IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: There is good news for graduates aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released an official notification to recruit for 750 apprentice positions. This recruitment drive is for the 2026-27 financial year. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the bank's official website.

What are the important dates?
Event    Date
Notification Release    6 July 2026
Online Application Start    7 July 2026
Last Date to Apply    20 July 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment    22 July 2026
Online Examination    2 August 2026

Key details regarding recruitment
Details    Information
Post Name    Apprentice
Total Posts    750
Mode of Application    Online
Application Start Date    7 July 2026
Last Date to Apply    20 July 2026
Exam Date    2 August 2026
Selection Process    Online Exam + Local Language Test
Stipend (per month)    ₹10,000 to ₹15,000

State-wise vacancy details

A total of 750 posts will be filled across various states and union territories in the country. The highest number of posts are in the following states:

State    Posts
Tamil Nadu    200
Uttar Pradesh    110
Maharashtra    85
Delhi    53
Bihar    35
West Bengal    35
Kerala    33
Punjab    24
Odisha    22
Other States/UTs    Remaining posts

Who can apply?
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications and age limit criteria.

Educational Qualification

Must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
For candidates registered under NATS, the graduation results must be declared within the stipulated timeframe.
Other eligibility conditions will apply as per the official notification.

What is the age limit? Details    Age
Minimum Age    20 years
Maximum Age    28 years

Age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories:

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years
1984 Riot-affected: 5 years

Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands will receive relaxation in the maximum age limit as per rules.

How will the selection take place?
Candidates will be selected in two stages:

Online written examination
Local language test

Candidates who qualify in the online examination will have to appear for the local language test during document verification.

What is the salary?
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend based on the branch category during the one-year apprenticeship period. Apprentices will not receive any allowances or facilities other than the stipend.

Branch Type    Monthly Stipend
Metro    ₹15,000
Urban    ₹12,000
Semi-Urban/Rural    ₹10,000

What is the application fee?
Category    Application Fee
PwBD    ₹472 (including GST)
SC/ST/Women    ₹708 (including GST)
General/OBC/EWS    ₹944 (including GST)

How to apply?
Visit the official website of Indian Overseas Bank: iob.in.
Click on the link for 'Apprentice Recruitment 2026'.
Register and log in.
Fill in all the required details in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee according to your category.
After submitting the form, keep a printout or a downloaded copy for your records.

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