Indian Bank has released a notification for recruiting 1500 Apprentice posts under the 1961 Apprentice Act. This article provides recruitment process, including important dates, eligibility criteria, application procedure, and state-wise vacancy distribution. If you are a fresh graduate looking to gain experience in the banking sector, read on to find out how you can apply for this opportunity.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: July 10, 2024
- Application End Date: July 31, 2024
Recruitment Overview:
- Organization: Indian Bank
- Post Name: Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 1500
- Training Duration: 12 months
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection Process: Online Written Test and Local Language Proficiency Test
- Official Website: Indian Bank
State-wise Vacancy Distribution:
- Assam: 29
- Arunachal Pradesh: 1
- Andhra Pradesh: 82
- Bihar: 76
- Chhattisgarh: 17
- Chandigarh: 2
- Gujarat: 35
- Goa: 2
- Himachal Pradesh: 6
- Haryana: 37
- Jharkhand: 42
- Jammu & Kashmir: 3
- Kerala: 44
- Karnataka: 42
- Maharashtra: 68
- Madhya Pradesh: 59
- Meghalaya: 1
- Manipur: 2
- NCT of Delhi: 38
- Nagaland: 2
- Odisha: 50
- Punjab: 54
- Puducherry: 9
- Rajasthan: 37
- Telangana: 42
- Tamil Nadu: 277
- Tripura: 1
- Uttarakhand: 13
- Uttar Pradesh: 277
- West Bengal: 152
- Total: 1500
Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality:
- Indian nationals or subjects of Nepal or Bhutan.
- Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently.
- Indian-origin individuals who migrated from countries like Burma, Vietnam, Zambia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Zaire, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi), and have proper government-issued certificates.
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years (Relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC as per Government of India directives)
Educational Qualification:
- Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Graduation certificate should be dated after March 31, 2020.
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹500/-
Stipend Details:
- Metro/Urban Branches: ₹15,000/month
- Rural/Semi-Urban Branches: ₹12,000/month
How to Apply:
- Visit the Indian Bank Career page or the NATS portal.
- Register if you haven’t done so.
- Find the “Engagement of Apprentice FY 2024-25” link.
- Click on “Click here For new Registration” and fill in your basic information.
- Upload your photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Review and modify the entered details if needed.
- Pay the application fee through your preferred online method.
- After a successful transaction, submit your application.
Selection Process:
- Online Written Test: Candidates will be assessed on various subjects relevant to the banking sector.
- Local Language Proficiency Test: Candidates need to demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the state they are applying for.