- IOB LBO 2026 live updates
- IOB LBO vacancy 2026 state wise breakup
- Who can apply for IOB Local Bank Officer
- IOB LBO age relaxation for SC ST OBC and PwBD
- IOB LBO application fee 2026
- IOB LBO 2026 important dates
- IOB Local Bank Officer salary and pay scale
- IOB LBO exam pattern and marking scheme
- IOB LBO selection process and interview weightage
- How to apply for IOB LBO 2026 online
- Documents required at the IOB LBO interview
- Important Links
IOB Local Bank Officer LBO 2026 250 Posts Apply Online is live at Indian Overseas Bank under advertisement HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 dated 07.08.2026. The bank is filling 250 Local Bank Officer posts in JMGS-I across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Online registration runs from 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026. Any graduate aged 20 to 30 years as on 01.08.2026 can apply for one state only, and must know that state’s local language. Starting basic pay is Rs 48,480 per month.
IOB LBO 2026 live updates
LIVE MONITORING
Latest status: The application window is open. The closing date on the official advertisement is 24.08.2026 and no extension notice has been issued for this recruitment.
16.08.2026: The IBPS registration portal for this recruitment was checked and is accepting new registrations and logins. It also lists 08.09.2026 as the last date for printing the submitted application, a date that does not appear in the advertisement’s own dates table. The direct registration link is given in the Important Links section below.
16.08.2026: The IOB Careers page was checked and the 21-page Local Bank Officers 2026-27 advertisement is available under Recruitment 2026-27. The registration window remains 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026, and the separate extension notice currently on the same page applies to the Apprentices engagement, not to this LBO recruitment.
07.08.2026: Indian Overseas Bank issued advertisement HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 for 250 Local Bank Officer posts in JMGS-I. Online registration and fee payment open on 08.08.2026.
Last checked: 16.08.2026 at 11:20 IST.
IOB LBO vacancy 2026 state wise breakup
The 250 posts are split across four states, and each state carries its own mandatory language. A candidate may apply against the vacancy of one state only, and the merit list is drawn state wise and category wise. The advertisement notes that some states include backlog vacancies and that the reserved figures are provisional.
| State and mandatory language | Vacancies and category split |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu (Tamil) | 100 posts — SC 15, ST 6, OBC 33, EWS 9, UR 37 |
| Karnataka (Kannada) | 50 posts — SC 8, ST 3, OBC 16, EWS 4, UR 19 |
| Maharashtra (Marathi) | 50 posts — SC 7, ST 4, OBC 15, EWS 5, UR 19 |
| Gujarat (Gujarati) | 50 posts — SC 6, ST 5, OBC 16, EWS 4, UR 19 |
| All states total vacancy | 250 posts — SC 36, ST 18, OBC 80, EWS 22, UR 94 |
| PwBD posts within the above | 12 in all — VI 2, HI 2, OC 5, ID 3 (horizontal reservation) |
Who can apply for IOB Local Bank Officer
Eligibility is judged as on 01.08.2026, the first day of the month in which registration opened. The qualification bar is deliberately open, so any graduate stream is accepted, but the language condition is the part that decides most applications.
| Eligibility question | What the advertisement says |
|---|---|
| Which degree is needed | A graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India |
| Must the degree be complete now | Yes. The candidate must hold a valid marksheet or degree certificate on the day of registration |
| Age limit for general category | Minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years as on 01.08.2026 |
| Date of birth window allowed | Born not later than 01.08.2006 and not earlier than 02.08.1996, both days inclusive |
| Can I apply for two states | No. Applying against one state bars the candidate from any other state in this recruitment |
| If I never studied the local language | A Language Proficiency Test is held before the interview for those who did not take that language in class 10 or 12 |
| Where will I be posted | In the applied state for the first 12 years of service, or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier |
IOB LBO age relaxation for SC ST OBC and PwBD
Upper age relaxation is available on production of the prescribed certificate at the personal interview. Where a candidate qualifies under more than one head, relaxation is cumulative with any one remaining head, subject to an overall ceiling of 50 years for SC, ST and OBC candidates.
