{"id":25652824,"date":"2026-07-07T12:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T06:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25652824"},"modified":"2026-07-07T14:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T09:13:39","slug":"indian-overseas-bank-apprentice-iob-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/indian-overseas-bank-apprentice-iob-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"IOB Apprentice Eligibility 2026 &#8211; Age Limit, Educational Qualification, SC ST OBC EWS PwBD Reservation &#038; Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4ce336de089\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4ce336de089\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/indian-overseas-bank-apprentice-iob-eligibility-criteria\/#IOB_Apprentice_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_PDF\" >IOB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/indian-overseas-bank-apprentice-iob-eligibility-criteria\/#IOB_Apprentice_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Highlights\" >IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Quick Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/indian-overseas-bank-apprentice-iob-eligibility-criteria\/#IOB_Apprentice_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Age_Limit_Educational_Qualification_Details\" >IOB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Age Limit, Educational Qualification &amp; Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/indian-overseas-bank-apprentice-iob-eligibility-criteria\/#IOB_Recruitment_2026_Quick_Eligibility_Checklist_Before_You_Apply\" >IOB Recruitment 2026 Quick Eligibility Checklist Before You Apply<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released its notification for Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27, offering 750 vacancies across India (Advt No. HRDD\/APPR\/01\/2026-27, dated 06.07.2026). Before applying, it is extremely important for candidates to thoroughly understand the eligibility criteria \u2014 nationality, age limit, educational qualification, age relaxation, and reservation norms \u2014 as incomplete or ineligible applications will be summarily rejected. This blog covers IOB 2026 eligibility criteria mentioned in the official IOB Apprentice notification, so you don&#8217;t miss anything before applying online between 07.07.2026 and 20.07.2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IOB_Apprentice_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_PDF\"><\/span><strong>IOB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates are advised to read the official Indian Overseas Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification carefully before applying. The notification contains complete details regarding the eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, reservation, selection process, stipend, important dates, and other terms and conditions. Download the PDF below and verify your eligibility before submitting the online application.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5_6224168461065527354.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5_6224168461065527354.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\"><strong>\u00a0IOB Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF\u00a0<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IOB_Apprentice_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Quick Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Particulars<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Organization<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Advt No.<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">HRDD\/APPR\/01\/2026-27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Notification Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">06.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Post Name<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Apprentice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Bank Apprenticeship Jobs 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Mode<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Official Websites<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iob.bank.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.iob.bank.in<\/a>, <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bfsissc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bfsissc.com<\/a>, <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/beep.bfsissc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/beep.bfsissc.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #212121; font-size: 1.953em;\">Important Dates \u2013 IOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Activity<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Opening date of online application (NAPS, NATS &amp; BEEP)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">07.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Closing date of online application (NAPS &amp; NATS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Payment of application fee on BEEP<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">07.07.2026 to 22.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tentative online examination date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">02.08.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IOB_Apprentice_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Age_Limit_Educational_Qualification_Details\"><\/span><strong>IOB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Age Limit, Educational Qualification &amp; Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates must satisfy all the IOB Apprentice eligibility conditions before applying. The eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification, nationality, language proficiency, and other requirements as prescribed in the official notification.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>1. Nationality \/ Citizenship Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A candidate must be a Citizen of India.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Merely applying for, being shortlisted for, or appearing in the document verification\/personal interaction process does not guarantee an offer of engagement with the Bank.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">No request will be entertained for considering a candidate&#8217;s application under any category other than the one applied for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>2. Age Limit \u2013 IOB Apprentice 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Criteria<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Cut-off date for age<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Minimum age<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Maximum age (General\/EWS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">28 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Date of Birth range<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Between 01.07.1998 and 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p>elaxation in the maximum age limit for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwBD candidates is applicable as per extant Government of India guidelines. However, candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) must be less than 34 years of age as on the cut-off date (01.07.2026), regardless of category.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>3. Age Relaxation \u2013 Category-wise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">S.No<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Age Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Scheduled Caste \/ Scheduled Tribe (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Other Backward Classes \u2013 Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Guidelines on Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Age relaxation for SC\/ST\/OBC candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining categories eligible for relaxation (e.g., SC + PwBD, OBC + PwBD).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The maximum age limit specified (28 years) applies to General Category and EWS candidates.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Relaxation benefits are available only if candidates fulfill the conditions prescribed under Government of India orders.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates must submit the requisite original certificates plus a copy at the time of personal interaction\/selection to claim age relaxation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>4. Educational Qualification \u2013 IOB Apprentice 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Criteria<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Cut-off date for qualification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">31.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Minimum qualification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Result declaration<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">On or before 31.