Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is recruiting for Apprentices. This is a contractual engagement for 750 vacancies. The recruitment notification was released on 28/02/2025. The job posting locations are spread across India. The application process starts on 01/03/2025 and the last date to apply is 09/03/2025. Candidates from all over India are eligible to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advt No. | HRDD/APPR/02/2024-25 |
| Nature of Job | Contractual |
| Mode of Exam | CBT |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Salary | Rs.10,000-15,000/- |
| Applicant Eligible From | All India |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | Bank Jobs |
Post Details
Age Eligibility
The age eligibility for the Apprentice position is between 20 to 28 years as of 01/03/2025. Specifically, candidates should have been born between 01/03/1997 and 01/03/2005 (inclusive).
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe Candidates | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Upto 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates |
Exam Fee
| PwBD | Rs.472/- |
| Female / SC / ST | Rs.708/- |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | Rs.944/- |
Essential Qualification
| Apprentice | Bachelor's degree or equivalent (India Govt. recognized). For NATS registered, graduation result: 01/04/2021 - 01/03/2025. Mark Sheets and Provisional/Degree Certificate required. |
Selection Process
| Online Written Test | Objective type | Total Marks: 100, Total Duration: 90 minutes |
| General/financial awareness | Questions: 25, Marks:25 | |
| General English | Questions: 25,Marks:25 | |
| Quantitative and reasoning aptitude | Questions: 25, Marks:25 | |
| Computer or subject knowledge | Questions: 25, Marks:25 | |
| Test of Local Language | Conducted after online written test. Proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in local language. |
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| Document Verification | Verification of documents and personal interaction |
How to Apply
- Complete Registration on either the NATS portal (NATS Portal) or the NAPS portal (NAPS Portal).
- Go to the detailed advertisement in IOB website IOB Website under Careers page or on BFSI SSC website BFSI SSC Website under "Career Opportunities" .
- After ensuring eligibility, Visit website of BFSI SSC Website.
- Apply using NATS : NATS and apply for Apprenticeship to "Indian Overseas Bank"
- Apply using NAPS : NAPS and type "Indian Overseas Bank".
- Pay Exam fee from email received from BFSI SSC from 01/03/2025 to 12/03/2025
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 01/03/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 09/03/2025 |
| Payment of Application Fees | 01/03/2025 to 12/03/2025 |
| Online Examination Date (Tentative) | 16/03/2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| BFSI SSC Website | Click Here |
| NATS Portal | Click Here |
| NAPS Portal | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for the IOB Apprentice recruitment?The last date to apply is 09/03/2025.
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How many vacancies are there for the Apprentice position?There are a total of 750 vacancies.
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What is the mode of the examination?The examination will be conducted in online mode (Computer Based Test).
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What is eligibility to apply this IOB apprentice?Candidate should have Degree (Graduation) in any discipline.