Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt. No. HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27) to fill 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer vacancies on a regular basis.

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Online applications are open starting August 29, 2026, and candidates can apply online until September 15, 2026.

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Recruitment Overview

Parameter	Details
Recruiting Organization	Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Notification Number	HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27
Posts Offered	Generalist & Specialist Officers (JMGS-I, MMGS-II, MMGS-III)
Total Vacancies	291 Posts
Job Location	Across India
Employment Type	Regular Basis
Application Mode	Online Only
Online Application Opening Date	August 29, 2026
Online Application Closing Date	September 15, 2026
Official Portal	iob.bank.in

Vacancy Details & Pay Scales

Pay Matrix by Cadre

Grade / Scale	Monthly Basic Pay Scale (₹)
Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS I)	₹48,480 – ₹85,290
Middle Management Grade Scale II (MMGS II)	₹64,820 – ₹93,960
Middle Management Grade Scale III (MMGS III)	₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280

Post-Wise Vacancies

Post Name	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

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Manager (Branch Management): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university + 3 years officer experience in a Scheduled Bank (minimum 2 years in Branch Banking). PracticeMock
• IT Specialist Roles (Manager / Sr. Manager): B.E./B.Tech (CS, IT, ECE, E&I), MCA, or M.Sc. (CS/IT) + post-qualification experience ranging from 5 to 8 years depending on scale. Karmasandhan
• Information Security / Cyber Security Roles: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech (CS, IT, ECE, Cyber Security, InfoSec) + 2 to 5 years relevant domain experience. Bankersadda
• Credit Roles (Manager / Sr. Manager): Graduation + CA, CMA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or PGDM (Finance) + relevant banking credit experience. Bankersadda
• Senior Manager (Risk): Graduation/Post Graduation + specialization/certifications in Risk Management/Finance + 5 years relevant risk/credit experience.
• Assistant Manager (Security): Graduation + security/defence background (Ex-Servicemen JCOs / Police/Paramilitary officers with prescribed minimum service). Adda247

Age Limits & Fee Structure

Age Criteria (as of August 01, 2026) Free Job Alert

• Manager (Branch Management): 23 – 33 Years PracticeMock
• Manager (IT / Credit / InfoSec): 22/25 – 35 Years Free Job Alert
• Senior Manager Posts (Scale III): 25/28 – 35/40 Years Free Job Alert
• Assistant Manager (Security): 30 – 45 Years (Standard age relaxations apply: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD). Adda247+ 1

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹175/- (Intimation charges including GST) Karmasandhan
• All Other Candidates (General, OBC, EWS): ₹1,000/- (Application fee + Intimation charges including GST) Karmasandhan

Selection Process

1. Online Written Examination: Evaluates Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Adda247
2. Personal Interview: Conducted for candidates short-listed from the online test. (Final merit is prepared with an 80:20 weightage for Online Examination and Interview). Adda247+ 1

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official Indian Overseas Bank portal at iob.bank.in and head to the Careers page. Karmasandhan
2. Click on “Recruitment of Generalist/Specialist Officers 2026-27”. Karmasandhan
3. Complete the online registration form with basic details, contact information, and academic qualifications.
4. Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photograph, Signature, Caste/Category Certificate, Experience Certificates).
5. Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
6. Submit the completed application form and retain a printed copy for future reference.

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Apply Now – Direct Link:-

IOB  Recruitment Notification	Notification PDF
IOB Online Apply Link	Online Apply Link
IOB Official Website	Website Link