Overview
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) (250 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
- Qualification
- Candidates can apply for the vacancy of only one state and must fulfil the eligibility criteria specified for that state, including the mandatory local language proficiency.
- Vacancies
- 250
- Advertisement No
- HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27
- Posted
- 07.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 24.08.2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 07.08.2026 |
| Activity | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 07.08.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 08.08.2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | 24.08.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges | 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
The 250 vacancies are distributed across four states, and candidates must apply for only one state. Merit lists will be prepared state-wise and category-wise. S. No.: State | Mandatory Language | No. of Vacancies 1: Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 100 2: Karnataka | Kannada | 50 3: Maharashtra | Marathi | 50 4: Gujarat | Gujarati | 50 Total: - | - | 250 Category-wise reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) and the PwBD sub-quota (VI/HI/OC/ID) for each state are given in the detailed notification. Some state vacancies include backlog posts, and the number of vacancies, including reserved vacancies, is provisional and may vary according to the Bank's actual requirement.
Eligibility
Candidates can apply for the vacancy of only one state and must fulfil the eligibility criteria specified for that state, including the mandatory local language proficiency.
Age Limit
The cut-off date for age and educational qualification eligibility is 01.08.2026 (the first day of the month in which online registration commences). Candidates must have been born not later than 01.08.2006 and not earlier than 02.08.1996 (both dates inclusive). Post: Minimum Age | Maximum Age Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I): 20 years | 30 years
Salary
Scale/Grade: Basic Pay Scale (₹) Assistant Manager (Scale I / JMGS-I): 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 In addition to Basic Pay, selected candidates will receive DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances as per Bank rules in force from time to time. One advance increment (maximum of two) may be granted for prior completed years of service as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, subject to the candidate's job profile matching that of a Scale-I Generalist Officer, and subject to submission of a certified job profile from their existing/previous employer.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee / Intimation Charges SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (inclusive of GST) - Intimation charges only General/EWS/OBC: ₹850 (inclusive of GST) The fee is payable online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI/BHIM. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment process, even if the application is not completed.
Selection Process
Selection is made through an Online Examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) for candidates who have not studied the applied state's local language in Std. X or Std. XII, and a Personal Interview.
How to Apply
• Visit the official IOB website, www.iob.bank.in, and open the "Careers" page. • Click on "Recruitment of Local Bank Officers – 2026-27" and select the post to apply. • Click "Click here to Register Online" and complete first-time registration. • Note the system-generated Registration Number and Password sent by email/SMS. • Log in and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the specified format. • Fill in all required details in the online application form carefully and accurately. • Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online. • Click "Complete Registration" and take a printout of the submitted application form and fee e-receipt for future reference. Applications can be submitted only online from 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026. No other mode of application is accepted, and applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn.
Required Documents
• Printout of the valid Personal Interview call letter • Printout of the system-generated online application form • Proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate or Std. X certificate with DOB) • Proof of language proficiency (Std. X/XII certificate with subjects passed) • Photo ID proof (Passport/Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence/Voter's Card) • Mark sheets and certificates for educational qualification • Work experience documents (Experience Certificate, Appointment/Relieving Letters, Salary Slips), where applicable • Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) or Income and Asset Certificate (EWS), where applicable • Disability certificate in the prescribed format, for PwBD candidates • No Objection Certificate, for candidates already working in Government/PSU/Bank roles
Important Instructions
• Candidates can apply for only one state; a candidate applying for one state's vacancy is not eligible to apply for any other state. • Selected candidates will be posted within the applied state for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier. • Application Fee/Intimation charges, once paid, are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment process. • If multiple applications are submitted for the same state, only the last submitted application will be considered. • Ration Card and Learner's Driving Licence are not accepted as valid photo ID proof. • Request for change of examination centre, Personal Interview date, or centre will not be entertained. • Candidates working in Government/Quasi-Government/PSU roles must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 250 Local Bank Officer Posts?
Notification Date: 07.08.2026; Activity: Date; Notification Release Date: 07.08.2026; Opening Date of Online Registration: 08.08.2026; Closing Date of Online Registration: 24.08.2026; Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges: 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee / Intimation Charges SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (inclusive of GST) - Intimation charges only General/EWS/OBC: ₹850 (inclusive of GST) The fee is payable online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI/BHIM. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment process, even if the application is not completed.
What is the age limit?
The cut-off date for age and educational qualification eligibility is 01.08.2026 (the first day of the month in which online registration commences). Candidates must have been born not later than 01.08.2006 and not earlier than 02.08.1996 (both dates inclusive). Post: Minimum Age | Maximum Age Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I): 20 years | 30 years
What is the selection process?
Selection is made through an Online Examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) for candidates who have not studied the applied state's local language in Std. X or Std. XII, and a Personal Interview.