IOB SO Notification 2026 PDF Out: 291 Vacancy, Salary, Exam Pattern, Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Apply Online

The Indian Overseas Bank has announced 291 vacancies for the IOB SO Recruitment 2026. Candidates can apply from 29.08.2026 to 15.09.2026. The eligibility criteria details of educational qualification, age limit, nationality, experience required, skills required are available below in this article. Download the IOB SO notifiocation 2026 pdf to know all details.

IOB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF contains all the necessary details Candidates can download the notification from link mentioned below.

IOB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

 

IOB SO Apply Online 2026 Link

 

  • IOB SO Application Fee for SC/ST/PWD - Rs.175
  • IOB SO Application Fee for all others - Rs.1000

 

IOB SO Notification 2026 Release Date

Events Dates
IOB SO Notification 28-8-2026
Apply Online 29.08.2026 to 15.09.2026 
Exam & Interview to be announced

 

IOB SO Vacancy 2026

  • Manager (Branch Management) in Scale II - 100
  • IT Officers in Scale II - 65
  • IS Officers in Scale II - 5
  • ISA Officers in Scale II - 5
  • IT Officers in Scale III - 10
  • IS Officers in Scale III - 3
  • ISA Officers in Scale III - 2
  • Database Administrator in Scale III - 10
  • Network Administrator (Scale III) - 5
  • Cyber Security Administrator in Scale III - 5
  • Credit Officers in Scale II - 35
  • Credit Officers in Scale III - 15
  • Risk Officer in Scale III - 6
  • Security Officers in Scale I - 25

Total vacancy -  291

IOB SO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The IOB SO eligibility criteria details are given below for your reference.

IOB SO Age Limit 2026 (as on 1-8-2026)

  • Generalist Officer (Branch Management) in Scale II - 23 to 33 years
  • IT Officers in Scale II - 25 to 35 years
  • IS Officers in Scale II - 22 to 32 years
  • ISA Officers in Scale II - 22 to 32 years
  • IT Officers in Scale III - 28 to 38 years
  • IS Officers in Scale III - 25 to 35 years
  • ISA Officers in Scale III - 25 to 35 years
  • Database Administrator in Scale III - 28 to 38 years
  • Network Administrator (Scale III) - 25 to 35 years
  • Cyber Security Administrator in Scale III - 25 to 35 years
  • Credit Officers in Scale II - 23 to 33 years
  • Credit Officers in Scale III - 25 to 35 years
  • Risk Officer in Scale III - 25 to 35 years
  • Security Officers in Scale I - 30 to 45 years

 

Relaxation applicable as per the rules:

Work experience & qualification - applicable as per the post

 

IOB SO Selection Process 2026

  • Selection will be made based on an Online Examination followed by an Interview.
  • Candidates qualifying in the Online Examination would be called for a Personal Interview.

IOB SO Salary 2026

The IOB SO Salary 2026 details are given below.

Scale / Grade Scale of Pay (In Rupees)
MMGS II 64820 – 2340 / 1 – 67160 – 2680 / 10 – 93960
MMGS III 85920 – 2680 / 5 – 99320 – 2980 / 2 – 105280 
JMGS I 48480 – 2000 / 7 – 62480 – 2340 / 2 – 67160 – 2680 / 7 – 85290

 

IOB SO Exam Pattern 2026

IOB SO Exam Pattern 2026 - Generalist Officer (Branch Management) in Scale II
Topic Questions Marks Time
English Language 25 25 30 mins
Professional Knowledge (Banking Law & Practice, Indian Economy & Indian Financial System, Principles & Practices of Banking, Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers) 75 75 90 mins
Total 100 100 120 mins

 

 

IOB SO Exam Pattern 2026 - All Other posts in Scale I/II/III
Topic Questions Marks Time
English Language 25 25 30 mins
General Awareness with Special reference to Banking Industry 25 25 30 mins
Professional Knowledge * 50 50 60 mins
Total 100 100 120 mins

*Professional Knowledge varies post wise

IOB SO Syllabus 2026

The syllabus sections include the following topics given here:

English Language

The English Language section has the following topics:

 

General Awareness with Special reference to Banking Industry

 

Professional Knowledge

The syllabus topics vary as per the post.

 

FAQs

Q. What is the last date to apply for IOB SO recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply fis 15-9-2026.

Q. What is the IOB SO notification 2026 release date?

The IOB SO notification is out on 28-8-2026.

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