Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced 750 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Today, 27th July 2026, is the final date to submit the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application form online, while the fee payment window will remain open until 28th July 2026. Candidates who are yet to apply should complete the registration process before the deadline. This article covers the eligibility requirements, application procedure, selection process, exam pattern, stipend, and other key details related to the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
Graduates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply online through the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) portal after registering on the NAPS or NATS portal. The recruitment process involves an Online Examination, Local Language Proficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Selected candidates will receive 12 months of apprenticeship training along with a monthly stipend of up to Rs. 15,500, based on their posting location.
IOB Apprentice Notification 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. |
HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27
|
| Total Vacancies | 750 |
| Recruitment Year | FY 2026-27 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process |
Online Test, Local Language Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination
|
| Training Duration | 12 Months (One Year) |
| Official Website | www.iob.in |
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 6 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 7 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date for NAPS/NATS Registration | 27 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Online Examination |
2 August 2026 (Tentative)
|
IOB Apprentice Apply Online Link 2026
The online application process for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice 2026 is open until 27th July 2026. Candidates must first register on the NAPS or NATS portal and then complete the application through the BFSI SSC portal. The direct application link is provided below.
How to Apply Online for IOB Apprentice 2026?
Candidates should complete the online application carefully by following these steps:
- Register on the NAPS or NATS portal.
- Visit the BFSI SSC portal.
- Click on IOB Apprenticeship Program FY 2026-27.
- Complete the online registration.
- Enter your NAPS/NATS enrolment number.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application for future reference.
Application Fee 2026
Candidates should pay the required fees to submit their online application. Candidates should pay application fees and GST charges. Candidates can check the table below for category-wise fee details.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹236 |
| General/OBC/EWS (Female) | ₹708 |
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹944 |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy
A total of 750 Apprentice posts are available under the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The category-wise distribution of these vacancies is provided in the table below for candidates’ reference.
| Name of the State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total | HI (1%) | OC (1%) | VI (1%) | ID (1%) |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daman & Diu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi | 9 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Goa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haryana | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerala | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manipur | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | 9 | 12 | 25 | 6 | 33 | 85 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Puducherry | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telangana | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 63 | 4 | 67 | 12 | 54 | 200 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 34 | 0 | 41 | 6 | 29 | 110 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| West Bengal | 8 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 176 | 63 | 247 | 32 | 232 | 750 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
IOB Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility requirements regarding nationality, educational qualification, and age before submitting their applications.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess:
- A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India.
- The graduation result must have been declared on or before 31 July 2026.
For NATS Candidates
Candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) should have obtained their graduation result between 1 March 2022 and 31 July 2026.
Age Limit
For determining the age limit, the cutoff date is 1 July 2026. Candidates belonging to the General and EWS categories must have been born between 1 July 1998 and 1 July 2006, with both dates included.
| Category | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms.
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Online Written Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Examination
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Mode: Online
- No sectional qualifying marks.
- Final merit will be prepared based on aggregate marks.
- In case of a tie, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge/Subject Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Local Language Test
Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in one of the prescribed local languages of that State. The local language test will be conducted after the online examination during document verification. However, candidates who have studied the concerned local language in Class 10 or Class 12 and can produce valid mark sheets or certificates will be exempted from the language test.
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted for document verification must produce the original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies. Failure to produce the required documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Printout of the Personal Interaction/Reporting Call Letter
- Printout of the submitted online application form received through BFSI SSC
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate/Class 10 Certificate)
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, etc.)
- Graduation Mark Sheets and Degree/Provisional Certificate
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (issued on or after 01 April 2026)
- PwBD Certificate issued by the competent medical authority (if applicable)
- Any other document supporting eligibility claimed by the candidate
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Syllabus 2026
| Subject |
Important Topics
|
| General Awareness |
Banking, Current Affairs, Economy, RBI, Government Schemes
|
| English |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Detection
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Simplification, DI, Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI-CI, Ratio, Time & Work
|
| Reasoning |
Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism
|
| Computer Knowledge |
MS Office, Internet, Hardware, Software, Networking, Computer Fundamentals
|
Click here for the detailed Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Syllabus 2026
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on the location of their allotted branch.
| Branch Category |
Monthly Stipend
|
| Metro | ₹15,500 |
| Urban | ₹14,500 |
| Semi-Urban/Rural | ₹14,000 |
Stipend for NATS Apprentices
The remaining ₹6,150 will be credited directly by the Government of India through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, wherever applicable.
| Branch Category | Total Monthly Stipend | Government Share (DBT) | Bank Contribution |
| Metro | ₹15,500 | ₹6,150 | ₹9,350 |
| Urban | ₹14,500 | ₹6,150 | ₹8,350 |
| Semi-Urban / Rural | ₹14,000 | ₹6,150 | ₹7,850 |
Important Instructions For Aspirants
Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying online. Some important instructions are given below:
- Candidates can apply for only one State/UT, preferably their home State/UT.
- Registration on either the NAPS or NATS portal is mandatory before submitting the online application.
- Applicants must provide their NAPS/NATS Enrolment Number while filling out the application form.
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training in IOB or any other organisation are not eligible.
- Candidates having one year or more of work experience after graduation are not eligible to apply.
- The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Final selection is subject to document verification, local language proficiency, medical fitness, and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
- Apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of Indian Overseas Bank and will not receive employee benefits.
- The apprenticeship training period is one year, and completion of training does not guarantee permanent employment in the Bank.
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