Indian Overseas Bank SO Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Exam Schedule
October 10, 2026 by Poonam Chand
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced the Indian
Overseas Bank SO Exam Date 2026, and the online test will take place on 31
October 2026. The recruitment aims to fill 291 vacancies for Generalist and
Specialist Officer positions across JMG Scale I, MMG Scale II, and MMG
Scale III. Applicants can find updates on the admit card, examination pattern,
eligibility requirements, and other key details related to the recruitment
process here.
Indian Overseas Bank SO Exam Date 2026
As per the official announcement, the Indian Overseas
Bank SO Exam Date 2026 is tentatively set for Saturday, 31 October 2026.
The online test will be conducted for Generalist and Specialist Officer posts.
The bank is expected to release the admit cards before the examination.
Candidates are advised to visit the official IOB website regularly for call
letter updates, examination guidelines, and other recruitment-related
announcements.
Indian Overseas Bank SO Notification 2026 PDF
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has opened recruitment for 291
Specialist Officer vacancies across various positions. The selection process
will comprise an Online Examination followed by an Interview, through which
eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the available posts.
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 |
|
Post Name |
Generalist
and Specialist Officers |
|
Total
Vacancies |
291 |
|
Grades |
JMGS I, MMGS
II, MMGS III |
|
Mode of Exam |
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 |
|
Exam Date |
31 October
2026 (Saturday) |
IOB SO Apply Online 2026 Link
The registration process is over now, and eligible
applicants should complete their forms within the specified timeline.
Application Fee
Candidates can pay the application fee online using a Debit
Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or BHIM/UPI. Once paid, the fee is
non-refundable and cannot be transferred or adjusted for any other recruitment
process.
|
Candidate
Category |
Fee
(Including GST) |
|
SC, ST &
PWD |
₹175 |
|
OBC, EWS
& Other Categories |
₹1,000 |
How to Apply for Indian Overseas Bank SO 2026?
- Visit
the official website of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB).
- Go
to the Careers section on the homepage.
- Find
and open the link for Recruitment of Specialist Officers.
- Click
on the Register Online link and complete the initial registration.
- Enter
the required personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
- Upload
the required documents, including the photograph, signature, left thumb
impression, and handwritten declaration, as per the prescribed
specifications.
- Review
all the details entered in the application form before clicking Complete
Registration.
- Pay
the applicable application fee/intimation charges through the available
online payment mode.
- Submit
the application form and note down the registration number and password
received after successful registration.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
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 |
|
IOB SO
Recruitment 2026: Category-wise Vacancy Break-up |
|
|
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 |
|
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) |
|
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) |
|
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 |
|
Manager –
Information Security Audit (MMGS II) |
22-32 years |
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA |
2 years of
relevant experience |
|
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) |
|
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 |
|
Senior
Manager – Information Security Audit (MMGS III) |
25-35 years |
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA |
5 years
relevant experience |
|
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) |
|
Senior
Manager – Network Administrator (MMGS III) |
25-35 years |
B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA |
5 years in
Network Operations |
|
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 |
|
Manager –
Credit (MMGS II) |
23-33 years |
MBA
(Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/CA/CMA |
3 years in
Bank/Financial Institution (min. 2 years in credit) |
|
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) |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the
interview/document verification process:
- Valid
Interview Call Letter printout
- System-generated
printout of the online application form
- Date
of Birth proof, such as Birth Certificate or Class 10 certificate
- Valid
Photo ID proof — Passport, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, PAN Card, Driving Licence,
or Voter ID
- Educational
qualification mark sheets and certificates
- Work
experience documents, such as experience certificates,
appointment/relieving letters, and salary slips
- Relevant
professional certification certificates, wherever applicable
- Caste/EWS
Certificate for eligible SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates in the prescribed
format
- Disability
Certificate for PwBD candidates issued by the District Medical Board
- No
Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates employed with a Government
organisation, PSU, or bank
IOB SO Salary Details
Candidates appointed through the recruitment will receive
salaries according to the applicable pay scale for their post. In addition to
the basic pay, employees will be entitled to DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances
as per the prevailing rules.
|
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 |