Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) will conduct the online examination for the Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment 2026 on October 31, 2026. The bank has issued a short notification regarding the exam date. A total of 291 vacancies across various categories will be filled through this recruitment drive.

These include positions in Junior Management Grade-Scale I (JMGS I), Middle Management Grade-Scale II (MMGS II), and Middle Management Grade-Scale III (MMGS III).

Which positions are being recruited?

Appointments to various specialist roles within the bank will be made through this recruitment. Key positions include:

Security Officer

Risk Officer

Credit Officer

Cyber ​​Security Administrator

Network Administrator

Database Administrator

ISA Officer

Other Specialist Officer posts

Key Recruitment Details

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)

What will be the exam timing?

The short notification issued by the bank specifies the exam date but does not provide details regarding the shift or the specific time of the examination.

It is also unclear whether the exam will be conducted in a single shift or across multiple shifts.

Candidates will need to wait for the release of the admit card to get precise information about their exam time and shift.

Candidates are advised to reach the exam center at least one hour before the scheduled time. This will allow sufficient time for formalities such as security checks and locating the examination hall.

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