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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
IOB Apprenticeship 2025
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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.