IOB Apprenticeship Recruitment 2025 | Apply Online Date Extended to Aug 25

The month of August 2025 couldn’t have been better. Another piece of good news for Banking aspirants! Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced its Apprenticeship Recruitment for the year 2025-26 with 750 vacancies and the online exam date is August 31, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the IOB Apprenticeship Recruitment.

IOB Apprenticeship Recruitment

IOB Apprenticeship Recruitment is a program where the bank hires fresh graduates as apprentices. This is a training role under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and it gives you hands-on experience in a bank for one year. After completing this apprenticeship, you are expected to gain valuable skills and knowledge. We are providing all the important details below.

IOB Apprenticeship- Important Dates

IOB Apprenticeship- Vacancies

The bank has announced 750 vacancies for apprenticeships across India. Please note that candidates can apply for engagement from only ONE State/UT which is preferably their home State/UT.

IOB Apprenticeship- Eligibility Criteria

• You should be an Indian citizen.
• Age should be between 20 to 28 years (as of August 1, 2025).
• You must have completed your graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• There are age relaxations for candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, PwBD as per government norms.

Reservation and Category Wise Vacancies

• The 750 seats are reserved as per government rules for categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
• The bank follows a fair reservation policy to include candidates from all backgrounds.

IOB Apprenticeship- Selection Process

Online Exam => Local Language Test

Online Examination:

• This exam has 100 questions covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer/Subject Knowledge.
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• The exam will be conducted online from your home using a webcam-enabled device.
• You must score the minimum qualifying marks decided by the bank.

Here’s the exam pattern:

Local Language Test:

If applicable, candidates will have to appear for a test in the local language of the state they applied from. Candidates who fail this language test will not be considered further.

IOB Apprenticeship- Stipend Details

• As an apprentice, you will get a monthly stipend depending on your posting location:
  • Metro cities: ₹15,000
  • Urban areas: ₹12,000
  • Semi-urban and rural areas: ₹10,000
• The stipend will be paid directly to your bank account every month.
• Note: Apprentices are not eligible for any additional benefits or job security.

IOB Apprenticeship- Important Instructions

• You must not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or have more than one year of work experience after graduation.
• The bank may conduct document verification and medical fitness tests before final selection.
• You cannot apply for more than one state.
• The decision of the bank regarding eligibility and selection is final.

IOB Apprenticeship- How to Apply?

• Visit www.iob.in → Careers → Engagement of Apprentices
• Fill out the online application form carefully with correct information.
• Upload necessary documents and pay the required application fee online.
• Keep your email and phone number active for receiving updates and call letters.

If you’re preparing for a banking exam, this is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience. Not only will you get practical banking experience, you will also understand different banking processes. This experience will aid you to a great extent in case you are called for a bank PO interview.