IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025 registration starts today 10 August
The registration for appointing the 750 apprentices in Indian Overseas Bank has started today August 10. The notification regarding this was released on August 8. The deadline to apply is August 20. The exam will be conducted in this month only on August 24.
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Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
- Post Name: Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 750
- Stipend: Metro Branches — ₹15,000/month; Urban — ₹12,000/month; Rural/Semi Urban — ₹10,000/month.
- Job Location: All India
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Registration Starts Today 10 August: Important Dates
Event | Date |
Notification Issued | 8 August 2025 |
Application Start | 10 August 2025 |
Application End | 20 August 2025 |
Exam Date | 24 August 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized Indian university.
- For candidates registered under the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme), graduation result must have been declared between 1 April 2021 and 1 August 2025.
- Age Limit: 20–28 years as of 1 August 2025 (i.e., born between 1 August 1997 and 1 August 2005, both dates inclusive).
- Age relaxations:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Age relaxations:
Application Process
- Apply online at IOB’s official website or at bfsissc.com between 10 August and 20 August 2025.
- Register with NATS if not already registered.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
Application Fee
Category | Fee (plus 18% GST) |
PwBD | ₹400 + GST = ₹472 |
SC/ST/Women | ₹600 + GST = ₹708 |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹800 + GST = ₹944 |
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Registration Starts Today 10 August: Selection Process
- Online Written Test — Objective MCQs: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes duration. Four sections (25 questions each): General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quant/Reasoning, Computer/Subject Knowledge.
- Test of Local Language — For qualifying candidates during document verification.
- Personal Interview — For those who clear previous stages.
State-wise Maximum Vacancies
State / Union Territory | Vacancies |
Tamil Nadu | 200 |
Uttar Pradesh | 110 |
Maharashtra | 85 |
Delhi | 53 |
Bihar | 35 |
West Bengal | 35 |
Kerala | 33 |
Punjab | 24 |
Orissa | 22 |
Rajasthan | 16 |
Gujarat | 16 |
Haryana | 16 |
Andhra Pradesh | 15 |
Madhya Pradesh | 12 |
Pondicherry | 12 |
Chhattisgarh | 10 |
Jharkhand | 8 |
Uttarakhand | 8 |
Karnataka | 6 |
Telangana | 6 |
Assam | 4 |
Chandigarh | 4 |
Manipur | 4 |
Jammu & Kashmir | 2 |
Meghalaya | 2 |
Mizoram | 2 |
Sikkim | 2 |
Tripura | 2 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 |
Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
Daman & Diu | 1 |
Goa | 1 |
Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
Nagaland | 1 |
Refer to official notification for complete state/category-wise vacancy breakup.
How to Apply for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the official IOB website or bfsissc.com.
- Register/apply online between 10–20 August 2025.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee as per category.
- Prepare for the online exam on 24 August 2025.
Stipend
Metro | Rs.15,000 |
Urban | Rs.12,000 |
Semi Urban/Rural | Rs.10,000 |
Bank will make payment as detailed below for candidates selected under NATSMetro Rs.15,000 – Rs.4,500 = Rs.10,500 Urban Rs.12,000 – Rs.4,500 = Rs.7,500 Semi Urban/Rural Rs.10,000 – Rs.4,500 = Rs.5,500
Tip: Apply as early as possible to avoid last-minute issues. Read the official notification thoroughly before submitting your form. Only graduates in the specified age range are eligible for this program. This is a one-year paid apprenticeship—not a permanent bank job, but a great opportunity for hands-on learning in banking
FAQs
What is last date to apply for IOB Apprentice?
20 August is the last date to apply
When is the exam date?
The exam will be conducted in August only on 24 August date is tentative
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Registration Starts Today 10 August: Exam Pattern
Test | Number of Question | Marks |
General/financial awareness | 25 | 25 |
General English | 25 | 25 |
Quantitative and reasoning aptitude | 25 | 25 |
Computer or subject knowledge | 25 | 25 |