Overview
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Generalist / Specialist Officers (14 posts) (291 Posts vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 15.09.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
- Qualification
- Eligibility (age, educational qualification, and post-qualification work experience) is assessed as on 01.08.2026 for all posts. Candidates must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India for the latter categories). Post Code: Post Name | Age (Min–Max) | Educational Qualification | Post Qualification Work Experience 01: Manager (Branch Management), MMGS II | 23–33 years | Degree in any discipline from a recognized University | 3 years as an Officer in a Scheduled Public/Private Sector Bank, at least 2 years in Branch Banking 02: Manager (IT), MMGS II | 25–35 years | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT) | Minimum 5 years post-qualification IT experience, including at least 3 years in Banking/BFSI, with hands-on experience in one specified technology domain 03: Manager (Information Security), MMGS II | 22–32 years | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Cyber Security/Information Security | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience across at least 3 specified security domains 04: Manager (Information Security Audit), MMGS II | 22–32 years | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech (above disciplines)/MCA | Minimum 2 years experience (at lea…
- Vacancies
- 291 Posts
- Advertisement No
- HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27
- Posted
- 28.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 15.09.2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 28.08.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 29.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15.09.2026 |
| Activity | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 28.08.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 29.08.2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | 15.09.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges | 29.08.2026 to 15.09.2026 |
| Online Examination Date | Not specified in the notification |
| Interview Date | Not specified in the notification |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
IOB Vacancy 2026 covers a total of 291 posts across Generalist and Specialist Officer cadres in JMGS I, MMGS II, and MMGS III. Post Code 01 (Manager - Branch Management) is the Generalist Officer post; all other posts are Specialist Officer posts. The number of vacancies and reserved vacancies is provisional and may vary as per the Bank's actual requirements. S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Manager (Branch Management) – MMGS II | 100 (UR-41, OBC-27, SC-15, ST-7, EWS-10) 2: Manager (IT) – MMGS II | 65 (UR-25, OBC-18, SC-10, ST-5, EWS-7) 3: Manager (Information Security) – MMGS II | 5 (OBC-2, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1) 4: Manager (Information Security Audit) – MMGS II | 5 (OBC-2, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1) 5: Senior Manager (IT) – MMGS III | 10 (UR-3, OBC-3, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-1) 6: Senior Manager (Information Security) – MMGS III | 3 (SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1) 7: Senior Manager (Information Security Audit) – MMGS III | 2 (SC-1, ST-1) 8: Senior Manager (Database Administrator) – MMGS III | 10 (UR-6, OBC-2, SC-1, EWS-1) 9: Senior Manager (Network Administrator) – MMGS III | 5 (UR-4, OBC-1) 10: Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) – MMGS III | 5 (UR-4, OBC-1) 11: Manager (Credit) – MMGS II | 35 (UR-11, OBC-11, SC-8, ST-3, EWS-2) 12: Senior Manager (Credit) – MMGS III | 15 (UR-7, OBC-4, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-1) 13: Senior Manager (Risk) – MMGS III | 6 (UR-3, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1) 14: Assistant Manager (Security) – JMGS I | 25 (UR-13, OBC-6, SC-3, ST-1, EWS-2) Total: Total Vacancies | 291 (UR-117, OBC…
Eligibility
Eligibility (age, educational qualification, and post-qualification work experience) is assessed as on 01.08.2026 for all posts. Candidates must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India for the latter categories). Post Code: Post Name | Age (Min–Max) | Educational Qualification | Post Qualification Work Experience 01: Manager (Branch Management), MMGS II | 23–33 years | Degree in any discipline from a recognized University | 3 years as an Officer in a Scheduled Public/Private Sector Bank, at least 2 years in Branch Banking 02: Manager (IT), MMGS II | 25–35 years | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT) | Minimum 5 years post-qualification IT experience, including at least 3 years in Banking/BFSI, with hands-on experience in one specified technology domain 03: Manager (Information Security), MMGS II | 22–32 years | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Cyber Security/Information Security | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience across at least 3 specified security domains 04: Manager (Information Security Audit), MMGS II | 22–32 years | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech (above disciplines)/MCA | Minimum 2 years experience (at lea…
Age Limit
The minimum and maximum age for each post is listed in the eligibility table above (assessed as on 01.08.2026). Age relaxation for reserved categories is as follows: Category: Age Relaxation Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe: 5 years Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (min. 5 years military service): 5 years Cumulative age relaxation across categories is available to SC/ST/OBC candidates, subject to a maximum upper age limit of 50 years. There is no reservation for Ex-servicemen in the Officers' cadre, though age relaxation applies as per Government guidelines. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in the following pay scales, with DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances as per rules in force. Scale / Grade: Scale of Pay (₹) JMGS I: 48480 – 2000/7 – 62480 – 2340/2 – 67160 – 2680/7 – 85290 MMGS II: 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960 MMGS III: 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280 Specialist Officers recruited laterally in MMG Scale II and III are also eligible for Conveyance Expenses, Newspaper Cost, Telephone/Mobile Expenses, Residential Furniture, and Bank-owned or leased accommodation during probation, as per extant Bank guidelines. Selected candidates must execute a Financial Service Indemnity Bond of ₹2,00,000 (JMGS I, minimum 3 years' service) or ₹2,50,000 (MMGS II & III, minimum 3 years' service).
