IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced the recruitment of 550 Apprentice positions across various states in India for 2024.
| IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Overview | |
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Official Notification | Notification.pdf |
| Post Name | Apprenticeship |
| Total Vacancies | 550 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as of 1st August 2024 |
| Selection Process | Online Examination, Local Language Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | https://www.iob.in |
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IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
| Activities | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 28th August 2024 |
| Application Start Date | 28th August 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th September 2024 |
| Online Exam Date | 22nd September 2024 |
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024: State-wise vacancies
Indian Overseas Bank has announced 550 Apprentice positions across various states in India for 2024. The positions are available for candidates from the General, SC, ST, EWS, and OBC categories, as listed in the table below.
| State | General | Reserved | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Island | 1 | — | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | — | 1 |
| Assam | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Bihar | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | — | 2 |
| Chhattisgarh | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Daman & Diu | 1 | — | 1 |
| Delhi | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| Gujarat | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Goa | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 | — | 3 |
| Haryana | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | — | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Karnataka | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| Kerala | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Manipur | 1 | — | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | — | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Mizoram | 1 | — | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Nagaland | 1 | — | 1 |
| Orissa | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Punjab | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Pondicherry | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Rajasthan | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Sikkim | 1 | — | 1 |
| Telangana | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Tamil Nadu | 57 | 73 | 130 |
| Tripura | 2 | — | 2 |
| Uttarakhand | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 18 | 23 | 41 |
| West Bengal | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Total | 284 | 266 | 550 |
For more details on category-wise vacancies, please view the official notification here.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Degree: A degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Degree Completion: Between April 1, 2020, and August 1, 2024.
Age Limit
- Age Range: 20 to 28 years as of 1st August 2024.
- Date of Birth: Must be between 1st August 1996 and 1st August 2004.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available as per government rules:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 – 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers | 5 years |
Selection Process
The selection of apprentices involves two stages:
Online Written Test
The test will have 100 multiple-choice questions divided into four sections:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer or Subject Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
Local Language Test
Candidates who pass the written test will be required to clear a local language proficiency test relevant to the state or union territory they have applied for.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Stipend
The monthly stipend varies based on the location of the job: IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024
| Location | Monthly Stipend (INR) |
|---|---|
| Metro Cities | 15,000 |
| Urban Areas | 12,000 |
| Semi-Urban/Rural Areas | 10,000 |
IOB Apprenticeship Application Fee
The application fee for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024 varies by category:
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | 800 |
| Female/SC/ST | 600 |
| PwBD | 400 |
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024: How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website.
- Go to the ‘Careers’ section.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link under the Apprentice Recruitment section.
- Fill in your details & edu. qualifications, and other required information.
- Upload the necessary documents
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit your application form and
- take a printout (for future reference).
Important Notes
- Duration of Apprenticeship: 1 year.
- Mode of Application: Online only; no other forms of application will be accepted.
If you’re a graduate aiming to start a career in banking, this is a fantastic opportunity to get trained and work with one of India’s leading public sector banks.
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