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Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 750 Posts | Graduates Eligible | All India
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) | Apprentices Act, 1961 | 36 States/UTs | Last Date: 20 July 2026
750
Total Seats
20 Jul
Last Date
₹15,500
Max Stipend (Metro)
1 Year
Training Duration
The official Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released to engage 750 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act of 1961 for the financial year 2026–27. Eligible graduates in any discipline from a recognized university can submit their forms online. The online registration portal opened on 7 July 2026 and closes on 20 July 2026, with the online written examination tentatively scheduled for 2 August 2026. Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of 1 July 2026. The selection process consists of a 90-minute objective exam followed by a regional Local Language Test. Successful candidates will undergo one year of training with a monthly stipend up to ₹15,500 depending on the assigned bank branch category.
🔔 Applications Open: Indian Overseas Bank has released notification for 750 Apprentice posts across 36 States/UTs. Apply online from 7 – 20 July 2026. Graduates aged 20–28 eligible. Register on NATS or NAPS portal before applying.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details
| Organisation |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name |
Apprentice (Bank) |
| Authority |
Apprentices Act, 1961 & IOB Apprenticeship Policy |
| Total Seats |
750 Posts (across 36 States/UTs) |
| Training Duration |
1 Year (12 months) |
| Stipend |
Metro ₹15,500 | Urban ₹14,500 | Semi-Urban/Rural ₹14,000 |
| Qualification |
Graduate in any discipline (as on 31 July 2026) |
| Age Limit |
20 to 28 years as on 01 July 2026 |
| Selection |
Online Written Test (100 marks) + Local Language Test |
| Application Start |
7 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
20 July 2026 |
Stipend by Branch Category
Metro Branch
₹15,500
per month
Urban Branch
₹14,500
per month
Semi-Urban/Rural
₹14,000
per month
State/UT-wise Vacancy Details – 750 Seats
| State / UT |
Vacancies |
State / UT |
Vacancies |
| Tamil Nadu |
200 |
Punjab |
24 |
| Uttar Pradesh |
110 |
Odisha |
22 |
| Maharashtra |
85 |
Andhra Pradesh |
15 |
| Delhi |
53 |
Madhya Pradesh |
12 |
| Bihar |
35 |
Pondicherry |
12 |
| West Bengal |
35 |
Chhattisgarh |
10 |
| Kerala |
33 |
Jharkhand |
8 |
| Gujarat |
16 |
Uttarakhand |
8 |
| Haryana |
16 |
Telangana |
6 |
| Rajasthan |
16 |
Karnataka |
6 |
| Assam |
4 |
Chandigarh |
4 |
| Manipur |
4 |
Meghalaya |
2 |
| Mizoram |
2 |
Tripura |
2 |
| Sikkim |
2 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
2 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
1 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh |
1 |
Nagaland / Goa / Daman & Diu |
1 each |
| Total |
750 |
Eligibility Criteria
✓Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University/Institute as on 31 July 2026.
✓Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 01 July 2026.
Relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs | OBC +3 yrs | PwBD +10 yrs
✓Local Language Proficiency: Candidates applying for a particular state must be proficient (read/write/speak/understand) in any one local language of that state. A language test is conducted after the online exam. Candidates who have studied the local language in Class 10th or 12th are exempted from this test.
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
₹236/- |
| GEN / OBC / EWS – Female |
₹708/- |
| GEN / OBC / EWS – Male |
₹944/- |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection is through 2 stages: (1) Online Written Test and (2) Local Language Test.
Online Written Test – Objective Type (90 minutes)
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| General / Financial Awareness |
25 |
25 |
| General English |
25 |
25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
| Computer / Subject Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
💡 Local Language Test: Conducted during document verification after qualifying the online exam. Candidates who have studied the specified local language in Class 10th/12th are exempt from this test. Failing this test = disqualification from apprenticeship.
Important Dates
Registration & Fee Payment Start
7 July 2026
⏰ Last Date (Registration & Fee)
20 July 2026
How to Apply for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
⚠ Pre-requirement: Before applying for IOB Apprenticeship, candidates must complete their registration on either NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
1
Register on NATS (nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying.
2
Click “Online Application Form” in the Important Links section and complete the registration process on the IOB portal.
3
Fill in all personal, educational, and state preference details. Upload required documents.
4
Pay the application fee as per your category and submit the form.
5
Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
Online Application Form – IOB Apprentice
7 – 20 July 2026 | beep.bfsissc.com
Apply Now
Official Advertisement PDF
IOB Apprentice 2026 – 750 Vacancies Official Notification
Download
NATS Portal (Degree/Diploma)
nats.education.gov.in | Pre-registration required
Register
NAPS Portal (ITI)
apprenticeshipindia.gov.in | Pre-registration required
Register
Official Website – Indian Overseas Bank
iob.bank.in
Visit
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QHow many vacancies are there in IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 750 Apprentice seats across 36 States/UTs, with Tamil Nadu (200), Uttar Pradesh (110), and Maharashtra (85) having the highest share.
QWhat is the last date to apply for IOB Apprentice 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 20 July 2026. Registration opened on 7 July 2026.
QWhat is the stipend for IOB Apprentice 2026?
Stipend varies by branch location: ₹15,500/month (Metro), ₹14,500/month (Urban), and ₹14,000/month (Semi-Urban/Rural).
QIs NATS/NAPS registration mandatory before applying?
Yes. Candidates must register on either the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying for IOB Apprenticeship FY 2026-27.
QHow many IOB Apprentice seats are in Assam?
There are 4 seats in Assam under the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
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