Indian Overseas Bank IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online Form for 750 Post

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Official Notification Advt No.: HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27

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📌 Notification Overview

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt No.: HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27) dated 06.07.2026 for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive aims to fill 750 vacant seats across various states and union territories in India for the Financial Year 2026-27. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online starting from 07.07.2026 to 20.07.2026. Below is a highly detailed breakdown of the complete notification, state-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fees, exam pattern, and stipend details.

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📢 Total Vacancy: 750 Posts Across India (Apprentice Cadre)

📅 Important Dates

Official Notification Release: 06.07.2026
Opening Date for Online Application: 07.07.2026
Closing Date for Online Application: 20.07.2026
Payment of Application Fee on BEEP Portal: 07.07.2026 to 22.07.2026
Tentative Online Written Exam Date: 02.08.2026

💳 Application Fee & Charges

SC / ST / PwBD Category: Rs. 200/- + 18% GST = Rs. 236/- total
General / OBC / EWS (Female) Category: Rs. 600/- + 18% GST = Rs. 708/- total
General / OBC / EWS (Male) Category: Rs. 800/- + 18% GST = Rs. 944/- total
Payment Mode: Online paid strictly through the BEEP portal mode. Fees once deposited are non-refundable.

🎓 Complete Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality

The applicant must be a Citizen of India.

2. Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)

Minimum Age: 20 Years | Maximum Age: 28 Years
General and EWS category candidates' dates of birth must fall between 01.07.1998 and 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation: SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years | PwBD Candidates: 10 Years.
NAPS Note: Candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) must be less than 34 years old as on 01.07.2026.

3. Educational Qualification (As on 31.07.2026)

Candidates must possess a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India.
The final result of the graduation must be officially declared on or before 31.07.2026.
For NATS Registered Candidates: The graduation final result must have been declared between 01.03.2022 and 31.07.2026 (both dates inclusive).
Experience Disqualification: Anyone who has already undergone apprenticeship training elsewhere or has regular work/job experience of one year or more after completing graduation is not eligible.

📊 IOB Apprentice State-wise Vacancy Breakdown 2026

Name of the State / UT	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	GEN	Total	PWBD (HI/OC/VI/ID)
Andaman & Nicobar	0	0	0	0	1	1	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Andhra Pradesh	4	0	5	0	6	15	0 / 1 / 0 / 0
Arunachal Pradesh	0	0	0	0	1	1	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Assam	0	0	1	0	3	4	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Bihar	8	0	12	2	13	35	1 / 0 / 0 / 1
Chandigarh	0	0	1	0	3	4	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Chhattisgarh	1	7	0	0	2	10	0 / 1 / 0 / 0
Daman & Diu	0	0	0	0	1	1	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Delhi	9	7	2	7	19	44	3 / 2 / 0 / 2
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	0	0	0	0	0	0	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Gujarat	1	4	8	0	3	16	1 / 1 / 0 / 0
Goa	0	1	0	0	0	1	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Himachal Pradesh	0	0	0	0	1	1	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Haryana	4	0	7	0	5	16	0 / 0 / 1 / 0
Jammu & Kashmir	0	0	0	0	2	2	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Jharkhand	0	2	0	0	6	8	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Karnataka	2	1	3	0	0	6	0 / 2 / 0 / 1
Kerala	5	0	15	1	12	33	1 / 1 / 2 / 1
Lakshadweep	0	0	0	0	0	0	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Manipur	0	2	0	0	2	4	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Meghalaya	0	0	0	0	2	2	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Maharashtra	9	12	25	6	33	85	1 / 1 / 1 / 1
Mizoram	0	0	0	0	2	2	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Madhya Pradesh	2	4	2	0	4	12	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Nagaland	0	0	0	0	1	1	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Odisha	4	1	0	2	15	22	1 / 1 / 0 / 0
Punjab	7	0	9	1	17	34	2 / 2 / 0 / 0
Pondicherry	4	0	7	0	1	12	0 / 1 / 0 / 0
Rajasthan	6	4	10	5	1	26	0 / 0 / 1 / 0
Sikkim	0	0	0	0	2	2	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Telangana	2	1	3	0	0	6	0 / 0 / 2 / 1
Tamil Nadu	63	4	67	12	54	200	5 / 4 / 5 / 4
Tripura	0	0	0	0	2	2	0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Uttarakhand	3	0	0	0	5	8	0 / 0 / 1 / 0
Uttar Pradesh	34	0	41	6	29	110	3 / 1 / 2 / 4
West Bengal	8	4	11	2	10	35	2 / 0 / 0 / 1
GRAND TOTAL	176	63	247	52	212	750	19 / 16 / 17 / 16

Note: HI = Hearing Impaired, OC = Orthopedically Challenged, VI = Visually Impaired, ID = Intellectual Disability.

