Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official recruitment notification for Local Bank Officer (LBO) in JMGS-I under Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27. The recruitment drive offers 250 vacancies across states including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 notification was issued on August 7, 2026, and the online application process started on August 8, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications until August 24, 2026.
The recruitment is a good opportunity for graduates looking to build a career as an officer in a Public Sector Bank. Selected candidates will be appointed in the Scale-I Officer cadre and will initially be posted in the state selected by them. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, state-wise local language requirements, application fee, and other important details before submitting their applications.
Important Dates
- Notification Released: 07/08/2026
- Application Start Date: 08/08/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24/08/2026, 11:59 PM
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 24/08/2026
- Exam Date: Available Soon
Application Fees
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹850/-
- SC / ST: ₹175/-
- PH (Divyang): ₹175/-
- Payment Mode: Online Mode
Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Limit as on: 01/08/2026
- Date of Birth: 02/08/1996 to 01/08/2006
- Age relaxation will be provided as per applicable rules.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer in JMGS-I | Any Graduation Degree with knowledge of the local language |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer in JMGS-I | 250 |
| State / Category Wise Vacancies | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Language | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 37 | 15 | 06 | 33 | 09 | 100 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 19 | 08 | 03 | 16 | 04 | 50 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 19 | 07 | 04 | 15 | 05 | 50 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 19 | 06 | 05 | 16 | 04 | 50 |
| Grand Total Post | 94 | 36 | 18 | 80 | 22 | 250 | |
Pay Scale Details
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Online Written Examination
- Local Language Test
- Personal Interview
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Written Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking :Â 1/4th Mark
- Exam Mode :Â CBT (Objective Type)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 60 Mins |
| English Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 Mins |
| General / Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 30 Mins |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 30 | 60 | 60 Mins |
| Total | 140 | 200 | 03 Hours |
How to Apply for Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026
- Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for the IOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 before 24 August 2026.
- Candidates can use the Apply Online link given below in the Important Links section to submit their application directly.
- Alternatively, candidates can visit the official IOB website and complete the online application process.
- Applicants are advised to submit the application form before the last date, i.e. 24 August 2026.
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link  Â
FAQs for Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026
- Question: When will the online application for IOB Local Bank Officer LBO Recruitment 2026 start?
- Answer: The online application process started on 08 August 2026.
- Question: What is the last date to apply online for IOB Local Bank Officer LBO Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 24 August 2026.
- Question: What is the age limit for IOB Local Bank Officer LBO Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026.
- Question: What is the eligibility criteria for IOB Local Bank Officer LBO Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India. Candidates should also check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements, including local language criteria.
- Question: What is the official website of IOB?
- Answer: The official website of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is https://www.iob.in/.