IOB 291 Generalist/Specialist Officer Online Form 2026 – Apply Online

 

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released a recruitment notification for 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer posts in various scales for 2026-27. The recruitment includes Manager, Senior Manager and Assistant Manager positions across Branch Management, IT, Information Security, Credit, Risk, Security and other specialized areas.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the online mode from 29 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. Candidates will be shortlisted through an online examination and subsequent interview.

 

Overview

Particulars

Details

Organization

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

Recruitment Name

Generalist / Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026-27

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Total Vacancies

291 Posts

Post Names

Manager, Senior Manager and Assistant Manager

Job Type

Government / Public Sector Bank

Application Mode

Online

Application Start Date

29 August 2026

Last Date

15 September 2026

Exam Date

To Be Announced

Job Location

Anywhere in India

Selection Process

Online Examination and Interview

Official Website

https://www.iob.bank.in/

 

Important Dates

Event

Date

Notification Release

28 August 2026

Online Application Starts

29 August 2026

Last Date to Apply

15 September 2026

Fee Payment Period

29 August to 15 September 2026

Online Examination

To Be Announced

Interview

To Be Announced

The online registration and fee payment window is scheduled to remain open until 15 September 2026. The examination and interview dates have not been specified in the notification.

 

Application Fee

Category

Application Fee

SC / ST / PwBD

₹175/-

All Other Candidates, including OBC & EWS

₹1,000/-

The applicable amount includes GST. Payment can be made through online payment methods such as debit card, credit card, internet banking and UPI. The fee is non-refundable.

 

Vacancy Details

IOB has announced 291 vacancies across 14 Generalist and Specialist Officer posts in JMGS-I, MMGS-II and MMGS-III.

Post

Scale

Vacancies

Manager – Branch Management

MMGS-II

100

Manager – IT

MMGS-II

65

Manager – Information Security

MMGS-II

5

Manager – Information Security Audit

MMGS-II

5

Senior Manager – IT

MMGS-III

10

Senior Manager – Information Security

MMGS-III

3

Senior Manager – Information Security Audit

MMGS-III

2

Senior Manager – Database Administrator

MMGS-III

10

Senior Manager – Network Administrator

MMGS-III

5

Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator

MMGS-III

5

Manager – Credit

MMGS-II

35

Senior Manager – Credit

MMGS-III

15

Senior Manager – Risk

MMGS-III

6

Assistant Manager – Security

JMGS-I

25

Total

291

The vacancy distribution is provisional and may be changed according to the Bank's requirements.

 

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility conditions differ considerably according to the post. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the complete qualification, certification and experience requirements.

Educational Qualification

Some of the major requirements are:

  • Manager – Branch Management: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university along with the prescribed banking experience.
  • Manager – IT: B.E./B. Tech in relevant engineering disciplines, MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT, along with the required IT experience.
  • Information Security Posts: Relevant B.E./B. Tech, M.E./MTech or MCA qualifications with prescribed professional experience.
  • Senior Manager – IT: Relevant engineering/IT qualification or MCA/M.Sc. with substantial post-qualification IT experience and the required certification.
  • Database Administrator: Relevant technical qualification with prescribed database administration experience and the specified certification.
  • Credit Posts: Bachelor's degree with MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS in Finance, or CA/CMA, along with relevant banking/financial-sector experience.
  • Risk: Relevant graduation/postgraduate qualifications in finance, mathematics, statistics or economics, or prescribed risk certifications, along with relevant experience.
  • Assistant Manager – Security: Graduation with the prescribed computer/IT certification and the required service experience in the armed forces, police or paramilitary forces.

The exact educational qualification, professional certification and work-experience requirements vary by post.

 

Work Experience

Most of the Manager and Senior Manager positions require relevant post-qualification work experience. The required experience varies from post to post and may include banking, BFSI, IT, information security, credit, risk, database administration or network operations experience.

Candidates should carefully match their experience with the specific post before submitting the application.

