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Indian Overseas Bank has initiated the recruitment process for 750 vacancies of apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2024-25. The online application process for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Notification 2025 started on 1st March 2025 at www.iob.in. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to start their career in the banking field. Interested and eligible candidates must read the full article for detailed information about the eligibility requirements.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Notification 2025 PDF
The detailed notification for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice 2025 has been made available by the IOB Bank on its official website. For the candidate’s convenience, we have provided the link to download the PDF. Before applying for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025, it is important for candidates to thoroughly check the exam pattern, application process, salary, and other important details in the notification.
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF- Click to Download
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Overview
Candidates interested in Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must have a degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification. Candidates under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) must have completed their graduation between 1st April 2021 and 1st March 2025. Check other important details mentioned below regarding Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
| Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 | |
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Posts | Apprentice |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Advt. No. | HRDD/APPR/02/2024-25 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 1st to 9th March 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20-28 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 process for the recruitment has been started and will end on 9th March 2025. The last date to make the payment for the application is 12th March 2025. Candidates must complete their application process in the beginning. Also, the IOB Bank Apprentice Exam will be conducted on 16th March 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 1st March 2025 |
| Application Starts | 1st March 2025 |
| Application Process Ends | 9th March 2025 |
| Payment Last date | 12th March 2025 |
| IOB Bank Apprentice Exam Date | 16th March 2025 |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2025
The total number of vacancies announced for Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 is 750. Candidates can check the state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution provided 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 link to apply for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice posts has been activated on the official website @www.iob.in on 1st March 2025. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply online from the direct link provided below. The last date for online applications is 9th March 2025. Candidates are advised to apply online before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link (Active)
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Application Fees
Candidates have to pay the required application fee while submitting their applications for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 as per their category. The category-wise application fee has been tabulated below as mentioned in the official notification pdf.
| Category | Application Fees |
| PwBD Candidates | Rs. 400 + GST (18%) = Rs.944/- |
| SC/ST/Women Candidates | Rs. 600 + GST (18%) = Rs.708/- |
| General/OBC/EWS Candidates | Rs. 800 + GST (18%) = Rs.944/- |
Steps to apply online for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Candidates can submit their online application forms for Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 by following the below step-by-step process from the official website. Candidates can also apply using the direct link provided above.
- Visit the official website of Indian Overseas Bank at www.iob.in.
- Scroll down the homepage and click on the Careers section.
- 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. Fill in personal details, including the candidate’s name, date of birth, Aadhar number, email ID, mobile number, etc., and click on the Submit button.
- Submit educational details, address, and other required details.
- Candidates are required to upload a photo signature and other details.
- Pay the application fee as per category through an online payment gateway.
- Download and take a printout of the Indian Overseas Bank Application Form for future reference.
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before moving forward with the application process, candidates must follow the basic eligibility criteria, which include educational qualifications and an age limit. Check the eligibility provided below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the post of apprentice must complete their graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the government of India or any equivalent qualifications recognized as such by the Central Government. Or candidates must have completed their graduation between 01.04.2021 and 01.03.2025 if registered under NATS.
Age Limit
The minimum wage required to apply for the Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice post is 20 years, and the maximum age is 28 years old as of 01.03.2025. For General Category and EWS Candidates, the date of birth should fall between 01.03.1997 and 01.03.2005, wherein both dates are inclusive. The age relaxation for the same is as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe Candidates | 05 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 03 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women who legally separated from their husbands and have not remarried | 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 selection of candidates for apprentice posts is based on the candidates’ performance in the online examination & test of the local language. Candidates qualifying in the online written examination will be eligible for the local language test. The test for the specified local language will be conducted during document verification. The online written test is tentatively scheduled for 16th March 2025.
- Online Written Test
- Test of Local Language
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
The initial stage of selection is an online written examination. The test will be conducted for 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. The Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice exam will be conducted in online mode. The exam will consist of 04 sections. 25 questions will be asked in each section. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes. Candidates can check the exam pattern tabulated below.
| Name of Test | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Computer or Subject Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Salary
All those candidates who are selected for apprentice posts will be paid a stipend for the contract period of one year as per the city posted. The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/benefits. The amount mentioned below will be directly credited to the bank accounts of the apprentice after adjusting unauthorized leaves, if any.
| Branch Category | Stipend per Month |
| Metro | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Urban | Rs. 12,000/- |
| Semi-Urban / Rural | Rs. 10,000/- |
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