The Indian Bank has officially released the notification for the engagement of 1500 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the fiscal year 2024-25. This presents a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking a career in the banking sector. The application process is entirely online and spans from 10th July 2024 to 31st July 2024. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate through the application process, eligibility criteria, and other essential details.
Key Dates to Remember
The online application window is open from 10th July 2024 to 31st July 2024. Make sure to complete your registration, including any modifications and fee payments, within this period to avoid any last-minute hassles.
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Indian Bank State-Wise Vacancies
Indian Bank has announced a total of 1500 vacancies for apprentices. These vacancies are distributed across various states and union territories as follows:
| State/UT | Vacancy | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | VI | HI | OH | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 82 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 29 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 76 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 17 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 35 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haryana | 37 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 42 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 42 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | 44 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 59 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 68 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Manipur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NCT of Delhi | 38 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Odisha | 50 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Puducherry | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 54 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 37 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 277 | 52 | 2 | 74 | 27 | 122 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Telangana | 42 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripura | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 277 | 58 | 2 | 74 | 27 | 116 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Uttarakhand | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 152 | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Note: The number of vacancies and reserved vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank.
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Indian Bank Vacancies Eligibility Criteria
Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to these categories shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD and other categories as per government guidelines.
Educational Qualification
- A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualifications recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates should have completed and have passing certificates for their graduation after 31st March 2020.
Indian Bank Jobs Application Process
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the Indian Bank’s official website.
- Register Online: Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link and complete the registration process.
- Fill in the Application Form: Enter all the required details such as personal information, educational qualifications, and work experience.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay Application Fee: Make the payment of the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the Application: Review your application and submit it. Make sure to take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 600/-
- SC/ST/PWBD: Rs. 100/-
Indian Bank Selection Process 2024
Selection for engagement of candidates who apply for apprenticeship in the Bank after paying requisite online fee shall have to undergo the selection process, which would comprise the following:
- Online Written Test (objective type)
- The online written examination will consist of four parts
| S.No. | Name of test | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (minutes) |
| 1 | Reasoning Aptitude and Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 15 |
| 2 | General English | 25 | 25 | 15 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 |
| 4 | General Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 |
*The Test will be conducted in major regional languages (as may be decided by the Bank) except General English which will be in English.
- There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of mark assigned for question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- It will be at the discretion of the bank to conduct the interview or dispense with it.
- Merit list will be drawn State wise and category wise. Candidates qualified in the test will be placed according to their aggregate marks in descending order in respective States and Categories. In case more than one candidate scores same marks as cut-off marks in the merit list (common marks at cut off point) such candidate will be ranked in the merit list according to their age in descending order in respective States and categories.
- Waitlist may also be drawn state wise and category wise to fulfill the shortfall in engagement of candidate.
- Local Language Proficiency
- The candidates applying for training seats of a particular state, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in any one of the specified local languages of that State.
- The test for knowledge of specified opted local language will be conducted as a part of selection process. It will be conducted after qualifying the online written examination. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be engaged for apprentice. Candidates who produce 8th, 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo the language test. Candidates will have to appear for the test of specified opted local language at a centre (to be decided by the Bank) of the State applied for.
Indian Bank Apprentice Salary
| Branches | Stipend |
| Metro / Urban Branches | Rs.15,000/- p.m. |
| Rural / Semi Urban Branches | Rs.12,000/- p.m. |