Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) invites online applications from 29-08-2026 to 15-09-2026 for 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer vacancies across JMGS I, MMGS II and MMGS III (Advt. No. HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27). Posts include branch management, IT, information security, credit, risk and security roles. Selection is via an Online Examination followed by an Interview with final merit based 80:20 on exam/interview. Pay scales range from JMGS I to MMGS III with applicable allowances. Apply only through the official website and the IBPS registration link.
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Vacancy Details
- Manager (Branch Management) – MMGS II: 100 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in any discipline from a recognized University- UR: 41
- OBC: 27
- SC: 15
- ST: 7
- EWS: 10
- Manager (IT) – MMGS II: 65 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT)- UR: 25
- OBC: 18
- SC: 10
- ST: 5
- EWS: 7
- Manager (Information Security) – MMGS II: 5 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Cyber Security/Information Security- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Manager (Information Security Audit) – MMGS II: 5 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech (above disciplines)/MCA- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Senior Manager (IT) – MMGS III: 10 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT); mandatory CISA/CISSP/ISO 27001:LA/OSCP certification- UR: 3
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Senior Manager (Information Security) – MMGS III: 3 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Cyber Security/Information Security- SC: 1
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
- Senior Manager (Information Security Audit) – MMGS III: 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech (above disciplines)/MCA- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Senior Manager (Database Administrator) – MMGS III: 10 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT); mandatory OCA/OCP certification- UR: 6
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- EWS: 1
- Senior Manager (Network Administrator) – MMGS III: 5 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation, or MCA; mandatory CCNA (Routing & Switching/Security) or Checkpoint CCSE certification- UR: 4
- OBC: 1
- Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) – MMGS III: 5 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Cyber Security/Information Security- UR: 4
- OBC: 1
- Manager (Credit) – MMGS II: 35 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance), or CA, or CMA- UR: 11
- OBC: 11
- SC: 8
- ST: 3
- EWS: 2
- Senior Manager (Credit) – MMGS III: 15 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with MBA (Finance)/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance), or CA, or CMA- UR: 7
- OBC: 4
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Senior Manager (Risk) – MMGS III: 6 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation with MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance)/PGDBF/MFM/MFC/Masters in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics, or Graduation with GARP/PRMIA risk certification- UR: 3
- SC: 1
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
- Assistant Manager (Security) – JMGS I: 25 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University, with a certification course (minimum 3 months) in Computer/IT/Computer Science; retired JCO or equivalent or Inspector/Sub-Inspector-and-above with minimum 5 years service as specified- UR: 13
- OBC: 6
- SC: 3
- ST: 1
- EWS: 2
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post. Generalist Officer (Branch Management) and Assistant Manager require a degree/graduate from a recognized university. Specialist Officer posts require sector-specific qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation), MCA, M.Sc. (CS/IT), MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional qualifications (CA/CMA) and required certifications for IT/security roles where specified.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 22 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- SC / ST / PWD: ₹175
- All Others (including OBC & EWS): ₹1000
Selection Process
- Online Examination: All candidates are selected first through an online exam. For Post Code 01 the exam has 100 questions/100 marks in 2 hours covering English (25Q, 30 minutes) and Professional Knowledge (75Q, 90 minutes). For other posts the exam has 100 questions/100 marks in 2 hours covering English (25Q, 30 minutes), General Awareness (25Q, 30 minutes) and Professional Knowledge (50Q, 60 minutes). Minimum qualifying marks in the online exam are 35% for unreserved and 30% for reserved candidates. Wrong answers attract a 1/4th mark penalty; no penalty for unattempted questions.
- Personal Interview: Candidates who qualify the online exam go to a personal interview carrying a maximum of 100 marks. Interview assesses role-related industry exposure, subject knowledge, and communication skills. Minimum qualifying marks for the interview are 50% for unreserved and 45% for reserved candidates.
- Final Merit List: The final merit is prepared with 80% weightage to the Online Examination and 20% weightage to the Interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IOB website (www.iob.bank.in) and open the ‘Careers’ page.
- Click on ‘Recruitment of Generalist/Specialist Officers in Various Scales – 2026-27’ and select the post.
- Click ‘Register Online’ for first-time registration and note the registration number and password sent by email/SMS.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per specifications and fill the application form.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and take a printout of the submitted form and payment receipt for future reference.
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Important Dates
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- Closing Date of Online Registration:
- Payment Start Date:
- Payment End Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Qualifications vary by post. Generalist and some posts require a degree from a recognized university while specialist posts require technical qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc or MBA as specified in the notification.
How do I apply for the IOB Generalist/Specialist Officer posts?
Apply online only via the IBPS registration link (https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/iobgoaug26/) or the official IOB website careers page. Complete registration, upload required documents, pay the fee online and print the submitted application and payment receipt.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The online application window closes on 15-09-2026. Online registration opened on 29-08-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through an Online Examination followed by a Personal Interview. The final merit list is prepared with 80% weightage to the Online Examination and 20% to the Interview.
What is the pay scale for the recruited officers?
Pay scales are JMGS I: ₹48,480–85,290; MMGS II: ₹64,820–93,960; MMGS III: ₹85,920–1,05,280, with DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances as per rules.
