Indian Overseas Bank has released the official notification for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 inviting online applications for a total of 750 Apprentice posts across various states in India. The online application process started on 07 July 2026 and the last date to apply has been extended to 27 July 2026 with fee payment possible until 28 July 2026. The exam is scheduled for 02 August 2026. The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01 July 2026 with age relaxation applicable as per bank rules. Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university. Selection will be based on merit list followed by document verification and medical test. This recruitment offers opportunities in multiple states with category wise and state wise vacancies detailed below. Interested and eligible candidates should apply online before the deadline through the official IOB website. All key information including important dates, fees, vacancies, eligibility and selection process is provided in the sections below for easy reference.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
07 July 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
27 July 2026 Extended |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
28 July 2026 |
| Exam Date |
02 August 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General/ OBC/ EWS (Male) |
₹ 944/- |
| General/ OBC/ EWS (Female) |
₹ 708/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD |
₹ 236/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
20 Years |
| Maximum Age |
28 Years |
| Age as on |
01 July 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
EWS |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
| Apprentice |
32 |
232 |
247 |
176 |
63 |
| State Name |
No. of Vacancy |
| Uttar Pradesh |
110 |
| Bihar |
35 |
| Delhi |
53 |
| Haryana |
16 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
12 |
| Uttarakhand |
08 |
| Chandigarh |
04 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
15 |
| Arunachal Pradesh |
01 |
| Assam |
04 |
| Chhattisgarh |
10 |
| Gujarat |
16 |
| Goa |
01 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
01 |
| Jharkhand |
08 |
| Karnataka |
06 |
| Kerala |
33 |
| Manipur |
04 |
| Meghalaya |
02 |
| Maharashtra |
85 |
| Mizoram |
02 |
| Nagaland |
01 |
| Odisha |
22 |
| Punjab |
24 |
| Pondicherry |
12 |
| Rajasthan |
16 |
| Sikkim |
02 |
| Telangana |
06 |
| Tamil Nadu |
200 |
| Tripura |
02 |
| West Bengal |
35 |
| Andaman and Nicobar Isl. |
01 |
| Daman and Diu |
01 |
| Jammu and Kashmir |
02 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| Stage 1 |
Merit List |
| Stage 2 |
Documents Verification |
| Stage 3 |
Medical Test |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the online application for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment has started on 07 July 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for IOB Apprentice Online Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is 27 July 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for IOB Apprentice Bharti 2026?
A: The age limit for IOB Apprentice Bharti 2026 is as follows: The Minimum age required is 20 Years & The Maximum Age 28 Years as on 01 July 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility for IOB Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
A: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. For More Details Read IOB Official Notification.
Q: What is the official website for IOB?
A: The official website for IOB is https://www.iob.bank.in/
