IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Official Dates, Exam Shift and Timing

IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 has been announced by Indian Overseas Bank for the Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment. As per the official examination notice, the online examination will be conducted on 24 September and 29 September 2026.

IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 Out

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced the IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 for candidates who have successfully registered for the Local Bank Officer recruitment. The Online Examination is scheduled for 24 and 29 September 2026. The admit card has also been released, so candidates should download it and check the exact reporting time and shift allotted to them.

IOB Local Bank Officer Notification 2026 Released

IOB Local Bank Officer post will be shortlisted on the basis of Online Examination, Language Proficiency Test (if applicable) and Personal Interview. The successful candidates will be posted in the state as selected during the application and should be well versed with the local language of the state. Candidates are advised to check eligibility criteria, important dates, state-wise vacancies, application fee, salary, and selection process before applying.

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Notification 2026 PDF Download Link

Quick Overview

250 Openings: Check Vacancy Distribution

Indian Overseas Bank has announced 250 Local Bank Officer vacancies under JMGS-I across four states. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one state and must have proficiency in the local language of their chosen state. The detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Who can Apply?

Candidates must fulfill the bank’s prescribed eligibility conditions related to nationality, educational qualification, age, and local language proficiency. All eligibility requirements will be determined as on 1 August 2026.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Local Language Requirement

Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state for which they are applying. The required language should be readable, writable, and spoken fluently. 

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Selection Process 2026

The IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 selection procedure involves three stages, and candidates must clear each stage to secure final selection. The final merit list will be determined by candidates’ performance in the Online Examination and Personal Interview, with weightage assigned in an 80:20 ratio.

1. Online Examination
2. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) (for candidates who have not studied the prescribed local language in Class 10 or 12)
3. Personal Interview

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Exam Pattern 2026

The Online Examination will consist of 140 objective-type questions carrying 200 marks. The total duration of the examination will be 3 hours, with sectional timing. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for an incorrect answer.

Check IOB LBO Syllabus 2026

IOB LBO Shift Timings 2026

The 2026 shift timings will be updated soon. As per the 2025 recruitment cycle, the shift timings for the IOB LBO Exam was as follows:

Quick Checklist

Before leaving for the centre, candidates should make sure they have:

• Printed IOB LBO Call Letter
• Valid photo identity proof
• Copy of photo identity proof
• Passport size photographs

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Interview 2026

Candidates will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on their performance in the online examination and their qualification in the Language Proficiency Test (LPT). A merit list will be prepared in descending order of marks obtained in the online exam for each category. The Personal Interview will carry 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 50% for unreserved candidates and 45% for reserved category candidates.

IOB LBO Final Selection

The final selection of candidates will be based on their combined performance in the Online Exam and Personal Interview, with a weightage of 80:20, respectively.

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate score of 35% for the unreserved category and 30% for reserved categories in the online examination and interview combined.

Application Fee

How to Apply for IOB LBO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to submit the online application.

1. Visit the official website of Indian Overseas Bank.
2. Open the Careers section.
3. Click on Recruitment of Local Bank Officers – 2026-27.
4. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill in the online application form carefully.
6. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee.
8. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Salary 2026

Candidates appointed as Local Bank Officers (Assistant Manager Scale-I) will receive the following pay scale along with admissible allowances.

Probation Period

Candidates selected for the post of Local Bank Officer will undergo a probation period of two years (active service) from the date of joining.

Service Bond

Selected candidates will have to execute a Financial Service Indemnity Bond of ₹2,00,000. The bond requires candidates to serve the bank for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining.