Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2026: 250 Local Bank Officer Posts, Eligibility Details

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has invited online applications for 250 Local Bank Officer posts under its 2026-27 recruitment cycle. The registration process began on August 8, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until August 24, 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for vacancies in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, with selected candidates appointed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I.

According to the recruitment notification, candidates can apply for a vacancy in only one state and must meet the prescribed local language requirement. The vacancies include 100 posts in Tamil Nadu, where Tamil is mandatory, and 50 posts each in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, requiring proficiency in Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati respectively. The state-wise merit list will be prepared separately based on category and merit.

Candidates selected through the recruitment process will be posted in the state for which they applied. The notification provides that selected Local Bank Officers will generally remain posted in their chosen state for the first 12 years of service or until they are promoted to the specified senior grade, whichever occurs earlier. Applicants are therefore required to carefully select their preferred state before submitting the application.

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The selection process will consist of an online examination, a Local Language Proficiency Test wherever applicable and a Personal Interview. The online examination will contain 140 questions carrying a total of 200 marks, with three hours allotted to complete the paper. The examination will assess candidates in Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, General, Economy and Banking Awareness, Data Analysis and Interpretation, and English Knowledge. A penalty will apply for incorrect answers.

The Personal Interview will carry 100 marks and will form part of the final selection process. The online examination and interview will have an 80:20 weightage in determining the final merit. Candidates are advised to check the official recruitment notification carefully for detailed eligibility requirements, examination provisions and other conditions before completing their applications.

Online registration and application fee payment began on August 8, while both processes will close on August 24, 2026. IOB has specified that applications will be accepted only through the online mode during the recruitment window. Candidates seeking to apply for the 250 Local Bank Officer positions should complete the process before the deadline and verify all details before submitting the application.

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