Overview
- The recruitment drive opened on August 29 and is accepting online applications at iob.bank.in through September 15, 2026.
- A total of 291 vacancies cover Generalist and Specialist Officer roles, including large intakes for branch management and IT functions such as information security, credit, risk and database/network administration.
- Candidates must register and submit personal, educational and professional details on the bank portal, upload required documents, pay a non‑refundable fee (₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD; ₹1,000 for others) and submit the form before the deadline.
- Selection uses a two‑hour objective online exam with negative marking and minimum qualifying marks (30% reserved, 35% unreserved), followed by a personal interview and a final merit list weighted 80% written test and 20% interview.
- Appointees face role‑specific eligibility rules, possible posting anywhere in India and a mandatory three‑year service bond with specified bond amounts, while the blend of branch and specialist hires signals growing bank demand for technical and cybersecurity skills.