IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out – Apply Online for 750 Apprentice Posts | Stipend Up to ₹15,500/Month

Short Information :

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27) for the engagement of 750 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible graduates can apply online from 07 July 2026 to 20 July 2026. The selection process includes an Online Examination, Local Language Test, Document Verification, and Personal Interaction (if applicable). Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹15,500.

Particular	Details
Organization	Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Advertisement No.	HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27
Post Name	Apprentice
Total Vacancies	750
Job Type	Apprenticeship
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Registration Starts	07 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 July 2026
Online Exam	02 August 2026 (Tentative)
Official Website	www.iob.in

Event	Date
Notification Release	06 July 2026
Online Application Starts	07 July 2026
Last Date for Online Registration	20 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	22 July 2026
Online Examination	02 August 2026 (Tentative)

Category	Fee
SC / ST / PwBD	₹236 (₹200 + GST)
General / OBC / EWS (Female)	₹708 (₹600 + GST)
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹944 (₹800 + GST)

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	28 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST – 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 Years
• PwBD – 10 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

State/UT	Vacancies
Tamil Nadu	200
Uttar Pradesh	110
Maharashtra	85
Delhi	53
Bihar	35
West Bengal	35
Kerala	33
Punjab	24
Odisha	22
Gujarat	16
Haryana	16
Rajasthan	16
Andhra Pradesh	15
Madhya Pradesh	12
Puducherry	12
Chhattisgarh	10
Jharkhand	8
Uttarakhand	8
Karnataka	6
Telangana	6
Assam	4
Chandigarh	4
Manipur	4
Jammu & Kashmir	2
Meghalaya	2
Mizoram	2
Sikkim	2
Tripura	2
Goa	1
Himachal Pradesh	1
Arunachal Pradesh	1
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1
Daman & Diu	1
Nagaland	1
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	0
Lakshadweep	0
Total	750

Candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University.
• The graduation result must have been declared on or before 31 July 2026.
• Candidates applying through NATS should have passed graduation between 01 March 2022 and 31 July 2026.
• Candidates must be registered on NAPS or NATS before applying.

Branch Category	Monthly Stipend
Metro Branch	₹15,500
Urban Branch	₹14,500
Semi-Urban / Rural Branch	₹14,000

Note: The stipend includes the Government of India subsidy wherever applicable. Apprentices are not eligible for additional allowances or employee benefits.

• Register yourself on the NAPS or NATS portal.
• Visit the BFSI SSC (BEEP) portal.
• Click on Indian Overseas Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026.
• Complete the online registration.
• Fill in the application form carefully.
• Enter your NAPS/NATS Enrollment Number.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Verify all the entered details.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

The selection process for Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Apprentices Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

1. Online Written Examination
2. Test of Local Language
3. Document Verification
4. Personal Interaction (if conducted by the Bank)
5. Medical Fitness Verification
6. Final Selection

Candidates must qualify in each stage to be considered for final engagement as Apprentices.

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Subject	Questions	Marks
General / Financial Awareness	25	25
General English	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning	25	25
Computer / Subject Knowledge	25	25
Total	100	100

Exam Duration: 90 Minutes

Important Points

• The examination will be conducted online.
• Candidates can appear using a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with a front camera.
• Selection will be based on merit and reservation rules.
• In case two or more candidates secure the same marks, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
• The Bank will decide the minimum qualifying marks. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates will receive a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks.

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Test of Local Language

Candidates applying for apprenticeship in a particular State/UT must be proficient in the local language of that State/UT (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding).

• The Local Language Test will be conducted during the Document Verification process.
• Candidates who have studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th Standard and can produce valid mark sheets/certificates may be exempted from the language test.
• Candidates failing the Local Language Test will not be considered for engagement.

Candidates must produce the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies during Document Verification:

• Printout of Online Application Form
• Call Letter / Communication for Document Verification
• Proof of Date of Birth (10th Certificate/Birth Certificate)
• Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence
• Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid NAPS/NATS Registration Details
• Any other supporting documents as required by the Bank

. Which organization released the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification?

The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the Apprentices Recruitment 2026 notification for 750 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

2. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 750 Apprentice vacancies have been announced across various States and Union Territories.

3. What is the post name?

The recruitment is for the post of Apprentice.

4. What is the application mode?

The application process is Online only through the BFSI SSC (BEEP) portal.

5. When does the online application start?

The online application process starts on 07 July 2026.

6. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is 20 July 2026, while the fee payment can be made up to 22 July 2026.

7. What is the educational qualification?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from a recognized university and must be registered on NATS or NAPS before applying.

8. What is the age limit?

Candidates should be 20 to 28 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.

9. What is the monthly stipend?

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹14,000 to ₹15,500, depending on the branch category.

10. What is the selection process?

The selection process includes an Online Written Examination, Local Language Test, Document Verification, Personal Interaction (if applicable), and Medical Fitness Verification.

11. What is the examination pattern?

The online examination consists of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.

12. Is registration on NATS/NAPS mandatory?

Yes. Candidates must complete registration on either the NATS or NAPS portal before submitting the online application.

13. Can I apply for more than one State?

No. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT.

14. Where can I apply online?

Candidates can apply through the BFSI SSC (BEEP) Portal after completing NATS/NAPS registration.

15. Where can I check official updates?

All updates regarding the examination, result, document verification, and final selection will be published on the official Indian Overseas Bank website and the BFSI SSC portal.