Overview
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has published an official recruitment notification for the position of Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I (Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27) for a total of 250 vacancies. Job location: All India.
Particulars Details Conducting Body Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Post Name Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I Notification No. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 Total Vacancies 250 (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat) Selection Process Online Examination + Language Proficiency Test (LPT, where applicable) + Personal Interview Exam Mode Online (Computer-Based Test) Total Questions 140 Total Marks (Online Exam) 200 Exam Duration 3 hours (with sectional timing) Negative Marking Yes, 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer Interview Marks 100 Final Weightage Online Exam : Interview = 80 : 20 Official Website www.iob.in Selection Process: As per the official notification, the Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 selection process is conducted in three stages: Online Examination: An objective test of 140 questions for 200 marks across four sections, with sectional timing. There are no sectional qualifying marks in the 2026 cycle; the cumulative score across all sections is considered. Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Applicable only to candidates who have not studied the local language of the applied state as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12. Candidates who fail the LPT do not proceed further. Personal Interview: Carries 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for unreserved candidates and 45% for reserved category candidates. The final merit list is prepared using an 80:20 weightage between the Online Examination and Personal Interview. The minimum aggregate qualifying score (combined Online Exam and Interview) is 35% for unreserved candidates and 30% for reserved category candidates. Merit lists are prepared state-wise and category-wise.
Quick Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I |
| Advertisement No. | HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 250 |
| Application Mode | online |
| Application Start Date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Examination + Language Proficiency Test (LPT, where applicable) + Personal Interview |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | https://www.iob.in/ |
| Source Name | iob.in |
| Freshness Reference Date | 2026-08-15 |
Vacancy Details
250 posts
Selection Process
Online Examination + Language Proficiency Test (LPT, where applicable) + Personal Interview
The IOB LBO 2026 Online Exam consists of 140 objective-type questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 3 hours across four sections with sectional timing, followed by an LPT (where applicable) and a Personal Interview.
Important Dates
Published Date: 17 Aug 2026
- Notification Release Date: 17 Aug 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 17 Aug 2026
How to Apply
Apply online through the official recruitment portal https://www.iob.in/
Links Supplied in the Excel Row
| Label | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.iob.in/ | Verified (exact match with official_website_link) |
| Check Website | https://www.iob.bank.in/en | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
Sources and Verification
| Field | Exact Value from Excel Row |
|---|---|
| category | education_update |
| official_website_link | https://www.iob.in/ |
| freshness_reference_date | 2026-08-15 |
These values are reproduced exactly from the supplied Excel row and may require verification.
Last verified: 2026-08-15
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are announced for Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I?
A total of 250 vacancies have been notified for Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I by Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). Detailed category-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
What is the selection process for Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I?
The selection procedure involves: Online Examination + Language Proficiency Test (LPT, where applicable) + Personal Interview. Candidates must clear all applicable evaluation rounds for appointment.
How can candidates apply for Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I?
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal (https://www.iob.in/) as specified in the recruitment instructions.