IOB Apprentice Result 2026 Out: State-Wise Provisionally Selected List — Latest Update
🏆 IOB Apprentice Result 2026 is out! Indian Overseas Bank has released the State-wise List of Provisionally Selected Apprentices of FY 2026-27 for Advt. No. HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27. It carries 700 names against the 750 seats notified, with each candidate’s district, state, Document Verification date and IOB Regional Office. Open the PDF and search for your name and date of birth: Download IOB Apprentice 2026 State-Wise Result Annexure (PDF).
How to Check Your Name in the IOB Apprentice Result 2026 List?
The result is a provisional list, not a final one. For every candidate it shows the name, date of birth, district, the state applied for, the Document Verification (DV) date and time, and the IOB Regional Office assigned for DV. It does not show roll numbers, registration numbers or marks, so search by your name and date of birth. No release date is printed on the list.
| Detail | What the List Says |
|---|---|
| Candidates Listed | 700 (serial numbers 1 to 700) |
| Seats Notified | 750 |
| DV Date (all other states) | 21 September 2026, 10:30 AM |
| DV Date (Assam and Kerala) | 22 September 2026, 10:30 AM |
| DV Venue | IOB Regional Office named against each candidate |
Both DV dates have now passed. If your name is on the list, keep a close watch on your registered email and the IOB Careers page for the next step.
State-Wise Selected Candidates vs Seats
| State / UT | Names in List | Seats Notified |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 15 | 15 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 1 |
| Assam | 4 | 4 |
| Bihar | 34 | 35 |
| Chandigarh | 4 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 | 10 |
| Daman & Diu | 0 | 1 |
| Delhi | 37 | 53 |
| Goa | 1 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 14 | 16 |
| Haryana | 15 | 16 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 1 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 8 | 8 |
| Karnataka | 6 | 6 |
| Kerala | 29 | 33 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12 | 12 |
| Maharashtra | 85 | 85 |
| Manipur | 4 | 4 |
| Meghalaya | 2 | 2 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 2 |
| Nagaland | 1 | 1 |
| Odisha | 20 | 22 |
| Puducherry | 11 | 12 |
| Punjab | 23 | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 15 | 16 |
| Sikkim | 2 | 2 |
| Tamil Nadu | 190 | 200 |
| Telangana | 6 | 6 |
| Tripura | 2 | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 107 | 110 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 | 8 |
| West Bengal | 33 | 35 |
| All States / UTs | 700 | 750 |
Not on the list? Don’t lose hope. The notification says a state-category-wise waitlist is kept for one year from the result date (or until the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier), and waitlisted candidates are called against non-joining, subject to availability. It also says no claim arises if some seats stay unfilled for want of suitable candidates.
What Happens After the IOB Apprentice Result 2026?
Being on this list does not mean you are engaged yet. The notification attaches these conditions:
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Provisional engagement | Stays provisional until medical fitness, character, antecedents and caste certificate (where applicable) are verified |
| Test of Local Language | Held during DV; candidates who fail it will not be engaged. A 10th or 12th marksheet showing the language exempts you |
| Original documents | Originals plus self-attested copies must be produced, failing which you may not be permitted to attend the personal interaction or join as apprentice |
| Change of DV date | Requests for a change in dates shall not be entertained; the Bank may itself change the date, centre or venue |
| OBC (Creamy Layer) | Not entitled to OBC reservation; the Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be issued between 1 April 2026 and the date of engagement |
| Experience bar | One year or more of training or job experience after graduation makes you not eligible |
| Earlier apprenticeship | Anyone who has already done or is doing an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, or was terminated midway through their own fault, is not eligible |
| False or hidden information | Candidature stands cancelled; if found after engagement, the engagement is liable to be terminated |
| Unfair means or canvassing | Disqualification, and you may be debarred from future Bank processes |
| Status as apprentice | Apprentices are not IOB employees and get no employee benefits |
The notification says the final selected list will be published on the Bank’s website, and all further announcements come only on the IOB and BFSI SSC websites. See more exam results on GovtJobsAlert.in.
IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Last Date Was Extended to 27 July 2026 — Earlier Update
📢 Indian Overseas Bank had extended the last date for the IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (750 posts). The closing date for online applications on the NAPS & NATS portals was moved to 27 July 2026 (Monday), and the last date for application fee payment on the BEEP portal to 28 July 2026 (Tuesday). The application window is now closed. Read the official notice here: Download Last Date Extension Notice (PDF).
Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 — 750 Posts for Graduates
Great news for graduates who dream of a career in banking! Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) — a leading public sector bank — released its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 750 vacancies across 34 states and union territories. Any graduate could apply. The apprenticeship runs for 12 months with a monthly stipend, giving you real banking experience.
The last date to apply online was 20 July 2026 27 July 2026 (Extended), and the online test was tentatively scheduled for 2 August 2026. Please note this is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — a training engagement, not a permanent bank job. In this article on GovtJobsAlert.in, we explain the state-wise vacancies, eligibility, stipend, fees and selection process simply. For more banking jobs, keep reading.
What are the Key Highlights of IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Indian Overseas Bank, headquartered in Chennai, is a well-known Government of India bank. Under Advt. No. HRDD/APPR/01/2026-27, it is engaging 750 apprentices to work and learn across its branches nationwide.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 750 (across 34 States/UTs) |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹14,000 – ₹15,500 |
| Apprenticeship Period | 12 months |
| Last Date to Apply Online | |
| Current Stage | Provisional selection list released |
What is the Category-Wise IOB Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
Within these numbers, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) get a horizontal reservation of 68 (HI 19, OC 16, VI 17, ID 16).
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 232 |
| OBC | 247 |
| SC | 176 |
| ST | 63 |
| EWS | 32 |
| Total | 750 |
State-wise, the biggest shares went to Tamil Nadu (200), Uttar Pradesh (110), Maharashtra (85), Delhi (53), Bihar (35) and West Bengal (35). Candidates could apply for only one state or UT.
What is the Eligibility for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
- A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- The graduation result must be declared on or before 31 July 2026.
- Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after graduation, or who have already undergone apprenticeship, are not eligible.
Since any graduate was eligible, candidates from all streams could apply.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 20 to 28 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 years relaxation |
NAPS-registered candidates must be below 34 years on 1 July 2026, even after relaxation.
What is the Salary & Stipend for IOB Apprentice 2026?
| Branch Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Metro | ₹15,500 |
| Urban | ₹14,500 |
| Semi-Urban / Rural | ₹14,000 |
For candidates registered under NATS, ₹6,150 of the stipend is paid directly by the Government via DBT, so the Bank pays ₹9,350 / ₹8,350 / ₹7,850. There are no other allowances during the apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment with the bank after training.
What is the Selection Process for IOB Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Online Written Test | 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes — General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, Computer/Subject Knowledge (25 each) |
| Test of Local Language | Held during document verification; exempt if the language was studied in 10th/12th |
| Document Verification / Personal Interaction (if any) | Original certificates are checked |
| Medical Fitness | Final engagement is subject to medical fitness |
You can read our Syllabus & Exam Pattern resources for future bank tests.
How to Apply Online for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The application window closed on 27 July 2026. For reference, this is how candidates applied:
- Register on the NATS or NAPS portal and get the enrolment number.
- Fill the IOB Apprenticeship application on the BFSI SSC (BEEP) portal using that enrolment number.
- Select only one State/UT.
- Pay the fee online by
22 July 202628 July 2026 (Extended). - Submit by
20 July 202627 July 2026 (Extended) and keep a printout.
What are the Important Dates for IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 7 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | |
| Online Test Date (Tentative) | 2 August 2026 |
| Provisional Selection List | Released (no date printed on the list) |
| Document Verification | 21 September 2026, 10:30 AM (22 September 2026 for Assam and Kerala) |
What was the Application Fee for IOB Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Application Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹236 |
| General / OBC / EWS (Female) | ₹708 |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹944 |
The fee included 18% GST, was payable online only, and is non-refundable.
Essential Links — IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download IOB Apprentice 2026 State-Wise Result Annexure (Provisionally Selected List PDF)
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download Last Date Extension Notice PDF
- Visit IOB Apprentice Official Website
- BFSI SSC BEEP Portal (Applications Closed)
- NATS Portal
- NAPS Portal
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
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The IOB Apprentice 2026 provisional list is out, so check your name in the state-wise PDF today and keep your original documents ready. If you missed out this time, stay prepared for the next round. For more banking job notifications and results, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in. Best wishes!