IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a Government of India undertaking, for recruitment of 250 Local Bank Officers in JMGS-I / Assistant Manager (Scale I). Eligible graduates can apply online for one state only from 08 August 2026 to 24 August 2026. The selected candidates will be posted in the state for which they apply.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Indian Overseas Bank has invited online applications for 250 Local Bank Officer vacancies in JMGS-I through Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 dated 07 August 2026.
The recruitment is state-specific. Candidates must select only one state, possess proficiency in the mandatory local language of that state, and will be posted within the selected state for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV Grade, whichever is earlier.
The selected candidates will be appointed as Assistant Manager (Scale I). The recruitment process consists of an online examination, Language Proficiency Test wherever applicable, and Personal Interview.
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IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Organization Type | A Government of India Undertaking |
| Post | Local Bank Officer |
| Grade | JMGS-I |
| Designation | Assistant Manager (Scale I) |
| Total Vacancies | 250 |
| Advertisement No. | HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 |
| Advertisement Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Personal Interview Date | To be announced |
| Posting | Applied State only |
| Official Website | www.iob.bank.in |
The notification does not provide a separate notification number or fixed online examination/interview date. Further dates and announcements will be published through the Bank’s authorised website and communicated to shortlisted candidates as applicable.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
The important dates mentioned in the official advertisement are:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration | 08 August 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges | 08 August 2026 to 24 August 2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | 24 August 2026 |
| Online Examination | To be announced |
| Language Proficiency Test | To be announced, wherever applicable |
| Personal Interview | To be announced |
| Final Result / Selected List | To be announced |
Application status: The application window is currently live as per the official notification, with registration scheduled from 08 August 2026 to 24 August 2026.
The Bank states that call letters and further recruitment announcements will be made available through its website/email.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
IOB has announced 250 vacancies across four states.
| State | Mandatory Local Language | Total Vacancies | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | VI | HI | OC | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 100 | 15 | 6 | 33 | 9 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 50 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 50 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 50 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | — | 250 | 36 | 18 | 80 | 22 | 94 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Some states include backlog vacancies. The Bank has clarified that the number of vacancies and reserved vacancies is provisional and may change according to its actual requirements.
State-Wise Posting
Candidates can apply for a vacancy in one state only. A candidate who applies for one state cannot apply for vacancies in another state.
The merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.
Selected candidates will be posted within the state selected by them for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV Grade, whichever is earlier.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates must be proficient in the applicable state language in reading, writing and speaking.
The mandatory languages are:
- Tamil Nadu – Tamil
- Karnataka – Kannada
- Maharashtra – Marathi
- Gujarat – Gujarati
Candidates who have not studied the applicable local language in Class 10 or Class 12 will have to qualify in a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) before the Personal Interview.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should carefully check the nationality, age, educational qualification, local-language and applicable reservation requirements before applying.
Nationality / Citizenship
A candidate must be one of the following:
- Citizen of India.
- Subject of Nepal.
- Subject of Bhutan.
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Candidates falling under categories 2 to 5 must have the required certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India before the date of notification.
Age Limit
The age and educational qualification cut-off date is 01 August 2026.
Candidates must have been born:
- Not earlier than 02 August 1996
- Not later than 01 August 2006
Therefore, the basic age limit is 20 to 30 years.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
A Degree / Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
The candidate must possess a valid marksheet/degree certificate establishing that they are a graduate on the date of online registration.
Candidates must also enter the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while completing the online application.
Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Eligible Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 years, subject to Government guidelines |
The maximum age applicable to General and EWS candidates is 30 years. Cumulative age relaxation may be permitted in applicable cases, with the notification specifying a maximum upper age limit of 50 years for eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates under the stated conditions.
Candidates claiming age relaxation must provide the required certificates at the Personal Interview.
Reservation for PwBD Candidates
The notification provides horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The vacancy table includes reservations for:
- VI – Visually Impaired
- HI – Hearing Impaired
- OC – Orthopedically Challenged
- ID – Intellectual Disability
Only candidates having benchmark disabilities as defined under the applicable Government provisions are eligible for reservation. Generally, benchmark disability means a specified disability of not less than 40%, subject to the applicable certification requirements.
