IOB Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official notification for IOB Recruitment of Generalist / Specialist Officers 2026-27 to fill 291 vacancies for posts including Manager (Branch Management), Manager (IT), Manager (Information Security), Manager (Information Security Audit), Senior Manager (IT), Senior Manager (Information Security), Senior Manager (IS Audit), Senior Manager (Database Administrator), Senior Manager (Network Administrator), Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator), Manager (Credit), Senior Manager (Credit), Senior Manager (Risk), and Assistant Manager (Security).
These posts fall under JMG Scale I, MMG Scale II, and MMG Scale III. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 29.08.2026 to 15.09.2026 through the official website www.iob.bank.in. Candidates are advised to carefully read the eligibility criteria before applying, as the application fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable against any other recruitment process.
IOB Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization Name |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Job category |
Central Govt Jobs (Public Sector Bank) |
| Post Name |
Manager (Branch Management), Manager (IT), Manager (Information Security), Manager (IS Audit), Senior Manager (IT), Senior Manager (Information Security), Senior Manager (IS Audit), Senior Manager (Database Administrator), Senior Manager (Network Administrator), Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator), Manager (Credit), Senior Manager (Credit), Senior Manager (Risk), Assistant Manager (Security) |
| Total Vacancies |
291 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Job Location |
Anywhere in India |
| Salary |
₹48,480 – ₹1,05,280 (varies by scale) |
| Official Website |
www.iob.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
28.08.2026 |
| Apply Start Date |
29.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
15.09.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee |
29.08.2026 to 15.09.2026 |
| Exam Date |
Not yet announced (Tentative – will be intimated via call letter) |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / UR |
₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST) |
| OBC / EWS |
₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST |
₹175/- (Intimation charges only, inclusive of GST) |
| PwBD |
₹175/- (Intimation charges only, inclusive of GST) |
Age Limit
(As on 01.08.2026; varies by post — see table below)
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
22 Years (varies from 22 to 30 years depending on post) |
| Maximum Age |
45 Years (varies from 32 to 45 years depending on post) |
Post-wise Age Limit
| Post Name |
Min Age |
Max Age |
| Manager (Branch Management) |
23 |
33 |
| Manager (IT) |
25 |
35 |
| Manager (Information Security) |
22 |
32 |
| Manager (IS Audit) |
22 |
32 |
| Senior Manager (IT) |
28 |
38 |
| Senior Manager (Information Security) |
25 |
35 |
| Senior Manager (IS Audit) |
25 |
35 |
| Senior Manager (Database Administrator) |
28 |
38 |
| Senior Manager (Network Administrator) |
25 |
35 |
| Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) |
25 |
35 |
| Manager (Credit) |
23 |
33 |
| Senior Manager (Credit) |
25 |
35 |
| Senior Manager (Risk) |
25 |
35 |
| Assistant Manager (Security) |
30 |
45 |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SC / ST |
5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
| PwBD |
10 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots |
5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (min. 5 yrs military service) |
5 years |
| Others |
Cumulative relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC (max age up to 50 years); no separate reservation for Ex-Servicemen but age relaxation applies |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name |
Qualification |
| Manager (Branch Management) |
Degree in any discipline. Experience: 3 years as Officer in a Scheduled Bank, min. 2 years in Branch Banking |
| Manager (IT) |
B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/E&C/E&I) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT). Experience: Min. 5 years post-qualification IT experience, incl. 3 years in BFSI |
| Manager (Information Security) |
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/E&C/Cyber Security/Information Security. Experience: Min. 2 years in relevant security domains |
| Manager (IS Audit) |
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA in CS/IT/E&C/Cyber Security. Experience: Min. 2 years in IS Audit/IT development |
| Senior Manager (IT) |
B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/E&C/E&I) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT). Experience: Min. 8 years IT experience, incl. 5 years in BFSI. Mandatory Certification: CISA/CISSP/ISO 27001:LA/OSCP |
| Senior Manager (Information Security) |
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/E&C/Cyber Security. Experience: Min. 5 years in relevant security domains |
| Senior Manager (IS Audit) |
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA in CS/IT/E&C/Cyber Security. Experience: Min. 5 years in IS Audit/IT development |
| Senior Manager (Database Administrator) |
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. (CS/IT). Experience: Min. 8 years in DB Administration, incl. 5 years production DBA and 3 years BFSI |
| Senior Manager (Network Administrator) |
B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA. Experience: Min. 5 years in Network Operations & Security |
| Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) |
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/E&C/Cyber Security. Experience: Min. 5 years in Cyber Security domains |
| Manager (Credit) |
MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance) or CA or CMA. Experience: 3 years in Bank/FI, min. 2 years in Credit |
