Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2026: 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer Posts
Indian Overseas Bank has opened 291 officer vacancies across 14 post codes in JMGS I, MMGS II and MMGS III. Applications run 29 August to 15 September 2026, with selection by online examination and interview. Full vacancy table, reservation split, age limits, fees and application steps.
Indian Overseas Bank has published a recruitment notification for 291 generalist and specialist officer posts across 14 roles in JMGS I, MMGS II and MMGS III. Online applications opened on 29 August 2026 and close on 15 September 2026. Selection is by online examination followed by an interview. This is the full breakdown: every post, the reservation split, eligibility dates, fees and the application steps.
Primary source: Indian Overseas Bank, Advt. No. HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27, dated 28.08.2026 (PDF, 35 pages)
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Key dates at a glance
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date of online registration | 29 August 2026 |
| Closing date of online registration | 15 September 2026 |
| Payment of application fee and intimation charges | 29 August to 15 September 2026 |
| Cut-off for age, education and experience | 1 August 2026 |
All 291 vacancies, post by post
Post code 01 is the generalist officer post. Every other post is a specialist officer role. Reservation for candidates with benchmark disabilities is horizontal, so those candidates are also counted within the category they belong to.
| Code | Post | Grade | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Manager, Branch Management (generalist) | MMGS II | 100 | 41 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 |
| 02 | Manager, IT | MMGS II | 65 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 7 |
| 03 | Manager, Information Security | MMGS II | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 04 | Manager, Information Security Audit | MMGS II | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 05 | Senior Manager, IT | MMGS III | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 06 | Senior Manager, Information Security | MMGS III | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 07 | Senior Manager, Information Security Audit | MMGS III | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 08 | Senior Manager, Database Administrator | MMGS III | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 09 | Senior Manager, Network Administrator | MMGS III | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Senior Manager, Cyber Security Administrator | MMGS III | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Manager, Credit | MMGS II | 35 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| 12 | Senior Manager, Credit | MMGS III | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | Senior Manager, Risk | MMGS III | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Assistant Manager, Security (physical security) | JMGS I | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 291 | 117 | 46 | 21 | 79 | 28 |
The bank states that vacancy numbers are provisional and may increase or decrease according to its requirements.
Which post suits whom
- Technology candidates. Manager IT (65) and Senior Manager IT (10) are the largest technology openings, asking for 5 and 8 years of post-qualification IT experience respectively, with a banking or BFSI component. Specialisations include full stack development and operating system administration.
- Security candidates. Twenty posts across information security, IS audit and cyber security administration. These have their own experience domains, including AI and LLM security testing, and are covered in detail in our companion piece linked at the end.
- Infrastructure candidates. Senior Manager Database Administrator (10) and Senior Manager Network Administrator (5).
- Banking generalists. Manager Branch Management (100) is the single largest post in the notification.
- Credit and risk specialists. Manager Credit (35), Senior Manager Credit (15) and Senior Manager Risk (6).
- Ex-services and police candidates. Assistant Manager Security (25) is a physical security role, open to retired Junior Commissioned Officers with five years in that rank, paramilitary personnel of equivalent Inspector rank, and police officers. Age band 30 to 45, and a graduate degree plus a computer or IT component is required.
Eligibility, age and relaxation
Every eligibility criterion, meaning age, educational qualification and post qualification work experience, is computed as on 1 August 2026. Certification courses must be valid as on the same date.
Age bands vary by post and grade. As a guide, MMGS II manager posts sit broadly in the 22 to 35 range depending on the role, MMGS III senior manager posts in the 25 to 38 range, and Assistant Manager Security at 30 to 45. Check the exact band for your post code in the notification before applying.
Upper age relaxation follows extant government guidelines, including five years for SC and ST candidates, with further relaxation for OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates as applicable.
Selection is by online examination followed by an interview. Candidates who qualify in the online examination are called for a personal interview. The bank reserves the right to call only the required number of candidates after shortlisting, so meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call.
Fees and how to apply
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and PwBD (intimation charges only) | ₹175 inclusive of GST |
| All others, including OBC and EWS | ₹1,000 inclusive of GST |
- Apply online only at www.iob.bank.in. No other mode of application is accepted.
- Fill your own particulars carefully. The bank warns that corrections, amendments and resubmissions after the closing date are not entertained.
- Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration under the Uploads menu, alongside the standard documents.
- Pay online by debit card, credit card, internet banking, BHIM or UPI, and save the e-receipt.
- Print and keep the submitted form. Applications cannot be withdrawn and the fee is never refunded or adjusted against another recruitment.
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India, on terms decided by the bank.
FAQs
How many vacancies are in the IOB 2026-27 officer recruitment?
291, across 14 post codes in JMGS I, MMGS II and MMGS III.
What are the application dates?
29 August 2026 to 15 September 2026, for both registration and fee payment.
What is the application fee?
₹1,000 including GST for most candidates, and ₹175 intimation charges for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
What is the selection process?
An online examination, followed by an interview for those who qualify.
Which date is used to calculate age and experience?
1 August 2026, for age, education and post qualification experience alike.
Is there a written exam for every post?
The notification states online examination followed by interview as the selection process for the recruitment. The bank shortlists before calling candidates for either stage.
Source
- Indian Overseas Bank, Recruitment of Generalist / Specialist Officers in Various Scales 2026-27, Advt. No. HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27, dated 28 August 2026.
For a detailed breakdown of the 20 information security and cyber security posts, including the experience domains and preferred certifications, see our companion piece on the IOB Recruitment 2026: 20 Cyber Security and Information Security Officer Posts, Apply by 15 September.