IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 750 Vacancies – Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary & Selection Process
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has officially released the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 750 Apprentice Vacancies under the Apprentice Act, 1961. The Apprentice is for one year and offers a monthly stipend along with practice exposure to banking operations.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
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Particular |
Details |
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Organization |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
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Post |
Apprentice |
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Total Vacancies |
750 |
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Advertisement No. |
HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Registration Starts |
07 July 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
20 July 2026 |
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Last Date to Pay Fee |
22 July 2026 |
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Online Examination |
02 August 2026 (Tentative) |
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Apprenticeship Duration |
1 Year |
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Official Website |
What are the Important Dates for IOB Apprentice 2026?
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Activity |
Date |
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Notification Released |
06 July 2026 |
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Online Registration Starts |
07 July 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
20 July 2026 |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
22 July 2026 |
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Online Examination |
02 August 2026 (Tentative) |
How many vacancies is there state – wise?
A total of 750 vacancies are released and the highest vacancies are in Tamil Nadu (200), followed by Uttar Pradesh (110) and Maharashtra (85). For more detail check out the below table:
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State/UT |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
GEN |
Total |
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Tamil Nadu |
63 |
4 |
67 |
12 |
54 |
200 |
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Uttar Pradesh |
34 |
0 |
41 |
6 |
29 |
110 |
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Maharashtra |
9 |
12 |
25 |
6 |
33 |
85 |
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Delhi |
9 |
7 |
27 |
1 |
9 |
53 |
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Bihar |
8 |
0 |
12 |
2 |
13 |
35 |
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West Bengal |
8 |
4 |
11 |
2 |
10 |
35 |
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Kerala |
5 |
0 |
15 |
1 |
12 |
33 |
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Punjab |
7 |
0 |
9 |
1 |
7 |
24 |
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Odisha |
4 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
22 |
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Gujarat |
1 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
3 |
16 |
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Haryana |
4 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
5 |
16 |
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Rajasthan |
6 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
16 |
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Andhra Pradesh |
4 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
15 |
|
Pondicherry |
4 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
12 |
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Madhya Pradesh |
2 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
12 |
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Chhattisgarh |
1 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
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Jharkhand |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
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Uttarakhand |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
8 |
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Karnataka |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
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Telangana |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
Assam |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
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Chandigarh |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
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Manipur |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
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Meghalaya |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Mizoram |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Sikkim |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Tripura |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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J&K |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Andaman & Nicobar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Arunachal Pradesh |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Daman & Diu |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Goa |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Himachal Pradesh |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Nagaland |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Total |
176 |
63 |
247 |
32 |
232 |
750 |
What are the eligibility criteria for IOB Apprentice 2026?
Educational Qualification
- Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Result must be declared on or before 31 July 2026
- For NATS candidates: result declared between 1st March 2022 and 31st July 2026
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
What is the selection process for IOB Apprentice 2026?
- Online Written examination
- Local Language Test
- Document Verification
- Medical fitness
- Personal Interaction (if required)
What is the IOB Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026?
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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General/Financial Awareness |
25 |
25 |
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General English |
25 |
25 |
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Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
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Computer/Subject Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
Duration: 90 minutes
How much is the application fee?
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹236 (₹200 + GST)
- GEN/OBC/EWS Female: ₹708 (₹600 + GST)
- GEN/OBC/EWS Male: ₹944 (₹800 + GST)
What Stipend will IOB Apprentices Get?
- Metro branches: ₹15,500/month
- Urban branches: ₹14,500/month
- Semi-Urban/Rural branches: ₹14,000/month
No additional allowances or employee benefits are provided during the one-year apprenticeship.
IOB Recruitment 2026: Important Links
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Apply online |
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Official Notification |
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Official website |
FAQs
Ques: How many vacancies are announced under IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 750 vacancies are released.
Ques: What are the application dates to apply?
Ans: Apply online from 7th July to 20th July 2026
Ques: What is the selection process of IOB Apprentice recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection process includes online written exam, Local Language Test, Document verification, Medical Exam and personal interaction.
Ques: What is the duration of IOB Apprenticeship?
Ans: Under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, the duration of IOB Apprenticeship is one year.