Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026:Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026-27 notification for 250 posts. The recruitment is for the JMGS-I (Scale-I) cadre. Eligible graduates can apply online from 8 August 2026 to 24 August 2026. Candidates must apply for only one state and should meet the required local language condition.
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
7 August 2026
Online Application Starts
8 August 2026
Last Date to Apply
24 August 2026
Fee Payment Period
8 August to 24 August 2026
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy 2026
State
Required Local Language
Vacancies
Tamil Nadu
Tamil
100
Karnataka
Kannada
50
Maharashtra
Marathi
50
Gujarat
Gujarati
50
Total
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250
Candidates can apply for only one state.
The merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.
Reserved vacancies will be provided according to the detailed notification and applicable rules.
The number of vacancies is provisional and may change according to the Bank’s requirements.
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
The candidate must have the required degree or valid mark sheet when registering.
The graduation percentage has to be entered in the online application form.
Candidates must also satisfy the local language requirement for the state selected.
Age Limit
Particular
Age
Minimum Age
20 years
Maximum Age
30 years
Age Cut-off Date
1 August 2026
Candidates should have been born not earlier than 2 August 1996 and not later than 1 August 2006.
Age relaxation is available as per applicable government rules.
Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ST
5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years
PwBD
10 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots
5 years
Ex-Servicemen/eligible Commissioned Officers
5 years
Application Fee
Category
Fee
SC/ST/PwBD
₹175
General/EWS/OBC
₹850
The fee includes applicable GST.
Payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI/BHIM.
The fee is non-refundable.
IOB LBO Salary 2026
Pay Detail
Information
Scale
JMGS-I / Scale-I
Basic Pay Scale
₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Additional Benefits
DA, HRA, CCA and other applicable allowances
The selected candidates will receive salary and allowances according to the Bank’s rules.
An advance increment may be available in certain cases for eligible candidates with previous officer-level experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process has the following stages:
Online Examination
The exam has a total of 140 questions.
Maximum marks are 200.
Total duration is 3 hours.
There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
Section
Questions
Marks
Time
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
30
60
60 minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
40
40
30 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation
30
60
60 minutes
English Knowledge
40
40
30 minutes
Total
140
200
3 Hours
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
LPT is required for shortlisted candidates who have not studied the selected state’s local language in Class 10 or Class 12.
Candidates must qualify in the LPT before moving forward.
Personal Interview
The interview carries 100 marks.
Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for unreserved candidates and 45% for reserved candidates.
Final Merit
Online Examination and Personal Interview have an 80:20 weightage.
The final merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.
Candidates must also meet the required minimum aggregate score.