The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a prominent public sector bank in India, has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2025, offering 750 apprenticeship positions across various states and union territories. This initiative aims to provide valuable on-the-job training to young graduates, enhancing their employability in the banking sector. Interested candidates can apply online through the official IOB website from March 1, 2025, to March 9, 2025.
Overview of IOB Apprenticeship Recruitment 2025
- Organization: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
- Total Vacancies: 750 Apprentices
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Window: March 1, 2025 – March 9, 2025
- Official Website: iob.in
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the apprenticeship positions, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent as of March 1, 2025.
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Age Limit: Candidates should be between 20 and 28 years old as of March 1, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms:
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
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Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
Vacancy Distribution
The 750 apprenticeship positions are distributed across various states and union territories as follows:
- Andhra Pradesh: 50
- Assam: 25
- Bihar: 30
- Chhattisgarh: 20
- Delhi: 40
- Gujarat: 35
- Haryana: 25
- Himachal Pradesh: 15
- Jharkhand: 20
- Karnataka: 50
- Kerala: 40
- Madhya Pradesh: 30
- Maharashtra: 50
- Odisha: 20
- Punjab: 25
- Rajasthan: 30
- Tamil Nadu: 100
- Telangana: 30
- Uttar Pradesh: 50
- Uttarakhand: 15
- West Bengal: 35
Reservation Policy
The bank adheres to the reservation policy as per government guidelines:
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
- **Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27%
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 4%
Stipend Details
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 during the training period. It’s important to note that apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits.
Selection Process
The selection process comprises two stages:
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Online Examination: A multiple-choice objective test assessing:
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks
- General/Financial Awareness: 25 questions, 25 marks
- General English: 25 questions, 25 marks
The exam duration is 60 minutes, and there is no negative marking.
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Local Language Test: Candidates shortlisted from the online examination will undergo a local language proficiency test to ensure they can read, write, and speak the local language of the state they are applying for.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply:
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Registration:
- Visit the official IOB website: iob.in
- Navigate to the “Careers” section and select the “Engagement of Apprentices” link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
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Application Form:
- Log in with the registered credentials.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
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Document Upload:
- Upload scanned copies of the following documents:
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates (Degree)
- Age proof (e.g., birth certificate, Aadhaar card, 10th mark sheet)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Upload scanned copies of the following documents: