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IOB Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced 291 vacancies for Generalist and Specialist Officer posts in Scale I, Scale II and Scale III. The recruitment includes Manager, Senior Manager and Assistant Manager posts in different areas. Eligible candidates can apply online from 29 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. Candidates should check the post-wise qualification and experience carefully before applying.
IOB Recruitment 2026 – Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Advertisement No. | HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27 |
| Total Posts | 291 |
| Number of Posts/Cadres | 14 |
| Application Start Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | www.iob.bank.in |
IOB Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
- Manager – Branch Management: 100 posts
- Manager – IT: 65 posts
- Manager – Information Security: 5 posts
- Manager – Information Security Audit: 5 posts
- Senior Manager – IT: 10 posts
- Senior Manager – Information Security: 3 posts
- Senior Manager – Information Security Audit: 2 posts
- Senior Manager – Database Administrator: 10 posts
- Senior Manager – Network Administrator: 5 posts
- Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator: 5 posts
- Manager – Credit: 35 posts
- Senior Manager – Credit: 15 posts
- Senior Manager – Risk: 6 posts
- Assistant Manager – Security: 25 posts
- Total: 291 posts
IOB Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must meet the age, education and work-experience requirements for the selected post.
- Eligibility is assessed as on 1 August 2026.
- Candidates must satisfy the citizenship conditions mentioned in the notification.
- Most posts require a graduation or professional/technical qualification along with relevant work experience.
- Specialist posts have different qualification and experience rules. Candidates should not assume that one qualification is valid for every post.
Post-Wise Qualification and Experience
| Post | Age | Main Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager – Branch Management | 23–33 years | Degree in any discipline | 3 years as Officer in Scheduled Public/Private Sector Bank, including 2 years in Branch Banking |
| Manager – IT | 25–35 years | B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc. in relevant field | 5 years IT experience, including 3 years in Banking/BFSI |
| Manager – Information Security | 22–32 years | Relevant B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech | 2 years relevant experience |
| Manager – Information Security Audit | 22–32 years | Relevant B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or MCA | 2 years relevant experience |
| Senior Manager – IT | 28–38 years | B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc. | 8 years IT experience, including 5 years in Banking/BFSI |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | 25–35 years | Relevant technical degree | 5 years relevant experience |
| Senior Manager – Information Security Audit | 25–35 years | Relevant technical degree or MCA | 5 years relevant experience |
| Senior Manager – Database Administrator | 28–38 years | B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc. | 8 years database experience |
| Senior Manager – Network Administrator | 25–35 years | Relevant technical degree or MCA | 5 years network experience |
| Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator | 25–35 years | Relevant technical degree | 5 years relevant experience |
| Manager – Credit | 23–33 years | Graduation + MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS Finance, CA or CMA | 3 years, including 2 years in Credit |
| Senior Manager – Credit | 25–35 years | Graduation + MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS Finance, CA or CMA | 6 years, including 4 years in Credit |
| Senior Manager – Risk | 25–35 years | Relevant finance/risk qualification | 5 years relevant financial-sector experience |
| Assistant Manager – Security | 30–45 years | Graduation + minimum 3-month Computer/IT course | Prescribed defence/police/paramilitary experience |
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- 1984 riot affected persons: 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen/eligible Commissioned Officers: 5 years
- Other conditions and maximum age limits will apply as stated in the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| All Others, including OBC/EWS | ₹1,000 |
- The fee includes GST.
- Payment can be made through online payment methods.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
IOB Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Selection will be conducted in two main stages:
- Online Examination
- Personal Interview
- For Manager – Branch Management, the exam has:
- English Language – 25 questions
- Professional Knowledge – 75 questions
- Total – 100 questions and 100 marks
- For other posts, the exam has:
- English Language – 25 questions
- General Awareness with Banking focus – 25 questions
- Professional Knowledge – 50 questions
- The exam duration is 2 hours.
- There is a negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for a wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks in the online exam are 35% for unreserved candidates and 30% for reserved candidates.
- The interview carries 100 marks.
- Final selection gives 80% weightage to the online examination and 20% to the interview.
IOB Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
| Scale | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| JMGS I | ₹48,480–₹85,290 |
| MMGS II | ₹64,820–₹93,960 |
| MMGS III | ₹85,920–₹1,05,280 |
- Other allowances such as DA, HRA and CCA are payable according to applicable bank rules.
- Certain eligible Specialist Officers may receive additional benefits according to IOB rules.
How to Apply for the IOB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IOB website.
- Open the Careers section.
- Select the Generalist/Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026-27 notification.
- Register online and save the Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable fee.
- Submit the form before 15 September 2026.
- Save and print the application form and payment receipt for future use.
IOB Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in IOB Recruitment 2026?
There are 291 vacancies across 14 Generalist and Specialist Officer posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The online application must be submitted by 15 September 2026. The detailed recruitment information provided here gives this date as the closing date.
Q3. How will candidates be selected?
Candidates will be selected through an Online Examination followed by a Personal Interview. The final merit list gives 80% weightage to the online exam and 20% to the interview.