| Senior Manager (Credit) |
MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance) or CA or CMA. Experience: 6 years in Bank/FI, min. 4 years in Credit |
| Senior Manager (Risk) |
MBA (Finance)/PGDM/PGDBF/MFM/MFC/Masters (Maths/Stats/Economics) or GARP/PRMIA certification. Experience: Min. 5 years in Risk/Credit/Forex/Treasury/Finance |
| Assistant Manager (Security) |
Graduate + Certification in Computer/IT (min. 3 months). Experience: Retired JCO (Army/Navy/Air Force, min. 5 years) or Inspector rank in Police/Paramilitary (min. 5 years as Sub-Inspector and above) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code |
Post Name |
Grade |
Total Vacancy |
| 01 |
Manager (Branch Management) |
MMGS II |
100 |
| 02 |
Manager (IT) |
MMGS II |
65 |
| 03 |
Manager (Information Security) |
MMGS II |
5 |
| 04 |
Manager (Information Security Audit) |
MMGS II |
5 |
| 05 |
Senior Manager (IT) |
MMGS III |
10 |
| 06 |
Senior Manager (Information Security) |
MMGS III |
3 |
| 07 |
Senior Manager (Information Security Audit) |
MMGS III |
2 |
| 08 |
Senior Manager (Database Administrator) |
MMGS III |
10 |
| 09 |
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 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Post Code |
Post Name |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR (GEN) |
Total |
HI |
OC |
VI |
ID |
| 01 |
Manager (Branch Management) |
15 |
7 |
27 |
10 |
41 |
100 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| 02 |
Manager (IT) |
10 |
5 |
18 |
7 |
25 |
65 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| 03 |
Manager (Information Security) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 04 |
Manager (IS Audit) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| 05 |
Senior Manager (IT) |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 06 |
Senior Manager (Information Security) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 07 |
Senior Manager (IS Audit) |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 08 |
Senior Manager (Database Administrator) |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 09 |
Senior Manager (Network Administrator) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 10 |
Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 11 |
Manager (Credit) |
8 |
3 |
11 |
2 |
11 |
35 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| 12 |
Senior Manager (Credit) |
2 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
7 |
15 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| 13 |
Senior Manager (Risk) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 14 |
Assistant Manager (Security) |
3 |
1 |
6 |
2 |
13 |
25 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total |
|
46 |
21 |
79 |
28 |
117 |
291 |
4 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
Selection Process
- Online Examination
- Personal Interview (for candidates qualifying in the Online Examination)
- Final Merit List preparation (80% weightage to Online Examination, 20% weightage to Interview)
Exam Pattern (Generalist Officer – Branch Management, Scale II)
| Topic |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| English Language |
25 |
25 |
30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Banking Law & Practice, Indian Economy, Banking Principles, Accounting) |
75 |
75 |
90 minutes |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
2 hours |
Exam Pattern (All Other Posts – Scale I/II/III)
| Topic |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| English Language |
25 |
25 |
30 minutes |
| General Awareness (Banking Industry) |
25 |
25 |
30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (post-wise) |
50 |
50 |
60 minutes |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
2 hours |
Minimum qualifying marks: 30% for reserved category, 35% for unreserved category in Online Examination. Interview qualifying marks: 45% for reserved, 50% for unreserved.
Salary Details
| Grade / Scale |
Salary (Basic Pay Scale) |
| 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 |
(DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances applicable as per Bank rules)
How to Apply IOB Recruitment 2026-27?
- Visit the official website www.iob.bank.in
- Go to the “Careers” section
- Click on “Recruitment of Generalist / Specialist Officers in Various Scales – 2026-27”
- Select the post and click “Register Online”
- Complete registration and note down the Registration Number and Password
- Fill in all required details in the online application form
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications
- Pay the applicable application fee / intimation charges online
- Submit the form and download/print the application for future reference
Required Documents
- Passport size photograph (as per specification)
- Signature (scanned, as per specification)
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter’s Card)
- Educational qualification mark sheets & certificates
- Work experience certificates (appointment/relieving letters, pay slips)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for candidates in Government/PSU service)
Important Links
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies? Answer: A total of 291 vacancies have been announced for Generalist / Specialist Officer posts in JMG Scale I, MMG Scale II, and MMG Scale III.
Q2. What is the last date to apply? Answer: The last date to apply online is 15.09.2026. The application window opens on 29.08.2026.
Q3. What is the required qualification? Answer: Qualification varies by post — ranging from a basic graduation degree (for Manager Branch Management and Assistant Manager Security) to specialized degrees like B.E./B.Tech/MCA in relevant IT/Cyber Security streams, and MBA (Finance)/CA/CMA for Credit and Risk posts, along with post-qualification work experience specific to each role.
