IOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025: 400 Vacancies Announced, Apply Now!
🧾 Job Title and Summary
Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS I
Organization: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Indian Overseas Bank is inviting online applications for 400 vacancies of Local Bank Officers across multiple states. This is a great opportunity for graduates looking to start a career in public sector banking.
🏦 Company Overview
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), headquartered in Chennai, is a leading public sector bank with a significant domestic and international presence. Known for its inclusive banking services, IOB offers professionals a stable and rewarding career path.
📋 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 400
| State | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 39 | 19 | 70 | 26 | 106 | 260 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 7 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 45 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Note: 4 posts each reserved for PwBD categories (VI, HI, OC, ID).
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
- Customer relationship management
- Managing daily branch operations
- Promoting banking products and services
- Ensuring compliance with bank and regulatory guidelines
- Handling customer queries and grievances
🎓 Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Must possess valid graduation certificate and mark sheets
- Proficiency in the local language of the selected state (reading, writing, and speaking)
💼 Preferred Experience
- Prior service in Scheduled Commercial Banks considered for increments
- Subsidiaries of Scheduled Banks eligible for 1 increment
📍 Location and Work Environment
- Posting will be within the applied state
- Initial posting for 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV
💰 Salary and Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
- Probation Period: 2 years
- Bond: ₹2,00,000 for 3 years minimum service
- Perks: DA, HRA, CCA, leave, travel allowance as per rules
🗓️ Important Dates
| Online Registration Starts | 12 May 2025 |
| Online Registration Closes | 31 May 2025 |
| Fee Payment Window | 12 May – 31 May 2025 |
| Exam/Interview Dates | To be announced |
💳 Application/Exam Fee
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| GEN/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
🔗 Important Links
📝 How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit IOB Careers Page
- Click “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers – 2025-26”
- Register with your email and mobile number
- Fill the application form accurately
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
- Pay the applicable fee through online payment modes
- Submit and print the completed application for future reference
Note: Only one application per candidate is allowed. Selection includes Online Exam, Language Proficiency Test, and Interview.
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