Particulars | Details |
Organization Name | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
Post Name | Generalist / Specialist Officers (14 posts) |
Advt No. | HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27 |
Notification Date | 28.08.2026 |
Total Vacancies | 291 Posts |
Job Location | Anywhere in India |
Application Mode | Online only |
Application Start Date | 29.08.2026 |
Application Last Date | 15.09.2026 |
Age Limit | Varies by post: 22–45 years (as on 01.08.2026) |
Selection Process | Online Examination + Interview (80:20 weightage) |
Salary/Pay Scale | JMGS I: ₹48,480–85,290; MMGS II: ₹64,820–93,960; MMGS III: ₹85,920–1,05,280 |
Official Website |
IOB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Start) | 29/08/2026 |
Opening Date of Online Registration | 29/08/2026 |
Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges (End) | 15/09/2026 |
Closing Date of Online Registration | 15/09/2026 |
IOB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under IOB is given below.
Manager - Branch Management (Post Code 01)
No. of Vacancies: 100
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University
Age Limit: Min: 23 Years, Max: 33 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS II: Rs. 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960
Manager - IT (Post Code 02)
No. of Vacancies: 65
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) OR MCA OR M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT)
Age Limit: Min: 25 Years, Max: 35 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS II: Rs. 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960
Manager - Information Security (Post Code 03)
No. of Vacancies: 5
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, Cyber Security or Information Security OR M.E./M.Tech in same disciplines
Age Limit: Min: 22 Years, Max: 32 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS II: Rs. 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960
Manager - IS Audit (Post Code 04)
No. of Vacancies: 5
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, Cyber Security OR M.E./M.Tech in above disciplines/MCA
Age Limit: Min: 22 Years, Max: 32 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS II: Rs. 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960
Senior Manager - IT (Post Code 05)
No. of Vacancies: 10
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) OR MCA OR M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT)
Age Limit: Min: 28 Years, Max: 38 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS III: Rs. 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
Senior Manager - Information Security (Post Code 06)
No. of Vacancies: 3
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, Cyber Security or Information Security OR M.E./M.Tech in same disciplines
Age Limit: Min: 25 Years, Max: 35 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS III: Rs. 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
Senior Manager - IS Audit (Post Code 07)
No. of Vacancies: 2
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, Cyber Security OR M.E./M.Tech in above disciplines/MCA
Age Limit: Min: 25 Years, Max: 35 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS III: Rs. 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
Senior Manager - Database Administrator (Post Code 08)
No. of Vacancies: 10
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) OR MCA OR M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT)
Age Limit: Min: 28 Years, Max: 38 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS III: Rs. 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
Senior Manager - Network Administrator (Post Code 09)
No. of Vacancies: 5
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communications/Electronics & Instrumentation OR M.Tech in same OR MCA
Age Limit: Min: 25 Years, Max: 35 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS III: Rs. 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
Senior Manager - Cyber Security Administrator (Post Code 10)
No. of Vacancies: 5
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, Cyber Security or Information Security OR M.E./M.Tech in same disciplines
Age Limit: Min: 25 Years, Max: 35 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS III: Rs. 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
Manager - Credit (Post Code 11)
No. of Vacancies: 35
Qualification: Bachelor's degree with MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance) OR Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost Management Accountant (CMA)
Age Limit: Min: 23 Years, Max: 33 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS II: Rs. 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960
Senior Manager - Credit (Post Code 12)
No. of Vacancies: 15
Qualification: Bachelor's degree with MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance) OR Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost Management Accountant (CMA)
Age Limit: Min: 25 Years, Max: 35 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS III: Rs. 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
Senior Manager - Risk (Post Code 13)
No. of Vacancies: 6
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline with MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance)/PGDBF/MFM/MFC/Masters in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics OR Graduation with Certification in FRM from GARP USA/PRMIA
Age Limit: Min: 25 Years, Max: 35 Years
Pay Scale: MMGS III: Rs. 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
Assistant Manager - Security (Post Code 14)
No. of Vacancies: 25
Qualification: Graduate from Recognized University with Certification course (minimum 3 months) in Computer/IT or Computer Science related paper at graduation level or afterwards
Age Limit: Min: 30 Years, Max: 45 Years
Pay Scale: JMGS I: Rs. 48480 – 2000/7 – 62480 – 2340/2 – 67160 – 2680/7 – 85290
IOB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility (age, educational qualification, and post-qualification work experience) is assessed as on 01.08.2026 for all posts. Candidates must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India for the latter categories).