Candidates seeking PwBD reservation must produce the prescribed disability certificate issued by the competent authority. The Bank may verify the disability certificate/UDID details and may require medical examination or reassessment where considered necessary.
EWS Eligibility
The notification states that persons not covered under SC/ST/OBC reservation and whose family has gross annual income below ₹8 lakh may qualify for EWS reservation, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Certain assets exclude a family from EWS classification, including:
- Agricultural land of 5 acres or more
- Residential flat of 1,000 sq. ft. or more
- Residential plot of 100 sq. yards or more in notified municipalities
- Residential plot of 200 sq. yards or more in areas other than notified municipalities
The prescribed Income and Asset Certificate must be produced. The notification also states that EWS vacancies are tentative and subject to Government directives and the outcome of litigation.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process comprises:
- Online Examination
- Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable
- Personal Interview
- Final merit-based selection
Candidates qualifying in the online examination will be considered for LPT where required. Candidates who qualify in the examination and applicable LPT will be considered for the Personal Interview.
Merely meeting the eligibility conditions does not guarantee a call for any stage of the selection process.
IOB Local Bank Officer Online Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 30 | 60 | English & Hindi | 60 minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | English & Hindi | 60 minutes |
| English Knowledge | 40 | 40 | English | 30 minutes |
| Total | 140 | 200 | — | 3 hours |
The examination contains 140 objective-type questions carrying 200 marks.
There is a penalty for wrong answers. For every incorrect answer, one-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. There is no penalty for an unanswered question.
There are no sectional qualifying marks. The minimum aggregate qualifying marks in the online examination are:
- Reserved candidates – 30%
- Unreserved candidates – 35%
The cumulative marks obtained across all four sections will be used for shortlisting.
Language Proficiency Test
Candidates must be able to read, write and speak the local language of the state selected.
Candidates who did not study the specified language in Class 10 or Class 12 will have to qualify in the LPT.
Candidates who submit their Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet/certificate showing that they studied the specified local language as a subject will not be required to take the LPT.
Failure to qualify in the LPT will prevent the candidate from proceeding to the Personal Interview.
Personal Interview
The Personal Interview carries 100 marks.
Minimum qualifying marks are:
- Reserved candidates – 45%
- Unreserved candidates – 50%
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their online examination performance, applicable LPT qualification and Bank requirements.
Final Selection
The weightage between the Online Examination and Personal Interview is:
- Online Examination – 80%
- Personal Interview – 20%
The minimum aggregate score is:
- Reserved categories – 30%
- Unreserved category – 35%
Final selection will be made from the top-ranked candidates in the state-wise and category-wise merit list.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Salary Details
The post is Assistant Manager (Scale I).
As on 01 August 2026, the basic pay scale is:
₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920
DA, HRA, CCA and other applicable allowances/perquisites will be provided according to the Bank’s rules in force from time to time.
Probation Period
Selected candidates will remain on probation for 2 years of active service from the date of joining.
Confirmation will be governed by the Bank’s Officers’ Service Regulation.
Financial Service Indemnity Bond
Selected candidates must execute a Financial Service Indemnity Bond of ₹2,00,000 for rendering service for a minimum period of 3 years.
Prior Banking Experience and Advance Increment
Candidates with prior completed service as Officers in Scheduled Commercial Banks may receive one advance increment for each completed year, subject to a maximum of two increments, where the existing job profile substantially matches the Scale-I Generalist Officer job profile of Indian Overseas Bank.
Candidates must submit a job profile certified by their existing/previous employer.
Candidates working with subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks will be eligible for only one increment.
Prior experience will not count towards service seniority.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Application Process
Eligible candidates must apply online only.
The application window is from 08 August 2026 to 24 August 2026.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the official IOB website: www.iob.bank.in
- Open the Careers page.
- Find “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers – 2026-27.”
- Select the relevant post.
- Click the Register Online link.
- Complete the initial registration.
- Note the Registration Number and Password received through email/SMS.
- Upload the photograph and signature as prescribed.
- Enter all required information carefully.
- Complete the registration.
- Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online.
- Generate and save the e-receipt.
