IOB Local Bank Officer recruitment 2026: Apply today for 250 vacancies before deadline IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026: The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) will close the online application window for Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment today, August 24, 2026.
The recruitment drive is being conducted for 250 Local Bank Officer posts in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) cadre under Advertisement No.
HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27.The IOB LBO recruitment notification was released on August 7, 2026, and online registration began on August 8.
Eligible graduates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the registration and fee payment through the official IOB website today.IOB LBO vacancies and eligibilityThe 250 vacancies are available across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Candidates applying for the respective state must meet the prescribed local language requirement.Tamil Nadu has 100 vacancies, while Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat have 50 vacancies each.
The post requires a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on August 1, 2026.
Age relaxation will apply to eligible reserved-category candidates according to government rules.
Application fee and salary detailsThe application fee is Rs 850 for candidates belonging to the General, OBC and EWS categories.
SC, ST and PwBD candidates have to pay Rs 175 as intimation charges.
The payment can be made through online modes.The selected Local Bank Officers will be placed in the JMGS-I scale.
The pay scale is Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920, according to the prescribed increments and scale structure.Candidates appointed to the post will also have to execute a financial service indemnity bond of Rs 2 lakh and serve the bank for a minimum period of three years.• Direct link to apply online for the IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026IOB LBO selection processThe selection process comprises an online examination, Local Language Proficiency Test where applicable, Personal Interview, document verification and medical examination.Candidates whose Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet confirms study of the required local language will not be required to appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test.The online examination covers Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, General, Economy and Banking Awareness, Data Analysis and Interpretation, and English Language.How to apply for IOB LBO recruitmentCandidates should visit the official IOB website and open the Careers section.
They should select the recruitment link for Local Bank Officers 2026-27, complete registration and fill in the required personal and educational details.Applicants must upload their photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
After paying the applicable fee online, candidates should submit the form and retain a copy of the final application and payment receipt.The last date to apply online for IOB Local Bank Officer recruitment 2026 is August 24, 2026.