Post Code | Post Name | Age (Min–Max) | Educational Qualification | Post Qualification Work Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Manager (Branch Management), MMGS II | 23–33 years | Degree in any discipline from a recognized University | 3 years as an Officer in a Scheduled Public/Private Sector Bank, at least 2 years in Branch Banking |
02 | Manager (IT), MMGS II | 25–35 years | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT) | Minimum 5 years post-qualification IT experience, including at least 3 years in Banking/BFSI, with hands-on experience in one specified technology domain |
03 | Manager (Information Security), MMGS II | 22–32 years | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Cyber Security/Information Security | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience across at least 3 specified security domains |
04 | Manager (Information Security Audit), MMGS II | 22–32 years | Minimum 2 years experience (at least 1 year in IS Audit/Cyber Security Audit in Banking/BFSI), or equivalent software development experience | |
05 | Senior Manager (IT), MMGS III | 28–38 years | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT) | Minimum 8 years post-qualification IT experience, including at least 5 years in Banking/BFSI; mandatory CISA/CISSP/ISO 27001:LA/OSCP certification |
06 | Senior Manager (Information Security), MMGS III | 25–35 years | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Cyber Security/Information Security | Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience across at least 3 specified security domains |
07 | Senior Manager (Information Security Audit), MMGS III | 25–35 years | Minimum 5 years experience (at least 3 years in IS Audit/Cyber Security Audit in Banking/BFSI), or equivalent software development experience | |
08 | Senior Manager (Database Administrator), MMGS III | 28–38 years | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT) | Minimum 8 years Database Administration experience, of which at least 5 years in production DBA and 3 years in Banking/BFSI; mandatory OCA/OCP certification |
09 | Senior Manager (Network Administrator), MMGS III | 25–35 years | B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation, or MCA | Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Network Operations, including Cisco FTD and Checkpoint firewall security; mandatory CCNA (Routing & Switching/Security) or Checkpoint CCSE certification |
10 | Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator), MMGS III | 25–35 years | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Cyber Security/Information Security | Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in at least 2 specified cyber security domains |
11 | Manager (Credit), MMGS II | 23–33 years | Bachelor's degree with MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance), or CA, or CMA | 3 years post-qualification experience in a Bank/Financial Institution, minimum 2 years in credit |
12 | Senior Manager (Credit), MMGS III | 25–35 years | Bachelor's degree with MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance), or CA, or CMA | 6 years post-qualification experience in a Bank/Financial Institution, minimum 4 years in credit |
13 | Senior Manager (Risk), MMGS III | 25–35 years | Graduation with MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance)/PGDBF/MFM/MFC/Masters in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics, or Graduation with GARP/PRMIA risk certification | Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a Bank/NBFC/Financial Institution in Risk, Credit, Forex, Treasury, or Finance |
14 | Assistant Manager (Security), JMGS I | 30–45 years | Graduate from a recognized University, with a certification course (minimum 3 months) in Computer/IT/Computer Science | Retired JCO or equivalent with minimum 5 years service in Army/Navy/Air Force; or Inspector-rank/Sub-Inspector-and-above rank with minimum 5 years in Paramilitary Forces or Police |
Certification requirements, technology-domain specifics, and detailed sub-conditions for each Specialist Officer post are extensive; candidates are advised to refer to the full official notification PDF for the complete post-wise qualification and experience matrix before applying.
IOB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The minimum and maximum age for each post is listed in the eligibility table above (assessed as on 01.08.2026). Age relaxation for reserved categories is as follows:
Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (min. 5 years military service) | 5 years |
Cumulative age relaxation across categories is available to SC/ST/OBC candidates, subject to a maximum upper age limit of 50 years. There is no reservation for Ex-servicemen in the Officers' cadre, though age relaxation applies as per Government guidelines.
Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our to your exact age instantly.
IOB Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in the following pay scales, with DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances as per rules in force.
