Indian Overseas Bank Generalist / Specialist Officers 2026-27

Yes, this is an all-India recruitment. No domicile restriction applies. Candidates from any state can apply for any post. However, posting after selection is all-India; you cannot guarantee a specific location.

10th marksheet/certificate, Bachelor's degree certificate (and postgraduate if applicable), Caste Certificate (if SC/ST/OBC), Experience certificates from all employers with job title and salary range, Last 3 months salary slips, Relieving letters, Passport-size photo (200×240 pixels, white background, JPG, <100KB), Signature scan (150×60 pixels, JPG, <50KB), PAN/Aadhaar/Voter ID, and CV highlighting technical skills for IT roles.

No physical fitness test for most posts. However, Assistant Manager (Security) roles for retired military personnel may require medical examination to confirm fitness. All selected candidates undergo mandatory medical examination (height, vision, hearing, blood pressure, chest X-ray if required) before final appointment.

The notification does not specify an attempt limit. However, age limit is the effective constraint—you can apply as long as you are within the age band (22–45 years for General; with category relaxations up to 50–55 years). Once you exceed the upper age limit after relaxation, you cannot apply again.

MMGS II (Managers): Estimated in-hand ₹55,000–₹72,000 per month after NPS (~10%) and tax deductions, depending on experience slab. MMGS III (Senior Managers): ₹75,000–₹95,000 in-hand. JMGS I (Assistant Manager): ₹45,000–₹55,000 in-hand. Use the salary calculator to estimate based on your current slab.

IOB recruitment is all-India. Posting can be anywhere within IOB's branch network (1,700+ branches). Preference-based posting is considered but not guaranteed. Typical postings are in Tier-2/Tier-3 cities and metro branches. IT/Security/DBA roles are usually headquarters-centric (Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore). Timeline from selection to joining: 3–4 months.

Upper age limit for General: 45 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years = 50 years upper limit. OBC +3 years = 48 years upper limit. PwD +10 years = 55 years upper limit. Relaxation is cumulative for eligible categories (e.g., SC+PwD = 60 years maximum).

No. Your Bachelor's degree (or postgraduate degree if required for the post) must be completed and conferred before the application closing date (15 September 2026). Provisional certificates or provisional results are not accepted. This is strictly enforced at the DV stage.

Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (120 questions, 120 marks, 1 hour)—qualifying stage. Stage 2: Main Exam (150–200 marks, 2–2.5 hours)—merit-based selection; different paper for Branch Management vs. IT/Security roles. Stage 3: Technical Skill Test / Professional Interview (45 minutes, 50 marks)—technical depth and project experience. Stage 4: HR Round (30 minutes, 100 marks)—leadership fit and career motivation. Stage 5: Document Verification—original certificates, experience proof, background check. Stage 6: Medical Examination—standard fitness assessment. Final Merit List: Composite score = Prelim (25%) + Main (50%) + Interview (25%).

Yes, IOB permits applications for multiple posts in a single registration. You can select multiple post codes if you satisfy qualification and experience criteria for each. However, fee is charged per application; if you apply for 2 posts, you pay ₹2,000 (General) or ₹350 (SC/ST). Check the portal for multi-post fee structure before submission.