IOB SO Recruitment 2026: Last Date to Apply for 291 Posts

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has opened recruitment for 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer posts for 2026-27. The online registration process started on August 29, 2026, and the last date to apply is September 15, 2026.

The recruitment covers Manager, Senior Manager and Assistant Manager posts across branch management, IT, information security, credit, risk and security. The application and fee payment must be completed online.

IOB SO Recruitment 2026 Key Details

The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27. There are 291 vacancies across JMGS I, MMGS II and MMGS III scales.

The application window is closing today, September 15. Applicants who meet the requirements should complete registration and fee payment before the deadline.

IOB SO Vacancy 2026

The 291 vacancies are spread across 14 posts. Manager (Branch Management) has the highest number of vacancies with 100 posts, followed by Manager (IT) with 65 posts.

The vacancy figures are provisional and may be changed by the bank according to its requirements.

IOB SO Application Fee 2026

Applicants have to pay the application fee or intimation charges while submitting the online form. The fee varies according to the category.

The application fee is non-refundable. Applicants should complete the payment within the registration period ending September 15, 2026.

IOB SO Eligibility 2026

Eligibility requirements vary according to the post. The recruitment includes generalist as well as technical and specialist positions, so educational qualification and work experience are different for each role.

For example, the Manager – Branch Management post requires graduation in any discipline along with relevant banking experience. Other posts require qualifications and experience related to IT, information security, credit, risk, database administration, networking, cybersecurity or security.

The prescribed age, qualification and experience conditions must be fulfilled as on the cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification. Applicants should check the post-specific requirements before submitting the form.

IOB SO Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes multiple stages. The final selection will depend on performance in the online examination and interview, along with fulfilment of other recruitment requirements.

• Online Examination
• Personal Interview
• Document Verification

The online examination and interview dates will be announced by Indian Overseas Bank separately.

How to Apply for IOB SO Recruitment 2026 

The application process is completely online. Applicants can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Indian Overseas Bank website.
2. Open the Careers section.
3. Select the recruitment notification for Generalist/Specialist Officers 2026-27.
4. Register using the required details.
5. Fill in the application form carefully.
6. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
7. Pay the applicable fee in INR.
8. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

The application window closes on September 15, 2026, so applicants should avoid waiting until the final hours to complete the process.

IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 FAQs