Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Apprentices for the financial year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 750 apprentice vacancies will be filled across various States and Union Territories in India.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 06 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 07 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2026 up to 11:59 PM
- Fee Payment Last Date: 22 July 2026
- Examination Date: 02 August 2026
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹944/-
- General / OBC / EWS (Female): ₹708/-
- SC / ST / PH (Divyang): ₹236/-
- Payment Mode: Online
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age Calculated as on: 01 July 2026
- Eligible Date of Birth: Candidates must have been born between 2 June 1996 and 1 June 2005.
- Age Relaxation: Additional age relaxation will be provided as per recruitment rules.
| S. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe Candidates | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 3 years |
| 3 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Apprentice | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream and Knowledge of the Local Language |
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
There are a total of 750 vacancies for this recruitment. State-wise vacancies are as follows:
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Online Written Examination
- Local Language Test
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
| S. No. | Name of Tests | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | General English | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | Computer or Subject Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Total duration of examination will be 90 minutes.
Apprentice Salary
Candidates who are selected as apprentices will be paid a stipend for the contract period of one year, as detailed below.
| Branch Category | Stipend per Month (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Metro | Rs. 15,500/-* |
| Urban | Rs. 14,500/-* |
| Semi-Urban / Rural | Rs. 14,000/-* |
Note: *Including subsidy amount by Government of India.
Bank will make payment as detailed below for candidates selected under NATS.
| Branch Category | Stipend per Month (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Metro | Rs. 15,500 – Rs. 6,150 = Rs. 9,350 |
| Urban | Rs. 14,500 – Rs. 6,150 = Rs. 8,350 |
| Semi-Urban / Rural | Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 6,150 = Rs. 7,850 |
The above stipend will be paid to the apprentices’ bank account each month after adjusting unauthorised leaves, if any. The Government share of stipend of Rs. 6,150/- will be directly credited to the apprentices’ bank account through DBT mode as per extant guidelines. The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
- Download Notification PDF
- Click Here to Apply Online
