The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has published the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 on its official website for 750 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application process for this recruitment has now started, and eligible graduates can submit their applications through the official website. Candidates must complete the registration process before the deadline of 20 July 2026.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates applying for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 should review all important details, including eligibility requirements, available vacancies, selection process, stipend details, and the online application procedure. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official application portal within the specified timeline and ensure that all required information and documents are submitted correctly.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice 2026: Overview
The apprenticeship program offers candidates an opportunity to gain practical banking experience for a period of one year across various states and union territories.
| IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | |
| Organization |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
|
| Post | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 750 |
| Advertisement No. |
HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27
|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 07 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Examination |
02 August 2026 (Tentative)
|
| Apprenticeship Duration | 1 Year |
| Official Website | www.iob.in |
IOB Apprentice Notification 2026
The IOB Apprentice Notification contains complete details regarding eligibility criteria, state-wise vacancies, important dates, stipend, selection process, application fee, exam pattern, and online application procedures. Candidates are advised to download and read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions.
IOB Apprentice: Important Dates
Candidates should complete the registration well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
| Activity | Date |
| Notification Released | 06 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 07 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Examination |
02 August 2026 (Tentative)
|
IOB Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Indian Overseas Bank has announced 750 Apprentice vacancies across different states and union territories.
| Name of the State / UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
| Andaman & Nicobar Isl. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Bihar | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 35 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Daman & Diu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi | 9 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 53 |
| Dadra And Nagar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| Goa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Haryana | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 16 |
| Jammu And Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| Karnataka | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kerala | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 33 |
| Lakshadweep | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manipur | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Maharashtra | 9 | 12 | 25 | 6 | 33 | 85 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Odisha | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 22 |
| Punjab | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 24 |
| Pondicherry | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Rajasthan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Telangana | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Tamil Nadu | 63 | 4 | 67 | 12 | 54 | 200 |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Uttarakhand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 34 | 0 | 41 | 6 | 29 | 110 |
| West Bengal | 8 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 35 |
| TOTAL | 176 | 63 | 247 | 32 | 232 | 750 |
IOB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy both the age limit and the educational qualification prescribed in the notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Cut-off Date: 01 July 2026
Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Graduation results should be declared on or before 31 July 2026.
Note: For NATS candidates, graduation results must have been declared between 01 March 2022 and 31 July 2026.
IOB Apprentice Apply Online 2026
The IOB Apprentice Apply Online 2026 process has started for 750 Apprentice vacancies. Candidates must first complete their registration on the NATS or NAPS apprenticeship portal and then submit the IOB application form through the designated portal. Eligible applicants can complete the registration, application submission, and fee payment process before the last date, 20 July 2026.
IOB Apprentice Apply Online 2026: Link Active
How to Apply Online for IOB Apprentice 2026?
Candidates can apply for the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 by following the online application process mentioned below:
- Visit the NATS or NAPS apprenticeship portal and complete the registration process.
- Log in to the respective portal using your credentials.
- Search for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice vacancy and apply for the advertised opportunity.
- Visit the BFSI SSC application portal through the official IOB website.
- Fill in personal details, educational information, and NATS/NAPS enrolment number carefully.
- Select only one preferred State/UT and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment mode as per your category.
- Submit the application form and save/download the confirmation page for future reference.
IOB Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Online Written Examination
- Local Language Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness
- Personal Interaction (if required)
IOB Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
The online examination will be objective in nature.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Computer/Subject Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
IOB Apprentice Application Fee 2026
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹236 (₹200 + GST)
- GEN/OBC/EWS Female: ₹708 (₹600 + GST)
- GEN/OBC/EWS Male: ₹944 (₹800 + GST)
IOB Apprentice Stipend 2026
The apprenticeship period is one year, and apprentices will not be entitled to any additional allowances or employee benefits. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on the branch category.
- Metro: ₹15,500
- Urban: ₹14,500
- Semi-Urban/Rural: ₹14,000
IOB Apprentice Local Language Test 2026
The Local Language Test is conducted to check the candidate’s ability to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the State/UT selected during the application process. Candidates who have studied the required language in Class 10th or 12th and have valid proof may be exempted from appearing in this test.
| State/UT | Local Language |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam | Assamese |
| Bihar | Hindi |
| Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Delhi | Hindi |
| Goa | Konkani |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland | English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Puducherry | Tamil |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi/English |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Gujarati/Hindi |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam |






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