IOB Apprentice: Apprentice Recruitment in Indian Overseas Bank, Opportunity for Graduates..
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: There is good news for graduates aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released an official notification to recruit for 750 apprentice positions. This recruitment drive is for the 2026-27 financial year. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the bank's official website.
What are the important dates?
Event Date
Notification Release 6 July 2026
Online Application Start 7 July 2026
Last Date to Apply 20 July 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment 22 July 2026
Online Examination 2 August 2026
Key details regarding recruitment
Details Information
Post Name Apprentice
Total Posts 750
Mode of Application Online
Application Start Date 7 July 2026
Last Date to Apply 20 July 2026
Exam Date 2 August 2026
Selection Process Online Exam + Local Language Test
Stipend (per month) ₹10,000 to ₹15,000
State-wise vacancy details
A total of 750 posts will be filled across various states and union territories in the country. The highest number of posts are in the following states:
State Posts
Tamil Nadu 200
Uttar Pradesh 110
Maharashtra 85
Delhi 53
Bihar 35
West Bengal 35
Kerala 33
Punjab 24
Odisha 22
Other States/UTs Remaining posts
Who can apply?
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications and age limit criteria.
Educational Qualification
Must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
For candidates registered under NATS, the graduation results must be declared within the stipulated timeframe.
Other eligibility conditions will apply as per the official notification.
What is the age limit? Details Age
Minimum Age 20 years
Maximum Age 28 years
Age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years
1984 Riot-affected: 5 years
Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands will receive relaxation in the maximum age limit as per rules.
How will the selection take place?
Candidates will be selected in two stages:
Online written examination
Local language test
Candidates who qualify in the online examination will have to appear for the local language test during document verification.
What is the salary?
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend based on the branch category during the one-year apprenticeship period. Apprentices will not receive any allowances or facilities other than the stipend.
Branch Type Monthly Stipend
Metro ₹15,000
Urban ₹12,000
Semi-Urban/Rural ₹10,000
What is the application fee?
Category Application Fee
PwBD ₹472 (including GST)
SC/ST/Women ₹708 (including GST)
General/OBC/EWS ₹944 (including GST)
How to apply?
Visit the official website of Indian Overseas Bank: iob.in.
Click on the link for 'Apprentice Recruitment 2026'.
Register and log in.
Fill in all the required details in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee according to your category.
After submitting the form, keep a printout or a downloaded copy for your records.
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