Indian Overseas Bank, a Government of India undertaking bank headquartered in Chennai, is hiring Generalist and Specialist Officers across Junior and Middle Management grades for a total of 291 posts. The roles span branch management, IT, information security, credit, risk, database and network administration, cyber security and security, offering experienced professionals a chance to build a career in the banking sector with one of the country's leading public sector banks.
IOB Generalist and Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Exam Date
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27
Total Vacancies
291
Exam Date
31 Oct
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Admit card out
Exam on 31 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Aug
- Applications Open29 Aug
- Applications Closed15 Sept
- Admit Card Out31 Oct
- Exam31 Oct
Indian Overseas Bank Generalist and Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Advertisement No.
- HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27
- Post Name
- Manager (Branch Management), Manager (IT) and 12 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 22–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- CISA, CISSP, ISO 27001 LA or OSCP for Senior Manager (IT); Oracle OCA or OCP for Senior Manager (Database Administrator); CCNA (Routing and Switching or Security) or Check Point CCSE for Senior Manager (Network Administrator); GARP or PRMIA risk certification accepted for Senior Manager (Risk).
Vacancy Breakdown
Manager (Branch Management)
100
Manager (IT)
65
Manager (Information Security)
5
Manager (Information Security Audit)
5
Senior Manager (IT)
10
Senior Manager (Information Security)
3
Senior Manager (Information Security Audit)
2
Senior Manager (Database Administrator)
10
Senior Manager (Network Administrator)
5
Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator)
5
Manager (Credit)
35
Senior Manager (Credit)
15
Senior Manager (Risk)
6
Assistant Manager (Security)
25
Total291
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Manager (Branch Management) | 100 |
| Manager (IT) | 65 |
| Manager (Information Security) | 5 |
| Manager (Information Security Audit) | 5 |
| Senior Manager (IT) | 10 |
| Senior Manager (Information Security) | 3 |
| Senior Manager (Information Security Audit) | 2 |
| Senior Manager (Database Administrator) | 10 |
| Senior Manager (Network Administrator) | 5 |
| Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator) | 5 |
| Manager (Credit) | 35 |
| Senior Manager (Credit) | 15 |
| Senior Manager (Risk) | 6 |
| Assistant Manager (Security) | 25 |
| Grand Total | 291 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Manager (Branch Management)100 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline.
- Experience
- 3 years as an Officer in a scheduled public or private sector bank, including at least 2 years in branch banking.
- Age Limit
- 23 to 33 years
- Grade
- MMGS II
- Post Code
- 01
Manager (IT)65 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Instrumentation), MCA or M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT).
- Experience
- 5 years in IT, including at least 3 years in a banking/BFSI environment.
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Grade
- MMGS II
- Post Code
- 02
Manager (Information Security)5 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS, IT, Electronics and Communication, Cyber Security or Information Security.
- Experience
- 2 years in at least three listed security testing domains.
- Age Limit
- 22 to 32 years
- Grade
- MMGS II
- Post Code
- 03
Manager (Information Security Audit)5 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in CS, IT, Electronics and Communication or Cyber Security; or M.E./M.Tech in these disciplines or MCA.
- Experience
- 2 years of relevant experience as specified in the notification.
- Age Limit
- 22 to 32 years
- Grade
- MMGS II
- Post Code
- 04
Senior Manager (IT)10 posts
- Qualification
- Same qualifications as Manager (IT): B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Instrumentation), MCA or M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT).
- Experience
- 8 years in IT, including at least 5 years in banking/BFSI.
- Age Limit
- 28 to 38 years
- Note
- CISA, CISSP, ISO 27001 LA or OSCP is mandatory.
- Grade
- MMGS III
- Post Code
- 05
Senior Manager (Information Security)3 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in the disciplines listed for Manager (Information Security).
- Experience
- 5 years in at least three listed security testing domains.
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Grade
- MMGS III
- Post Code
- 06
Senior Manager (Information Security Audit)2 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech/MCA in the listed disciplines.
- Experience
- 5 years of relevant experience as specified, including at least 3 years in IS audit or cyber audit in banking/BFSI (or the alternative route in the notification).
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Grade
- MMGS III
- Post Code
- 07
Senior Manager (Database Administrator)10 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc. in the listed disciplines.
- Experience
- 8 years in database administration (5 in production, 3 in banking/BFSI).
- Age Limit
- 28 to 38 years
- Note
- Oracle OCA or OCP is mandatory.
- Grade
- MMGS III
- Post Code
- 08
Senior Manager (Network Administrator)5 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech, M.Tech or MCA in the listed disciplines.
- Experience
- 5 years in network operations, including network security with Cisco FTD and Check Point firewalls.
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Note
- CCNA (Routing and Switching or Security) or Check Point CCSE is mandatory.
- Grade
- MMGS III
- Post Code
- 09
Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator)5 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in the listed disciplines.
- Experience
- 5 years in any two listed domains.
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Grade
- MMGS III
- Post Code
- 10
Manager (Credit)35 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree with MBA (Finance), PGDBA, PGDBM or MMS (Finance); or CA; or CMA.
- Experience
- 3 years in a bank or financial institution, including at least 2 years in credit.
- Age Limit
- 23 to 33 years
- Grade
- MMGS II
- Post Code
- 11
Senior Manager (Credit)15 posts
- Qualification
- Same qualifications as Manager (Credit): Bachelor's degree with MBA (Finance), PGDBA, PGDBM or MMS (Finance); or CA; or CMA.
- Experience
- 6 years in a bank or financial institution, including at least 4 years in credit.