Scale / Grade | Scale of Pay (₹) |
|---|---|
JMGS I | 48480 – 2000/7 – 62480 – 2340/2 – 67160 – 2680/7 – 85290 |
MMGS II | 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960 |
MMGS III | 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280 |
Specialist Officers recruited laterally in MMG Scale II and III are also eligible for Conveyance Expenses, Newspaper Cost, Telephone/Mobile Expenses, Residential Furniture, and Bank-owned or leased accommodation during probation, as per extant Bank guidelines. Selected candidates must execute a Financial Service Indemnity Bond of ₹2,00,000 (JMGS I, minimum 3 years' service) or ₹2,50,000 (MMGS II & III, minimum 3 years' service).
IOB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Here is the complete information about IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
SC/ST/PWD (Intimation Charges only) | INR 175/- (inclusive of GST) |
All Others (including OBC & EWS) | INR 1000/- (inclusive of GST) |
IOB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure:
Online Examination: Candidates will be shortlisted based on an Online Examination consisting of 100 objective-type questions (2 hours duration). The exam includes:
For Generalist Officer (Branch Management) Scale II: English Language (25 Qs, 25 Marks, 30 min) + Professional Knowledge (75 Qs, 75 Marks, 90 min)
For All Other Posts (Scale I/II/III): English Language (25 Qs, 25 Marks, 30 min) + General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry (25 Qs, 25 Marks, 30 min) + Professional Knowledge (50 Qs, 50 Marks, 60 min)
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30% for reserved candidates and 35% for unreserved candidates in the Online Examination (in Professional Knowledge section). No minimum qualifying marks for General Awareness and English Language sections.
Negative Marking: 1/4th of the mark allotted will be deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty for unattempted questions.
Interview: Candidates qualifying in the Online Examination will be called for a Personal Interview. Maximum marks: 100. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for unreserved candidates and 45% for reserved candidates. Interview will assess Role-related Exposure, Subject Knowledge, and Communication Skills.
Final Merit List: Prepared by assigning 80% weightage to Online Examination and 20% weightage to Interview.
IOB Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter
System-generated printout of the online application form
Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Std. X Certificate with DOB)
Photo Identity Proof (Passport/Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar/PAN Card/Driving Licence/Voter's Card)
Mark sheets and certificates for educational qualifications
Work experience proof (Experience Certificates, Appointment Letters, Relieving Letters, Salary Slips)
Certificates for preferred professional certifications, where applicable
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, in the prescribed format)
Disability Certificate (for PWBD candidates, issued by the District Medical Board)
No Objection Certificate (for candidates currently in Government/PSU/Bank service)
Ration Card will not be accepted as a valid ID proof at any stage of this recruitment process.
How to Apply for IOB Recruitment 2026
Here is the complete procedure to apply for IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
Visit the Bank’s official website www.iob.bank.in and click on the ‘Careers’ page.
Open the link ‘Recruitment of Generalist / Specialist Officers in Various Scales – 2026-27’ and select the post to be applied for.
Click on ‘Register Online’ and then ‘Click here to Register Online’ to complete first-time registration.
On successful registration, an E-mail and SMS will be sent with Registration Number and Password. Note these for future reference.
Log in and fill in all required details in the Online Application Form carefully.
Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specified guidelines.
Click on ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’ after verifying all details.
Pay the Application Fee / Intimation Charges online using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / BHIM / UPI.
Take a printout of the e-receipt and the system-generated online application form for future reference.
Candidates can apply for more than one post subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria. If multiple applications are submitted for the same post, only the last submitted application will be considered.
IOB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
Applications can be submitted online only, from 29.08.2026 to 15.09.2026; no other mode will be accepted.
Candidates may apply for more than one post, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for each.
If a candidate submits multiple applications for the same post, only the last submitted application will be considered.
Incomplete applications or those without supporting documents will be rejected outright.
OBC candidates must submit a non-creamy layer certificate valid as on the date of interview.
The Bank reserves the right to change, modify, cancel, or add to any of the eligibility or selection criteria.
Outstation SC/ST/PWBD candidates who are unemployed will be reimbursed second-class train fare by the shortest route, as per Government guidelines.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Requests for change of examination centre, interview date, or registered e-mail ID will not be entertained.
The Online Examination will be conducted at centres including Delhi/NCR, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/MMR/Thane, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
IOB Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here