The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 750 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical banking experience through a one-year apprenticeship across various states and union territories in India. The online application process begins on 07 July 2026 and will remain open until 20 July 2026, while the application fee can be paid up to 22 July 2026. The tentative online examination is scheduled for 02 August 2026.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates interested in joining Indian Overseas Bank as Apprentices should carefully check the eligibility criteria, state-wise vacancies, selection process, stipend, and application procedure before applying. The recruitment is being conducted through the BFSI Sector Skill Council (BFSI SSC), and applications will be accepted only through the prescribed online mode.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice 2026: Overview
The key highlights of the recruitment are summarized below.
| 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 procedure. Candidates are advised to download and read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions.
IOB Apprentice Notification 2026: Download PDF
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 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 result 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 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
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