Indian Overseas Bank IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Posted: 10 Jul 2026 · Updated: 10 Jul 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
750
Min. Qualification
Graduate
Salary Range
₹14,000 – ₹15,500
Last Date
20 Jul 2026
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) recruitment of 750 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the fiscal year 2026-27. This initiative offers fresh graduate candidates extensive on-the-job industrial training and commercial banking exposure across multiple states and union territories in India. Last date for application 20th July 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Online Examination Date | 2 Aug 2026 |
20 years
28 years
Age criteria limitations evaluated as on July 1, 2026:
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years
Upper Age Relaxation:
SC / ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Academic eligibility parameters for applicants:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any educational stream from a university recognized by the Government of India.
The graduation completion result must be officially declared on or before July 31, 2026.
For candidates applying via NATS, the graduation final result must have been declared strictly between March 1, 2022 and July 31, 2026.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹944 |
| General / OBC / EWS (Female) | ₹708 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹236 |
- 1Online Examination (Objective Type)
- 2Test of Local Language
- 3Document Verification
- 4Medical Examination
Branch Category-wise Monthly Stipend Breakdown:
Metro Branches: ₹15,500 per month
Urban Branches: ₹14,500 per month
Semi-Urban / Rural Branches: ₹14,000 per month
Prominent State-wise Vacancy Allotments:
Tamil Nadu: 200 seats
Uttar Pradesh: 110 seats
Maharashtra: 85 seats
Delhi: 53 seats
West Bengal / Bihar: 35 seats each
Key Training Terms & Exam Guidelines:
The selected candidate will be engaged for a mandatory fixed contract training period of 1 year under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
The online competitive test features 100 objective questions covering General/Financial Awareness, English, Quantitative/Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge. There are no sectional cut-offs applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 20 Jul 2026.
There are a total of 750 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Graduate.
The salary range is ₹14,000 - ₹15,500.