Indian Overseas Bank Announces 550 Apprentice Vacancies for 2024-25
New Delhi, August 29, 2024 – In a move set to create opportunities for fresh graduates, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the fiscal year 2024-25. The bank has opened applications for 550 Apprentice positions, as per the official notification released on August 28, 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Vacancies: 550 Apprentice positions
- Application Period: August 28 to September 10, 2024
- Selection Process: Online test followed by local language proficiency assessment
- Stipend: Rs. 10,000 to 15,000 (varies based on posting location)
- Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline
The detailed notification, along with the online application form, is now available on the bank’s official website, https://www.iob.in/. Interested candidates are advised to carefully review the advertisement (No. HRDD/APPR/01/2024-25) for complete information regarding eligibility criteria, application process, and other important details.
“This recruitment drive is part of our commitment to nurturing fresh talent and providing valuable industry exposure to recent graduates,” said a spokesperson for Indian Overseas Bank. “We encourage eligible candidates to seize this opportunity for a promising start to their banking careers.”
The selection process will involve an online test, followed by an assessment of proficiency in the local language relevant to the posting location. Successful candidates will be engaged as Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Aspiring candidates are urged to submit their applications before the September 10, 2024 deadline. For more information and to apply, visit the official Indian Overseas Bank website.
Indian Overseas Bank Announces 550 Apprentice Vacancies for 2024-25
In a significant move to bolster its workforce, the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced a major recruitment drive for the financial year 2024-25. The bank is seeking to fill 550 Apprentice positions across various states in India, offering a golden opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in the banking sector.
Key Highlights:
- Vacancies: 550 Apprentice positions
- Application Period: August 28 to September 10, 2024
- Official Website: https://www.iob.in/
- Advertisement Number: HRDD/APPR/01/2024-25
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: Graduate degree in any discipline
- Age: 20 to 28 years
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected based on:
- Online Test
- Test of Local Language
Stipend:
The selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000, depending on their posting location.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 28, 2024 |
| Online Application Starts | August 28, 2024 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | September 10, 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | September 15, 2024 |
| Online Exam Date | September 22, 2024 |
Vacancy Distribution:
The 550 vacancies are distributed across various states and categories. Tamil Nadu leads with the highest number of openings at 130 positions. Other states with significant vacancies include Karnataka (50), Uttar Pradesh (41), and Delhi (36).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online through the official IOB website (https://www.iob.in/). The application process is entirely online, and applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.
Application Fees:
| Category | Application Fee (including GST) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 944/- |
| Female/SC/ST | Rs. 708/- |
| PwBD | Rs. 472/- |
This recruitment drive by Indian Overseas Bank presents a significant opportunity for young graduates looking to establish themselves in the banking sector. With a wide geographical spread and a substantial number of vacancies, it’s expected to attract a large number of applicants from across the country.
Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official IOB website for any updates or changes in the recruitment process. As the application deadline of September 10, 2024, approaches, eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
| States | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Andaman & Nicobar Island | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assam | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Bihar | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Chattisgarh | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 7 |
| Daman & Diu | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Delhi | 17 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 36 |
| Gujarat | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| Goa | 7 | – | 1 | 1 | — | 9 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| Haryana | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 |
| Karnataka | 21 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 50 |
| Kerala | 15 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | 25 |
| Manipur | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 16 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 29 |
| Mizoram | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Nagaland | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Orissa | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| Punjab | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| Pondicherry | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| Rajasthan | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Sikkim | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Telangana | 14 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 29 |
| Tamil Nadu | 57 | 24 | 1 | 35 | 13 | 130 |
| Tripura | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Uttarakhand | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 18 | 8 | — | 11 | 4 | 41 |
| West Bengal | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| Total | 284 | 78 | 26 | 118 | 44 | 550 |