Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2025-26
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced the recruitment of Local Bank Officers (LBO) for the year 2025-26. This presents a significant opportunity for aspiring banking candidates to join a reputed institution and contribute to its growth. The recruitment drive aims to fill 400 vacancies for Local Bank Officers in the Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS I). Selected candidates will be posted within the state they applied for.
Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges | 12.05.2025 to 31.05.2025 |
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 12.05.2025 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | 31.05.2025 |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for 400 Local Bank Officer positions across various states. The vacancies are distributed among different categories, including Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Unreserved. Reservations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are also applicable on a horizontal basis.
Candidates must apply for a vacancy in only one state. Applying for multiple states will result in only the last submitted application being considered.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the IOB LBO recruitment, candidates must meet the following criteria as of May 1, 2025:
Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be one of the following[cite:
- A Citizen of India or
- A Citizen of Nepal or
- A Citizen of Bhutan or
- A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified East African countries, Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Candidates belonging to categories 2 to 5 must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 20 years old and not more than 30 years old as of May 1, 2025. This means candidates must have been born not earlier than May 2, 1995, and not later than May 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Candidates must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
Pay Scale
The pay scale for Assistant Manager (Scale I) is Basic: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920[cite: 102]. DA, HRA, CCA etc., will be as per rules in force from time to time.
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Selection Process
Selection will be made based on an Online Examination followed by Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and Personal Interview. Candidates qualifying in the Online Examination would be called for Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and candidates qualifying both online exam and LPT will be called for Personal Interview.
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
The candidate must have Proficiency (reading, writing and speaking) in the Local Language of the State applied for. Candidates shortlisted for the Personal Interview will be required to qualify Language Proficiency test, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for Personal Interview and thus their candidature will not be considered for further selection process.
Personal Interview
Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks in the online examination & LPT (wherever applicable) shall be called for Personal Interview. The minimum qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
Final Selection
The weightage ratio of Online Exam and Personal Interview will be in the ratio of 80:20 respectively. The combined final score of candidates shall be arrived on the basis of scores obtained by the candidates in the Online Examination and Personal Interview. Selection will be made from the top ranked candidates in merit list prepared on State wise and category wise.
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Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the category of the applicant.
| Category of Applicant | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD | INR 175/- (Rupees One Hundred Seventy-Five Only) |
| GEN/EWS/OBC | INR 850/- (Rupees Eight Hundred and Fifty Only) |
Payment by Online Mode. The payment can be made using Debit Card/ Credit Card/Internet Banking/BHIM / UPI, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for the IOB LBO recruitment 2025-26?
The last date for online registration is May 31, 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in this recruitment drive?
There are a total of 400 vacancies for Local Bank Officers.
Q3. Can I apply for vacancies in multiple states?
No, candidates must apply for a vacancy in only one state.
Q4. Is there a language proficiency test?
Yes, candidates shortlisted for the Personal Interview will have to appear for a local language proficiency test, unless exempted based on their 10th or 12th standard language study.
Q5. What is the selection process for the IOB LBO recruitment?
The selection process consists of an Online Examination, Language Proficiency Test, and Personal Interview.
Q6. What is the weightage given to the Online Exam and Personal Interview in the final selection?
The weightage ratio of the Online Exam and Personal Interview for final selection is 80:20 respectively.
Q7. What is the application fee for General category candidates?
The application fee for GEN/EWS/OBC candidates is INR 850/- inclusive of GST.
Q8. Are there any age relaxations for reserved categories?
Yes, age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and other categories as per Government guidelines.
Q9. What is the probation period for the selected candidates?
The probation period is 2 years of active service.
Q10. Is there a bond amount to be executed after selection?
Yes, selected candidates need to execute a bond of ₹2,00,000/- to serve for a minimum of 3 years.