ICICI Bank Apprenticeship Programme 2026: Detailed Guide & Hiring Overview

ICICI Bank has officially invited applications for its Apprenticeship Programme under the Apprentice Act, 1961. This full-time, 12-month training initiative is structured to transition recent graduates into the banking and financial services sector through practical on-the-job operational training combined with formal learning modules.

About ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank is a leading private sector bank in India, and offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to Corporate, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and Retail customers through extensive multi-channel touch points including branches, state-of-the-art Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, WhatsApp Banking, and Phone Banking. The Bank also has specialized subsidiaries in the areas of investment banking, life and non-life insurance, venture capital and asset management. The Bank has a network of 6,524 branches and 17,190 ATMs and cash recycling machines across India, as at March 31, 2024.  

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Key Program Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute.
• Age Limit: Up to 28 years of age.
• Target Audience: Recent graduates seeking entry-level operational exposure in the banking sector.

Stipend & Benefits

• Monthly Remuneration: Minimum stipend of ₹12,300 per month (or as per updated notifications issued by the relevant authority from time to time).
• Additional Benefits: As an apprenticeship under the Apprentice Act, candidates are strictly receiving a stipend and are not eligible for standard employee allowances or fringe benefits.

Program Structure & Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to build foundational banking competencies over a 12-month period. Key focus areas include:

1. Banking Operations: Understanding day-to-day branch routines, back-office administration, and transaction processing.
2. Customer Service Management: Handling customer inquiries, guiding clients on digital banking products, and resolving service requests.
3. Financial Services Exposure: Gaining insight into retail banking products, MSME solutions, and modern digital banking tools (such as iMobile Pay, InstaEPC, and corporate internet banking).