IOB Recruitment 2025 – 750 Posts

The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Recruitment 2025 for 750 Apprentice posts is your chance to kickstart your journey in one of India’s leading public sector banks. With the application window open from August 10, 2025, to August 20, 2025, now is the time to act. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025, including eligibility, application process, important dates, and tips to boost your chances of selection.

Overview of IOB Recruitment 2025

The Indian Overseas Bank, headquartered in Chennai, has announced 750 Apprentice vacancies across various states and union territories under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2025-26. This recruitment drive, advertised under Notification No. HRDD/APPR/01/2025-26, offers a one-year apprenticeship program with a monthly stipend ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000, depending on the branch location (Metro, Urban, or Rural/Semi-Urban). This opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates seeking hands-on experience in the banking sector.

Key Highlights of IOB Recruitment 2025

• Recruiting Body: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
• Post: Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 750
• Application Dates: August 10, 2025 – August 20, 2025
• Exam Date: Tentatively August 24, 2025
• Official Websites: www.iob.in and www.bfsissc.com
• Stipend: ₹10,000 (Rural/Semi-Urban), ₹12,000 (Urban), ₹15,000 (Metro)

Download IOB Recruitment 2025 Notification pdf

Eligibility Criteria for IOB Recruitment 2025

To apply for the IOB Apprentice posts, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements as of August 1, 2025:

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• For candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), the graduation result must be declared between April 1, 2021, and August 1, 2025.
• Proficiency in the local language (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) of the state/UT applied for is mandatory. Candidates with a 10th or 12th certificate in the local language are exempt from the language test.

Age Limit

• General/EWS: 20–28 years (born between August 1, 1997, and August 1, 2005).
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years
  • PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
  • PwBD (OBC): 13 years
  • Widows/Divorced Women (General): Up to 35 years
  • Widows/Divorced Women (OBC): Up to 38 years
  • Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST): Up to 40 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per government policy.

Nationality

• Candidates must be citizens of India, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962.

State-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 750 vacancies are distributed across all Indian states and union territories, with reservations as per government norms. Here’s a snapshot of the state-wise vacancies:

State/UT	Total Vacancies
Tamil Nadu	200
Uttar Pradesh	110
Maharashtra	85
Delhi	53
West Bengal	35
Kerala	33
Andhra Pradesh	15
Others (e.g., Bihar, Karnataka, etc.)	Varies (1–24)

Category-Wise Breakdown:

• SC: 169
• ST: 61
• OBC: 272
• EWS: 32
• UR (General): 216
• PwBD (Horizontal Reservation): 59

For a detailed state-wise vacancy list, refer to the official notification on www.iob.in.

IOB 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2025 consists of three stages:

1. Online Written Examination:
   • Duration: 90 minutes
   • Subjects:
     • General/Financial Awareness (25 questions, 25 marks)
     • General English (25 questions, 25 marks)
     • Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude (25 questions, 25 marks)
     • Computer/Subject Knowledge (25 questions, 25 marks)
   • Total: 100 questions, 100 marks
   • A 5% relaxation in cutoff marks is provided for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
2. Local Language Test:
   • Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the state/UT applied for. Those with 10th/12th certificates in the local language are exempt.
3. Personal Interaction/Document Verification:
   • Shortlisted candidates may undergo a personal interview and document verification, followed by a medical examination.

How to Apply for IOB Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to apply online before the August 20, 2025 deadline:

1. Visit the official website: www.iob.in or www.bfsissc.com.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” link under the “Engagement of Apprentices” section.
3. Register on the NATS/NAPS portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) if not already registered.
4. Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, and local language proficiency.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, graduation mark sheets, proof of date of birth, and caste/category/disability certificates (if applicable).
6. Pay the application fee online:
   • General/OBC/EWS: ₹944 (including GST)
   • Female/SC/ST: ₹708 (including GST)
   • PwBD: ₹472 (including GST)
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation for future reference.

Note: The application fee is non-refundable. Ensure all details are accurate before submission.

Important Dates for IOB Recruitment 2025

• Notification Release: August 8, 2025
• Application Start Date: August 10, 2025
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees: August 20, 2025 (11:59 PM)
• Tentative Exam Date: August 24, 2025