Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 — 250 Vacancies
Last updated
- Total vacancies
- 250
- Last date to apply
- 24 Aug 2026
- Apply from
- 08 Aug 2026
- Salary (monthly)
- ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
This recruitment has closed — applications ended 24 Aug 2026. This page is kept as an archive.
Job Overview
- Department
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Post name
- Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)
- Total vacancies
- 250
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age limit
- 20 – 30 years
- Salary
- ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
- Job type
- Government
- Category
- Banking
Important Dates
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Application starts
Saturday
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Last date to apply
Monday
Notification Summary
Job Details
State-wise vacancy & language requirement:
| State | Mandatory Language | Total | 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. PwBD reservation is horizontal — PwBD candidates are placed in their respective SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR category. Vacancy numbers are provisional.
Eligibility
Age Limit
20 – 30 years
SC/ST: 5 years; OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years; PwBD: 10 years (cumulative with SC/ST/OBC relaxation where applicable).
Vacancy Details
250 vacancies announced. A post-wise breakup will be added once the official notification publishes one.
Salary
₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month
JMGS-I pay scale: ₹48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920, plus DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances as per Bank rules. 2-year probation. Selected candidates execute a Financial Service Indemnity Bond of ₹2 lakh and must serve a minimum of 3 years.
Selection Process
Application Fee
Experience
One advance increment per completed year of prior service as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, subject to a maximum of 2 increments, where the job profile matches Scale-I Generalist Officer of IOB.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)?
The last date to apply is 24 August 2026. Applications opened on 08 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there in Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)?
A total of 250 vacancies have been announced by Indian Overseas Bank.
Who is eligible to apply for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government, as on the registration date. Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01.08.2026 (born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2006, both dates inclusive). Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the mandatory local language of the state applied for.
What is the age limit for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)?
Applicants must be between 20 and 30 years of age. SC/ST: 5 years; OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years; PwBD: 10 years (cumulative with SC/ST/OBC relaxation where applicable).
What is the salary for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)?
The indicative monthly pay is ₹48,480 to ₹85,920. Confirm the exact pay scale in the official notification.
What is the selection process for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)?
Selection is through Selection is through an Online Examination (200 marks, objective type) followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT, where applicable) and a Personal Interview (100 marks), with the written exam and interview combined in an 80:20 weightage. Minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are 30% for reserved category candidates and 35% for unreserved candidates. Merit lists are prepared state-wise and category-wise.
What is the application fee for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)?
SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 (intimation charges only, non-refundable) · GEN / EWS / OBC: ₹850 (inclusive of GST), non-refundable. Payable online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, BHIM, etc.
How do I apply for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)?
Applications are submitted online on the official website (https://www.iob.bank.in). Read the official notification in full before applying, and submit before 24 August 2026.
Official links
Applications for this recruitment have closed. These official links are kept for reference — check the department's website for the next cycle.
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