Indian Bank has released the syllabus and exam pattern for the Apprentice (FY 2026-27) posts. This apprenticeship is under the Apprentices Act 1961 — there are 1,500 training seats in total (tentative) across 30 States / Union Territories. The updated notification was issued on 4 November 2026 (44 pages) and registration is open from 5 to 25 November 2026 on the NATS 2.0 portal. The training will last 12 months and the stipend will be Rs. 15,000 per month. See the complete exam pattern and syllabus below.
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Important Dates
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Exam Pattern
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Exam Pattern — Section-wise Marks
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The test will be in major regional languages (except General English, which will be in English). No separate sectional cut-offs have been reported.
Syllabus — Topic-wise (Indicative)
Banking Awareness: RBI, banking terms, schemes. English: comprehension, grammar, vocabulary. Quantitative Aptitude: arithmetic, data interpretation, number series. Reasoning: puzzles, coding, syllogism. Computer Knowledge: basics, MS Office, internet.
Selection Process
Selection will follow this order — online test, then the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), document verification and medical examination. The online exam date has not been announced yet.
How to Apply — How to Register
- Open nats.education.gov.in (NATS 2.0).
- Open the Indian Bank Apprentice FY 2026-27 link.
- Register on NATS 2.0 and fill the application.
- Submit the application before 25 November 2026.
Important Links
| Indian Bank Official Website | indianbank.bank.in |
| NATS 2.0 Registration Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
A private information portal (not a government website).
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats are there in Indian Bank Apprentice?
There are 1,500 training seats in total (tentative) — across 30 States / Union Territories.
What is the Indian Bank Apprentice exam pattern?
There will be an online objective test — 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes (composite). General Awareness (Banking) 25, English 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25, Reasoning 15, Computer Knowledge 10.
What is the stipend for Indian Bank Apprentice?
The stipend will be Rs. 15,000 per month. The training will last 12 months.
Is Indian Bank Apprentice a permanent job?
No, it is a 12-month training programme under the Apprentices Act 1961, not a permanent bank job.
Is there negative marking in the Indian Bank Apprentice examination?
For negative marking, check official notification. The exam date has not been announced yet.
