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IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 for recruitment of Generalist and Specialist Officers in various scales. A total of 291 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27. Candidates can apply online from 29 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. The recruitment includes posts in Branch Management, IT, Information Security, Credit, Risk, Database, Network, Cyber Security and Security.

Total Vacancies 291 Posts
Application Mode Online
Last Date 15 September 2026

IOB Specialist Officer Latest Update

IOB has released the Generalist / Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026-27 notification for 291 vacancies. Online application starts from 29 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 September 2026. The recruitment covers JMGS-I, MMGS-II and MMGS-III posts.

IOB Specialist Officer Important Dates & Application Fee

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 28 August 2026
  • Application Start: 29 August 2026
  • Last Date: 15 September 2026
  • Exam Date: To Be Announced
  • Admit Card: To Be Announced
  • Result: To Be Announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: β‚Ή1,000/-
  • SC / ST: β‚Ή175/-
  • Female: As per category
  • Payment Mode: Online

IOB Specialist Officer Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 22 Years
  • Maximum Age: 45 Years
  • Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026
  • Post-wise age limit varies according to the post; category-wise relaxation is applicable as per the official notification.

IOB Specialist Officer Educational Qualification

PostQualification
Manager – Branch ManagementGraduation in any discipline from a recognised university with the prescribed banking experience.
Manager – ITB.E./B.Tech in relevant technical disciplines, MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT with prescribed experience.
Manager – Information SecurityRelevant B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech qualification in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Cyber Security or Information Security with prescribed experience.
Manager – Information Security AuditRelevant technical qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or MCA with prescribed experience.
Senior Manager – ITRelevant technical qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA or equivalent with prescribed IT experience.
Senior Manager – Information SecurityRelevant technical qualification with prescribed Information Security experience.
Senior Manager – Information Security AuditRelevant technical qualification with prescribed IT / Information Security Audit experience.
Senior Manager – Database AdministratorRelevant technical qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc. CS/IT with prescribed DBA experience.
Senior Manager – Network AdministratorRelevant technical qualification with prescribed Network Administration experience.
Senior Manager – Cyber Security AdministratorRelevant technical qualification with prescribed Cyber Security experience.
Manager – CreditGraduation with MBA Finance / PGDBA / PGDBM / relevant finance qualification or CA/CMA, along with prescribed credit experience.
Senior Manager – CreditPrescribed graduation / finance qualification with the required post-qualification credit experience.
Senior Manager – RiskGraduation with prescribed finance / risk-related qualification or relevant professional certification with required experience.
Assistant Manager – SecurityGraduation from a recognised university with the prescribed service experience in Defence / Police / Paramilitary or equivalent.

IOB Specialist Officer Vacancy Details

Post / CategoryVacancy
Manager – Branch Management100
Manager – IT65
Manager – Information Security5
Manager – Information Security Audit5
Senior Manager – IT10
Senior Manager – Information Security3
Senior Manager – Information Security Audit2
Senior Manager – Database Administrator10
Senior Manager – Network Administrator5
Senior Manager – Cyber Security Administrator5
Manager – Credit35
Senior Manager – Credit15
Senior Manager – Risk6
Assistant Manager – Security25
Total291

IOB Specialist Officer Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarks
English Language2525
General Awareness with Banking2525
Professional Knowledge5050
Total100100
Exam Duration: 2 Hours. The examination structure for Manager – Branch Management may vary as prescribed in the official notification.

IOB Specialist Officer Salary

PostPay LevelPay Scale
Assistant Manager – SecurityJMGS-Iβ‚Ή48,480 – β‚Ή85,290
Manager PostsMMGS-IIβ‚Ή64,820 – β‚Ή93,960
Senior Manager PostsMMGS-IIIβ‚Ή85,920 – β‚Ή1,05,280

IOB Specialist Officer Selection Process

  1. Online Examination
  2. Shortlisting of candidates for Personal Interview
  3. Personal Interview
  4. Final Merit List based on the prescribed 80:20 weightage

Documents Required for IOB Specialist Officer

  • Educational Qualification Certificates
  • Marksheets / Degree Certificates
  • Post-Qualification Experience Certificates
  • Category Certificate, where applicable
  • Valid Identity Proof

How to Apply Online for IOB Specialist Officer 2026

  1. Visit the official Indian Overseas Bank Careers page.
  2. Open the recruitment link for Generalist / Specialist Officers 2026-27.
  3. Click on the Apply Online link.
  4. Complete registration and fill in the required details.
  5. Upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee.
  6. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

IOB Specialist Officer Important Instructions

  • Check the post-wise educational qualification and experience before applying.
  • Age and eligibility conditions are to be fulfilled as prescribed in the official notification.
  • Candidates can apply for more than one post only when they fulfil the eligibility criteria for each post.
  • The application fee / intimation charges once paid are non-refundable.
  • Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India according to Bank requirements.

IOB Specialist Officer Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers based on the information in this post.

When are the important dates for IOB Specialist Officer?
  • Notification Date: 28 August 2026
  • Application Start: 29 August 2026
  • Last Date: 15 September 2026
  • Exam Date: To Be Announced
  • Admit Card: To Be Announced
  • Result: To Be Announced
What is the application fee for IOB Specialist Officer?
  • General / OBC / EWS: β‚Ή1,000/-
  • SC / ST: β‚Ή175/-
  • Female: As per category
  • Payment Mode: Online
What is the age limit for IOB Specialist Officer?
  • Minimum Age: 22 Years
  • Maximum Age: 45 Years
  • Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026
  • Post-wise age limit varies according to the post; category-wise relaxation is applicable as per the official notification.
What is the eligibility for IOB Specialist Officer?
  • Post: Qualification
  • Manager – Branch Management: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with the prescribed banking experience.
  • Manager – IT: B.E./B.Tech in relevant technical disciplines, MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT with prescribed experience.
  • Manager – Information Security: Relevant B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech qualification in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Cyber Security or Information Security with prescribed experience.
  • Manager – Information Security Audit: Relevant technical qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or MCA with prescribed experience.
  • Senior Manager – IT: Relevant technical qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA or equivalent with prescribed IT experience.
  • Senior Manager – Information Security: Relevant technical qualification with prescribed Information Security experience.
  • Senior Manager – Information Security Audit: Relevant technical qualification with prescribed IT / Information Security Audit experience.
  • Senior Manager – Database Administrator: Relevant technical qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc. CS/IT with prescribed DBA experience.
  • Senior Manager – Network Administrator: Relevant technical qualification with prescribed Network Administration experience.
How many vacancies are available in IOB Specialist Officer?
  • Post / Category: Vacancy
  • Manager – Branch Management: 100
  • Manager – IT: 65
  • Manager – Information Security: 5
  • Manager – Information Security Audit: 5
  • Senior Manager – IT: 10
  • Senior Manager – Information Security: 3
  • Senior Manager – Information Security Audit: 2
  • Senior Manager – Database Administrator: 10
  • Senior Manager – Network Administrator: 5
What is the exam pattern for IOB Specialist Officer?
  • Subject: Questions : Marks
  • English Language: 25 : 25
  • General Awareness with Banking: 25 : 25
  • Professional Knowledge: 50 : 50
  • Total: 100 : 100