Indian Overseas Bank IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 750 Posts
Indian
Overseas Bank IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 750 Posts
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 has been announced by Indian
Overseas Bank (IOB) for the engagement of 750 apprentices under the Apprentices
Act, 1961. Indian Overseas Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in
Chennai, has released this notification vide Advertisement No.
HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27 dated 06.07.2026. Eligible candidates can apply online
from 07.07.2026 to 20.07.2026 through the NATS, NAPS, and BEEP portals.
IOB
Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
The
table below summarizes the key details of the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice
Recruitment 2026-27 notification.
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
|
Advertisement Number |
HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27 |
|
Advertisement Date |
06.07.2026 |
|
Post Name |
Apprentice under Apprentices Act, 1961 |
|
Total Vacancies |
750 |
|
Mode of Application |
Online |
|
Application Start Date |
07.07.2026 |
|
Application Last Date |
20.07.2026 |
|
Category |
Bank Apprentice Jobs |
|
Official Website |
www.iob.bank.in |
IOB
Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
Candidates
must note the following important dates for the IOB Apprentice Recruitment
2026-27 application process.
|
Activity |
Date |
|
Opening date of online application on
NAPS, NATS and BEEP |
07.07.2026 |
|
Closing date of online application on
NAPS and NATS |
20.07.2026 |
|
Payment of application fee on BEEP |
07.07.2026 to 22.07.2026 |
|
Online examination date (tentative) |
02.08.2026 |
IOB
Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026-27 (State-wise)
Indian
Overseas Bank has proposed 750 apprentice vacancies distributed state-wise and
union territory-wise, including backlog vacancies. The full category-wise and
PwBD breakup is given below.
|
State/UT |
Total |
|
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 |
SC
stands for Scheduled Caste, ST for Scheduled Tribe, OBC for Other Backward
Classes, EWS for Economically Weaker Section, and GEN for General/Unreserved
category. Under PwBD, HI denotes Hearing Impaired, OC denotes Orthopedically
Challenged, VI denotes Visually Impaired, and ID denotes Intellectual
Disability. The above vacancies include backlog, and the number of seats is
provisional and may vary according to the Bank's actual requirements.
IOB
Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates
applying for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 must be Citizens of India.
Merely applying, being shortlisted, or appearing for document verification and
personal interaction does not guarantee an offer of engagement in the Bank.
Educational Qualification
Candidates
must hold 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. Candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training
Scheme (NATS) must have had their graduation result declared between 01.03.2022
and 31.07.2026, both dates inclusive, and must produce mark sheets and
provisional or degree certificates when required.
Age Limit
The
minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on the cut-off date
of 01.07.2026 for General and EWS category candidates, meaning the date of birth
should fall between 01.07.1998 and 01.07.2006, both dates inclusive. Candidates
registered under NAPS should be less than 34 years as on the cut-off date,
after applicable relaxation.
|
Category |
Age Relaxation |
|
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe |
5 years |
|
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
|
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
10 years |
Age
relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only
one of the remaining categories of relaxation. To claim age relaxation,
candidates must submit the requisite certificate at the time of personal
interaction along with original certificates.
IOB
Apprentice Stipend 2026-27
Selected
apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend for the one-year contract period,
based on branch category.
|
Branch Category |
Stipend per Month (Rs.) |
|
Metro |
15,500 |
|
Urban |
14,500 |
|
Semi-Urban/Rural |
14,000 |
For
candidates selected under NATS, the Bank's share of the stipend after adjusting
the Government subsidy is as follows.
|
Branch Category |
Bank's Stipend Share (Rs.) |
|
Metro |
9,350 (15,500 minus 6,150 Government
subsidy) |
|
Urban |
8,350 (14,500 minus 6,150 Government
subsidy) |
|
Semi-Urban/Rural |
7,850 (14,000 minus 6,150 Government
subsidy) |
The
Government share of Rs. 6,150 will be directly credited to the apprentice's
bank account through DBT mode. Apprentices are not eligible for any other
allowances or benefits.
IOB
Apprentice Application Fee 2026-27
The
application fee for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 must be paid online
between 07.07.2026 and 22.07.2026 through the BEEP portal only. The fee is
non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other engagement process.
|
Category |
Application Fee/Intimation Charges (including 18% GST) |
|
SC/ST/PwBD |
Rs. 236 (Rs. 200 plus GST) |
|
GEN/OBC/EWS (Female) |
Rs. 708 (Rs. 600 plus GST) |
|
GEN/OBC/EWS (Male) |
Rs. 944 (Rs. 800 plus GST) |
IOB
Apprentice Selection Process 2026-27
Selection
for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 will be based on an online examination,
a test of the local language wherever applicable, and personal interaction if
decided by the Bank. Satisfying the eligibility criteria alone does not
guarantee a call for the online examination.
Online Written Examination Pattern
|
Test Name |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|
General/Financial Awareness |
25 |
25 |
|
General English |
25 |
25 |
|
Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
|
Computer or Subject Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
The
total duration of the examination is 90 minutes. The examination will be
conducted online using the candidate's own front camera-enabled desktop,
laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and candidates must display the same ID proof
uploaded on the apprenticeship portal. Candidates must score a minimum
aggregate percentage as decided by the Bank, with a 5 percent relaxation
available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. There is no minimum qualifying mark
for individual subjects.
Test of Local Language
Candidates
applying for a particular state must be proficient in reading, writing,
speaking, and understanding at least one local language of that state. This
test is conducted during document verification after qualifying the written
examination. Candidates who have studied the specified local language up to
10th or 12th standard are exempted from this test.
Wait-list
A
state-category-wise waitlist will be maintained for one year from the date of
the result or the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier.
How to Apply for IOB Apprentice Recruitment
2026-27
Candidates
can apply online for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 from 07.07.2026 to
20.07.2026 by following the steps below.
1.
Register on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in or
the NAPS portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before applying.
2.
Visit the "Career Opportunities" page on
www.bfsissc.com or https://beep.bfsissc.com.
3.
NATS-registered candidates should log in at
https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php and apply under "Apply
against advertised vacancies" for Indian Overseas Bank.
4.
NAPS-registered candidates should visit
https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/apprenticeship/opportunity, search
"Indian Overseas Bank," click "View," and then "Apply
for this Opportunity."
5.
Provide the NATS/NAPS enrolment number while filling the online application
form.
6.
Apply for engagement from only one State/UT, preferably the home
State/UT.
7.
Pay the requisite application fee/intimation charges online
between 07.07.2026 and 22.07.2026.
No
other mode of application or payment will be accepted. Applications once
submitted cannot be withdrawn, and fees once paid will not be refunded under
any circumstances.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment
2026 - Important Links
- NATS Portal: Click
Here
- NAPS Portal: Click
Here
- Application
Portal (BEEP): Click here
- Application
Portal (BFSI SSC): Click here
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Notification PDF: Click here
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