- Take a printout of the submitted online application form for future reference.
Only the online application procedure specified by the Bank will be accepted.
Important Application Instructions
Candidates must apply for one state only.
If a candidate submits multiple applications for the same state, the latest submitted application will be considered.
Candidates should maintain an active personal email address throughout the recruitment process because the Bank may send call letters and other communications by email.
Candidates must ensure that their names and other details match their educational and other certificates. Incorrect or altered information may result in disqualification.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 including GST – Intimation Charges only |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850 including GST |
The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable.
The Bank will not refund the fee or adjust it against another recruitment process.
Payment can be made through online modes including:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- BHIM
- UPI
- Other permitted online payment modes
An e-receipt will be generated after successful payment.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required
Candidates called for the Personal Interview must produce originals along with self-attested photocopies of the applicable documents.
These include:
- Personal Interview Call Letter
- System-generated online application form
- Proof of date of birth
- Class 10/Class 12 proof of local-language proficiency
- Passport/Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence/Voter’s Card or other permitted identity proof
- Educational marksheets and certificates
- Experience certificates and employment-related documents, where applicable
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificates, where applicable
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate
- PwBD disability certificate
- Scribe-related documents, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate for candidates employed in Government/Quasi-Government offices, PSUs, nationalised banks or financial institutions
- Certificate for candidates claiming relaxation as persons affected by 1984 riots
- Any other relevant documents supporting eligibility
Failure to produce the required documents may result in the candidate being prevented from appearing in the Personal Interview.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Photograph and Document Specifications
The notification provides detailed scanning and upload instructions in Annexure I.
Photograph
- Recent passport-style colour photograph
- Preferably light-coloured/white background
- Preferred dimensions: 200 × 230 pixels
- Size: 20 KB to 50 KB
- Recommended physical dimensions: 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm
- Face should be clearly visible
- Caps, hats and dark glasses are not allowed
- Religious headwear is permitted provided the face is not covered
Candidates must also capture a live photograph through webcam or mobile phone during the application process.
Signature
- Sign on white paper using black ink
- Preferred dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels
- File size: 10 KB to 20 KB
- Signature must not be in capital letters
- Signature should be clear and visible
Left Thumb Impression
- JPG/JPEG
- Preferred dimensions: 240 × 240 pixels at 200 DPI
- Approx. physical dimensions: 3 cm × 3 cm
- File size: 20 KB to 50 KB
- Black or blue ink on white paper
The notification provides alternative procedures where a candidate does not have a left thumb or does not have fingers on the relevant hand.
Handwritten Declaration
The declaration must:
- Be written by the candidate
- Be written in English
- Use black ink on white paper
- Not be written in capital letters
- Be uploaded as JPG/JPEG
- Preferred dimensions: 800 × 400 pixels at 200 DPI
- File size: 50 KB to 100 KB
The prescribed declaration is:
“I, __________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
The signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration must belong to the applicant.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Scribe and PwBD Guidelines
Eligible visually impaired candidates and candidates whose writing speed is permanently affected may use a scribe at their own cost, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Important provisions include:
- The candidate must arrange the scribe.
- The scribe must not be a candidate for the same online examination.
- The scribe’s qualification must be one level below that of the candidate.
- Candidate and scribe must provide the prescribed undertaking.
- Candidates using a scribe may receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour, or as otherwise advised.
- Candidates must indicate their requirement for a scribe/compensatory time in the online application.
- Candidates not registered for compensatory time will not receive the facility.
- If the scribe is found independently answering questions, the candidate’s examination and candidature may be cancelled.
The notification also provides compensatory-time provisions for eligible candidates with locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, intellectual disability and specified disabilities having less than 40% disability where applicable.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Examination Centres
The notification provides a tentative list of online examination centres across India.
