IOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 - 250 Assistant Manager Posts

250 Local Bank Officer Posts Open at Indian Overseas Bank

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a major government-owned bank based in Chennai, is hiring 250 Local Bank Officers (LBO) to work as Assistant Managers. This is a great chance if you have a degree and want a stable government bank job. The posts are for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

Vacancy Breakdown by State and Category

The 250 posts are divided as follows:

Note: UR = Unreserved (general), EWS = Economically Weaker Section, OBC = Other Backward Class, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, PWD = Persons with Disability.

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

Education

You must have a Bachelor's Degree (graduation) in any subject from a university recognized by the Indian government.

Age Limit

You must be between 20 and 30 years old as of 01 August 2026. This means if you were born after 01 August 1996, you are too young. If you were born before 01 August 1996, you are too old.

Nationality

You must be an Indian citizen.

Salary and Benefits

You will be appointed in JMGS-I scale with a pay of ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 per month. This is a permanent government bank job with all standard benefits like pension, health insurance, and leaves.

Application Fee

You have to pay a fee to apply:

• General candidates: ₹850 (including GST)
• SC/ST/PWD candidates: ₹175 (including GST)

The fee must be paid online only using a debit card, credit card, internet banking, BHIM, or UPI.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 08 August 2026
• Application End Date: 24 August 2026

Selection Process

You will be selected in three steps:

1. Online Examination: A computer-based test to check your knowledge.
2. Language Proficiency Test (LPT): You will be tested on your ability to speak, read, and write in the state language (Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, or Gujarati depending on which state you apply for).
3. Personal Interview: You will be interviewed by IOB officials.

How to Apply Step by Step

Step 1: Visit the IOB careers website at https://www.iob.bank.in/en/careers

Step 2: Look for the recruitment link for Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026.

Step 3: Click on the application link and fill in all your details carefully. Make sure your information is correct.

Step 4: Upload your documents as asked (usually your degree certificate, ID proof, photo, etc.).

Step 5: Pay the application fee online.

Step 6: Submit the application and save your confirmation number.

The application window is open from 08 August 2026 to 24 August 2026 only. Apply before the deadline.

Official Links

Visit the official IOB website for the complete notification and to apply online:

• Career Section: https://www.iob.bank.in/en/careers

Make sure you apply only through the official IOB website. Do not trust any other website or agent.