| Recruiting Authority: | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post : | Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I |
| Advertisement No. : | HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 |
| About Recruiting Authority: | Indian Overseas Bank is a leading public sector bank with headquarters in Chennai. It was established in 1937.IOB conducts recruitment directly through its official website. The recruitment is mainly for the posts like Specialist officer, local bank officer, and assistant manager. |
| About Recruitment : | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has invited online applications for 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in JMGS-I across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Selected candidates will be posted in the state for which they applied |
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK (IOB)
Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026-27
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Start: 08 Aug 2026 • Last Date: 24 Aug 2026 • Payment Last Date: 24 Aug 2026 • Exam Date: Notified soon • Admit Card: Before Exam • Result: Notified soon | • General / EWS / OBC: ₹850/- • SC / ST / PH: ₹175/- The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card/credit card / Internet banking / UPI etc. |
| Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026) |
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 20–30 Years (DOB Between 02-08-1996 & 01-08-2006) |
| OBC (NCL) | 20–33 Years (DOB Between 02-08-1993 & 01-08-2006) |
| SC / ST | 20–35 Years (DOB Between 02-08-1991 & 01-08-2006) |
| PwBD | 20–40 Years (DOB Between 02-08-1986 & 01-08-2006) |
| Total Vacant Posts – 250 |
| State | Mandatory Language Proficiency | Vacancies | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | (GEN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 100 | 15 | 6 | 33 | 9 | 37 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 50 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 19 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 50 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 19 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 50 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 19 |
| Grand Total | 250 | 36 | 18 | 80 | 22 | 94 | |
| PwBD Category-Wise Vacancy Details |
| State | VI | HI | OC | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Karnataka | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Name of Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officers LBO | • A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. • The candidate must possess a valid mark sheet/degree certificate confirming that he/she is a graduate on the day he/she registers. Language Proficiency : • The candidate must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online. |
| Required Docs to Fill the Form |
| Documents List | • 10th Marksheet • 12th Marksheet • Graduation Marksheet • Aadhaar Card & PAN Card • Photo & Live Photo (Upload) • Signature (Upload) • Left-Hand Thumb Impression (Upload) • Hand-Written Declaration (Upload) • Email-id & Driving License • Mobile Number • SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and PwBD candidates must produce the applicable prescribed-format certificates at the time of Personal nterview/Selection. • No change in the Category submitted by the candidate will be permitted at any stage after online application registration |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable • Size of file should be between 20kb–50kb |
| Live Photo: | • Ensure the photo is captured against a light coloured, preferably white background and there is adequate light. • Look straight at the webcam/ camera. • Photograph should be of passport size |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb |
| Left thumb impression: | • The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink. • If a candidate does not have left thumb, he/ she may use his/ her right thumb. • Size of file should be between 20kb–50kb |
| Hand-written declaration Image: | • The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink. • The hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only. The text should NOT BE IN CAPITAL LETTERS. If it is written by anybody else and uploaded or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. • Size of file should be between 50kb–100kb The text for the hand-written declaration is as follows: “I,__(Name of the candidate), Date of Birth ______hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine”. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| JMGS-I | Basic: ₹48,480-2000/7-₹62,480-2340/2-₹67,160-2680/7- ₹85,920. The official will be eligible for allowances & perquisites as per rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time. |
| Structure of Examination | |
| Selection Procedure | |
| The selection process will consist of an online examination followed by Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and a personal interview. Phase-I: Online Examination: Online Examination consisting of 140 objective type questions for 200 marks will be conducted online. The total duration will be 3 hours, with separate timing for each section. Phase-II: Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Candidates who have not studied the specified local language of the State in 10th or 12th Standard will be required to qualify in the Local Language Proficiency Test. Candidates who have studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th will not be required to appear for the LPT. Phase-III: Personal Interview: Candidates qualifying in the Online Examination and LPT, wherever applicable, will be called for a personal interview, which will carry 100 marks. Final Selection: The weightage of the online examination & Personal Interview will be 80:20, respectively. |
| Examination Center (Tentative List) |
| Preliminary and Main Examination | See Page 21 of Notification (Annexure I). Click Here to View |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the official IOB website and open the “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers – 2026-27” link. • Register Online and note down your Registration Number & Password. • Upload Photograph & Signature as per the prescribed specifications. • Enter all required details carefully in the Online Application Form. • Pay the Application Fee / Intimation Charges and submit the application. • Take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference |
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