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Written by: ARVIND KUMAR
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2025-05-24
Post Introduction
| Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025-26 Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is inviting applications for 400 Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) vacancies across various states in India. Candidates proficient in the local language of the applied state can register online from May 12, 2025, to May 31, 2025 through [IOB's official website](https://www.iob.in). The selection process includes an online examination, a language proficiency test, and a personal interview. |
Application Timeline
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Application Timeline
✅ Start
12 May 2025
12 May 2025
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⚠️ Last Date
31 May 2025
31 May 2025
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💰 Payment Deadline
31 May 2025
31 May 2025
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⏳ Admit Card
June 2025 (Tentative)
June 2025 (Tentative)
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📝 Exam Date
July 2025 (Tentative)
July 2025 (Tentative)
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📢 Results
August 2025 (Tentative)
August 2025 (Tentative)
Basic Information
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Basic Information
| Organization Name | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Description | A leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in Chennai, inviting applications for Local Bank Officer recruitment. |
| Post Title | Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) Recruitment 2025-26 |
| Advertisement Number | HRDD/RECT/01/2025-26 |
| Contact Number | Not explicitly mentioned in the document |
| Address | Central Office, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002 |
| Website | www.iob.in |
Important Dates
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
| Start Date | 12.05.2025 |
| Last Date | 31.05.2025 |
| Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges | 12.05.2025 to 31.05.2025 |
Application Fee
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD (Intimation Charges Only) | INR 175/- (Inclusive of GST) |
| General / EWS / OBC | INR 850/- (Inclusive of GST) |
Eligibility Criteria
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian citizens and certain categories of persons from Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. |
| Age Limit | 20 - 30 years (as of 01.05.2025), with age relaxation applicable as per category. |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India. |
| Age Relaxation |
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| Local Language Proficiency | Must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking) in the local language of the applied state. |
Post Details
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Post Details
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Total Vacancy | Post Vacancy Category-wise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank Officer | 400 |
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Selection Process
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Selection Process
| 1 : Online Examination | Candidates must qualify the online test, which is the initial screening stage. |
| 2 : Language Proficiency Test (LPT) | Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on their ability to read, write, and speak the local language of the applied state. |
| 3 : Personal Interview | Candidates who pass both the Online Exam and LPT will be invited for a personal interview. |
| 4 : Final Selection & Merit List | Selection is based on 80% Online Exam + 20% Personal Interview, finalized state-wise and category-wise. |
Exam Pattern
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Exam Pattern
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Sections | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English Knowledge |
| Total Questions | 140 |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Medium of Exam | English & Hindi (except English Knowledge section, which is only in English) |
| Sectional Timings | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude - 60 min, General/Economy/Banking Awareness - 30 min, Data Analysis & Interpretation - 60 min, English Knowledge - 30 min |
| Sectional Qualifying Marks | 30% for Reserved candidates, 35% for Unreserved candidates |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer |
| Next Stage | Language Proficiency Test (LPT) & Personal Interview |
| Final Selection Weightage | Online Exam - 80%, Personal Interview - 20% |
Syllabus
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Syllabus
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Statement & Assumptions, Basics of Computers, Internet & Networking, MS Office, Cyber Security |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, Banking Terminology, Indian Economy, Government Schemes, RBI Guidelines, Economic Policies, Budget & Fiscal Policies |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Data Sufficiency, Caselet DI, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Tables, Probability, Permutations & Combinations |
| English Knowledge | Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Paragraph Completion, Synonyms & Antonyms, Grammar Rules |
how to apply
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - How to Apply
- Visit the Bank's Website: Go to www.iob.in and navigate to the "Careers" page.
- Register Online: Click on "Recruitment of Local Bank Officers - 2025-26" and select "Register Online."
- Fill the Application Form: Enter your details carefully, including personal information, education, and category.
- Upload Required Documents: Ensure scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and declaration are uploaded.
- Make Payment: Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, etc.
- Submit & Print: Review the application, submit it, and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are a total of 400 vacancies for the Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment in JMGS-I.
The online application process starts on 12th May 2025 and ends on 31st May 2025.
The age limit is between 20 and 30 years as of 1st May 2025. Age relaxations apply for reserved
categories.
The selection process consists of:
- Online Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Personal Interview
- INR 175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates (intimation charges only)
- INR 850 for General/EWS/OBC candidates
The online exam consists of four sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking
Awareness, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and English Knowledge, with a total of 140 questions.
The final selection is based on the Online Exam (80% weightage) and Personal Interview (20% weightage).
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