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Vacancy Details
- Apprentice under Apprentices Act, 1961: 750 vacancies
Qualification: Degree (Graduation) in any discipline- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 1
- Andhra Pradesh: 15
- Arunachal Pradesh: 1
- Assam: 4
- Bihar: 35
- Chandigarh: 4
- Chhattisgarh: 10
- Daman and Diu: 1
- Delhi: 53
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli: 0
- Gujarat: 16
- Goa: 1
- Himachal Pradesh: 1
- Haryana: 16
- Jammu and Kashmir: 2
- Jharkhand: 8
- Karnataka: 6
- Kerala: 33
- Lakshadweep: 0
- Manipur: 4
- Meghalaya: 2
- Maharashtra: 85
- Mizoram: 2
- Madhya Pradesh: 12
- Nagaland: 1
- Odisha: 22
- Punjab: 24
- Pondicherry: 12
- Rajasthan: 16
- Sikkim: 2
- Telangana: 6
- Tamil Nadu: 200
- Tripura: 2
- Uttarakhand: 8
- Uttar Pradesh: 110
- West Bengal: 35
- Total: 750
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 34 years
Application Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹236
- GEN/OBC/EWS (Female): ₹708
- GEN/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹944
Selection Process
- Online examination: Candidates will be shortlisted based on an online written examination covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer or Subject Knowledge (100 marks, 90 minutes). A minimum aggregate percentage as decided by the Bank is required; SC/ST/OBC/PwBD get 5% relaxation.
- Test of local language: Where applicable, candidates must pass a test of the local language of the state during document verification. Candidates who studied the specified local language up to 10th or 12th standard are exempted.
- Personal interaction / document verification: Personal interaction and document verification will be conducted if decided by the Bank; candidates must produce original documents and relevant certificates.
- Wait-list: A state-category-wise waitlist will be maintained for one year from the date of result or the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier.
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) or the NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying.
- Visit the ‘Career Opportunities’ page on www.bfsissc.com or https://beep.bfsissc.com.
- NATS-registered candidates log in at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php and apply under ‘Apply against advertised vacancies’ for Indian Overseas Bank.
- NAPS-registered candidates visit https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/apprenticeship/opportunity, search ‘Indian Overseas Bank’, click ‘View’ and then ‘Apply for this Opportunity’.
- Provide the NATS/NAPS enrolment number while filling the online application form and apply for engagement from only one State/UT.
- Pay the requisite application fee/intimation charges online through the BEEP portal between 07.07.2026 and 22.07.2026.
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Important Dates
- Advertisement Date:
- Application Start Date:
- Application Last Date:
- Payment of application fee start:
- Payment of application fee end:
- Online examination date (tentative):
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the educational eligibility for IOB Apprentice recruitment?
Candidates must have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. The result must be declared on or before 31.07.2026.
How do I apply for the IOB Apprentice vacancies?
Apply online between 07.07.2026 and 20.07.2026 via NATS, NAPS or the BEEP/BFSI SSC portals. NATS/NAPS registration and providing the enrolment number in the application are required.
What is the last date to apply for the IOB Apprentice recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 20-07-2026. Application submission must be done through the specified portals within the window 07-07-2026 to 20-07-2026.
What is the selection process for the apprentices?
Selection is based on an online examination, a test of the local language where applicable, and personal interaction/document verification if decided by the Bank. A state-category-wise waitlist will be maintained for one year.
What stipend will apprentices receive?
Monthly stipend is Rs.15,500 for Metro, Rs.14,500 for Urban, and Rs.14,000 for Semi-Urban/Rural branches. For NATS-selected candidates the Bank’s share after Government subsidy is Rs.9,350 (Metro), Rs.8,350 (Urban), and Rs.7,850 (Semi-Urban/Rural).
