Indian Overseas Bank (LBO) Recruitment 2025: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has announced recruitment for 400 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) across various states in India. The selected candidates will be posted in the state for which they apply, and must be proficient in the local language of that state. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen IOB’s presence at the local level by employing officers who can effectively serve regional customers and communities.
Indian Overseas Bank (LBO) Recruitment 2025
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 12-05-2025 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 31-05-2025 |
| Payment of Application Fee | 12-05-2025 to 31-05-2025 |
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details
| State | Mandatory Language | Total Vacancies | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD (VI) | PwBD (HI) | PwBD (OC) | PwBD (ID) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 260 | 39 | 19 | 70 | 26 | 106 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Odisha | Odia | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 45 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 30 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 34 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 21 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | - | 400 | 60 | 30 | 108 | 40 | 162 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Candidates can apply for only one state. The selected candidates will be posted within the chosen state for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier. Reservation for PwBD is on a horizontal basis and candidates will be placed in the appropriate category as per their reservation.
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 - Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality:
- Indian citizen, or
- Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or
- Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries (see notification) with eligibility certificate from Government of India.
- Age Limit (as on 01.05.2025):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Born not earlier than 02.05.1995 and not later than 01.05.2005 (both dates inclusive)
- Educational Qualification:
- Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
- Candidates must possess valid mark-sheet/degree certificate on the day of registration and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registering online.
- Language Proficiency: Must be able to read, write, and speak the local language of the state applied for. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a local language proficiency test.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
- Ex-servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: 5 years (as per government guidelines)
- Cumulative relaxation available for eligible categories, subject to a maximum upper age limit of 50 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- Reservation for PwBD: Vacancies reserved for Orthopedically Challenged (OC), Visually Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), and Intellectual Disability (ID) as per Government of India guidelines.
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 - Selection Process
- Online Application Screening: Initial screening of applications for eligibility.
- Local Language Proficiency Test: Shortlisted candidates must qualify the local language test before proceeding to the next stage.
- Personal Interview: Candidates who qualify the language test will be called for a personal interview. Original documents must be produced for verification at this stage.
- Final Selection: Based on state-wise and category-wise merit list, subject to qualifying all stages and document verification.
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 - How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online only through the official IOB website: www.iob.in.
- Application window: 12.05.2025 to 31.05.2025.
- No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Fill in all particulars carefully. Application fee/intimation charges once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (educational certificates, proof of age, category certificate, etc.) as per instructions.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 - Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.iob.in
- Recruitment Notification (PDF): Download Here
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Can I apply for more than one state?
A: No, candidates can apply for vacancy of only one state. Applications for multiple states will be rejected. - Q: Is knowledge of the local language mandatory?
A: Yes, proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state applied for is mandatory. A language test will be conducted. - Q: What is the age cut-off date?
A: The age and educational qualification eligibility is calculated as on 01.05.2025. - Q: What documents are required at the time of interview?
A: Original and photocopy of identity proof, educational certificates, category certificate, experience certificates (if any), and proof of local language proficiency. - Q: Is there any reservation for Ex-servicemen?
A: No reservation, but age relaxation is applicable as per government guidelines. - Q: Will prior experience in other banks be considered?
A: One advance increment in pay may be given for each prior completed year of service as Officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks, subject to a maximum of two increments and job profile matching with IOB's requirements. - Q: How will the merit list be prepared?
A: Merit list will be drawn state-wise and category-wise based on the selection process. - Q: Can I change my category or state after submitting the application?
A: No, change of category or state is not permitted after registration.
Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025 - Important Notes
- All eligibility criteria must be fulfilled as on 01.05.2025.
- Application fee is non-refundable.
- Reservation and age relaxation are as per Government of India guidelines.
- The number of vacancies is provisional and may change as per actual requirements.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.
- No request for change in particulars after submission will be entertained.
- Selected candidates will be posted in the applied state for at least 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier.