 

Age Limit

The age requirement is post-specific and is calculated as on 1 August 2026.

Post Category

Age Range

Manager – Branch Management

23–33 years

Manager – IT

25–35 years

Manager – Information Security

22–32 years

Senior Manager – IT

28–38 years

Senior Manager – Information Security

25–35 years

Senior Manager – Database Administrator

28–38 years

Senior Manager – Credit

25–35 years

Senior Manager – Risk

25–35 years

Assistant Manager – Security

30–45 years

Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved and other categories according to the prescribed rules.

 

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive salary according to their respective officer scale.

Scale

Pay Scale

JMGS-I

₹48,480 – ₹85,290

MMGS-II

₹64,820 – ₹93,960

MMGS-III

₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280

In addition to basic pay, applicable allowances such as DA, HRA, CCA and other benefits are provided according to the Bank's rules.

 

Selection Process

The IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of:

  1. Online Examination
  2. Personal Interview
  3. Final Merit List

For the final selection, the online examination carries 80% weightage, while the interview carries 20% weightage.

 

Online Examination

For Manager – Branch Management, the examination includes English Language and Professional Knowledge.

For other posts, the examination covers:

  • English Language
  • General Awareness, particularly related to the Banking Sector
  • Professional Knowledge

The online examination carries 100 questions for 100 marks and has a duration of 2 hours. A negative marking of one-fourth of the marks allotted to a question applies for incorrect answers.

 

How to Apply for IOB Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can complete the application through the online registration portal.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Visit the official Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Careers page to access the recruitment details and application link.
  2. Open the recruitment notice for Generalist/Specialist Officers in Various Scales – 2026-27.
  3. Choose the desired post after checking that you fulfil all the prescribed eligibility conditions.
  4. Complete the online registration process.
  5. Save the Registration Number and Password generated during the registration process for future use.
  6. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
  7. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
  8. Review the information entered in the application.
  9. Pay the applicable application fee online.
  10. Submit the completed application.
  11. Download or print the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Applications must be submitted online within the prescribed registration period.

 

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the required documents and details ready before completing the application. These may include:

  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Signature
  • Left thumb impression
  • Handwritten declaration
  • Proof of date of birth
  • Valid photo identity proof
  • Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
  • Experience certificates and other employment documents
  • Relevant professional certification documents
  • Category certificate, wherever applicable
  • PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
  • No Objection Certificate, where applicable

Candidates should follow the document specifications given in the official notification.

 

Important Links

Resource

Link

IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer Notification

Download Official Notification

Online Application

Apply Online

IOB Careers

Visit Official Website

The official IOB Careers page lists the 2026-27 Generalist/Specialist Officer recruitment, while the online application is hosted through the designated registration portal.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the total number of vacancies in IOB Recruitment 2026?

Indian Overseas Bank has announced 291 vacancies for Generalist and Specialist Officer posts across different officer scales.

 

2. What is the last date to apply for IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submitting the online application is 15 September 2026.

 

3. What is the application fee for IOB Recruitment 2026?

The fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹1,000 for other candidates, including OBC and EWS categories.

 

4. What is the age limit for IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer posts?

The age limit varies according to the post. The prescribed ranges in this recruitment extend from 22–32 years up to 30–45 years, with the age calculated as on 1 August 2026.

 

5. What is the selection process for IOB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates are selected through an online examination followed by a personal interview. The final merit list gives 80% weightage to the online examination and 20% to the interview.

 

6. What educational qualification is required for IOB Specialist Officer posts?

The qualification depends on the post. Requirements include graduation, engineering degrees, MCA/M.Sc., MBA/finance qualifications, CA/CMA and other prescribed qualifications. Relevant work experience is also required for many posts.

 

7. When will the IOB Recruitment 2026 exam be conducted?

The online examination date has not yet been specified in the notification. Candidates should check the official IOB website for further updates.

 

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Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.