The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced the recruitment of 400 Local Bank Officers (LBO) under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) for the financial year 2025-26. Below is a comprehensive overview of the recruitment process based on available information:
Key Details
- Organization: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
- Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO) in JMGS-I
- Total Vacancies: 400
- Job Locations: Tamil Nadu (260 posts), Maharashtra (45), West Bengal (34), Gujarat (30), Punjab (21), Odisha (10)
- Application Period: May 12, 2025, to May 31, 2025
- Application Mode: Online via www.iob.in
- Notification Release Date: May 9, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification (as of May 1, 2025):
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates must possess a valid mark sheet/degree certificate and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in graduation during online registration.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state applied for is mandatory.
- Age Limit (as of May 1, 2025):
- Minimum: 20 years (born on or after May 2, 1995)
- Maximum: 30 years (born on or before May 1, 2005)
- Age Relaxation:
- Nationality:
- Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who settled in India before January 1, 1962, or persons of Indian origin from specified countries with a Government of India eligibility certificate.
- Experience:
- Freshers are eligible.
- One advance increment for each year of prior service as an officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks (up to two increments) if the job profile matches IOB’s Scale-I Generalist Officer. Candidates from subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks are eligible for one increment.
- Credit History:
- Minimum CIBIL score of 650 at the time of joining.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (starting at ₹48,480 with increments: ₹2,000/7 years, ₹2,340/2 years, ₹2,680/7 years)
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and other perquisites as per bank rules.
- Probation Period: 2 years
- Service Bond: ₹2,00,000 for a 3-year service commitment.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three stages:
- Online Examination:
- Objective test with 140 questions, 200 marks, and a 3-hour duration.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Tentative exam centers across India.
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT):
- Assesses reading, writing, and speaking skills in the local language of the state applied for.
- Conducted for candidates who qualify in the online exam.
- Personal Interview:
- Weightage: 80% for online exam, 20% for interview.
- Final merit list prepared state-wise and category-wise based on combined scores.
Application Process
- Steps to Apply:
- Visit www.iob.in and navigate to the “Careers” section.
- Click on “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2025-26.”
- Register online by providing necessary details to receive a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Log in to fill out the application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per Annexure I specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, BHIM, or UPI).
- Review and submit the application, then save a printout for future reference.
- Application Fee (non-refundable):
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (intimation charges, inclusive of GST)
- GEN/EWS/OBC: ₹850 (inclusive of GST)
- Important Notes:
- Apply for only one state; multiple applications for the same state will consider only the last submission.
- Maintain a valid email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process for communication.
- Ensure all uploaded documents meet the specified requirements to avoid rejection.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: May 9, 2025
- Online Registration Start: May 12, 2025
- Online Registration End: May 31, 2025 (23:00 hrs)
- Application Fee Payment Deadline: May 31, 2025 (23:00 hrs)
- Exam Date: To be announced (check www.iob.in for updates)
Additional Information
- Posting: Selected candidates will be posted in the applied state for the first 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier.
- Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Available in the official notification. Candidates are advised to review the syllabus for effective preparation.
- Admit Card and Results: Exam dates, admit cards, and results will be updated on www.iob.in.
- PwBD Candidates: Can use a scribe from a different academic stream.
How to Apply
Candidates should:
- Read the official notification titled “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2025-26” on www.iob.in under the Careers page.
- Ensure eligibility before applying.
- Complete the online application process by May 31, 2025, via the IBPS Online Application Portal on the IOB website.
- Keep all required documents (photo, signature, certificates) ready as per the notification’s specifications.
For detailed information, download the official IOB LBO Notification 2025 PDF from www.iob.in.
Note
- The information provided is based on the latest available data from web sources. Always verify details on the official IOB website (www.iob.in) for accuracy and updates.
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