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee / Intimation Charges SC / ST / PWD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) All Others (including OBC & EWS): ₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST) Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or BHIM/UPI. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment process.
Selection Process
Online Examination + Interview (80:20 weightage)
How to Apply
• Visit the official IOB website, www.iob.bank.in, and open the "Careers" page. • Click on "Recruitment of Generalist/Specialist Officers in Various Scales – 2026-27" and select the post to be applied for. • Click "Register Online" and complete first-time registration. • Note the system-generated Registration Number and Password sent via e-mail and SMS. • Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the prescribed specifications. • Fill in all required details in the online application form carefully and click "Complete Registration." • Pay the applicable Application Fee / Intimation Charges online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/BHIM/UPI). • Take a printout of the submitted application form and the payment e-receipt for future reference.
Required Documents
• Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter • System-generated printout of the online application form • Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Std. X Certificate with DOB) • Photo Identity Proof (Passport/Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar/PAN Card/Driving Licence/Voter's Card) • Mark sheets and certificates for educational qualifications • Work experience proof (Experience Certificates, Appointment Letters, Relieving Letters, Salary Slips) • Certificates for preferred professional certifications, where applicable • Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, in the prescribed format) • Disability Certificate (for PWBD candidates, issued by the District Medical Board) • No Objection Certificate (for candidates currently in Government/PSU/Bank service) Ration Card will not be accepted as a valid ID proof at any stage of this recruitment process.
Important Instructions
• Applications can be submitted online only, from 29.08.2026 to 15.09.2026; no other mode will be accepted. • Candidates may apply for more than one post, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for each. • If a candidate submits multiple applications for the same post, only the last submitted application will be considered. • Incomplete applications or those without supporting documents will be rejected outright. • OBC candidates must submit a non-creamy layer certificate valid as on the date of interview. • The Bank reserves the right to change, modify, cancel, or add to any of the eligibility or selection criteria. • Outstation SC/ST/PWBD candidates who are unemployed will be reimbursed second-class train fare by the shortest route, as per Government guidelines. • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. • Requests for change of examination centre, interview date, or registered e-mail ID will not be entertained. • The Online Examination will be conducted at centres including Delhi/NCR, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/MMR/Thane, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IOB Generalist/SO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 291 Manager, Assistant Manager and Senior Manager Posts?
Notification Date: 28.08.2026; Application Start Date: 29.08.2026; Application Last Date: 15.09.2026; Activity: Date; Notification Release Date: 28.08.2026; Opening Date of Online Registration: 29.08.2026; Closing Date of Online Registration: 15.09.2026; Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges: 29.08.2026 to 15.09.2026; Online Examination Date: Not specified in the notification; Interview Date: Not specified in the notification; Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe: 5 years
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee / Intimation Charges SC / ST / PWD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) All Others (including OBC & EWS): ₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST) Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or BHIM/UPI. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment process.
What is the age limit?
Varies by post: 22–45 years (as on 01.08.2026)
What is the selection process?
Online Examination + Interview (80:20 weightage)