Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced a total of 291 vacancies for various Generalist/Specialist Officer posts, including Manager (Branch Management), Manager (IT), Senior Manager (Credit), and other posts.
The online application process for Indian Overseas Bank SO Recruitment 2026 is going to end on 15th September 2026. Interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can now start submitting their application forms online at the official website www.iob.bank.in.
IOB Specialist Officer Notification 2026 Out
The detailed IOB Specialist Officer (SO) Notification 2026 under the Advt. No. HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27 has been released by the Indian Overseas Bank for 291 Generalist/Specialist Officer vacancies. Interested candidates who want to apply must go through the detailed notification PDF to know complete details like post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, pay scale, and more.
IOB Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026
The eligible candidates who will be applying for the recruitment have to go through a multi-stage selection process that includes an online written examination, personal interview, and document verification.
| IOB Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post | Generalist & Specialist Officers (Scale I, II & III) |
| Vacancy | 291 |
| Advt. No. | HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Registration Date | 15th September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Written Exam Personal Interview Document Verification |
| Probation Period | Generalist Officer (Branch Management) in Scale II post- 6 Months Security Officer JMGS I post- 2 Years Other- 1 Year |
| Pay Scale | JMGS I: Rs. 48480-85290 MMGS II: Rs. 64820-93960 MMGS III: Rs. 85920-105280 |
| Official Website | www.iob.bank.in |
IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The detailed notification has been released along with the complete registration schedule. The last date to apply online is 15th September 2026. Check the important dates in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Apply Online Starts | 29th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 15th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Edit Application | 15th September 2026 |
| Last Date of Printing Applications | 30th September 2026 |
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Vacancy 2026
The Indian Overseas Bank has announced a total of 291 vacancies for various Generalist/Specialist Officer posts, including Manager (Branch Management), Manager (IT), Senior Manager (Credit), and others in various scales, including JMGS I, MMGS II, and MMGS III.
| Post Code | Post Name | Grade | Vacancy | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR (GEN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Manager (Branch Manager) | MMGS II | 100 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 |
| 02 | Manager (IT) | MMGS II | 65 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 03 | Manager (Information Security) | MMGS II | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 04 | Manager (Information Security Audit) | MMGS II | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 05 | Senior Manager (IT) | MMGS III | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 06 | Senior Manager (Information Security) | MMGS III | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 07 | Senior Manager (Information Security Audit) | MMGS III | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08 | Senior Manager (Database Administrator) | MMGS III | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 09 | Senior Manager (Network Administrator) | MMGS III | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) | MMGS III | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Manager (Credit) | MMGS II | 35 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 11 |
| 12 | Senior Manager (Credit) | MMGS III | 15 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 13 | Senior Manager (Risk) | MMGS III | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Assistant Manager (Security) | JMGS I | 25 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| Total | 291 | 46 | 21 | 79 | 28 | 117 | ||
IOB Specialist Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates who are going to apply for the Generalist/Specialist Officer posts must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria. The criteria required in terms of educational qualification and age limit have been discussed below.
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience | Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026) |
| Manager – Branch Management (MMGS II) | Graduation in any discipline | 3 years as an Officer in a Scheduled Bank (min. 2 years in Branch Banking) | 23-33 years |
| Manager – IT (MMGS II) | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in relevant IT field | 5 years in IT (min. 3 years in Banking/BFSI) | 25-35 years |
| Manager – Information Security (MMGS II) | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in relevant field | 2 years in Information Security domains | 22-32 years |
| Manager – Information Security Audit (MMGS II) | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA | 2 years of relevant experience | 22-32 years |
| Senior Manager – IT (MMGS III) | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in relevant IT field | 8 years in IT (min. 5 years in Banking/BFSI) | 28-38 years |
| Senior Manager – Information Security (MMGS III) | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in relevant field | 5 years in Information Security domains | 25-35 years |
| Senior Manager – Information Security Audit (MMGS III) | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA | 5 years of relevant experience | 25-35 years |
| Senior Manager – Database Administrator (MMGS III) | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in relevant field | 8 years in Database Administration (min. 5 years production DBA, 3 years Banking/BFSI) | 28-38 years |
| Senior Manager – Network Administrator (MMGS III) | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA | 5 years in Network Operations | 25-35 years |
| Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator (MMGS III) | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in relevant field | 5 years in cyber security domains | 25-35 years |
| Manager – Credit (MMGS II) | MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/CA/CMA | 3 years in Bank/Financial Institution (min. 2 years in credit) | 23-33 years |
| Senior Manager – Credit (MMGS III) | MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/CA/CMA | 6 years in Bank/Financial Institution (min. 4 years in credit) | 25-35 years |
| Senior Manager – Risk (MMGS III) | MBA (Finance)/PGDM/Masters in Statistics/Economics or equivalent | 5 years in Risk, Credit, Forex, Treasury, or Finance | 25-35 years |
| Assistant Manager – Security (JMGS I) | Graduate + 3-month Computer/IT certification | Retired JCO (Army/Navy/Air Force) or Inspector-rank (Police/Paramilitary) with min. 5 years’ service | 30-45 years |
Indian Overseas Bank SO Apply Online 2026
Interested and eligible candidates who are willing to apply for the IOB SO Recruitment 2026 can submit their online application forms till today, 15th September 2026, through the Indian Overseas Bank official website www.iob.bank.in or from the direct link provided below. Candidates must fill out their forms carefully with all correct details.
IOB SO Application Fee 2026
Before submitting the application forms, candidates have to pay a mandatory application fee as per their category; without it, no form will be accepted and will be rejected.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs. 175/- |
| All Others | Rs. 1000/- |
Indian Overseas Bank SO Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates for the various Generalist/Specialist Officer posts will be based on a multi-stage selection process that will include the following stages;
- Online Written Exam
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
IOB Specialist Officer Exam Pattern 2026
- The online examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions.
- The total duration of the objective test is 2 hours, with separate timing for each section.
- There will be a minimum qualifying mark of 30% for reserved candidates and 35% for unreserved candidates in the online examination.
- 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Generalist Officer (Branch Management) in Scale II
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Banking Law & Practice, Indian Economy & Banking, Financial System, Principles & Practices of Banking, Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers) | 75 | 75 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
All Other Posts in Scale I/II/III
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge* | 50 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
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