IOB Apprentice eligibility criteria 2026 details can be checked here. Indian Overseas Bank is conducting the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 750 vacancies. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may apply online from 07.07.2026 to 20.07.2026. You can apply by visiting the official Indian Overseas Bank website’s careers page and click “Apply Online” under Engagement of Apprentices. Check this page completely to know the age limit, relaxation, qualification, and other eligibility factors.

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IOB Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, candidates are advised to read the official IOB notification carefully and ensure that they fulfill the stipulated eligibility criteria. They should note that Application Fee / Intimation charges once deposited will neither be refunded nor be adjusted against any other engagement process.

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Nationality/ Citizenship

Only Indian Citizens are eligible.

Local Language

Proficiency in the local language of the state applied for is required. 

IOB Apprentice Age Limit 2026 

• A Candidate’s age should be between 20 - 28 Years. 
• For General Category and EWS Candidates, the date of birth should fall between 01.07.1998 and 01.07.2006, where both dates are inclusive. 

Note : Above relaxations are available only if the candidates fulfill the various conditions prescribed in the Govt. of India orders and instructions in this regard.

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Educational Qualification 

•  As per IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria, A candidate must have completed Graduation in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government and the result should be declared on or before 31.07.2026. 

• Candidates registered under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), the result of the graduation must have been declared between 01.03.2022 and 31.07.2026 wherein both the dates are inclusive and candidate must produce Mark Sheets and Provisional / Degree Certificate issued from the University / College as and when required by the Bank.

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Reservation for persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) 

• Under section 34 of “The rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016,” persons with benchmark disabilities are eligible for Reservation. 

• The post is identified as suitable for the Persons with undernoted categories of disabilities as defined in the Schedule of RPWD Act 2016 and notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) from time to time. 

• All the categories are mentioned below.

1. Orthopedically Challenged (“OC” Category)
2. Visual Impairment (“VI” Category)
3. Hearing Impaired (“HI” Category) 
4. Intellectual Disability (“ID” Category) 

EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 

• Persons who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservations to the SC, ST and OBC and whose family has gross annual income below Rs.8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) are to be identified as EWS for the benefit of reservation. 
• The income shall include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc., and it will be income for the financial year prior to the year of application. 

For all the reservation categories, SC / ST / OBC / Economically Weaker Section / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities need to have the respective certificates from the government.

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FAQs

Q. Can final-year students apply for the IOB Apprentice 2026 recruitment?

No. Only candidates whose graduation results have been declared on or before the prescribed cut-off date are eligible to apply. Verify the application form for dates.

Q. Is there any minimum percentage required in graduation?

No minimum percentage has been specified in the notification. Candidates simply need to possess a recognized graduate degree and satisfy all other eligibility conditions. 

Q. Is knowledge of the local language mandatory?

Yes. Candidates should be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state for which they are applying. A local language test may be conducted if required.

Q. Can candidates from any state apply for the IOB Apprentice 2026 recruitment?

Yes. Eligible candidates from across India can apply. However, they should satisfy the local language requirement of the state for which they are applying.