IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank has thrown open a big opportunity for graduates this year, inviting online applications for 750 apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2026-27. If you’ve got a degree from a recognized university and you’re within the age bracket, this could be a solid way to get your foot in the door with a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai.
Applications open on 07.07.2026 and close on 20.07.2026, and you’ll need to apply through the BFSI Sector Skill Council’s portal — not directly on the bank’s website. There’s a written exam involved, and depending on where you’re from, you might also need to clear a local language test. Since this is an apprenticeship and not a regular job, it’s worth reading the fine print before applying.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization Name |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Central Office, Chennai |
| Job category |
Central Govt Jobs (PSU Bank) |
| Post Name |
Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Vacancies |
750 |
| Application Mode |
Online (via NAPS/NATS & BEEP portals only) |
| Job Location |
Pan-India (state/UT-wise seats) |
| Stipend |
Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 15,500 per month |
| Official Website |
www.iob.in / www.bfsissc.com / https://beep.bfsissc.com |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
06.07.2026 |
| Apply Start Date (NAPS/NATS/BEEP) |
07.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (NAPS & NATS) |
20.07.2026 |
| Fee Payment Window (BEEP) |
07.07.2026 to 22.07.2026 |
| Online Examination Date (Tentative) |
02.08.2026 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
Rs. 200/- + 18% GST = Rs. 236/- |
| GEN / OBC / EWS (Female) |
Rs. 600/- + 18% GST = Rs. 708/- |
| GEN / OBC / EWS (Male) |
Rs. 800/- + 18% GST = Rs. 944/- |
| Others |
Non-refundable; payable only online on BEEP portal |
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
20 years |
| Maximum Age |
28 years (DOB between 01.07.1998 and 01.07.2006, both dates inclusive) for General/EWS |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SC / ST |
5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
| PwBD |
10 years |
| Others |
NAPS-registered candidates must be below 34 years as on 01.07.2026; relaxations are cumulative with only one other category |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name |
Qualification |
| Apprentice |
A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university or equivalent, with result declared on or before 31.07.2026. NATS-registered candidates’ graduation result must have been declared between 01.03.2022 and 31.07.2026. Candidates with 1+ year of job/training experience post-graduation are NOT eligible. |
Vacancy Details – State/UT-wise (Total: 750)
| State/UT |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
GEN |
Total |
| Andaman & Nicobar Isl. |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
4 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
15 |
| Arunachal Pradesh |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Assam |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
| Bihar |
8 |
0 |
12 |
2 |
13 |
35 |
| Chandigarh |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
| Chhattisgarh |
1 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
| Daman & Diu |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Delhi |
9 |
7 |
27 |
1 |
9 |
53 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Gujarat |
1 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
3 |
16 |
| Goa |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Haryana |
4 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
5 |
16 |
| Jammu & Kashmir |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Jharkhand |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
| Karnataka |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| Kerala |
5 |
0 |
15 |
1 |
12 |
33 |
| Lakshadweep |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Manipur |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
| Meghalaya |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Maharashtra |
9 |
12 |
25 |
6 |
33 |
85 |
| Mizoram |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
2 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
12 |
| Nagaland |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Odisha |
4 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
22 |
| Punjab |
7 |
0 |
9 |
1 |
7 |
24 |
| Pondicherry |
4 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
12 |
| Rajasthan |
6 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
16 |
| Sikkim |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Telangana |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| Tamil Nadu |
63 |
4 |
67 |
12 |
54 |
200 |
| Tripura |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Uttarakhand |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
8 |
| Uttar Pradesh |
34 |
0 |
41 |
6 |
29 |
110 |
| West Bengal |
8 |
4 |
11 |
2 |
10 |
35 |
| Total |
176 |
63 |
247 |
32 |
232 |
750 |
Note: PwBD reservation (out of the total 750) — HI: 19, OC: 16, VI: 17, ID: 16. The above vacancies include backlog and are provisional, subject to actual Bank requirement.
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination (Objective type — General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer/Subject Knowledge — 100 marks, 90 minutes)
- Test of Local Language (conducted during document verification; waived if 10th/12th mark sheet shows the language was studied)
- Document Verification / Personal Interaction
- Medical Fitness Examination
Stipend Details
| Branch Category |
Stipend per Month |
| Metro |
Rs. 15,500/- (incl. Govt. subsidy) |
| Urban |
Rs. 14,500/- (incl. Govt. subsidy) |
| Semi-Urban / Rural |
Rs. 14,000/- (incl. Govt. subsidy) |
| NATS candidates (Bank’s share) |
Metro: Rs. 9,350 / Urban: Rs. 8,350 / Semi-Urban-Rural: Rs. 7,850 (balance Rs. 6,150 credited by Govt. via DBT) |
How to Apply for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
- Register first on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
- Visit www.bfsissc.com or https://beep.bfsissc.com
- Go to “Career Opportunities” and find the IOB Apprenticeship FY 2026-27 advertisement
- Enter your NATS/NAPS enrolment number in the application form
- Fill the online application form carefully with correct personal details
- Upload required documents/ID proof
- Pay the applicable application/examination fee online (07.07.2026 to 22.07.2026)
- Submit the form (apply from only one State/UT, preferably your home state)
- Save/print the confirmation email sent to your registered address for future reference
Required Documents
- Printout of communication for Personal Interaction/reporting
- Printout of email from BFSI SSC with submitted application data
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Std. X certificate with DOB)
- Photo ID proof (Passport/Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence/Voter’s Card)
- Consolidated mark sheets & educational qualification certificates
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer/EWS, as applicable)
- Disability certificate (for PwBD category, issued by District Medical Board)
- Any other document supporting eligibility
Important Links
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies? Answer: 750 apprentice vacancies across all states and UTs, with the largest allocations in Tamil Nadu (200) and Uttar Pradesh (110).
Q2. What is the last date to apply? Answer: 20.07.2026 for online application on NAPS/NATS; fee payment on BEEP portal is allowed until 22.07.2026.
Q3. What is the required qualification? Answer: A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with the result declared by 31.07.2026. Candidates with 1+ year of prior job/training experience after graduation are not eligible, and prior apprenticeship (anywhere) also disqualifies a candidate.