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Grade
- MMGS III
- Post Code
- 12
Senior Manager (Risk)6 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation with MBA/PGDM (Finance) or related finance, mathematics, statistics or economics postgraduate degree; or graduation with GARP or PRMIA risk certification.
- Experience
- 5 years in a bank, NBFC or financial institution in risk, credit, forex, treasury or finance.
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Grade
- MMGS III
- Post Code
- 13
Assistant Manager (Security)25 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate with a computer certification course of at least 3 months (or a computer-related subject).
- Experience
- Retired JCO (or equivalent) with 5 years in the rank, or equivalent paramilitary or police rank as specified.
- Age Limit
- 30 to 45 years
- Grade
- JMGS I
- Post Code
- 14
Age Limit
23 to 33 years for Manager (Branch Management) and Manager (Credit); 25 to 35 years for Manager (IT), Senior Manager (Information Security), Senior Manager (Information Security Audit), Senior Manager (Network Administrator), Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator), Senior Manager (Credit) and Senior Manager (Risk); 22 to 32 years for Manager (Information Security) and Manager (Information Security Audit); 28 to 38 years for Senior Manager (IT) and Senior Manager (Database Administrator); 30 to 45 years for Assistant Manager (Security). Age as on 1 August 2026.
Age Relaxation
SC / ST 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities 10 years, persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years, ex-servicemen and eligible Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs) 5 years subject to government guidelines.
Application Fee
SC / ST / PwBD (intimation charges only)
Rs. 175
All others, including OBC and EWS
Rs. 1,000
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Manager (Branch Management)100 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglish; Professional Knowledge in English and HindiNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 Professional Knowledge (Banking Law and Practice, Indian Economy and Indian Financial System, Principles and Practices of Banking, Accounting and Financial Management for Bankers) 75 75
Manager (IT)65 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Manager (Information Security)5 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Manager (Information Security Audit)5 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Senior Manager (IT)10 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Senior Manager (Information Security)3 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Senior Manager (Information Security Audit)2 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Senior Manager (Database Administrator)10 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Senior Manager (Network Administrator)5 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Senior Manager (Cyber Security Administrator)5 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Manager (Credit)35 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Senior Manager (Credit)15 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Senior Manager (Risk)6 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
Assistant Manager (Security)25 posts
- Exam Pattern
- Online2 hours100 questions100 marksEnglishNegative: One-fourth of the marks for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language 25 25 General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry 25 25 Professional Knowledge (varies post-wise) 50 50
- 1Online Examination
100 objective questions for 100 marks in 2 hours with separate timing for each section; one-fourth of the marks for a question are deducted for each wrong answer.
- 2Interview
Candidates shortlisted from the online examination are called with originals and self-attested photocopies of the prescribed documents; candidates may be refused the interview without them.
How to Apply
- 1Visit www.iob.bank.in and open the Careers page
- 2Open "Recruitment of Generalist / Specialist Officers in Various Scales - 2026 - 27" and select the post
- 3Click "Click here to Register Online" and complete registration; a registration number and password are sent by email and SMS
- 4Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the specifications
- 5Fill in the application form and click "Complete Registration"
- 6Pay the application fee online by debit card, credit card, internet banking, BHIM or UPI
- 7Take a printout of the application form and e-receipt
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Printed call letter / admit card
•One original photo identity proof (Passport
•Aadhaar / e-Aadhaar
•PAN Card
•Driving Licence
•Voter's Card
•Bank Passbook with attested photograph
•ID card issued by a school or college
•A Gazetted Officer certificate on official letterhead)
•A self-attested photocopy of the same ID
•For the interview
•Originals and self-attested photocopies of the interview call letter
•System-generated printout of the online application
•Proof of date of birth
•Photo ID proof
•Mark sheets and certificates for educational qualifications
•Work experience proof (experience certificates
•Appointment and relieving letters
•Pay slips)
•Category certificates
•No Objection Certificate for candidates in government
•Quasi-government or public sector organisations
•Any other relevant documents supporting eligibility
Important Details
- Vacancy numbers are provisional and may be increased or decreased.
- PwBD reservation is horizontal and counted within the category vacancies.
- The bank may add or remove exam centres, may allot a centre different from the one chosen, and does not accept requests for change of centre.
- Candidates travel to the centre at their own risk and expense.
- The signature at the exam must match the signature uploaded with the application or the candidate may be disqualified.
- Candidates with disabilities who opted for a scribe or compensatory time must have registered for it in the application; later requests may not be accepted.
- The bank can change, cancel or add to the selection criteria or method, and where the English and translated versions differ the English version prevails.
- Queries can be sent to [email protected].
Category-Wise Vacancies
46
ST: 21
OBC: 79
EWS: 28
UR (General): 117
Total: 291
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR (General) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 21 | 79 | 28 | 117 | 291 |
PwBD Vacancies
Hearing Impaired
Vacancies: 4
Orthopedically Challenged
Vacancies: 5
Visually Impaired
Vacancies: 2
Intellectual Disability
Vacancies: 1
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hearing Impaired | 4 |
| Orthopedically Challenged | 5 |
| Visually Impaired | 2 |
| Intellectual Disability | 1 |
Exam Centres
- Delhi / New Delhi / NCR
- Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / MMR / Thane
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Hyderabad
- Bengaluru
Qualifying Marks
Overall minimum qualifying marks in the online exam are 35% for unreserved candidates and 30% for reserved candidates. No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for English Language or General Awareness. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in Professional Knowledge.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request a change of exam centre?
No. The bank does not entertain requests for change of centre and may allot a centre different from the one you chose.
Can candidates with disabilities request a scribe or extra time later?
No. Candidates who opted for a scribe or compensatory time must have registered for it in the application, and later requests may not be accepted.
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