📝 IOB Apprentice Selection Process & Exam Pattern 2026

The structured selection framework consists of three distinct phases: an Online Written Test, a Test of Local Language, and a Medical/Document Verification round.

Phase 1: Online Written Test (Objective Type)

The entrance examination is entirely remote and conducted online. Candidates will attend using their own front-camera-enabled device (Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone).

S.No	Name of the Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Time Duration
1	General / Financial Awareness	25	25	Total unified duration is 90 Minutes. Individual sectional limits do not apply.
2	General English	25	25
3	Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	25	25
4	Computer or Subject Knowledge	25	25
-	Total	100	100	90 Minutes

Important Exam Rules:

There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects.
Candidates must score minimum aggregate qualifying marks decided by the bank. A 5% relaxation on aggregate cut-off is provided to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
If two candidates score equal aggregate marks at the cut-off point, the candidate who is senior by age will be placed higher in the merit tier.

Phase 2: Test of Local Language

Candidates can apply for training seats from only ONE State/UT (preferably their home region).
You must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of that specific state.
Exemption Rule: Candidates who can produce a 10th or 12th standard marksheet/certificate proving they studied the opted local language as a subject do not need to take the language proficiency test.

💰 Monthly Stipend Structure

Selected apprentices will be engaged under a contract period of one year. The monthly stipend includes the Government of India DBT subsidy share of Rs. 6,150/-:

Metro Branches: Rs. 15,500/- pm (Bank: Rs. 9,350 + Govt: Rs. 6,150)
Urban Branches: Rs. 14,500/- pm (Bank: Rs. 8,350 + Govt: Rs. 6,150)
Semi-Urban / Rural Branches: Rs. 14,000/- pm (Bank: Rs. 7,850 + Govt: Rs. 6,150)
Note: Apprentices are strictly not eligible for any extra allowances, hostel facilities, or medical benefits. Unauthorized leaves will lead to proportionate stipend cuts.

🏢 Leave & Training Regulations

Daily Hours: Working hours mirror the standard daily timelines applicable to the Bank's clerical staff.
Leave Entitlement: Apprentices get 1 day of casual leave per month (a total of 12 days for the entire year).
Maximum Stretch: A candidate can take a maximum of 4 consecutive days of leave at one time.
Regular Status Disclaimer: Apprentices are trainees under the Act and not regular employees. IOB has no binding obligation to offer permanent jobs during or after training.

✍️ Note Before Applying / How to Apply

Pre-Registration Step: Before filling out the application form, you must complete your enrollment profile on either the NATS Portal (education.gov.in) or the NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and get your unique Enrolment Number ready.
Candidates must strictly follow the step-by-step registration process online. No offline paperwork will be entertained.
Access Application Link: Visit the official website of the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India at bfsissc.com. Click on “Apply Online” under the IOB Apprentice Engagement tab.
Fill the Form: Input your personal details, educational background, and NATS/NAPS enrolment credentials carefully.
Upload Documents: Scan and upload your required identification proof matching the document attached to your apprenticeship portal profile.
Fee Payment: Process your application fee through the online transaction system on the BEEP portal before 22.07.2026. Unpaid forms will be rejected.
Save Copy: Upon successful submission, a copy of the filled application form will be sent to your registered email address for future verification rounds.

📁 Essential Documents for Verification Round

If you pass the online exam merit cutoff, you must bring the originals alongside self-attested photocopies of the following papers:

Printout of the BEEP online application data sheet and your interview call letter.
Age Proof: Matriculation (Class X) certificate or official Birth Certificate.
Photo Identity Proofs: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License.
Academic Records: Consolidated graduation marksheets and your Degree Certificate.
Community/Caste Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates in the Central Government format. OBC certificates must contain a Non-Creamy Layer clause and be issued on or after 01.04.2026.
Disability certificate issued by a District Medical Board (if applicable).

🔗 Important Direct Links Gateway

🚀 Apply Online Registration Form Click Here

📄 Download Official Notification PDF Click Here

🌐 Indian Overseas Bank Official Website Click Here

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for IOB Apprentice 2026?

Ans: The last date to submit online application forms is 20.07.2026, while the fee payment window remains open until 22.07.2026.

Q2: What is the total number of vacancies announced?

Ans: Indian Overseas Bank has notified 750 open seats spread across multiple Indian States and Union Territories.

Q3: Is there any regular employment guarantee post-training?

Ans: No, the apprenticeship training is strictly for one year. Candidates have no automatic legal right to claim permanent employment inside the bank later.

Q4: Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?

Ans: Candidates must have completed their graduation degree with results announced on or before 31.07.2026.

Q5: Is there any negative marking in the IOB written exam?

Ans: The official notification outlines a 100-question structure but has not detailed any specific individual negative marking deduction metrics. Keep track of updates via the exam handout sent via email.

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Indian Overseas Bank IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 750 Posts