Indian Overseas Bank to Hold Specialist Officer Exam on October 31, 2026
Overview of the Recruitment Drive
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced that it will conduct an online examination for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) on October 31, 2026. A brief notification has been released detailing the exam date, with a total of 291 vacancies available across various categories.
Available Positions
The recruitment will fill positions in different management grades, specifically:
- Junior Management Grade-Scale I (JMGS I)
- Middle Management Grade-Scale II (MMGS II)
- Middle Management Grade-Scale III (MMGS III)
The key roles being recruited include:
- Security Officer
- Risk Officer
- Credit Officer
- Cyber Security Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Database Administrator
- ISA Officer
- Other Specialist Officer positions
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification Release | August 28, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | August 29, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | September 15, 2026 |
| Exam Date | October 31, 2026 (Saturday) |
Exam Timing Details
While the bank has confirmed the exam date, it has not provided specific information regarding the timing or whether the exam will occur in one or multiple shifts. Candidates will need to wait for the admit card release to obtain detailed information about their exam schedule.
It is recommended that candidates arrive at the exam center at least one hour prior to the scheduled time to complete necessary formalities such as security checks and finding their examination hall.