IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 750 Posts

Indian Overseas Bank has released the IOB Apprentice 2026 online form at iob.bank.in. Check vacancies, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and apply now.

The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a prominent public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has officially announced its Apprentice Recruitment Campaign for the Financial Year 2026–27. Following the publication of Advt No. HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27 on July 6, 2026, the online application channels went fully functional on July 7, 2026.

This state-wise banking training program introduces 750 absolute vacancies under the Apprentices Act of 1961. Successful applicants will undergo a structured 1-year corporate apprenticeship within localized IOB bank branches, gaining critical industry exposure while drawing a government-subsidized monthly stipend. Eligible graduate candidates must lock their registrations before the deadline on July 20, 2026.

IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Operational Overview

State-Wise Seat Distribution (Major Zones)

The 750 training profiles are distributed across specific states and union territories based on localized administrative requirements:

• Tamil Nadu: 200 Vacancies

• Uttar Pradesh: 110 Vacancies

• Maharashtra: 85 Vacancies

• Delhi (NCR): 53 Vacancies

• West Bengal: 35 Vacancies

• Bihar: 35 Vacancies

• Kerala: 33 Vacancies

Stipend Structure Layout

The monthly training remuneration depends directly on the location class of the assigned IOB branch:

• Metro Branch Locations: ₹15,500 per month (Bank Share: ₹9,350 | Government DBT: ₹6,150)

• Urban Branch Locations: ₹14,500 per month (Bank Share: ₹8,350 | Government DBT: ₹6,150)

• Semi-Urban & Rural Locations: ₹14,000 per month (Bank Share: ₹7,850 | Government DBT: ₹6,150)

Essential Eligibility Criteria Guidelines

Applicants must accurately clear the following state baseline criteria before checking out the server payment tools:

1. Educational Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any academic stream from a government-recognized university. The final graduation outcome must have been officially declared on or before July 31, 2026.

Note for NATS Candidates: The graduation passing date must fall strictly between March 1, 2022, and July 31, 2026.

2. Age Threshold Limits (As of July 1, 2026)

• Minimum Age Boundary: 20 Years

• Maximum Age Boundary: 28 Years

• Date of Birth Range: For General/EWS candidates, the birth date must fall securely between July 1, 1998, and July 1, 2006 (inclusive of both limits).

• Upper Age Relaxation: standard Government relaxations apply (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer, and 10 years for PwBD).

Application Fee Parameters

The fee model is executed entirely through electronic channels on the BFSI Sector Skill Council portal (BEEP):

• General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): ₹944 (₹800 Fee + 18% GST)

• General / OBC / EWS (Female Candidates): ₹708 (₹600 Fee + 18% GST)

• SC / ST / PwBD Category Candidates: ₹236 (₹200 Fee + 18% GST)

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for IOB Apprentice 2026

The entry framework requires cross-portal validation across national apprenticeship engines. Follow this exact sequence to complete your submission safely:

1.Register on the NAPS or NATS National Portals:Initial Prerequisite.

Launch your secure web browser and access either the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in or the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in. Set up your basic personal profile, upload your academic certificates, and obtain your unique 10-digit Apprenticeship Enrollment ID.

2.Navigate to the Official IOB Careers Node:Portal Access.

Go directly to the official bank site at iob.bank.in and click open the “Careers” section. Alternatively, navigate directly to the specialized application processing terminal at beep.bfsissc.com.

3.Fill Personal and Apprenticeship Identifier Details:Profile Logging.

Select the application option under “Engagement of Apprentices in IOB 2026-27”. Create a new user profile by typing your email and phone number, and input your verified NAPS/NATS enrollment identification number into the mandatory fields.

4.Populate Academic Records and Select Test Centers:Form Input.

Complete the formal information blocks by entering your graduation mark aggregates, communication address parameters, and state language choices. Pick your preferred examination cities from the provided dropdown listings.

5.Upload Photograph and Signature Files:Image Upload.

Upload your recent color passport photograph alongside a clean signature crop image. Ensure the image files comply accurately with the resolution and file size boundaries defined in the official information bulletin.

6.Clear Transaction Fees and Print the Receipt:Final Settlement.

Open the preview sheet to cross-check all variables for spelling accuracy. Proceed to the embedded BEEP payment gateway to clear your designated category processing fee using Net Banking, UPI, or a Debit Card. Print and save the system-generated transaction confirmation sheet.

Examination Pattern Blueprint

The primary screening filter relies on an objective, multi-shift online examination:

• Total Item Index: 100 Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Maximum Marks Boundary: 100 Marks (1 mark per correct answer)

• Total Test Allocation Time: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)

• Subject Section Splitting:

1. General / Financial Awareness: 25 Questions / 25 Marks
2. General English: 25 Questions / 25 Marks
3. Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude: 25 Questions / 25 Marks
4. Computer Knowledge / Subject Knowledge: 25 Questions / 25 Marks• Language Proficiency Test: Post-examination, candidates must pass a qualifying Local Language Test for their applied state to secure final selection.