| Category claiming relaxation | Years added to the upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC and ST candidates | 5 years, taking the upper limit to 35 years |
| OBC non-creamy layer | 3 years, taking the upper limit to 33 years |
| Persons with benchmark disability | 10 years, taking the upper limit to 40 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen and ECOs or SSCOs | 5 years, subject to the ceiling in Government guidelines |
| General and EWS candidates | No relaxation. The stated maximum of 30 years applies |
IOB LBO application fee 2026
The fee is non-refundable and is paid online during registration. It cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment of the bank, so candidates should confirm their eligibility before paying.
| Category of applicant | Fee payable, inclusive of GST |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC | Rs 850 |
| SC, ST and PwBD | Rs 175, charged as intimation charges only |
| Accepted payment modes | Debit card, credit card, internet banking, BHIM and UPI |
| Is the fee refundable | No. Once paid it is neither refunded nor adjusted against another recruitment |
IOB LBO 2026 important dates
The window is short at roughly two weeks, and no other mode of application is accepted. Candidates should not wait for the closing day, because fee payment and document upload both have to be completed inside the same window.
| Recruitment event | Official date |
|---|---|
| Notification released on | 07.08.2026 |
| Online registration starts | 08.08.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 24.08.2026 |
| Fee payment window | 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026 |
| Last date to edit the application | 24.08.2026, the same day registration closes |
| Last date to print your application | 08.09.2026, as listed on the IBPS registration portal |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 01.08.2026 for both age and qualification |
| Online exam date | Not announced in the advertisement as on 16.08.2026. It will be intimated with the call letter |
IOB Local Bank Officer salary and pay scale
The post is Assistant Manager in Junior Management Grade Scale I. Beyond basic pay, the officer draws dearness allowance, house rent allowance and city compensatory allowance as per rules in force. Candidates should read the probation and bond conditions before applying, since both carry a commitment.
| Pay and service question | Official position as on 01.08.2026 |
|---|---|
| Starting basic pay | Rs 48,480 per month |
| Full pay scale for JMGS-I | Rs 48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920 |
| Allowances payable | DA, HRA, CCA and other perquisites as per rules in force from time to time |
| Probation period | Two years of active service from the date of joining |
| Service bond amount | Rs 2,00,000 indemnity bond for a minimum service of three years |
| Credit for past bank experience | Up to two advance increments where the earlier job profile matches a Scale-I generalist officer |
IOB LBO exam pattern and marking scheme
The online examination carries 140 objective questions for 200 marks, with separate sectional timing over a total of three hours. There is no sectional qualifying mark, but a quarter of the marks allotted is deducted for every wrong answer, so blind guessing is expensive.
| Section in the online exam | Questions, marks and time |
|---|---|
| Reasoning and computer aptitude | 40 questions, 60 marks, 60 minutes |
| General, economy and banking awareness | 30 questions, 40 marks, 30 minutes |
| Data analysis and interpretation | 40 questions, 60 marks, 60 minutes |
| English knowledge | 30 questions, 40 marks, 30 minutes, in English only |
| Total paper size and duration | 140 questions, 200 marks, three hours |
| Negative marking per wrong answer | One fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question. No penalty for an unattempted question |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 35 per cent aggregate for unreserved and 30 per cent for reserved candidates |
IOB LBO selection process and interview weightage
Selection runs in up to three stages. Clearing the online examination does not by itself confer any right to be called for the next stage, because shortlisting depends on the bank’s requirement in the state applied for.
| Selection stage | How it counts towards final selection |
|---|---|
| Online examination | First stage. Merit is drawn state wise and category wise from the cumulative score |
| Language Proficiency Test | Only for candidates who did not study the state language in class 10 or 12. Failing it ends the candidature |
| Personal interview | Carries 100 marks, held after the online exam and LPT where applicable |
| Final weightage ratio | 80 for the online examination and 20 for the personal interview |
| Minimum aggregate required | 35 per cent for unreserved candidates and 30 per cent for reserved candidates |
| Exam centres available | A pan-India tentative list, including Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata and New Delhi |
How to apply for IOB LBO 2026 online
Applications are accepted online only. Registration for this recruitment runs on the IBPS portal, and the direct registration link is given in the Important Links section at the end of this page. The same link is also reachable through the Apply Online button on the bank’s Careers page.
