Indian Overseas Bank has released the IOB Generalist SO Recruitment 2026 notification for 291 Specialist Officer vacancies across 14 posts, including Manager (Branch Management, IT and Credit), Senior Manager (IT and Credit) and Assistant Manager (Security). Vacancies span JMGS-I, MMGS-II and MMGS-III grades, making this a wide-ranging recruitment drive for both generalist bankers and technical specialists.
Under IOB Generalist SO Recruitment 2026, eligibility criteria vary considerably by post — from any-degree holders with 3 years’ banking experience for Branch Management roles, to B.E./B.Tech/MCA holders with CISA/CISSP certification and 8 years’ IT experience for Senior Manager (IT). Selection is through an online examination followed by a personal interview, with the exam carrying 80% weightage in the final merit.
Overview of IOB Generalist SO Recruitment 2026
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Posts
Manager & Senior Manager (Branch Management, IT, Credit), Assistant Manager (Security), and other specialist posts
Total Vacancies
291
Application Mode
Online
Application Window
29 August to 15 September 2026
Official Website
iob.bank.in
Eligibility Criteria
Manager (Branch Management): Any degree with 3 years’ experience as an officer in a scheduled bank, including 2 years in branch banking.
Manager (IT): B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or MCA with 5+ years’ IT experience, including 3 years in Banking/BFSI.
Senior Manager (IT): B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or MCA with 8+ years’ IT experience (5+ in Banking/BFSI) and mandatory CISA/CISSP certification.
Assistant Manager (Security): Graduate with a 3-month IT certification; retired JCO with 5+ years’ military service, or a police inspector with 5+ years’ service.
Age Limit: Varies by post, from 22 to 45 years as on 01.08.2026, with standard relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Pay Scale
JMGS I: Rs. 48,480 – 85,290
MMGS II: Rs. 64,820 – 93,960
MMGS III: Rs. 85,920 – 1,05,280
Selection Process
Online examination (100 marks, 2 hours) with sections varying by post — English, General Awareness and Professional/Banking Knowledge.
Personal interview of 100 marks.
Final merit based on 80% weightage to the exam and 20% to the interview, with minimum qualifying marks of 35%/30% (exam) and 50%/45% (interview) for unreserved/reserved categories respectively.
Application Fee
Category
Fee (incl. GST)
SC/ST/PWD
Rs. 175
All Others
Rs. 1,000
How to Apply for IOB Generalist SO Recruitment 2026
Visit www.iob.bank.in and go to the Careers page.
Select your desired post and click “Register Online”.
Complete registration and note your system-generated credentials.
Upload photo, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
Fill in the application form completely, pay the applicable fee, and submit before 15 September 2026.
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Q1: How many total vacancies are there in IOB Generalist SO Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 291 vacancies are notified across 14 Specialist Officer posts.
Q2: What is the application fee for general category candidates?
A: General category candidates pay Rs. 1,000, while SC/ST/PWD candidates pay Rs. 175.
Q3: What certification is required for the Senior Manager (IT) post?
A: Candidates must hold a mandatory CISA or CISSP certification along with 8+ years’ IT experience.
Q4: What is the weightage given to the interview in the final selection?
A: The interview carries 20% weightage, while the online exam carries 80%.
Q5: What is the last date to apply online?
A: The online application window closes on 15 September 2026.
Candidates from both generalist banking and IT/security backgrounds should check the exact post-wise eligibility for IOB Generalist SO Recruitment 2026 and apply online before 15 September 2026.
