Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) LBO Recruitment 2026: Exam Date Announced for 250 Posts
Welcome to ACTIVEGOVTJOBS.COM. The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has officially announced the online examination schedule for the recruitment of 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The online written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 24 September 2026 and 29 September 2026. Candidates who applied can check the schedule, pattern, and download their admit cards soon.
Meta Description: Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Exam dates announced for 250 Local Bank Officer vacancies on 24 & 29 September 2026. Check exam pattern & call letter details.
Quick Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Cadre / Scale | JMGS-I |
| Total Vacancies | 250 Posts |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat |
| Mode of Exam | Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Online Exam Dates | 24 & 29 September 2026 |
| Official Website | iob.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Written Exam Dates | 24 & 29 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 7 to 10 days prior to the exam |
| Result Declaration | To be notified later |
State-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| State | Vacancies | Local Language Requirement |
| Tamil Nadu | 100 Posts | Tamil |
| Karnataka | 50 Posts | Kannada |
| Maharashtra | 50 Posts | Marathi |
| Gujarat | 50 Posts | Gujarati |
| Total | 250 Posts |
Online Examination Pattern
The online examination consists of 140 objective multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, with a total duration of 3 hours (180 minutes) and sectional time limits:
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks penalty for every wrong answer.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 30 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| English Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 140 Questions | 200 Marks | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
Selection Process
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Online Written Examination (CBT): 200 Marks (80% Weightage).
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Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Qualifying in nature for candidates who did not study the local language in 10th or 12th standard.
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Personal Interview: 100 Marks (20% Weightage).
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Document Verification & Medical Examination.
Step-by-Step: How to Download IOB LBO Admit Card 2026
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Visit the official website at iob.in and go to the “Careers” section.
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Click on “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2026 – Download Call Letter for Online Exam”.
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Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth.
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Submit the details and download your admit card.
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Print a clear copy and verify your exam date (24 or 29 September), shift timing, and exam venue.
Important Links Section
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Download Admit Card Link: Click Here
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Official Notification / Notice Link: Click Here to View Official Notification
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Official Website Link: Visit iob.in
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