IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official notification for recruitment of Generalist and Specialist Officers in various scales for 2026-27. The recruitment drive includes 291 vacancies in JMG Scale I, MMG Scale II and MMG Scale III. The online application process starts on 29 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 September 2026.
Eligible candidates can apply for posts including Manager (Branch Management), Manager IT, Information Security, IS Audit, Senior Manager IT, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, Cyber Security Administrator, Credit, Risk and Security Officer. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise qualification and experience requirements before applying.
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Recruitment | Generalist / Specialist Officers |
| Advertisement No. | HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27 |
| Notification Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 291 Posts |
| Posts | Generalist & Specialist Officers |
| Pay Scale | JMGS I, MMGS II & MMGS III |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | www.iob.bank.in |
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 29 August 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Start | 29 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- |
| General / OBC / EWS / Others | ₹1000/- |
The above charges are inclusive of GST and are non-refundable.
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Manager – Branch Management | 100 | Graduation in any discipline + 3 years officer experience, including 2 years in Branch Banking |
| Manager – IT | 65 | B.E./B.Tech CS/IT/ECE/E&I or MCA or M.Sc. CS/IT + 5 years IT experience, including 3 years Banking/BFSI |
| Manager – Information Security | 5 | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in relevant CS/IT/ECE/Cyber Security/Information Security disciplines + relevant experience |
| Manager – IS Audit | 5 | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech relevant disciplines or MCA + relevant IT/IS Audit experience |
| Senior Manager – IT | 10 | Relevant B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. + 8 years IT experience, including 5 years Banking/BFSI |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | 3 | Relevant B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech + 5 years experience in specified security domains |
| Senior Manager – IS Audit | 2 | Relevant B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA + 5 years relevant experience |
| Senior Manager – Database Administrator | 10 | Relevant technical degree + 8 years Database Administration experience, including 5 years production DBA |
| Senior Manager – Network Administrator | 5 | Relevant B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA + 5 years Network Operations experience |
| Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator | 5 | Relevant B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech + 5 years experience in specified cyber-security domains |
| Manager – Credit | 35 | Bachelor’s + MBA Finance/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS Finance or CA/CMA + 3 years relevant experience |
| Senior Manager – Credit | 15 | Bachelor’s + MBA Finance/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS Finance or CA/CMA + 6 years relevant experience |
| Senior Manager – Risk | 6 | Relevant graduation + MBA/PGDM Finance/PGDBF/MFM/MFC/Mathematics/Statistics/Economics or specified risk certification + 5 years relevant experience |
| Assistant Manager – Security | 25 | Graduation + minimum 3-month Computer/IT/CS certification or relevant subject + prescribed defence/police/paramilitary experience |
Total vacancies are 291, with Post Code 01 being the Generalist Officer post and all remaining posts classified as Specialist Officer posts.
Post-Wise Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026. The notification provides different age ranges according to the post.
- Manager – Branch Management: 23–33 Years
- Manager – IT: 25–35 Years
- Manager – Information Security: 22–32 Years
- Manager – IS Audit: 22–32 Years
- Senior Manager – IT: 28–38 Years
- Senior Manager – Information Security: 25–35 Years
- Senior Manager – IS Audit: 25–35 Years
- Senior Manager – Database Administrator: 28–38 Years
- Senior Manager – Network Administrator: 25–35 Years
- Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator: 25–35 Years
- Manager – Credit: 23–33 Years
- Senior Manager – Credit: 25–35 Years
- Senior Manager – Risk: 25–35 Years
- Assistant Manager – Security: 30–45 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen etc. | 5 Years |
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Scale | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| JMGS I | ₹48,480 – ₹85,290 |
| MMGS II | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 |
| MMGS III | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 |
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Online Examination
- Interview
- Final Merit List
Candidates qualifying in the Online Examination will be called for the personal interview. The final merit list will carry 80% weightage for the Online Examination and 20% for the Interview.
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
For Manager – Branch Management
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 75 | 75 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Professional Knowledge includes Banking Law & Practice, Indian Economy & Indian Financial System, Principles & Practices of Banking, and Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers.
For All Other Posts
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| General Awareness – Banking Industry | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Professional Knowledge varies according to the post.
Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:
- Recent Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Date of Birth Proof
- Aadhaar/Passport/PAN/Driving Licence/Voter ID
- Educational Qualification Mark Sheets & Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- Appointment/Relieving Letters
- Pay/Salary Slips, wherever required
- Professional Certification Certificates
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD/Disability Certificate, if applicable
- Interview Call Letter
- System Generated Online Application Form
Original documents along with self-attested photocopies are required at the interview as applicable.
IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Probation & Bond
For Generalist Officer (Branch Management) Scale II, the probation period is 6 months. For Assistant Manager – Security, probation is 2 years, while other posts have a 1-year probation period.
Candidates appointed in JMGS I have to execute a ₹2 lakh Financial Service Indemnity Bond, while MMGS II & III candidates have to execute a ₹2.5 lakh bond, with a minimum service requirement of 3 years.
How to Apply for IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026
Candidates should visit the Indian Overseas Bank website and open the Careers section. Select “Recruitment of Generalist / Specialist Officers in Various Scales – 2026-27”, choose the eligible post and register online. After registration, candidates will receive their Registration Number and Password through email/SMS. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, enter all required details carefully, complete the registration and pay the applicable fee through the online payment facility. Candidates should take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates can apply for more than one post if they fulfil the eligibility conditions; however, if multiple applications are submitted for the same post, only the latest submitted application will be considered.
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IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Online Application | Apply Online |
| IOB Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Official Website | IOB Bank |
