IOB Apprenticeship 2025: Apply for 750 Vacancies | Secure Your Future with a Prestigious Banking Career!
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
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🧮 Total Vacancies:
750
📄 Advertisement No.:
HRDD/APPR/01/2025-26
📝 Short Description: IOB Apprenticeship 2025
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, invites online applications for the engagement of 750 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2025–26. This is a golden opportunity for graduates across India to gain hands-on experience in the banking sector. Selected candidates will undergo one-year apprenticeship training and receive a monthly stipend based on the branch category. The engagement is purely contractual and does not guarantee future employment, but it offers valuable exposure and skill-building in a reputable institution.
📅 Important Dates and 💳 Application Fee: IOB Apprenticeship 2025
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
| Activity | Date / Fee Details |
| Application Begins | 10 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified via registered email |
| Examination Date | 24 August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Application Fee | |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹800 + 18% GST = ₹944 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | ₹400–₹600 + 18% GST = ₹472–₹708 |
| Mode of Payment | Online only via BFSI SSC portal |
📌 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: IOB Apprenticeship 2025
| Post Name | Pay Scale (Monthly Stipend) | Total Vacancy | Educational Qualification |
| Apprentice | ₹10,000–₹15,000* | 750 | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
*Stipend varies by branch category: ₹15,000 (Metro), ₹12,000 (Urban), ₹10,000 (Semi-Urban/Rural). For NATS candidates, the Bank pays ₹10,500/₹7,500/₹5,500, respectively, after deducting the ₹4,500 government subsidy.
📍 Note:
- Age Limit: 20 to 28 years as on 01.08.2025 (General/EWS)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (GEN/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
- Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation: 01 August 2025
🖥️ How to Apply: IOB Apprenticeship 2025
- Visit www.iob.in or www.bfsissc.com
- Register on NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
- Use your NATS/NAPS enrollment number to apply online via the BFSI SSC portal
- Select only one State/UT for the application.
- Pay the application fee online after receiving email instructions from BFSI SSC
📂 Documents Required: IOB Apprenticeship 2025
- Valid email ID and mobile number
- NATS/NAPS registration details
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Class X)
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- Graduation mark sheets and degree certificates
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Income & Asset Certificate (for EWS)
- Any other relevant eligibility documents
🧪 Selection Process:
- Online Written Test (Objective Type – 90 minutes)
- General/Financial Awareness – 25 Qs
- General English – 25 Qs
- Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude – 25 Qs
- Computer/Subject Knowledge – 25 Qs
- Test of Local Language (if applicable)
- Document Verification & Personal Interaction
- Medical Fitness Certification
Candidates must score a minimum aggregate marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). Final selection is based on merit and reservation rules.
⚠️ Important Instructions:
- Apprenticeship is not a job offer or guarantee of future employment.
- Candidates with prior apprenticeship or job experience of 1+ year post-graduation are not eligible.
- No TA/DA will be paid for document verification or personal interaction.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Misrepresentation or false documents will lead to disqualification and legal action.
- Final engagement is subject to medical fitness and verification of documents.
❓ FAQ:
Can I apply for more than one state?
No. You must apply for an apprenticeship in only one State/UT, preferably your home state.
Is there any reservation for ex-servicemen?
No. Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen are not eligible for apprenticeship engagement.
Will I get a job after completing the apprenticeship?
No. Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment. It is a training opportunity only.
🔗 Important Links:
- Official Website
- Download Official Notification (PDF)
- Apply Online
- NATS Registration
- NAPS Registration
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