Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 750 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27. Candidates who have completed their graduation and meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official recruitment portal.
Interested applicants can check the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, stipend, selection process, application fee, important dates, and direct application links below.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 750 |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 7 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026 |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026
- Post Name: Apprentice
- Total Posts: 750
- Organization: Indian Overseas Bank
Monthly Stipend
| Branch Category | Stipend (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| Metro Branch | ₹15,500 |
| Urban Branch | ₹14,500 |
| Semi-Urban / Rural Branch | ₹14,000 |
State-wise Vacancy Details
| State / UT | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 15 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Assam | 4 |
| Bihar | 35 |
| Chandigarh | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 10 |
| Daman & Diu | 1 |
| Delhi | 53 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0 |
| Gujarat | 16 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Haryana | 16 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 8 |
| Karnataka | 6 |
| Kerala | 33 |
| Lakshadweep | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12 |
| Maharashtra | 85 |
| Manipur | 4 |
| Meghalaya | 2 |
| Mizoram | 2 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Odisha | 22 |
| Punjab | 24 |
| Puducherry | 12 |
| Rajasthan | 16 |
| Sikkim | 2 |
| Tamil Nadu | 200 |
| Telangana | 6 |
| Tripura | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 110 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 |
| West Bengal | 35 |
| Total | 750 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute on or before 31 July 2026.
Local Language Requirement: Candidates applying for apprenticeship in a particular state must be able to read, write, speak, and understand at least one of the prescribed local languages of that state.
Applicants who have studied the local language in Class 10 or Class 12 are exempted from the language test by producing valid certificates.
Age Limit
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 Years+
- Scheduled Trade (ST): 5 Years+
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 5 Years+
- PwBD Candidate: 10 Years+
Training Period: The apprenticeship training will be conducted for one year.
Selection Process Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Selection of candidates will be based on:
- Online Written Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Document Verification
Online Written Examination Pattern
The online objective examination will be conducted for 90 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Computer / Subject Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Local Language Test
Candidates qualifying the online examination must appear for the Local Language Test during document verification.
The language test will evaluate the candidate's ability to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the selected state.
Candidates who fail this test will not be considered for apprenticeship.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹236 |
| General / OBC / EWS (Female) | ₹708 |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹944 |
How to Apply for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official recruitment portal.
- Click on Online Application.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill in all required personal and educational information.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final submitted application for future reference.
Important: Before applying, candidates must register on either of the following apprenticeship portals:
- NATS Portal
- NAPS (Apprenticeship India) Portal
Registration on either portal is mandatory before submitting the IOB Apprentice application.
Important Dates Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 7 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 July 2026 |
Important Links Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Apply Online |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
