Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a premier public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has officially released the recruitment notification for 750 Apprentice positions for the FY 2026–27 training cycle under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This one-year engagement program offers structured practical training across various bank branches nationwide alongside a monthly stipend. Candidates who have completed graduation degree courses in any discipline (such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech, B.E., or equivalent) can register online through the official portal.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice 2026 – Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name |
Apprentice |
| Training Duration |
1 Year |
| Total Vacancies |
750 Posts |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Monthly Stipend |
₹10,000 – ₹15,000 (Location Dependent) |
| Selection Process |
Online Written Exam (CBT), Local Language Test & Document Verification |
| Official Portal |
https://www.iob.bank.in/en/careers |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
July 06, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts |
July 07, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) |
July 27, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment |
July 28, 2026 |
| Online Written Examination (CBT) |
August 02, 2026 |
Vacancy & Eligibility Criteria
State-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 750 vacancies are distributed across various states and Union Territories as detailed below:
| State / Union Territory |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
Total Vacancies |
| Tamil Nadu |
63 |
4 |
67 |
12 |
54 |
200 |
| Uttar Pradesh |
34 |
0 |
41 |
6 |
29 |
110 |
| Maharashtra |
9 |
12 |
25 |
6 |
33 |
85 |
| Delhi |
9 |
7 |
27 |
1 |
9 |
53 |
| Bihar |
8 |
0 |
12 |
2 |
13 |
35 |
| West Bengal |
8 |
4 |
11 |
2 |
10 |
35 |
| Kerala |
5 |
0 |
15 |
1 |
12 |
33 |
| Punjab |
7 |
0 |
9 |
1 |
7 |
24 |
| Odisha |
4 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
22 |
| Gujarat |
1 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
3 |
16 |
| Haryana |
4 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
5 |
16 |
| Rajasthan |
6 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
16 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
4 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
15 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
2 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
12 |
| Pondicherry |
4 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
12 |
| Chhattisgarh |
1 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
| Jharkhand |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
| Uttarakhand |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
8 |
| Karnataka |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| Telangana |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| Assam |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
| Chandigarh |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
| Manipur |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
| Jammu & Kashmir |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Meghalaya |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Mizoram |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Sikkim |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Tripura |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Other States / UTs |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
| Total |
176 |
63 |
247 |
32 |
232 |
750 |
Educational Qualification & General Criteria
- Academic Requirement: Graduation degree course in any discipline (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech, B.E., or equivalent) from a recognized University or Institute approved by the Government of India. Results must be declared on or before July 31, 2026.
- Ineligibility Bar: Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training in any organization or possess post-qualification work experience of one year or more are not eligible.
Age Limit (As on July 01, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years (Candidates born between July 01, 1998, and July 01, 2006, inclusive)
- Upper Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), and PwBD (10 years).
Monthly Stipend Structure
| Branch Category Location |
Monthly Stipend |
| Metro Branches |
₹15,000 per month |
| Urban Branches |
₹12,000 per month |
| Rural / Semi-Urban Branches |
₹10,000 per month |
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee & Charges (Inclusive of GST) |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) |
₹944/- |
| General / OBC / EWS (Female) |
₹708/- |
| SC / ST Candidates |
₹236/- |
| PwBD Candidates |
₹472/- |
Selection Process
- Phase 1: Online Written Test (CBT): Objective computer-based examination evaluating candidates on general aptitude and foundational knowledge.
| Subject / Section |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
| General & Financial Awareness |
25 |
25 |
Composite time of 90 minutes |
| General English |
25 |
25 |
|
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
|
| Computer Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
|
| Total |
100 |
100 |
90 Minutes |
Phase 2: Local Language Proficiency Test: Assessment of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding skills in the specified local language of the applied state. Candidates who studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard are exempted upon producing valid mark sheets.- Phase 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final credential check and physical fitness evaluation before engagement.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the Indian Overseas Bank Official Portal.
- Navigate to the Careers page and click on “Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 FY 2026–27”.
- Select “Click Here to Apply Online” to access the online registration page.
- Click on “New Registration” and provide contact details to generate registration credentials.
- Log in, fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and select state preferences.
- Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, and category documents as specified.
- Pay the applicable application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the application form before the July 27, 2026 deadline and print the confirmation page.
