Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 750 Vacancies Across India

Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply online for 750 vacancies across India. Check eligibility, salary & last date.

If you’ve been planning to kickstart your banking career, here’s a golden opportunity. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a premier public sector bank under the ownership of the Government of India, has released its official notification inviting applications for 750 Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2025–26.

This program is designed for graduates seeking hands-on experience in the banking sector, offering a fixed monthly stipend, exposure to real-world banking operations, and a potential stepping stone toward permanent roles in the future.

Overview – Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025

State-wise Vacancy Distribution

Some of the key allocations include:

• Tamil Nadu – 200 seats
• Uttar Pradesh – 110 seats
• Maharashtra – 85 seats
• Delhi – 53 seats
• Bihar & West Bengal – 35 seats each
• Remaining seats are spread across all other states and union territories including remote regions such as Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

(Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates is as per government guidelines.)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality – Must be an Indian citizen.

2. Location Restriction – Candidates can apply for only one State/UT, preferably their home state/UT.

3. Educational Qualification –

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (Govt. of India or equivalent).
• For NATS applicants: Degree completion between 01.04.2021 and 01.08.2025, with provisional or final degree available when required.

4. Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025) –

• General/EWS: 20 to 28 years
• OBC (NCL): Upper age relaxation of 3 years
• SC/ST: Upper age relaxation of 5 years
• PwBD: Upper age relaxation of 10 years
• Additional relaxations for widows, divorced women, and certain other categories as per rules.

Application Fee

(Fee is non-refundable and payable online. Only shortlisted candidates will receive the payment link from BFSI SSC.)

Stipend Structure

• Metro branches – ₹15,000/month*
• Urban branches – ₹12,000/month*
• Semi-urban/Rural branches – ₹10,000/month*

(*Figures include any government subsidy. For NATS candidates, subsidy-adjusted amounts will be ₹10,500, ₹7,500, and ₹5,500 respectively.)

No extra allowances or benefits are applicable. Payment will be directly credited to the candidate’s IOB account.

Selection Process

1. Online Test (Objective – 100 marks, 90 minutes) covering:
   • General/Financial Awareness
   • General English
   • Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude
   • Computer/Subject Knowledge
2. Local Language Test – Reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension in the state/UT language.
   (Exempted if candidate has studied the language in Class 10/12.)
3. Document Verification & Personal Interaction – At designated centers, including medical fitness and background checks.

How to Apply

1. Enroll on NATS (nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) to get an enrolment number.
2. Visit www.bfsissc.com → “Career Opportunities” → “Apply for IOB Apprenticeship Program FY 2025-26”.
3. Fill in the application form, upload necessary documents, and submit details online.
4. Shortlisted candidates will receive a fee payment link via registered email.
5. Pay the fee, submit the form, and save the confirmation for future reference.

Important Dates

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Why Apply for IOB Apprentice 2025?

• Large-scale recruitment with 750 seats across India
• Attractive stipends up to ₹15,000/month in metro cities
• Ideal stepping stone for a banking career
• Opportunity to work with one of India’s most trusted public sector banks

Pro Tip – Apply early, prepare for the online test thoroughly, and ensure your local language proficiency meets the eligibility requirements.