INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK (IOB) — ADVT NO. HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27· IOB.IN

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 — 250 Posts · Apply Now

IOB has opened applications for 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in 4 states — Tamil Nadu (100), Karnataka (50), Maharashtra (50), Gujarat (50). Apply 08–24 August 2026 (only 16 days). State-specific recruitment — local language knowledge is mandatory. Any graduate eligible.

🟢 Apply OPEN TODAY — Last Date 24 August 2026 | ⚠️ Only 4 States — TN/KA/MH/GJ · Local Language Mandatory | Tamil Nadu 100 · Karnataka 50 · Maharashtra 50 · Gujarat 50 | IOB · Advt HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27 · Age 20-28 · Any Graduate

🗺️ State-Specific Recruitment — Check Before Applying.
IOB LBO 2026 has posts in only 4 states: Tamil Nadu (100), Karnataka (50), Maharashtra (50), and Gujarat (50).Candidates from other states (UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, Delhi etc.) should apply only if they: (1) Know the local language of the state they're applying for, AND (2) Are willing to be posted and work in that state permanently.
Local language knowledge is not optional — a Language Test is part of the selection process. Applying without the required language proficiency will result in elimination at the Language Test stage.

⏰ Only 16 Days to Apply — Closes 24 August 2026. Applications opened today (08 August). With 250 posts across 4 major banking states and only a graduate degree required, this is one of the fastest-closing banking recruitments this month. Apply today at iob.in.

🏦 About Indian Overseas Bank & the LBO Role

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is a public sector bank established on 10 February 1937 by M.Ct.M. Chidambaram Chettyar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Under the Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services). IOB has historically been strong in South India, especially Tamil Nadu — which explains why Tamil Nadu alone gets 100 of the 250 LBO posts (40%). LBO = Local Bank Officer — a bank-specific officer grade where candidates are posted in a defined state, serve local customers, and are expected to communicate in the local language. Unlike IBPS PO or SBI PO (pan-India postings), LBOs have state-cadre deployments and the language test ensures genuine local competency.

🔄 Selection Process — 2 Stages

Online Examination

Computer-based written exam. For banking officer posts like LBO, the exam typically covers: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General/Financial Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Exact syllabus, paper pattern, sectional timing, and cut-off will be in the official notification. Admit card released before exam.

Local Language Test

A mandatory qualifying test to verify proficiency in the local language of the applied state: Tamil (Tamil Nadu), Kannada (Karnataka), Marathi (Maharashtra), or Gujarati (Gujarat). This is the defining feature of LBO recruitment — candidates who clear the Online Exam but fail the Language Test are eliminated. Nature of the language test (written, oral, or both) will be in the official notification.

Source lists only 2 selection stages — Online Exam and Local Language Test. Document Verification and Medical Examination are standard banking appointment requirements that may follow final selection, even if not explicitly listed as selection "stages" in the source. Verify the complete appointment process from the official notification at iob.in.

✍ How to Apply — Apply NOW (Open Today)

1. First — confirm state eligibility: Check that you have genuine local language proficiency in the state you're applying for (Tamil/Kannada/Marathi/Gujarati). This is tested — not just self-declared. Then confirm your age (as on 01 August 2026), category, and graduation completion.

2. Visit iob.in and find the "LBO Recruitment 2026 / Advt HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27" apply link. Register with your email and mobile number on IOB's recruitment portal.

3. Select your state (Tamil Nadu / Karnataka / Maharashtra / Gujarat), fill in personal details, educational qualification (graduation details), and upload photo and signature as specified.

4. Pay fee: ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS) · ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Deadline: 24 August 2026.

5. Submit and save confirmation. Simultaneously begin exam preparation — banking aptitude + awareness for Online Exam, and language practice for the Local Language Test. Monitor iob.in for exam date, admit card, and notification updates.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This page on ResultDekho.net is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27, iob.in). Vacancy math verified: 94+22+80+36+18 = 250 ✓ · State total: 100+50+50+50 = 250 ✓. Website: Source states "iob.bank.in" — IOB's standard official website is iob.in; candidates should verify the correct portal at the time of applying. Category-wise breakdown per state not specified in source — verify from official notification. Women's fee exemption not mentioned in source — verify from official notification. Document Verification and Medical Examination stages not listed in source selection process (only 2 stages) — standard banking appointment requirements may apply as per bank's service rules; verify from official notification. IOB static GK (1937, Chennai, Chidambaram Chettyar) is from standard knowledge; verify from official IOB sources. ResultDekho is not affiliated with Indian Overseas Bank or the Ministry of Finance. Always verify at iob.in. Last Updated: 08 August 2026.