Sarkari Sewayojan

•  The Indian Overseas Bank is the main organization for this hiring.
•  This specific recruitment is for the role of an Apprentice.
•  A total of 750 positions are available for candidates across India.
•  The official notification code for this job is HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27.

•  You can begin filling out your application form on July 7, 2026.
•  The window for online applications will close on July 20, 2026.
•  Candidates must finish paying their exam fees by July 22, 2026.
•  The bank plans to hold the entrance test on August 2, 2026.
•  Permission letters or Admit Cards will be issued shortly before the test starts.

•  Male candidates from General, OBC, and EWS categories need to pay 944 rupees.
•  Female candidates from General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay 708 rupees.
•  All candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PH groups have a lower fee of 236 rupees.
•  Payment can be made using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI modes.

•  Applicants must be at least 20 years old to apply.
•  The upper age limit for these posts is 28 years.
•  Age will be calculated based on your age on July 1, 2026.
•  Additional age relaxation is provided based on official bank rules for specific categories.
•  A Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized Indian university is the minimum requirement.

•  There are 231 seats set aside for General or Unreserved candidates.
•  The OBC category has the highest share with 247 available seats.
•  For SC candidates, the bank has reserved 176 positions.
•  A total of 63 seats are allocated for ST category candidates.
•  The EWS category has a total of 32 seats available.

•  Tamil Nadu has the highest number of vacancies with 200 seats.
•  Uttar Pradesh follows with a significant count of 110 seats.
•  Maharashtra has been allocated 85 positions for this recruitment.
•  The national capital, Delhi, has 53 vacancies available.
•  States like Bihar and Kerala have 35 and 33 seats respectively.
•  Other states like Punjab, Odisha, and Rajasthan also have multiple openings.

•  Candidates should apply between the dates of July 7 and July 20, 2026.
•  It is important to read the full notification before starting the application.
•  Gather all required documents like ID proof and educational certificates beforehand.
•  Make sure you have scanned copies of your photo, signature, and thumb impression.
•  Always preview the form to check for mistakes before you hit the submit button.
•  Your application is only complete once the payment of fees is successful.
•  Keep a printed copy of the final submission page for your future records.

•  Selection for this role will likely involve an online written examination.
•  The exam is tentatively scheduled for the first week of August 2026.
•  Candidates must check the official notification PDF for the exact exam pattern.
•  The detailed syllabus for the apprentice test is provided in the bank's official document.
•  Topics usually cover basic banking knowledge and general aptitude as per typical apprentice exams.

•  Use the Apply Online link to start a fresh registration.
•  If you have already registered, use the Login link to access your account.
•  For complete details on rules, download the Official Notification.
•  Visit the Official IOB Website for any verified updates directly from the bank.