Indian Overseas Bank Recruiting for 750 Apprentice Posts; Applications Open Until July 20

IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank has announced recruitment for 750 apprentice positions. Graduate candidates can apply online until July 20, 2026.

If you have completed your graduation and are preparing for a banking job, here is some good news for you. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has issued a notification to recruit 750 apprentices across the country. The application process began on July 7, 2026, and interested candidates can apply online until July 20, 2026.

A total of 750 apprentice posts will be filled under this recruitment drive. The highest number of vacancies—200—is in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, recruitment will take place for 110 posts in Uttar Pradesh, 85 in Maharashtra, 53 in Delhi, and 35 in Bihar. The number of vacancies varies by state.

What is the age limit?

Candidates applying for the position must be between 20 and 28 years of age. The age calculation will be based on July 1, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation in accordance with government regulations.

What are the eligibility criteria?

To apply for this recruitment, candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Application Fee

The application fee for male candidates in the General, OBC, and EWS categories is ₹944. Female candidates in the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay a fee of ₹708. Meanwhile, the application fee for SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates has been set at ₹236.

How will the selection take place?

Candidates for this recruitment will be selected based on a written examination. The exam will consist of a total of 100 questions covering General and Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, and the relevant subject. Selection will be based on performance in the examination.

What is the stipend?

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the training period. The stipend will be ₹15,500 per month for posting in metro branches, ₹14,500 per month for urban branches, and ₹14,000 per month for semi-urban or rural branches.

How to apply?

First, visit the official website of Indian Overseas Bank at www.iob.bank.in. Then, click on the 'Apprentice Recruitment 2026' link. Register yourself and accurately fill in all the details requested in the application form. Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature. After paying the application fee, submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.