Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) invited online applications for the recuitment of 750 vacancies of Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2026-27. As per an official notice released, the last date for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been extended till 27th July 2026. Interested and eligible candidates who haven’t applied yet are advised to submit their applications through the official website www.iob.in or the direct link shared here.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026- 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 2026- Overview | |
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Posts | Apprentice |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Advt. No. | HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Registration Date | 27th July 2026 (Extended) |
| 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 2026- Important Dates
The complete schedule regarding the recruitment has been released along with the notification PDF. The last date to apply online for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been extended till 27th July 2026. The online exam will be held on 2nd August 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 6th July 2026 |
| Application Starts | 7th July 2026 |
| Application Process Ends | 27th July 2026 |
| Payment Last date | 28th July 2026 |
| IOB Bank Apprentice Exam Date | 2nd August 2026 |
What is Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026?
As mentioned in the official notification PDF, the exam date for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Exam has been released by Indian Overseas Bank. The Indian Overseas Bank online exam is scheduled for 2nd August 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks, and the duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Notification 2026 Out
Indian Overseas Bank has uploaded the detailed notification PDF for the IOB Apprentice 2026 with complete details for the recruitment drive. Candidates must read the official notification carefully before applying and check eligibility, selection process, salary, application fee, and other details.
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Apprentice Vacancy 2026
For the financial year 2026-27, Indian Overseas Bank has announced the recruitment of eligible graduate candidates for 750 Apprentice posts, for which the category-wise and state-wise vacancy distribution is also released along with the detailed notification PDF.
| Name of the State/UT | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 15 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bihar | 35 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Chandigarh | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Daman & Diu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi | 53 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 27 | 1 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 16 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Goa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haryana | 16 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kerala | 33 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manipur | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | 85 | 33 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 6 |
| Mizoram | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 22 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Punjab | 24 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Puducherry | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 16 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Sikkim | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telangana | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 200 | 54 | 63 | 4 | 67 | 12 |
| Tripura | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 110 | 29 | 34 | 0 | 41 | 6 |
| West Bengal | 35 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 750 | 232 | 176 | 63 | 247 | 32 |
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 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 (as on 31/07/2026)
- 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 01.03.2022 and 31.07.2026 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 01/07/2026)
The minimum age required to apply for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice post is 20 years, and the maximum age is 28 years. For General Category and EWS Candidates, the date of birth should fall between 01.07.1998 and 01.07.2006, 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 |
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The online application process for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is ongoing at the official website www.iob.in, and the last date to apply online is 27th July 2026. Candidates interested in 750 Apprentice vacancies must hurry up and complete the online form through the official website. Once the application link is inactivated, no online application will be accepted under any circumstances.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Application Fees 2026
Candidates have to pay the required application fee while submitting their applications for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 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/- |
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.
Stage 1- Online Written Test
Stage 2- Test of Local Language
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
- 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 with no sectional timing.
| Name of Test | No. Questions | 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
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 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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