Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2026 - Apprentices (Total 750 Posts)

Opening Overview

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the notification for Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. A total of 750 apprenticeship seats are available State/UT-wise across India. Eligible graduates can apply online from 07/07/2026 to 20/07/2026 through the BFSI SSC BEEP portal.

Post Details Table

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online only through BEEP portal (BFSI SSC) from 07/07/2026 to 22/07/2026.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years (for General / EWS)
• Age Calculation Date: 01/07/2026
• Date of Birth (General / EWS): 01/07/1998 to 01/07/2006 (both inclusive)
• Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit):
  • SC / ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • PwBD: 10 years
• Additional Condition: Candidates registered under NAPS should be less than 34 years as on 01/07/2026.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Total Seats (All India)

PwBD Horizontal Reservation (All India)

State / UT Wise Seats (Total)

Note: The above vacancies include backlog and are provisional (may change as per bank requirement).

Eligibility / Qualification

• Candidate must be a Citizen of India.
• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a university recognized by Government of India (or equivalent qualification recognized by Central Government).
• Graduation result must be declared on or before 31/07/2026.
• For candidates registered under NATS: Graduation result must be declared between 01/03/2022 and 31/07/2026 (both inclusive) and candidate must produce mark sheets and provisional/degree certificate when required.
• Candidate must be proficient in local language of the State/UT applied for (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
• Candidate can apply for engagement from only ONE State/UT (preferably home State/UT).
• Not Eligible:
  • Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship with IOB or any other organization, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961.
  • Candidates having training or job experience of 1 year or more after completing graduation.
  • Ex-servicemen / Disabled ex-servicemen (no reservation and not to be engaged as apprentice).

Selection Process

1. Online Examination (Objective Type)
2. Test of Local Language (where applicable; conducted during document verification)
3. Personal Interaction (if any, as decided by the Bank)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Fitness and verification of character/antecedents/caste validity (where applicable)

Merit: Selection will be based on merit subject to reservation rules. In case of tie at cutoff marks, older candidate (by age) will be ranked higher.

Exam Pattern

• Exam Duration: 90 minutes
• Minimum qualifying marks: Aggregate minimum as decided by the Bank (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD get 5% relaxation in aggregate minimum). No sectional minimum.
• Exam will be conducted online with front camera enabled device (desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone) as per BFSI SSC instructions.

Salary / Pay Scale

Monthly Stipend (1 Year Contract)

Note: Stipend is including subsidy amount (if any) by Government of India.

For Candidates Selected Under NATS (Bank Share After Govt. Share ₹6,150 via DBT)

Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/benefits.