{"id":166180,"date":"2025-08-22T12:34:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=166180"},"modified":"2025-08-22T12:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:04:27","slug":"iob-apprenticeship-recruitment-2025-750-vacancies-exam-from-own-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/iob-apprenticeship-recruitment-2025-750-vacancies-exam-from-own-device\/","title":{"rendered":"IOB Apprenticeship Recruitment 2025 | Apply Online Date Extended to Aug 25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The month of August 2025 couldn&#8217;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\u2019s everything you need to know about the IOB Apprenticeship Recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?ref=13921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take Free Mock Tests of Banking Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB Apprenticeship Recruitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB Apprenticeship- Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>ACTIVITIES<\/td><td>DATES<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening Date of Online Application&nbsp;<\/td><td>10.08.2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closing Date of Online Application<\/td><td>25.08.2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payment of Application Fee&nbsp;<\/td><td>10.08.2025 to 25.08.2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Examination Date (Tentative)<\/td><td>31.08.2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB Apprenticeship- Vacancies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bank has announced <strong>750 vacancies<\/strong> for apprenticeships across India. Please note that candidates can apply for engagement from only ONE State\/UT which is preferably their home State\/UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB Apprenticeship- Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You should be an <strong>Indian citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age should be between <strong>20 to 28 years<\/strong> (as of August 1, 2025).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must have completed your <strong>graduation in any discipline<\/strong> from a recognized university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are age relaxations for candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, PwBD as per government norms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reservation and Category Wise Vacancies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 750 seats are reserved as per government rules for categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bank follows a fair reservation policy to include candidates from all backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB Apprenticeship- Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online Exam =&gt; Local Language Test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Examination:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This exam has 100 questions covering General\/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative &amp; Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer\/Subject Knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: 90 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exam will be conducted <strong>online from your home using a webcam-enabled device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must score the minimum qualifying marks decided by the bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the exam pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Sno<\/td><td>Name of tests<\/td><td>Number of questions<\/td><td>Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>General\/financial awareness<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>General English<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Quantitative and reasoning aptitude<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Computer or subject knowledge<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Total<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local Language Test:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB Apprenticeship- Stipend Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As an apprentice, you will get a monthly stipend depending on your posting location:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metro cities: \u20b915,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban areas: \u20b912,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semi-urban and rural areas: \u20b910,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The stipend will be paid directly to your bank account every month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note: Apprentices are not eligible for any additional benefits or job security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB Apprenticeship- Important Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or have more than one year of work experience after graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bank may conduct document verification and medical fitness tests before final selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You cannot apply for more than one state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The decision of the bank regarding eligibility and selection is final.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB Apprenticeship- How to Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <strong>www.iob.in<\/strong> \u2192 Careers \u2192 Engagement of Apprentices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the online application form carefully with correct information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload necessary documents and pay the required application fee online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your email and phone number active for receiving updates and call letters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;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. 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