IOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 Exam Date OUT for 250 Posts

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced the IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 for 250 Local Bank Officer posts in JMGS-I. The online examination will be conducted on 24 September and 29 September 2026. The original notification invited applications from 8 August to 24 August 2026. 

The recruitment notification specifies 250 vacancies across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 

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IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview

IOB LBO Exam Date 2026

The latest examination notice confirms that the IOB Local Bank Officer online examination will be held on:

IOB LBO Important Dates

IOB LBO Exam Application Fee

IOB LBO Age Limit and Relaxation

The age was calculated as on 01 August 2026.

• Minimum Age: 20 years

• Maximum Age: 30 years

• Candidate should have been born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2006, both dates inclusive.

Age Relaxation

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Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

State-Wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. A valid marksheet/degree certificate showing graduation status on the registration date is required.

Candidates must also have proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the required local language of the state applied for.

IOB LBO Exam Pattern 2026

The online examination contains 140 objective questions for 200 marks with a total duration of three hours.

There is a 0.25-mark penalty of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer. No penalty applies to unanswered questions.

IOB LBO Selection Process

The IOB LBO selection process consists of:

Online Examination → Language Proficiency Test (where applicable) → Personal Interview → Final Selection

Candidates who did not study the required local language in Class 10 or 12 may have to appear for the LPT. Candidates who studied the prescribed language in Class 10 or 12 and can provide supporting proof are exempt from the LPT.

The Personal Interview carries 100 marks. The final selection uses an 80:20 weightage for the online examination and interview respectively.

IOB LBO Exam Salary / Pay Scale

IOB has specified the following Scale-I basic pay:

Rs48,480 – 2,000/7 – Rs62,480 – 2,340/2 – Rs67,160 – 2,680/7 – Rs85,920

DA, HRA, CCA and other applicable benefits will be provided as per the rules in force. Selected candidates will remain on probation for two years of active service.

A Financial Service Indemnity Bond of Rs2 lakh is also required for a minimum service period of three years.

How to Check IOB LBO Exam Date 2026

1. Visit the official Indian Overseas Bank Careers page.

2. Open Recruitment 2026-27.

3. Find Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2026-27.

4. Click the Conduct of Online examination notice.

5. Check the announced exam dates and instructions.

6. Download the call letter when it is released.

7. Check the exam date, centre, reporting time and candidate instructions carefully.

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FAQs IOB LBO Exam

1. When is the IOB LBO Exam 2026?

The IOB Local Bank Officer online examination is scheduled for 24 September and 29 September 2026. 

2. How many vacancies are available in IOB LBO Recruitment 2026?

There are 250 Local Bank Officer vacancies across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

3. What is the IOB LBO age limit?

The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026, with applicable category-wise relaxation.

4. What is the IOB LBO exam pattern?

The online exam has 140 questions, 200 marks and three hours, covering Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, Data Analysis & Interpretation and English Knowledge.

5. What is the IOB LBO salary?

The Scale-I basic pay starts at Rs48,480 and progresses up to Rs85,920 under the notified scale, besides applicable allowances.