IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 750 Apprentice Posts

If you’re a graduate looking to start your banking career, here’s an excellent opportunity. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 750 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates can apply online from 7 July 2026 to 20 July 2026.

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Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Post Name	Apprentice
Total Vacancies	750
Advertisement No.	HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27
Job Type	Apprenticeship (1 Year)
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Starts	07 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	22 July 2026
Online Exam (Tentative)	02 August 2026

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	07 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 July 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	22 July 2026
Online Examination	02 August 2026 (Tentative)

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Vacancy Details

A total of 750 Apprentice posts have been announced across various states and union territories.

Major State-wise Vacancies

State	Vacancies
Tamil Nadu	200
Uttar Pradesh	110
Maharashtra	85
Delhi	53
Bihar	35
West Bengal	35
Kerala	33
Punjab	24
Odisha	22
Gujarat	16
Rajasthan	16
Haryana	16
Andhra Pradesh	15
Madhya Pradesh	12
Puducherry	12
Chhattisgarh	10

(For complete state-wise reservation details, refer to the official notification.)

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• Graduation result must have been declared on or before 31 July 2026.

For NATS candidates, graduation results should have been declared between 1 March 2022 and 31 July 2026.

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Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST – 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 Years
• PwBD – 10 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

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Monthly Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive the following monthly stipend:

Branch Category	Monthly Stipend
Metro	₹15,500
Urban	₹14,500
Semi-Urban / Rural	₹14,000

The apprenticeship period is one year. Apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of the bank.

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Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

1. Online Written Examination
2. Local Language Test
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Fitness

Online Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
General/Financial Awareness	25	25
General English	25	25
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	25	25
Computer / Subject Knowledge	25	25

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 Minutes

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Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC / ST / PwBD	₹236 (including GST)
General / OBC / EWS Female	₹708 (including GST)
General / OBC / EWS Male	₹944 (including GST)

The application fee is non-refundable.

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How to Apply Online

Candidates must complete the following steps:

1. Register on the NATS or NAPS portal.
2. Obtain your NATS/NAPS Enrollment Number.
3. Visit the BFSI SSC application portal.
4. Complete the online application form.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application and save a printout for future reference.

Only online applications will be accepted.

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Required Documents

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

• Graduation Mark Sheets & Certificate
• Aadhaar Card/PAN/Passport/Voter ID
• Date of Birth Proof
• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• NATS/NAPS Registration Number

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Key Points

• Total Apprentices: 750
• Training Period: 1 Year
• No guarantee of permanent employment after apprenticeship.
• Candidates can apply for only one State/UT.
• Candidates should know the local language of the state they apply for.
• Apprentices are entitled to 12 casual leaves during the apprenticeship period.