Major Examination Centres
| State/UT | Centres |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kurnool |
| Assam | Guwahati, Silchar, Jorhat, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Arrah |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Bhilai/Bhilai Nagar |
| Goa | Mapusa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Surat, Mehsana, Bhavnagar, Rajkot |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kurukshetra, Faridabad, Gurugram |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubli-Dharwad, Mysuru |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Alapuzha |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Amaravati, Latur, Nanded, Jalgaon, Nashik, Kolhapur, Solapur, Ratnagiri |
| Delhi-NCR | New Delhi/NCR |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Berhampur-Ganjam |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Bhatinda, Amritsar, Patiala, Phagwara, Mohali |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Salem, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore, Namakkal, Erode, Tirupur, Virudhunagar, Kanyakumari/Nagercoil, Thanjavur, Cuddalore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Khammam, Warangal |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Ayodhya |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Asansol, Burdwan, Siliguri, Kalyani |
The list is tentative. IOB may delete, add or change examination centres based on response and administrative feasibility. Candidates may be allotted a centre different from their preferred centre, and requests for change of examination centre will not be entertained.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Examination Identity Proof
For the online examination, candidates must carry an original photo identity proof along with a self-attested photocopy.
Acceptable examples include:
- Passport
- Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Voter’s Card
- Bank Passbook with duly attested photograph
- Identity Card issued by a school or college
- Identity Card issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead
Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence will not be accepted.
The identity document photocopy must be submitted along with the call letter as instructed.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Pre-Examination Training
The Bank may arrange Pre-Examination Training in online mode for a limited number of eligible candidates belonging to:
- Scheduled Castes
- Scheduled Tribes
- Other Backward Classes
- Minority Communities
Candidates wishing to avail of the facility must indicate the requirement in the relevant section of the online application.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Personal Interview
The Personal Interview may be conducted at centres across India and may be held:
- Physically, or
- Online through video conference.
The mode, venue, date and time will be communicated through the Personal Interview call letter.
The Bank may change, add or cancel an interview date, time, centre or venue where necessary. Candidates must regularly check their registered email and the Bank’s website.
Requests to change the Personal Interview date or centre will not be entertained.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – General Instructions
Candidates should carefully note the following:
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Candidates should apply for only one state.
- Incomplete applications may be rejected.
- Supporting documents must be available.
- The latest application will be considered where multiple applications are submitted for the same state.
- False, incorrect, fabricated or suppressed information can result in cancellation of candidature.
- Such action may also be taken after appointment.
- Canvassing is a disqualification.
- Selected candidates must satisfy medical fitness requirements.
- Character, antecedent and caste verification will be conducted where applicable.
- Candidates working in Government/PSU organisations must produce the required NOC.
- Candidates attending the Personal Interview generally have to bear their own expenses.
- Eligible unemployed SC/ST/PwBD candidates attending the Personal Interview from outside the station may receive reimbursement of second-class ordinary train fare by the shortest route, subject to the stated conditions.
- The Bank’s decision regarding recruitment is final and binding.
- The Bank may partially or completely stall/cancel recruitment at its discretion.
- Disputes arising from the advertisement will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Chennai.
- The English version of the advertisement will prevail in case of any discrepancy in interpretation.
Importance of the IOB Local Bank Officer Role
The Local Bank Officer position offers graduates an opportunity to join a Public Sector Bank as an Assistant Manager in Scale I.
The recruitment is particularly relevant for candidates who:
- Want to build a career in public-sector banking.
- Meet the graduation requirement.
- Are comfortable working in the selected state’s local language.
- Prefer a state-specific banking career.
- Are preparing for banking examinations involving reasoning, banking awareness, data interpretation and English.
- Want an officer-level banking position with a structured pay scale and service benefits.
A distinctive feature of this recruitment is the state-specific posting requirement, with selected candidates posted within their applied state for the first 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever occurs earlier.
Who Should Apply for IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
The opportunity may be suitable for candidates who:
- Hold a recognised graduation degree in any discipline.
- Are within the prescribed age range or qualify for applicable age relaxation.
- Have proficiency in Tamil, Kannada, Marathi or Gujarati depending on their selected state.
- Can prepare for a 200-mark online examination.
- Are willing to serve in the state selected during application.
- Can satisfy the Bank’s document-verification and medical requirements.
Candidates should not apply merely because they meet the basic age and education requirements. They should first confirm the state vacancy, local-language requirement, category conditions and documentation requirements in the official advertisement.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Preparation Guide
A focused preparation strategy should cover all four sections of the online examination.
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude
Prioritise:
- Logical reasoning
- Puzzles
- Seating arrangement
- Coding-decoding
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Data sufficiency
- Computer aptitude
General, Economy and Banking Awareness
Prepare:
- Banking terminology
- Current banking developments
- Indian economy
- Financial institutions
- RBI-related developments
- Government financial initiatives
- Current affairs
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Practise:
- Tables
- Charts
- Graphs
- Data comparison
- Percentage calculations
- Ratio and proportion
- Arithmetic-based interpretation
English Knowledge
Focus on:
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Sentence correction
- Cloze tests
- Para jumbles
Local Language Preparation
Candidates who have not studied the applicable state language in Class 10 or Class 12 should give particular attention to the Language Proficiency Test.
The LPT requires proficiency in reading, writing and speaking.
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – Salary Insight
The official notification provides a basic pay scale beginning at ₹48,480 and progressing through the specified increments up to ₹85,920.
In addition to basic pay, the notification states that DA, HRA, CCA and other applicable allowances/perquisites will be provided according to the Bank’s rules.
Candidates should also factor in the notification’s ₹2 lakh Financial Service Indemnity Bond and the three-year minimum service requirement when evaluating the overall employment terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 is the recruitment process announced by Indian Overseas Bank for 250 Local Bank Officers in JMGS-I / Assistant Manager Scale I.
How many vacancies are available in IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are 250 vacancies across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
What is the last date to apply for IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and payment of application charges is 24 August 2026.
What is the age limit for IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
The basic age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026. Applicable age relaxation is available for eligible categories.
What is the educational qualification?
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Can a candidate apply for more than one state?
No. Candidates can apply for one state only.
Which local languages are required?
Tamil for Tamil Nadu, Kannada for Karnataka, Marathi for Maharashtra and Gujarati for Gujarat.
Is there a Language Proficiency Test?
Yes. Candidates who have not studied the applicable local language in Class 10 or Class 12 will have to qualify in the LPT.
What is the IOB Local Bank Officer salary?
The basic pay scale for Assistant Manager Scale I is ₹48,480–85,920, with DA, HRA, CCA and other applicable allowances/perquisites according to Bank rules.
What is the IOB Local Bank Officer application fee?
SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay ₹175, while General/EWS/OBC candidates pay ₹850, inclusive of GST.
What is the IOB Local Bank Officer selection process?
Selection consists of an Online Examination, applicable Language Proficiency Test, and Personal Interview.
What is the weightage of the online exam and interview?
The Online Examination and Personal Interview carry an 80:20 weightage, respectively.
Has the online examination date been announced?
The notification does not provide a fixed examination date. Candidates should monitor the official IOB website and their registered email for further announcements.
Has the Personal Interview date been announced?
No fixed Personal Interview date is provided in the notification. The date, time and venue/mode will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through the call letter.
Where can candidates apply?
Candidates must apply through the official IOB website and its Careers section.
Important Official Links
The notification directs candidates to the official Indian Overseas Bank website and the Careers page for the recruitment.
Official IOB Website:
www.iob.bank.in
Recruitment Section:
www.iob.bank.in → Careers → “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers – 2026-27”
Advertisement / Notification:
The official advertisement is available under “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers – 2026-27” on the IOB Careers page.
Online Application:
The application link is provided through the Register Online option under the above recruitment on the official IOB Careers page.
Official Recruitment Advertisement Number:
HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27
Advertisement Date:
07 August 2026
The supplied notification does not provide a separate direct application URL in its text; therefore, GrowInJob does not reproduce an unverified direct application URL. Candidates should access the application through the official IOB Careers page.
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Final Thoughts
The IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 provides 250 officer-level opportunities for graduates across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
The most important points candidates should remember are the one-state application rule, local-language requirement, 20–30-year basic age limit, graduation qualification, ₹175/₹850 application fee, three-hour online examination, LPT where applicable, 100-mark Personal Interview and 80:20 final selection weightage.
Candidates should complete the application well before 24 August 2026, retain the application and payment receipts, and regularly monitor the official IOB website and registered email for examination and interview updates.
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