IOB SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 291 Posts, Eligibility

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the IOB SO Recruitment 2026 notification for 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer posts across different scales. The recruitment includes Manager, Senior Manager and Assistant Manager positions in areas such as IT, information security, credit, risk and branch management.

The online application process started on August 29, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the IOB SO application form and pay the applicable fee until September 15, 2026 through the online recruitment portal.

IOB SO Recruitment 2026: Highlights

IOB SO Vacancy 2026

IOB has announced 291 vacancies across 14 post codes under JMGS-I, MMGS-II and MMGS-III scales. The post-wise vacancy details are given below.

IOB SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

IOB SO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The educational qualification, professional experience and age limit vary according to the post. Candidates applying for technical and specialist positions must meet the specific qualification and experience requirements mentioned for their respective post.

For example, IT, information security, database, network and cyber security positions require relevant technical qualifications and professional experience. Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility criteria before submitting the application.

IOB SO Application Fee 2026

Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are required to pay INR 175, including intimation charges. For all other candidates, the application fee and intimation charges are INR 1,000.

How to Apply for IOB SO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:

• Visit the official IOB website.
• Open the Careers section.
• Select the recruitment link for Generalist/Specialist Officers 2026-27.
• Click on the online application link.
• Complete the registration process.
• Enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
• Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

IOB SO Selection Process 2026

Candidates will be selected through an online examination followed by an interview. Document verification will also be conducted as part of the recruitment process. The final selection will depend on the prescribed selection criteria and candidates' performance in the applicable stages.

IOB SO Salary 2026

The salary and pay scale depend on the post and officer scale. The recruitment includes positions in JMGS-I, MMGS-II and MMGS-III, with managerial and senior managerial roles offering higher pay according to the applicable bank scales.

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