Kick-start your banking career with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)! The Chennai-headquartered public sector bank is hiring 750 Apprentices across India under the Apprentices Act 1961 for FY 2025-26. Online applications are open 10 Aug 2025 – 20 Aug 2025.
Summary
IOB seeks fresh graduates (any discipline) aged 20-28 years (relaxations applicable) for one-year apprenticeship training. Selection is through an online exam, local-language test and document verification. Stipend ranges ₹10,000–₹15,000/month based on branch category.
Job Details
| Particulars | Information |
| Department | Human Resources Development Department |
| Employment Type | Apprenticeship (1 year) |
| Job Title | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 750 |
| Advertisement No. | HRDD/APPR/01/2025-26 |
| Notification Date | 08 Aug 2025 |
| Application Start | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Application End | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Exam (Tentative) | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Training Locations | All IOB branches (State/UT-wise seats) |
| Application Method | Online via bfsissc.com (NATS/NAPS enrolment mandatory) |
| Official Site | iob.in |
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HRDD/APPR/01/2025-26
Post and Vacancy Details
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Tamil Nadu | 58 | 3 | 86 | 10 | 43 | 200 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 32 | – | 38 | 7 | 33 | 110 |
| Maharashtra | 7 | 12 | 28 | 6 | 32 | 85 |
| Delhi | 8 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 12 | 53 |
| Kerala | 5 | – | 15 | 1 | 12 | 33 |
| West Bengal | 11 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 35 |
| Bihar | 7 | – | 10 | 3 | 15 | 35 |
| Punjab | 9 | – | 9 | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Odisha | 5 | 10 | 3 | – | 4 | 22 |
| Remaining 23 States/UTs | – | – | – | – | – | 153 |
| Grand Total | 169 | 61 | 272 | 32 | 216 | 750 |
(PWBD horizontal reservation – 59 seats)
Salary Details
| Branch Category | Monthly Stipend* |
| Metro | ₹15,000 |
| Urban | ₹12,000 |
| Semi-Urban/Rural | ₹10,000 |
*Government subsidy ₹4,500 is credited directly; net stipend under NATS shown separately in notification.
Educational Qualification
- Any Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the Government of India.
- Graduation result must be declared between 01 Apr 2021 and 01 Aug 2025 (inclusive) for NATS candidates.
Age Limit (as on 01 Aug 2025)
- 20 – 28 years (DOB between 01 Aug 1997 and 01 Aug 2005).
- Upper-age relaxations: SC/ST 5 yrs, OBC 3 yrs, PwBD 10 yrs, Widows/Divorced women up to 40 yrs (SC/ST).
Selection Process
- Online Examination (100 questions, 90 min)
- General/Financial Awareness, English, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer/Subject Knowledge.
- Test of Local Language (exempt if 10th/12th mark-sheet shows the language).
- Document Verification & Personal Interaction.
- Medical Fitness certification.
Merit list is state-wise; tie-break by older age.
How to Apply
- Enroll on NATS (nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Apply Online from 10 Aug – 20 Aug 2025 at bfsissc.com → “Career Opportunities” → “IOB Apprenticeship Program FY 2025-26”.
- Pay exam fee online upon email intimation:
- PwBD ₹472 | Female/SC/ST ₹708 | Gen/OBC/EWS ₹944 (fees incl. GST).
- Upload photo, signature, ID proof and enter NATS/NAPS enrolment number.
- Save and print the application for future reference.
Instructions
- Apply for only one State/UT, preferably your home state.
- Ensure active email ID & mobile number throughout the process.
- No prior apprenticeship or 1+ year work experience after graduation.
- Canvassing, multiple applications or false information will lead to disqualification.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Online Application & Fee Payment | 10 Aug 2025 – 20 Aug 2025 |
| Online Exam (Tentative) | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Admit-card/Information Hand-out | Sent by BFSI SSC via email |
| Result & Wait-list Validity | To be announced on iob.in |
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link – click here