- Open the direct IBPS registration link for Local Bank Officer 2026-27 given in Important Links below.
- Read the advertisement before starting, because the state chosen at registration cannot be changed later.
- Click New Registration and complete the basic registration to get a provisional registration number and password.
- Fill the application, choosing one state only, and enter the percentage of marks obtained in graduation.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed formats.
- Pay Rs 850, or Rs 175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, through debit card, credit card, internet banking, BHIM or UPI.
- Save the e-receipt, and take a printout of the submitted application by 08.09.2026.
Documents required at the IOB LBO interview
Originals along with a self-attested photocopy have to be produced at the personal interview. Non-submission of a required document can debar the candidate from the rest of the recruitment process, so these should be arranged well before the result stage.
| Document to carry | Acceptable proof named in the advertisement |
|---|---|
| Proof of date of birth | Birth certificate, or the class 10 certificate showing date of birth |
| Proof of language proficiency | Class 10 or class 12 certificate showing the subjects passed |
| Photo identity proof | Passport, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence or voter card |
| Educational certificates | Marksheets and certificates issued by the board or university |
| Caste or EWS certificate | Issued by the competent authority in the prescribed Government of India format |
| OBC non-creamy layer clause | Certificate must carry the clause and be issued within one year before the interview date |
| Interview call letter | Printout of the valid call letter with the system-generated application printout |
Important Links
Use only the official destinations below. Download the advertisement before applying, because the state you choose cannot be changed after registration.
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online direct registration link | Open direct IOB LBO 2026-27 registration |
| IOB Careers page for this recruitment | Open IOB Careers page |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Download LBO 2026-27 advertisement |
| Indian Overseas Bank official website | Open Indian Overseas Bank website |
| Punjab National Bank LBO 2026 recruitment | Read PNB Local Bank Officer 2026 update |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | View more Sarkari Naukri updates |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in IOB LBO 2026?
Indian Overseas Bank has notified 250 Local Bank Officer posts in JMGS-I under advertisement HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27.
What is the last date to apply for IOB LBO 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 24.08.2026. Registration opened on 08.08.2026.
What is the age limit for IOB Local Bank Officer 2026?
Minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years as on 01.08.2026. The candidate must be born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2006, both days inclusive.
Which qualification is required for IOB LBO?
A graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, held on the day of registration.
What is the application fee for IOB LBO 2026?
Rs 850 inclusive of GST for General, EWS and OBC candidates, and Rs 175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates as intimation charges.
Can I apply for more than one state in IOB LBO?
No. A candidate can apply against the vacancy of one state only, and applying for one state bars any other state in this recruitment.
Is knowing the local language compulsory?
Yes. Candidates must be proficient in the language of the state applied for. Those who did not study it in class 10 or 12 must clear a Language Proficiency Test before the interview.
What is the IOB LBO salary?
Basic pay starts at Rs 48,480 per month in the scale Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920, plus DA, HRA, CCA and other applicable allowances.
What is the IOB LBO exam pattern?
An online examination of 140 objective questions carrying 200 marks across four sections, with a total duration of three hours and separate sectional timing.
Is there negative marking in the IOB LBO exam?
Yes. One fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer. There is no penalty for an unattempted question.
What is the weightage of the interview?
The online examination and personal interview are combined in the ratio 80:20. The interview itself carries 100 marks.
Is there a service bond in IOB LBO?
Yes. Selected candidates execute an indemnity bond of Rs 2,00,000 for a minimum service period of three years, with a probation of two years.
Has the IOB LBO exam date been announced?
No. The advertisement does not carry an exam date. It will be intimated along with the call letter on the official website.