IOB Local Bank Officer 2026: Notification Out, 250 Vacancy
Indian Overseas Bank · Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27
IOB Local Bank Officer 2026 is a recruitment for 250 vacancies notified by Indian Overseas Bank. Applications closed on 24 Aug 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 250 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27
- Application Dates: 08 Aug 2026 to 24 Aug 2026 Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹175 to ₹850 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 a valid mark-sheet or degree certificate showing graduation on the registration date. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 20 to 30 years as on 01 Aug 2026 Eligibility
- 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 and 1 more Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Online Examination → Language Proficiency Test (LPT), where applicable → Personal Interview Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Online Examination, Personal Interview — 5 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: For each question answered incorrectly, 1/4th or 0.25 of the marks assigned to the respective question will be deducted; there is no penalty for an unattended question. Exam Pattern
Recruitment details
Indian Overseas Bank has issued notification HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 for Local Bank Officer recruitment.
The recruitment is for Local Bank Officer posts in JMGS-I, also called Assistant Manager Scale I.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 opens on 08.08.2026 and closes on 24.08.2026.
- Check your graduation, age, and local-language eligibility.
- Choose the state where you want to apply.
- Complete the online registration during the application dates.
- Pay the fee between 08.08.2026 and 24.08.2026.
- Prepare for the online examination and the local-language test, if needed.
The current stage is notification and scheduled registration. The examination date is not given in the data.
Service conditions
The probation period is 2 years of active service.
A Financial Service Indemnity Bond of Rs.2,00,000/- applies for a minimum period of 3 years.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The 250 vacancies are spread 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 | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS I | 250 |
Important Dates
Check these dates before you plan your application.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 07.08.2026 |
| Online registration opens | 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 |
| Age and educational qualification cut-off date | 01 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee
The fee depends on your category.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs 175 | Intimation charges only, inclusive of GST |
| General/EWS/OBC | Rs 850 | Inclusive of GST |
PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
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 | Only intimation charges, inclusive of GST |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹850 | Inclusive of GST |
Eligibility
Your age must be between 20 and 30 years as on 2026-08-01.
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 must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
An equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government is also accepted.
You must read, write, and speak the specified local language of your applied 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 a valid mark-sheet or degree certificate showing graduation on the registration date.
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the mandatory local language of the selected state and may have to qualify a Local Language Proficiency Test if they did not study it in Class 10 or 12.
Exam Pattern
Selection includes an online examination, a Language Proficiency Test where needed, and a Personal Interview.
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Examination | Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 30 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Online Examination | General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Online Examination | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Online Examination | English Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Personal Interview | Personal Interview | Not given | 100 | Not given |
The online examination has 140 questions, 200 marks, and a total duration of 3 hours.
The online examination and interview have an 80:20 weightage.
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 | — |
Selection Process
- Online Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT), where 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.
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 and 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 service period of 3 years |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many IOB Local Bank Officer vacancies are available?
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 required for the Local Bank Officer post?
You need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
What is the application fee for General, EWS, and OBC candidates?
The fee is Rs 850, inclusive of GST.
Is a local-language test required?
You must know the specified local language. If you did not study it in 10th or 12th standard, you must pass the Language Proficiency Test.
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