IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee, Exam Pattern & Selection Pr
IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee, Exam Pattern & Selection Process
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the official notification for IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026-27 for Generalist and Specialist Officers in various scales. The recruitment drive includes 291 total vacancies, out of which 190 vacancies are for Specialist Officer posts and 100 are for the Generalist Officer post. Online applications will be accepted from 29 August 2026 to 15 September 2026.
Eligible and experienced candidates can apply online through the IOB Careers portal. The recruitment covers IT, Information Security, IS Audit, Database Administration, Network Administration, Cyber Security, Credit, Risk and Security posts.
IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
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IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particular |
Details |
|---|---|
Organization |
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
Recruitment |
Generalist / Specialist Officers 2026-27 |
Advertisement No. |
HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27 |
Notification Date |
28 August 2026 |
Total Vacancies |
291 |
Specialist Officer Vacancies |
191 |
Generalist Officer Vacancies |
100 |
Scales |
JMGS I, MMGS II & MMGS III |
Application Mode |
Online |
Registration Starts |
29 August 2026 |
Last Date |
15 September 2026 |
Selection Process |
Online Examination + Interview |
IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Online Registration Starts |
29 August 2026 |
Application Fee Payment Starts |
29 August 2026 |
Last Date to Apply Online |
15 September 2026 |
Last Date for Fee Payment |
15 September 2026 |
Admit Card |
Notified Soon |
IOB Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026
Post |
Scale |
Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
Manager – IT |
MMGS II |
65 |
Manager – Information Security |
MMGS II |
5 |
Manager – Information Security Audit |
MMGS II |
5 |
Senior Manager – IT |
MMGS III |
10 |
Senior Manager – Information Security |
MMGS III |
3 |
Senior Manager – Information Security Audit |
MMGS III |
2 |
Senior Manager – Database Administrator |
MMGS III |
10 |
Senior Manager – Network Administrator |
MMGS III |
5 |
Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator |
MMGS III |
5 |
Manager – Credit |
MMGS II |
35 |
Senior Manager – Credit |
MMGS III |
15 |
Senior Manager – Risk |
MMGS III |
6 |
Assistant Manager – Security |
JMGS I |
25 |
Total Specialist Officer Posts |
— |
191 |
IOB SO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility differs according to the post. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age, educational qualification and post-qualification work experience as on 01 August 2026.
Post |
Age Limit |
Qualification |
Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager – IT |
25–35 Years |
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. CS/IT and specified disciplines |
5 years, including 3 years in Banking/BFSI |
Manager – Information Security |
22–32 Years |
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in relevant fields |
Minimum 2 years in specified security domains |
Manager – IS Audit |
22–32 Years |
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA in relevant fields |
Minimum 2 years as prescribed |
Senior Manager – IT |
28–38 Years |
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. CS/IT |
8 years, including 5 years in Banking/BFSI |
Senior Manager – Information Security |
25–35 Years |
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech |
Minimum 5 years in specified domains |
Senior Manager – Database Administrator |
28–38 Years |
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. CS/IT |
8 years, including 5 years in Database Administration |
Senior Manager – Network Administrator |
25–35 Years |
B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA |
Minimum 5 years in Network Operations |
Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator |
25–35 Years |
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech |
Minimum 5 years in relevant domains |
Manager – Credit |
23–33 Years |
MBA Finance/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS Finance/CA/CMA |
3 years, including 2 years in Credit |
Senior Manager – Credit |
25–35 Years |
MBA Finance/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS Finance/CA/CMA |
6 years, including 4 years in Credit |
Senior Manager – Risk |
25–35 Years |
Relevant Finance/Risk qualification |
Minimum 5 years in Risk/Credit/Forex/Treasury/Finance |
Assistant Manager – Security |
30–45 Years |
Graduation + required Computer/IT/CS certification |
Defence/Police/Paramilitary experience as prescribed |
IOB SO Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation
The maximum age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.
Category |
Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC/ST |
5 Years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
PwBD |
10 Years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots |
5 Years |
Ex-Servicemen |
5 Years, subject to Government guidelines |
IOB Specialist Officer Application Fee 2026
Category |
Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
SC/ST/PwBD |
Rs. 175/- |
All Others, including OBC & EWS |
Rs. 1,000/- |
IOB Specialist Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of:
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Online Examination
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Personal Interview
IOB may also conduct preliminary screening/shortlisting based on candidates' qualifications, experience and profiles before calling the required number of candidates for the examination or interview.
IOB SO Exam Pattern
For Specialist Officer posts in Scale I/II/III:
Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language |
25 |
25 |
30 Minutes |
General Awareness with Banking Focus |
25 |
25 |
30 Minutes |
Professional Knowledge |
50 |
50 |
60 Minutes |
Total |
100 |
100 |
2 Hours |
The Professional Knowledge section varies according to the post. There are no minimum qualifying marks prescribed for English and General Awareness, while minimum qualifying requirements apply to the examination as specified by the Bank.
There is also a 1/4th mark penalty for every wrong answer, while unanswered questions carry no penalty.
IOB Specialist Officer Salary / Pay Scale
Scale |
Pay Scale |
|---|---|
JMGS I |
Rs. 48,480 – 85,290 |
MMGS II |
Rs. 64,820 – 93,960 |
MMGS III |
Rs. 85,920 – 1,05,280 |
How to Apply for IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
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Visit the official IOB website.
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Open the Careers section.
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Find Recruitment of Generalist / Specialist Officers in Various Scales – 2026-27.
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Select the desired post.
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Click on Register Online.
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Complete the registration and note the Registration Number and Password.
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Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
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Enter educational qualification and experience details carefully.
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Complete the application and pay the applicable fee online.
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Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
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Official Notification |
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Official Website |
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Join WhatsApp Channel |
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FAQs – IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?
IOB has announced 291 total vacancies for Generalist and Specialist Officers. Of these, 191 vacancies are for Specialist Officer posts.
2. What is the last date to apply for IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fee is 15 September 2026.
3. What is the IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 application fee?
SC/ST/PwBD candidates have to pay Rs. 175, while all other candidates, including OBC and EWS candidates, have to pay Rs. 1,000, inclusive of GST.
4. What is the IOB Specialist Officer selection process 2026?
The selection process includes an Online Examination followed by a Personal Interview. IOB may conduct preliminary screening before shortlisting candidates.
5. What is the IOB Specialist Officer exam pattern 2026?
The exam for Specialist Officer posts contains 100 objective questions for 100 marks and has a total duration of 2 hours, covering English Language, General Awareness with Banking focus and Professional Knowledge.