Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is recruiting for 750 Apprentice positions for the financial year 2025-26. This is a contractual engagement under the Apprentices Act 1961. The recruitment was announced on 08/08/2025. Job postings are available across various states in India. The online application process starts on 10/08/2025 and the last date to apply is 20/08/2025. Eligible candidates from all over India can apply for these posts in their respective states.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advt No. | HRDD/APPR/01/2025-26 |
| Job Nature | Contractual |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Salary | Rs. 10000 to 15000 per month |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | Bank Jobs |
Post Details
The age limit for general category candidates is between 20 to 28 years as of 01/08/2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories. SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation and OBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
| Post Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | UR: 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | SC: 3, ST: 1, OBC: 10, UR: 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | UR: 1 |
| Assam | OBC: 1, UR: 3 |
| Bihar | SC: 7, OBC: 10, EWS: 3, UR: 15 |
| Chandigarh | OBC: 1, UR: 3 |
| Chattisgarh | SC: 1, ST: 7, UR: 2 |
| Daman and Diu | UR: 1 |
| Delhi | SC: 8, ST: 6, OBC: 25, EWS: 2, UR: 12 |
| Gujarat | SC: 1, ST: 4, OBC: 11 |
| Goa | ST: 1 |
| Haryana | SC: 3, OBC: 7, UR: 6 |
| Himachal Pradesh | UR: 1 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | UR: 2 |
| Jharkhand | ST: 2, UR: 6 |
| Karnataka | SC: 2, ST: 2, OBC: 2 |
| Kerala | SC: 5, OBC: 15, EWS: 1, UR: 12 |
| Maharashtra | SC: 7, ST: 12, OBC: 28, EWS: 6, UR: 32 |
| Manipur | ST: 1, UR: 3 |
| Meghalaya | UR: 2 |
| Mizoram | UR: 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | SC: 2, ST: 4, OBC: 2, UR: 4 |
| Nagaland | UR: 1 |
| Orissa | SC: 5, ST: 10, OBC: 3, UR: 4 |
| Punjab | SC: 9, OBC: 9, EWS: 1, UR: 5 |
| Pondicherry | SC: 5, OBC: 7 |
| Rajasthan | SC: 6, ST: 3, OBC: 5, UR: 2 |
| Sikkim | UR: 2 |
| Telangana | SC: 2, ST: 2, OBC: 2 |
| Tamil Nadu | SC: 58, ST: 3, OBC: 86, EWS: 10, UR: 43 |
| Tripura | UR: 2 |
| Uttarakhand | SC: 2, OBC: 1, UR: 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | SC: 32, OBC: 38, EWS: 7, UR: 33 |
| West Bengal | SC: 11, ST: 3, OBC: 9, EWS: 2, UR: 10 |
Exam Fee
| PwBD | Rs. 472 |
| Female/SC/ST | Rs. 708 |
| GEN/OBC/EWS | Rs. 944 |
Essential Qualification
- Apprentice: A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Selection Process
- The selection process includes an Online Written Test.
- The exam has 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.
- Subjects include General Awareness, English, Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge.
- This will be followed by a Test of Local Language.
- Final selection is based on merit, subject to reservation rules.
How to Apply
- First, register on the NATS or NAPS portal.
- Visit the BFSI SSC website to fill the online application form.
- Login to the NATS or NAPS portal and apply for the IOB Apprenticeship.
- Pay the application fee online after receiving the payment link.
- Print the final application form for your records.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 10/08/2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 20/08/2025 |
| Fee Payment Date | 10/08/2025 to 20/08/2025 |
| Online Examination Date | 24/08/2025 (Tentative) |
Important Links
| Apply Online (NAPS) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (NATS) | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the stipend for an IOB Apprentice?
- The monthly stipend varies by branch location. It is Rs. 15,000 for Metro, Rs. 12,000 for Urban, and Rs. 10,000 for Semi-Urban or Rural branches.
- Is prior experience required for this apprenticeship?
- No, candidates with one year or more of job experience after graduation are not eligible to apply for this apprenticeship.