Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official notification for the Indian Overseas Bank SO Recruitment 2026 on 28 August 2026. The bank is inviting online applications from qualified and experienced professionals for 291 vacancies of Generalist and Specialist Officers across various posts in JMG Scale I, MMG Scale II, and MMG Scale III.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 29 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 through the official website, www.iob.bank.in. This article covers everything you need to know: vacancy details, eligibility, exam pattern, salary, application fee, and how to apply.
Indian Overseas Bank SO Notification 2026 PDF
Indian Overseas Bank, one of the leading Public Sector Banks, has published a detailed notification and invited applications for 291 Specialist Officer vacancies. The recruitment process will include an Online Test followed by an Interview to shortlist suitable candidates.
Indian Overseas Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
IOB SO Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
|
| Advertisement No. |
HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27
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| Post Name |
Generalist and Specialist Officers
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| Total Vacancies | 291 |
| Grades |
JMGS I, MMGS II, MMGS III
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| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Selection Process |
Online Examination + Interview
|
| Official Website |
www.iob.bank.in
|
Indian Overseas Bank SO 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Notification | 28 August 2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 29 August 2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | 15 September 2026 |
Indian Overseas Bank SO Vacancy 2026
| Post Code | Post Name | Grade | Vacancy |
| 1 | Manager (Branch Management) | MMGS II | 100 |
| 2 | Manager (IT) | MMGS II | 65 |
| 3 | Manager (Information Security) | MMGS II | 5 |
| 4 | Manager (Information Security Audit) | MMGS II | 5 |
| 5 | Senior Manager (IT) | MMGS III | 10 |
| 6 | Senior Manager (Information Security) | MMGS III | 3 |
| 7 | Senior Manager (Information Security Audit) | MMGS III | 2 |
| 8 | Senior Manager (Database Administrator) | MMGS III | 10 |
| 9 | Senior Manager (Network Administrator) | MMGS III | 5 |
| 10 | Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) | MMGS III | 5 |
| 11 | Manager (Credit) | MMGS II | 35 |
| 12 | Senior Manager (Credit) | MMGS III | 15 |
| 13 | Senior Manager (Risk) | MMGS III | 6 |
| 14 | Assistant Manager (Security) | JMGS I | 25 |
| – | Total | – | 291 |
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IOB SO Recruitment 2026: Category-wise Vacancy Break-up
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| Category | Vacancy |
| SC | 46 |
| ST | 21 |
| OBC | 79 |
| EWS | 28 |
| UR (General) | 117 |
| Total | 291 |
| Out of which PwBD (HI) | 4 |
| Out of which PwBD (OC) | 5 |
| Out of which PwBD (VI) | 2 |
| Out of which PwBD (ID) | 1 |
IOB Specialist Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
All eligibility is calculated as on 1 August 2026. Candidates can check age limit, qualification, and experience requirement in the table below.
| Post | Age Limit | Basic Qualification |
Minimum Post-Qualification Experience
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| Manager – Branch Management (MMGS II) | 23-33 years | Graduation in any discipline |
3 years as an Officer in a Scheduled Bank (min. 2 years in Branch Banking)
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| Manager – IT (MMGS II) | 25-35 years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in relevant IT field |
5 years in IT (min. 3 years in Banking/BFSI)
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| Manager – Information Security (MMGS II) | 22-32 years | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in relevant field |
2 years in Information Security domains
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| Manager – Information Security Audit (MMGS II) | 22-32 years | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA |
2 years relevant experience
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| Senior Manager – IT (MMGS III) | 28-38 years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in relevant IT field |
8 years in IT (min. 5 years in Banking/BFSI)
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| Senior Manager – Information Security (MMGS III) | 25-35 years | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in relevant field |
5 years in Information Security domains
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| Senior Manager – Information Security Audit (MMGS III) | 25-35 years | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA |
5 years relevant experience
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| Senior Manager – Database Administrator (MMGS III) | 28-38 years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in relevant field |
8 years in Database Administration (min. 5 years production DBA, 3 years Banking/BFSI)
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| Senior Manager – Network Administrator (MMGS III) | 25-35 years | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA |
5 years in Network Operations
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| Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator (MMGS III) | 25-35 years | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in relevant field |
5 years in cyber security domains
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| Manager – Credit (MMGS II) | 23-33 years | MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/CA/CMA |
3 years in Bank/Financial Institution (min. 2 years in credit)
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| Senior Manager – Credit (MMGS III) | 25-35 years | MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/CA/CMA |
6 years in Bank/Financial Institution (min. 4 years in credit)
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| Senior Manager – Risk (MMGS III) | 25-35 years | MBA (Finance)/PGDM/Masters in Statistics/Economics or equivalent |
5 years in Risk, Credit, Forex, Treasury, or Finance
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| Assistant Manager – Security (JMGS I) | 30-45 years | Graduate + 3-month Computer/IT certification |
Retired JCO (Army/Navy/Air Force) or Inspector-rank (Police/Paramilitary) with min. 5 years’ service
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Indian Overseas Bank SO Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Indian Overseas Bank SO Recruitment will be conducted in two phases:
Stage 1: Online Examination
- Tests candidates on:
- Professional knowledge
- Reasoning ability
- Quantitative aptitude
- English language
- Candidates are shortlisted based on merit.
Stage 2: Interview
- Shortlisted candidates from the online test are called for a personal interview.
- The final merit list is prepared based on combined performance in the online exam + interview.
IOB SO Salary Details
| Grade | Scale of Pay (₹) |
| JMGS I |
48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,290
|
| MMGS II |
64,820 – 2340/1 – 67,160 – 2680/10 – 93,960
|
| MMGS III |
85,920 – 2680/5 – 99,320 – 2980/2 – 1,05,280
|
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