Indian Overseas Bank
— Human Resources Development Department
Overview of IOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released a recruitment notification (HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27) for 291 positions across various specialist streams. This is a lateral-entry recruitment drive for experienced professionals in IT, Credit, Risk, and Security domains at JMGS I, MMGS II, and MMGS III grades. Applications must be submitted through the official portal by 15 September 2026.
Vacancy Distribution
| Post (Grade) | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| Manager - Branch Management (MMGS II) | 100 |
| Manager - IT (MMGS II) | 65 |
| Manager - Credit (MMGS II) | 35 |
| Assistant Manager - Security (JMGS I) | 25 |
| Senior Manager - IT (MMGS III) | 10 |
| Senior Manager - Database Admin (MMGS III) | 10 |
| Senior Manager - Risk (MMGS III) | 6 |
| Manager - Information Security (MMGS II) | 5 |
| Manager - IS Audit (MMGS II) | 5 |
| Senior Manager - Network Admin (MMGS III) | 5 |
| Senior Manager - Cyber Security Admin (MMGS III) | 5 |
| Senior Manager - Information Security (MMGS III) | 3 |
| Senior Manager - IS Audit (MMGS III) | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure their educational qualifications and professional experience meet the criteria defined as of 1 August 2026. Experience must be full-time and acquired after obtaining the mandatory degree. Specific professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CCNA) are required for specialized IT roles.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
- Online Examination: A 100-mark objective test conducted over 2 hours. It includes sections on English Language, Professional Knowledge, and General Awareness (for non-branch posts).
- Personal Interview: Candidates who qualify in the online examination are shortlisted for the interview round, which carries 20% weightage in the final merit list.
Important Instructions
- Check category-wise vacancy availability before applying; some posts have no Unreserved seats.
- Ensure that name, father's name, and signature match exactly with official documents.
- Retain the registration number and password for all future login requirements.
- No application fee is refundable under any circumstances.
Visit the IOB Careers page, register using a valid email and mobile number, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and save the printout.
