IOB Local Bank Officer 2026: Notification Out, 250 Vacancy
Indian Overseas Bank · Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27
Recruitment overview
Indian Overseas Bank has issued notification HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 for Local Bank Officer recruitment 2026-27.
The recruitment is for Local Bank Officer posts in JMGS-I, also called Assistant Manager Scale I.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I | 250 | Basic Rs 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
How to apply and what to do now
Online registration and fee payment are scheduled from 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026.
- Check your graduation qualification and age on 01.08.2026.
- Choose a state whose specified local language you know.
- Check whether you need the Language Proficiency Test.
- Complete online registration during the given dates.
- Pay the fee during the fee payment period.
The current stage is notification. The registration window is scheduled to open on 08.08.2026.
Probation and bond
The probation period is 2 years of active service.
The Financial Service Indemnity Bond is Rs.2,00,000/- for a minimum period of 3 years.
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 — In Detail
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 — Vacancy Details
There are 250 vacancies across four states.
| State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| Karnataka | 50 |
| Maharashtra | 50 |
| Gujarat | 50 |
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 has 250 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I | All categories | 250 |
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 07.08.2026 |
| Online registration starts | 08.08.2026 |
| Online registration closes | 24.08.2026 |
| Application fee payment | 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026 |
Every date Indian Overseas Bank printed for IOB Local Bank Officer 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges | 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026 |
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 — Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs 175 |
| General/EWS/OBC | Rs 850 |
PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. The listed fees include GST.
The SC/ST/PwBD amount is for intimation charges only.
Application fee for IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 | Intimation charges only, inclusive of GST |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹850 | Inclusive of GST |
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 — Eligibility
Your age must be from 20 to 30 years as on 01.08.2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen and specified commissioned officers | 5 years |
NCL means Non-Creamy Layer.
You need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
An equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government is also accepted.
You must read, write and speak the specified local language of your chosen state.
If you did not study that local language in 10th or 12th standard, you must pass the Language Proficiency Test.
Age Limit
You must be between 20 and 30 years old as on 01 Aug 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 35 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years | 33 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | +10 years | 40 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | +5 years | 35 years |
| Ex-servicemen and specified commissioned officers | +5 years | 35 years |
Educational Qualification
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Candidates must possess proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the specified local language of the applied state. Candidates who have not studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard must qualify the Language Proficiency Test.
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 — Exam Pattern
The online examination has 140 questions, 200 marks and lasts 3 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 30 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| English Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
Online Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 30 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| English Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 140 | 200 |
Personal Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Interview | — | 100 | — |
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 — Selection Process
- Online Examination
- Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable
- Personal Interview
The online examination carries 200 marks. The personal interview carries 100 marks.
The online examination and personal interview have an 80:20 weightage.
- Online Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT), wherever applicable
- Personal Interview
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- IOB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- IOB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Result
- IOB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- IOB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 — Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 250 |
| Tamil Nadu vacancies | 100 |
| Karnataka vacancies | 50 |
| Maharashtra vacancies | 50 |
| Gujarat vacancies | 50 |
| Online examination total questions | 140 |
| Online examination total marks | 200 |
| Online examination duration | 3 hours |
| Personal Interview marks | 100 |
| Online Examination to Personal Interview weightage | 80:20 |
| Wrong-answer penalty | 1/4th or 0.25 of the marks assigned to the respective question |
| Probation period | 2 years (active service) |
| Financial Service Indemnity Bond | Rs.2,00,000/- for a minimum period of 3 years |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in IOB Local Bank Officer recruitment?
There are 250 vacancies.
What is the last date to apply for IOB Local Bank Officer recruitment?
The closing date of online registration is 24.08.2026.
What qualification is needed for the Local Bank Officer post?
You need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 01.08.2026, with listed relaxations.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD and Rs 850 for General/EWS/OBC.
Is a local language required?
Yes. You must read, write and speak the specified local language of your applied state.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 24 Aug 2026.