Training period is for 12 months only with no job guarantee post completion.
- Leave policy allows only one casual leave per month; max 4 leaves at a time.
- No overtime payment is applicable during the apprenticeship period.
- Medical fitness must be certified before final engagement.
Indian Bank Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The Indian Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2025 consists of multiple stages to ensure the recruitment of eligible candidates. It includes an Online Test followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) and finally, the creation of a state-wise merit list based on performance. Candidates must fulfill all criteria including language proficiency and document verification to be selected for apprenticeship training.
- Step 1: Candidate must register on NATS Portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) and complete 100% profile.
- Step 2: Apply online on Indian Bank’s official website from 18 July to 07 August 2025.
- Step 3: Appear for the Online Exam (100 marks, objective type, multiple sections).
- Step 4: Qualified candidates will appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
- Step 5: Merit list prepared state-wise & category-wise based on aggregate marks.
- Step 6: Selected candidates must undergo document verification including proof of graduation and identity.
- Step 7: Final selection and engagement through digital offer on NATS Portal.
Indian Bank Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern
The Indian Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2025 comprises a single-stage Online Objective Test designed to evaluate candidate proficiency in five key areas including Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness and English Language. The total marks are 100 with a duration of 60 minutes. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 | 15 | 60 Minutes (Composite Time) |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 | |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness (Banking Industry Focus) |
25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- No section-wise cutoff — only aggregate qualifying marks required.
- 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
- Exam language: Regional languages + English (English section in English only).
- Merit list: Prepared state-wise and category-wise based on exam performance.
- Tie-breaker: Age-based ranking for candidates with equal scores.
Indian Bank Recruitment 2025: Post / Category Wise Vacancy
The Indian Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2025 is released for a total of 1500 posts across various states and union territories. These vacancies are distributed under different categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS and UR, with horizontal reservations for PWD candidates. Aspirants can apply for only one state and preference will be given as per district-level availability.
| Post Name | Total Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD (VI/HI/OH/ID) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 1500 | 255 | 77 | 351 | 137 | 680 | VI:13 / HI:13 / OH:13 / ID:12 |
Indian Bank Recruitment 2025: How To Apply
To apply for the Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025, candidates must complete the online application process by visiting the official Indian Bank website and registering on the NATS Portal. Ensure your profile is 100% complete and all required documents are ready before proceeding. The application window is open from 18 July to 07 August 2025.
- Step 1: Visit the Indian Bank career page at www.indianbank.in.
- Step 2: Register on the NATS Portal at nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile 100%.
- Step 3: On the Indian Bank site, click on “Engagement of Apprentices in Indian Bank - 2025” and choose “New Registration”.
- Step 4: Fill in basic details including name, email ID, mobile number to generate Registration ID and Password.
- Step 5: Complete the application form carefully using the “Save and Next” option for review.
- Step 6: Upload required documents: photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Step 7: Pay the application fee online using Debit/Credit card or Internet banking.
- Step 8: Click on “Complete Registration” and submit the application form.
- Step 9: Take a printout of the completed application and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |