Overview
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in Chennai, has invited online applications for 291 vacancies of Generalist and Specialist Officers across JMG Scale I, MMG Scale II, and MMG Scale III. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IOB website.
Advertisement No.: Official Notification – ( HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27 ) Dated: 28 August 2026
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Registration | 29 August 2026 |
| Closing of Online Registration | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 15 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Grade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Manager (Branch Management) | MMGS II | 100 |
| 02 | Manager (IT) | MMGS II | 65 |
| 03 | Manager (Information Security) | MMGS II | 5 |
| 04 | Manager (Information Security Audit) | MMGS II | 5 |
| 05 | Senior Manager (IT) | MMGS III | 10 |
| 06 | Senior Manager (Information Security) | MMGS III | 3 |
| 07 | Senior Manager (Information Security Audit) | MMGS III | 2 |
| 08 | Senior Manager (Database Administrator) | MMGS III | 10 |
| 09 | Senior Manager (Network Administrator) | MMGS III | 5 |
| 10 | Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) | MMGS III | 5 |
| 11 | Manager (Credit) | MMGS II | 35 |
| 12 | Senior Manager (Credit) | MMGS III | 15 |
| 13 | Senior Manager (Risk) | MMGS III | 6 |
| 14 | Assistant Manager (Security) | JMGS I | 25 |
| Total | 291 |
Note: Post Code 01 is the Generalist Officer post; all others are Specialist Officer posts. The bank reserves the right to change vacancy numbers.
Eligibility – Age & Qualification (as on 01.08.2026)
Eligibility varies by post, but broadly:
- Manager (Branch Management): 23–33 years; any graduation degree; 3 years’ officer experience in a Scheduled Bank, at least 2 years in branch banking.
- IT Officers (Scale II/III): 25–35 / 28–38 years; B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. (CS/IT); 5–8 years relevant IT/BFSI experience depending on scale.
- Information Security / IS Audit Officers: 22–35 years depending on scale and post; B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Cyber Security; 2–5 years relevant security experience.
- Database/Network/Cyber Security Administrators (Scale III): 25–38 years; relevant technical degree; 5–8 years specialised experience.
- Credit Officers (Scale II/III): 23–35 years; MBA (Finance)/CA/CMA or equivalent; 3–6 years credit experience.
- Risk Officer (Scale III): 25–35 years; MBA (Finance)/relevant postgraduate degree or GARP/PRMIA certification; 5 years risk/credit/treasury experience.
- Assistant Manager (Security): 30–45 years; graduate with a computer-related certification; retired JCO (Army/Navy/Air Force) or Police/Paramilitary Inspector-rank with 5 years’ service.
Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/Ex-servicemen as per government norms. Full post-wise qualification and experience details are in the official advertisement.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWBD | ₹175 (inclusive of GST) |
| All others (including OBC & EWS) | ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST) |
Fees are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment process.
Selection Process
Selection is through an Online Examination followed by a Personal Interview:
- Online exam: 100 objective questions, 2 hours, covering English Language, General Awareness (Banking), and Professional Knowledge (post-specific).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for unreserved / 30% for reserved candidates in the exam; 50% / 45% respectively in the interview.
- Final merit list: 80% weightage to the Online Exam + 20% weightage to the Interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IOB website: www.iob.bank.in
- Go to the Careers page and open “Recruitment of Generalist / Specialist Officers in Various Scales – 2026-27”.
- Register online, note your Registration Number and Password.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- Fill in the application form carefully and pay the fee online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
- Take a printout of the submitted application and fee receipt for your records.
Applications close on 15 September 2026. No offline applications will be accepted.
For guidance on documentation, government service applications, or related support, contact Kanwar Sarthi Group at 8219407761 or visit kanwarsarthi.in.
Disclaimer: This is a summary for informational purposes. Candidates must verify all details from the official IOB advertisement before applying.