Indian Overseas Bank Recruitment 2025

Important Dates

Details of Posts and Reservation

Total vacancies: 127 Specialist Officer posts. Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms. PwBD reservation is horizontal across categories.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality / Citizenship

• Citizen of India
• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanently settling
• Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries etc. with eligibility certificate from Government of India

Educational Qualification & Work Experience

Minimum 60% marks required in graduation/post-graduation. Detailed post-wise educational qualifications and experience requirements are provided in the official notification.

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2025)

• Manager (MMGS II): 25 – 35 years
• Senior Manager (MMGS III): 30 – 40 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
• PwBD: +10 years
• Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: +5 years
• Persons affected by 1984 riots: +5 years

Pay Scale and Emoluments

Allowances include DA, HRA, CCA as per rules. Additional benefits: conveyance, newspaper, telephone/mobile, entertainment, furniture, and leased accommodation. Probation: 2 years. Service Bond: ₹2,50,000 for a minimum of 3 years service.

Post-wise Educational Qualifications and Experience

Application Fees

• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (intimation charges only)
• All Others (UR/OBC/EWS): ₹1000

Fees to be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc. Fees once paid will not be refunded or adjusted.

Selection Process

1. Online Examination (100 marks, 2 hours, negative marking of ¼ for wrong answers)
2. Personal Interview
3. Final Selection based on combined performance of Online Exam & Interview

Exam Sections:

• English Language – 25 questions, 25 marks, 30 min
• General Awareness (Banking reference) – 25 questions, 25 marks, 30 min
• Professional Knowledge – 50 questions, 50 marks, 60 min

Application Process

1. Go to www.iob.in → Careers → Recruitment of Specialist Officers – 2025-2026
2. Register online to obtain Registration Number & Password
3. Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
4. Fill in the application form carefully and submit
5. Pay fee online and take printout of e-receipt and application form

Helpline & Contact Information

Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600002

• Toll Free: 1800-890-4445 / 1800-425-4445
• Digital Complaints: 044-24371120
• Overseas / Global Users: +91-040-35293602, +91-040-24787010

Official Links

• Official Website: www.iob.in
• Official Notification PDF: Download Notification

Disclaimer

All announcements/details pertaining to this recruitment process will only be published on the authorized website www.iob.in. Any dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts situated at Chennai. The Bank reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.