- Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been launched by the Indian Overseas Bank on its official website, www.iob.in. Candidates should go through the eligibility criteria and apply for the IOB Apprentice from 1st March 2025 onwards.
- Indian Overseas Bank has opened the recruitment process for 750 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2024-25. The online application for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Notification 2025 was available from 1st March 2025 onwards at www.iob.in. This is a good chance for the candidates who wish to begin their career in the banking sector. Eligible and interested candidates should read the entire article for comprehensive details about the eligibility criteria.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Notification 2025
The official notification for the IOB Bank Apprentice 2025 is released by the IOB Bank on its portal. We have given the link for downloading the PDF for the convenience of the candidate. It is essential for candidates to read the entire notification carefully regarding the exam pattern, application process, and salary before applying for the IOB Bank Apprentice Recruitment .
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Summary
Candidates for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 should have any degree from any Government of India recognized university or equivalent qualification. Candidates under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) should have done their graduation from 1st April 2021 to 1st March 2025. Verify other essential details stated below for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
| Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Posts | Apprentice |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Application of Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 1st to 9th March 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Any Graduated can apply |
| Age Limit (Min) | 20 years |
| Age Limit (Max) | 28 years |
| Selection Process | Online Test and Test of Local Langugae |
| Salary | Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 |
| Official Website | www.iob.in |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
The application procedure for the recruitment has been initiated and will be completed on 9th March 2025. The payment of the application is to be done by 12th March 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification | 1st March 2025 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 1st March 2025 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 9th March 2025 |
| Payment Last date | 12th March 2025 |
| IOB Bank Apprentice Exam Date (Tentative) | 16th March 2025 |
| Official Website | www.iob.in |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2025
The number of vacancies released for Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 is 750. Candidates can view the state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution given below.
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR (GEN) | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Isl | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 25 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Bihar | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 25 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
| Daman & Diu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 25 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Haryana | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Karnataka | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 |
| Kerala | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 40 |
| Maharashtra | 6 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 27 | 60 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Odisha | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Punjab | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 |
| Rajasthan | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 25 |
| Telangana | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 31 |
| Tamil Nadu | 33 | 1 | 47 | 17 | 77 | 175 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 16 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 35 | 80 |
| West Bengal | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 111 | 34 | 171 | 66 | 368 | 750 |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Online Application 2025
The online application link for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice vacancies has been started on the official website @www.iob.in on 1st March 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online from the direct link given below. The last date to submit online applications is 9th March 2025. Candidates are requested to apply online prior to the last date to avoid technical problems at the end moment.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Application Fees
Applicants need to pay the prescribed application fee at the time of submitting their application for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 according to their category. The application fee according to category has also been given in tabular form below as per the official notification pdf.
| Category | Fees | GST (18%) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PwBD Candidates | 400 | 72 | 472 |
| SC / ST / Women Candidates | 600 | 108 | 708 |
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | 800 | 144 | 944 |
How to apply online for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
The candidates can fill their online application forms for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 through the below step-by-step procedure from the official website. Candidates can also apply through the direct link given above.
- Go to the official website of Indian Overseas Bank at www.iob.in.
- Scroll down the homepage and click on the Careers option.
- Click on the Apply Online link against the Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2024-25.
- Click on the Apprentice Application Form. Enter personal information, such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, Aadhar number, email ID, mobile number, etc., and click on the Submit button.
- Provide educational information, address, and other mandatory details.
- The candidates need to upload a photo signature and other information.
- Pay the fee for the application according to category via an online payment gateway.
- Download and get a print of the Indian Overseas Bank Application Form for later use.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before proceeding further with the process of application, candidates are required to adhere to the basic eligibility criteria, namely educational qualifications and age limit. Go through the eligibility given below.
Educational Qualification
Applicants for the apprentice post need to have a graduation degree in any field from a government-recognized university or equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Central Government. Or applicants need to have their graduation between 01.04.2021 and 01.03.2025 if they are registered under NATS.
Age Limit
The minimum age required to appear for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice position is 20 years, and the upper age is 28 years old as on 01.03.2025. In case of General Category and EWS Candidates, the date of birth must lie between 01.03.1997 and 01.03.2005, with both dates inclusive. The age relaxation for the above is given below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe Candidates | 05 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 03 years |
| People with Benchmark Disabilities as defined in “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
| 1984 riot affectees | 5 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from husbands and not re-married | Up to 35 years for General/EWS 38 years for OBC 40 years for SC/ST |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The candidates will be shortlisted for the apprentice posts on the basis of performance in the online test & local language test. The candidates passing the online written examination will be considered for the local language test. The test for the designated local language will be taken up during document verification. The online written test will be held on 16th March 2025 tentatively.
1. Online Written Test
2.Test of Local Language
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
The first phase of selection is an online written test. The exam will be held for 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in total. The Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice exam will be taken online mode. The exam will have 04 sections. 25 questions will be available in each section. The exam will take 90 minutes. Applicants can see the exam pattern tabulated below.
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer or Subject Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 |
- Time Duration : 90 minutes.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Salary
All selected candidates for the apprentice positions shall receive a stipend for one year’s contract period as indicated by the city posted. Apprentices are not entitled to other allowances/benefits. Below-mentioned stipend amount shall be credited in the bank accounts of the apprentice after deducting unauthorized leaves, if any.
| Branch Category | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|
| Metro | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Urban | Rs. 12,000/- |
| Semi-Urban / Rural | Rs. 10,000/- |
