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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a well-reputed public sector bank in India, has announced a recruitment drive for apprentices for the year 2025-26. This is a good opportunity for graduates who want to work in the banking field. The bank has released 750 openings in various states and union territories. The application process for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has started, and interested and eligible candidates can now apply online through the official IOB website, www.iob.in
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Notification 2025 PDF
The official Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Apprentice Notification 2025 PDF has been released along with details information. Before applying for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025, it is important for candidates to thoroughly check the exam pattern, application process, salary, and other important details through the notification PDF, which direct download link is also shared here.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Overview
Indian Overseas Bank has provided a great opportunity for candidates who want to start their careers in the banking field. The selection process for Apprentice posts is based on candidates’ performance in the Online Test and the Test of Local Language.
| Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Overview | |
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Posts | Apprentice |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Advt. No. | HRDD/APPR/01/2025-26 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 10th to 20th August 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20-28 years |
| Selection Process | Online Test and Test of Local Language |
| Salary | Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 |
| Official Website | www.iob.in |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
The complete schedule regarding the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been released along with the notification PDF. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2025 till 20th August 2025. The IOB Bank Apprentice Exam will be conducted on 24th August 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 8th August 2025 |
| Application Starts | 10th August 2025 |
| Application Process Ends | 20th August 2025 |
| Payment Last date | 20th August March 2025 |
| IOB Bank Apprentice Exam Date | 24th August 2025 |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Under the Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025, the Indian Overseas Bank has announced a total of 750 vacancies for Apprentice posts. Out of the total vacancies, the highest number of 200 vacancies has been released for the state of Tamil Nadu. Candidates can check the state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution provided below.
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR (GEN) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Bihar | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 35 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 02 | 10 |
| Daman & Diu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi | 8 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 12 | 53 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Goa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Haryana | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| Karnataka | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kerala | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 33 |
| Maharashtra | 7 | 12 | 28 | 6 | 32 | 85 |
| Mizoram | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Madhya Pradesh | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| Odisha | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 22 |
| Punjab | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Pondicherry | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Rajasthan | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Telangana | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Tamil Nadu | 58 | 3 | 86 | 10 | 43 | 200 |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Uttarakhand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 32 | 0 | 38 | 7 | 33 | 110 |
| West Bengal | 11 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 35 |
| Total | 169 | 61 | 271 | 32 | 216 | 750 |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before moving forward with the application process, candidates must follow the basic eligibility criteria, which include educational qualifications and an age limit. Check the eligibility provided below.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed Graduation in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualifications recognized as such by the Central Government between 01.04.2021 and 01.08.2025 if registered under NATS.
- Candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), the results of the graduation must have been declared between 01.04.2021 and 01.08.2025
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)
The minimum wage required to apply for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice post is 20 years, and the maximum age is 28 years as of 01.08.2025. For General Category and EWS Candidates, the date of birth should fall between 01.08.1997 and 01.08.2005, wherein both dates are inclusive. The age relaxation for the same is as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe Candidates | 05 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 03 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women who legally separated from their husbands and have not remarried | Up to 35 years for General/EWS 38 years for OBC 40 years for SC/ST |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Online Form 2025 Link
The online application portal for accepting the application forms for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has started at the official website www.iob.in. Candidates must ensure to complete their application forms well before the last date arrives to avoid last-minute technical glitches. The last date to submit the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Online Form 2025 is 20th August 2025.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Application Fees
Candidates have to pay the required application fee while submitting their applications for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 as per their category. The category-wise application fee has been tabulated below as mentioned in the official notification PDF.
| Category | Application Fees |
| PwBD Candidates | Rs. 400 + GST (18%) = Rs. 472/- |
| SC/ST/Women Candidates | Rs. 600 + GST (18%) = Rs. 708/- |
| General/OBC/EWS Candidates | Rs. 800 + GST (18%) = Rs. 944/- |
Steps to Apply for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Candidates can follow the steps to apply for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 by visiting the official website.
- Go to the official website of Indian Overseas bank, www.iob.in.
- Click on the “Careers” section.
- Find and click on “Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 FY 2025-26 – 750 Vacancies”
- Read the full advertisement to check if you are eligible., then click on “Click here to Register Online.”
- Register by entering the required details linke name, mobile number, Email etc and you will get a Registration Number and Password by email and SMS.
- Log in using the Registration Number and Password and fill in the online application form with correct details.
- Upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the given rules in Annexure I.
- Pay the application fee online and review the form before the final submission
- After submitting, take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for apprentice posts is based on the candidates’ performance in the online examination & test of the local language. Candidates qualifying in the online written examination will be eligible for the local language test. The test for the specified local language will be conducted during document verification.
- Online Written Test
- Test of Local Language
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2025
The initial stage of selection is an online written examination. The test will be conducted for 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. The Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice exam will be conducted in online mode. The exam will consist of 04 sections. 25 questions will be asked in each section. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes. Candidates can check the exam pattern tabulated below.
| Name of Test | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Computer or Subject Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Salary 2025
All those candidates who are selected for apprentice posts will be paid a stipend for the contract period of one year as per the city’s posted. The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/benefits. The amount mentioned below will be directly credited to the bank accounts of the apprentice after adjusting unauthorized leaves, if any.
| Branch Category | Stipend per Month |
| Metro | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Urban | Rs. 12,000/- |
| Semi-Urban / Rural | Rs. 10,000/- |
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