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Special condition for NATS-registered candidates: The graduation result must have been declared between 01.03.2022 and 31.07.2026 (both dates inclusive). Such candidates must also produce mark sheets and Provisional\/Degree Certificate issued by their University\/College whenever required by the Bank.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>5. Reservation Category Certificates Required<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">For candidates applying under SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwBD categories:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A Caste\/Category Certificate issued by a competent authority in the Government of India prescribed format is mandatory.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">OBC candidates must ensure their certificate specifically carries the Non-Creamy Layer clause.\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates falling under the creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation and must indicate their category as General in the online application.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">OBC certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 to remain valid at the time of document verification\/personal interaction.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The caste name in the certificate must match letter by letter with the Central Government list\/notification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>6. Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Under Section 34 of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, PwBD candidates are eligible for horizontal reservation. IOB has identified the apprentice post as suitable for the following disability categories:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>A. Orthopedically Challenged (OC)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Includes locomotor disabilities such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Leprosy Cured persons<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Cerebral Palsy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Dwarfism (adult height \u2264 4 feet 10 inches \/ 147 cm)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Muscular Dystrophy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Acid Attack Victims<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI) without associated neurological\/limb dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>B. Visual Impairment (VI)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Blindness:<\/strong> Total absence of sight; OR visual acuity less than 3\/60 or 10\/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best correction; OR field of vision less than 10 degrees.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Low Vision:<\/strong> Visual acuity not exceeding 6\/18 to 3\/60 (Snellen); OR field of vision limitation between 10\u201340 degrees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>C. Hearing Impaired (HI)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Deaf:<\/strong> 70 dB or more hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Hard of Hearing:<\/strong> 60 dB to 70 dB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>D. Intellectual Disability (ID)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Specific Learning Disability (SLD)<\/strong> \u2013 includes dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, developmental aphasia<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Mental Illness (MI)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Multiple Disabilities<\/strong> \u2013 a combination of two or more of categories A, B, C, or D(1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Only candidates with &#8220;Benchmark Disability&#8221; (i.e., not less than 40% of a specified disability, as certified by a competent authority) are eligible for PwBD reservation. The disability certificate must be issued by a competent authority as per GOI guidelines and is subject to verification\/re-verification.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>PwBD reservation<\/strong> in this recruitment: 4% horizontal reservation \u2014 HI (1%), OC (1%), VI (1%), ID (1%) \u2014 distributed across the 750 total vacancies.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>7. EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Candidates seeking EWS reservation must satisfy <strong>all<\/strong> the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not covered under SC\/ST\/OBC reservation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Family&#8217;s gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh (including salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.) for the financial year prior to the year of application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Asset Exclusions (candidate is NOT eligible for EWS if family owns):<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">5 acres of agricultural land or more<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Residential flat of 1,000 sq. ft. or more<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Residential plot of 100 sq. yards or more in notified municipalities<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Residential plot of 200 sq. yards or more in non-notified areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" start=\"3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Property held by the family in different locations\/cities will be clubbed together while determining EWS eligibility.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Benefit can be availed only upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed GOI format, valid for FY 2026-27.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">&#8220;Family&#8221; for EWS purposes includes: the candidate, parents, siblings below 18 years, spouse, and children below 18 years.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> EWS seats are tentative and subject to further Government of India directives or litigation outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>8. Competent Authorities for Issuing Certificates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>For SC\/ST\/OBC Certificates:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">District Magistrate \/ Additional District Magistrate \/ Collector \/ Deputy Commissioner \/ Additional Deputy Commissioner \/ Deputy Collector \/ First Class Stipendiary Magistrate \/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate \/ Taluka Magistrate \/ Executive Magistrate \/ Extra Assistant Commissioner<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Chief Presidency Magistrate \/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate \/ Presidency Magistrate<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate\/family normally resides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>For EWS Certificate:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Same authorities as above (District Magistrate\/Collector\/Deputy Commissioner, Presidency Magistrate, Tehsildar-rank Revenue Officer, or Sub-Divisional Officer).<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>For PwBD Certificate:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The District-level Medical Board, consisting of:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Chief Medical Officer<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sub-Divisional Medical Officer<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">An Orthopaedic\/Ophthalmic\/ENT Surgeon, or any other person designated by the appropriate government as certifying authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>9. Additional Eligibility Conditions of IOB Recruitment 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship \u2014 either with IOB or any other organization \u2014 under the Apprentices Act, 1961, are NOT eligible to apply again.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates whose earlier apprenticeship was terminated due to their own fault are also NOT eligible.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates who have training or job experience of 1 year or more after completing their educational qualification are NOT eligible to be engaged as Apprentices.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">No reservation is available for Ex-servicemen or Disabled Ex-servicemen in this apprentice engagement, and they are not eligible to apply as apprentices at all.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates can apply for engagement from only ONE State\/UT, preferably their home state.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates belonging to a reserved category for which no seats have been announced in a particular state are free to apply under the General category seats, provided they meet all other eligibility conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IOB_Recruitment_2026_Quick_Eligibility_Checklist_Before_You_Apply\"><\/span><strong>IOB Recruitment 2026 Quick Eligibility Checklist Before You Apply<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li 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