IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: 750 Vacancies Online Apply

Age Details

Minimum age: 20 years Maximum age: 28 years as of 01-07-2026. Relaxations as per category: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years. For NAPS candidates, age may be less than 34 years as applicable.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. The result must be declared on or before 31-07-2026. Candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) must have had their graduation result declared between 01-03-2022 and 31-07-2026, both dates inclusive, and must produce mark sheets and provisional or degree certificates when required.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01-07-2026 for General and EWS category candidates (DOB between 01-07-1998 and 01-07-2006, both dates inclusive). Candidates registered under NAPS should be less than 34 years as on the cut-off date, after applicable relaxation.

Relaxation

Age relaxation is provided to SC/ST/OBC candidates as follows: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years. Relaxations are cumulative with only one other category of relaxation. Certificates must be produced at the time of document verification.

Important Dates

Opening date of online application: 07-07-2026 Closing date of online application: 27-07-2026 Extended last date: 27-07-2026 Extended last date of fee: 28-07-2026 Online examination date (tentative): 02-08-2026

Application Fee (including GST)

• SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 236 (Rs. 200 + GST)
• GEN/OBC/EWS (Female): Rs. 708 (Rs. 600 + GST)
• GEN/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs. 944 (Rs. 800 + GST)

Other Instructions

• Apprentices are not considered Bank employees and are not entitled to employee benefits. They will be paid stipends based on branch category during the contract period.
• Candidates must apply for engagement from only one State/UT, preferably their home state/UT.
• The Bank reserves the right to extend the examination date and to modify vacancies as required.
• Ensure all information provided during application is accurate; false information can lead to disqualification.
• Document verification will require original certificates and self-attested copies. Keep all documents ready for scrutiny.
• Applications submitted through any mode other than the specified portals will not be accepted.
• Updates will be available on the official website; no separate notifications will be issued for minor changes.