Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Recruitment 2025: Local Bank Officer Vacancies

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a prominent Public Sector Bank headquartered in Chennai, has announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2025-26. The bank is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 400 vacancies for the position of Local Bank Officer (LBO), designated as Assistant Manager in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This recruitment falls under Advertisement No.: HRDD/RECT/01/2025-26.

Vacancy Details and Distribution

A total of 400 Local Bank Officer (LBO) Assistant Manager positions are available. These positions are distributed across various states, with specific language proficiency requirements for each region. The age limit for applicants is 20 to 30 years. Selected candidates will be placed in the JMGS-I pay scale, which ranges from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920/-.

Here’s a breakdown of the vacancies by state and category:

Tamil Nadu (Language: Tamil): 260 vacancies (UR-106, EWS-26, OBC-70, SC-39, ST-19)
Maharashtra (Language: Marathi): 45 vacancies (UR-18, EWS-5, OBC-12, SC-7, ST-3)
West Bengal (Language: Bengali): 34 vacancies (UR-14, EWS-3, OBC-9, SC-5, ST-3)
Gujarat (Language: Gujarati): 30 vacancies (UR-12, EWS-3, OBC-8, SC-5, ST-2)
Punjab (Language: Punjabi): 21 vacancies (UR-8, EWS-2, OBC-6, SC-3, ST-2)
Odisha (Language: Odia): 10 vacancies (UR-4, EWS-1, OBC-3, SC-1, ST-1)

For all categories, the essential qualification required is a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee is required for all candidates. The fee details are as follows:

₹850/- (including GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
₹175/- (including GST) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

The application fee must be paid online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, BHIM, or UPI.

How to Apply

Prospective candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply online. The application window opens on May 12, 2025, and closes on May 31, 2025. Applicants should visit the official IOB recruitment website to submit their applications.

Important Information and Online Application Submission

For comprehensive details regarding this recruitment drive, including eligibility criteria, selection process, and to submit your online application, please visit the Recruitment Section on the official Indian Overseas Bank website at https://www.iob.in/Careers. Look for the link pertaining to “Recruitment for Local Bank Officer Vacancy in Indian Overseas Bank 2025.”