Indian Overseas Bank LBO Exam Date & Admit Card 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official recruitment notification for the post of Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) under Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27. The recruitment drive includes a total of 250 vacancies across states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The notification for IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 was issued on 7 August 2026.
The online application process started on 8 August 2026 and the last date to apply was 24 August 2026. The IOB Local Bank Officer written examination is scheduled for 24 and 29 September 2026.
This 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 as Scale-I Officers and will initially be posted in the state selected by them. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, state-wise local language requirements, and application fee before proceeding with the recruitment process.
Important Dates
- Notification Released: 07 August 2026
- Application Start Date: 08 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24 August 2026, 11:59 PM
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 24 August 2026
- Exam Date: 24 & 29 September 2026
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 |
IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Download Exam Date Notice & Admit Card Link  Â
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |