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Indian Overseas Bank Local Bank Officer (250 Posts) Exam Date & Admit Card 2026 Released, Check Now

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Exam Date & Admit Card 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official recruitment notification for the post of Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) under Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27. The recruitment drive includes a total of 250 vacancies across states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The notification for IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 was issued on 7 August 2026.

The online application process started on 8 August 2026 and the last date to apply was 24 August 2026. The IOB Local Bank Officer written examination is scheduled for 24 and 29 September 2026.

This recruitment is a good opportunity for graduates looking to build a career as an officer in a public sector bank. Selected candidates will be appointed as Scale-I Officers and will initially be posted in the state selected by them. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, state-wise local language requirements, and application fee before proceeding with the recruitment process.

Important Dates

  • Notification Released: 07 August 2026
  • Application Start Date: 08 August 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 24 August 2026, 11:59 PM
  • Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 24 August 2026
  • Exam Date: 24 & 29 September 2026

Application Fees

  • General / EWS / OBC: ₹850/-
  • SC / ST: ₹175/-
  • PH (Divyang): ₹175/-
  • Payment Mode: Online Mode

Age Limit Details

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 30 Years
  • Age Limit as on: 01/08/2026
  • Date of Birth: 02/08/1996 to 01/08/2006
  • Age relaxation will be provided as per applicable rules.

Educational Qualification

Post NameQualification
Local Bank Officer in JMGS-IAny Graduation Degree with knowledge of the local language

Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal Posts
Local Bank Officer in JMGS-I250
State / Category Wise Vacancies
StateLanguageGeneralSCSTOBCEWSTotal
Tamil NaduTamil3715063309100
KarnatakaKannada190803160450
MaharashtraMarathi190704150550
GujaratGujarati190605160450
Grand Total Post9436188022250

Pay Scale Details

  • Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920

Selection Process

The selection process includes the following stages:

  • Online Written Examination
  • Local Language Test
  • Personal Interview
  • Medical Examination
  • Document Verification

Written Exam Pattern

  • Negative Marking : 1/4th Mark
  • Exam Mode : CBT (Objective Type)
SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Data Analysis and Interpretation306060 Mins
English Knowledge404030 Mins
General / Economy/ Banking Awareness404030 Mins
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude306060 Mins
Total14020003 Hours

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