{"id":211367,"date":"2026-09-15T19:35:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T14:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=211367"},"modified":"2026-09-15T19:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T14:05:59","slug":"iob-lbo-exam-date-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/iob-lbo-exam-date-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 Out, Official Exam Schedule for 250 Vacancies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Overseas Bank has officially announced the <strong>IOB LBO Exam Date 2026<\/strong> for the recruitment of <strong>250 Local Bank Officers (LBO) in JMGS-I<\/strong>. As per the official notice released on <strong>15 September 2026<\/strong>, the <strong>The IOB LBO Exam 2026 will be conducted on 24 and 29 September 2026, as per the official notice released on the IOB official website www.iob.bank.in. <\/strong>The link to download the <strong>IOB LBO Admit Card 2026\/Exam Call Letter<\/strong> and other examination details will be made available shortly on the official Indian Overseas Bank website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who successfully registered and completed the application fee payment can appear for the examination. Candidates can apply for only one state and must have proficiency in the prescribed local language of that state. The selection process consists of an <strong>Online Examination, Language Proficiency Test wherever applicable, and Personal Interview<\/strong>. The recruitment drive has been announced for 250 vacancies across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dioblbo25%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=16541\"><strong>Attempt a Free Banking Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>IOB LBO Exam Date 2026:<\/strong> Indian Overseas Bank will conduct the Local Bank Officer online examination on <strong>24 September and 29 September 2026<\/strong>. The exam date notice was released on <strong>15 September 2026<\/strong>, while the IOB LBO call letter will be released shortly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Recruitment 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2026<\/strong> has been announced under Advertisement No. <strong>HRDD\/RECT\/02\/2026-27<\/strong>, dated 7 August 2026. Through the recruitment drive, Indian Overseas Bank will fill <strong>250 Local Bank Officer vacancies<\/strong> in Junior Management Grade Scale-I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates selected as Local Bank Officers will be posted in the state for which they applied. According to the notification, selected LBOs will ordinarily remain within their selected state for the first <strong>12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 is officially out<\/strong>. Indian Overseas Bank released the examination schedule on <strong>15 September 2026<\/strong> for candidates who have successfully registered for the recruitment process. <strong>The IOB LBO Exam 2026 will be conducted on 24 and 29 September 2026, as per the official notice released on the IOB official website www.iob.bank.in.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The online examination will be held on two dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>IOB LBO Exam Date Notice<\/td><td>15 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IOB LBO Exam Date \u2013 Day 1<\/td><td><strong>24 September 2026, Thursday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IOB LBO Exam Date \u2013 Day 2<\/td><td><strong>29 September 2026, Tuesday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IOB LBO Admit Card 2026<\/td><td>To be released shortly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post<\/td><td>Local Bank Officer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacancies<\/td><td>250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>iob.bank.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should check their individual <strong>IOB LBO call letter<\/strong> after release to confirm the examination date allotted to them, along with the reporting time, examination center, shift, and other instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iob-lbo-exam-dates.webp\" alt=\"iob lbo exam dates\" class=\"wp-image-211368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iob-lbo-exam-dates.webp 707w, https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iob-lbo-exam-dates-265x300.webp 265w, https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iob-lbo-exam-dates-150x170.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The bank has clearly stated that a <strong>change of exam date or venue will not be entertained<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the IOB LBO Exam 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IOB LBO Exam 2026 will be conducted on 24 September 2026 and 29 September 2026<\/strong>. Candidates will be allotted one of the examination dates and should check their individual call letter after it is released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The call letter will contain the candidate-specific exam date, venue, reporting time, and other examination instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 Official Notice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Overseas Bank issued the official <strong>IOB LBO Exam Date Notice 2026 on 15 September 2026<\/strong> as part of its Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The online examination will be conducted on <strong>24 September 2026<\/strong> and <strong>29 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dates apply to registered candidates whose registration is valid and complete, including payment of the applicable application fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests for a change in the exam date or venue will not be entertained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The link for downloading the examination call letter and other details will be made available shortly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Indian Overseas Bank website for the admit card link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Admit Card 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IOB LBO Admit Card 2026 will be released shortly<\/strong>. Indian Overseas Bank has confirmed the upcoming availability of the exam call letter but has not specified an exact admit card release date in the exam-date notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After release, candidates should check their call letter for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidate&#8217;s name and roll number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IOB LBO exam date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam shift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete venue address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents required at the center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important exam-day instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should download the call letter well before their examination date and verify all details carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO PET Dates 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Overseas Bank conducted the <strong>IOB LBO Pre-Examination Training from 7 to 12 September 2026<\/strong> for eligible candidates who opted for PET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The direct details for the training were communicated to eligible candidates through their registered contact information. The next major stage of recruitment is now the online examination scheduled for <strong>24 and 29 September 2026<\/strong>. The earlier blog had recorded the PET period as 7 to 12 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Notification 2026 PDF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IOB LBO Notification 2026 PDF<\/strong> contains detailed information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, local language requirements, application fees, salary, selection process, exam pattern, and other recruitment conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for recruitment-related rules and eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/iob-lbo-notification-2026\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/iob-lbo-notification-2026\/\">Download IOB LBO Notification 2026<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bank<\/td><td>Indian Overseas Bank<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruitment<\/td><td>IOB LBO Recruitment 2026-27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post<\/td><td>Local Bank Officer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grade<\/td><td>JMGS-I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advertisement No.<\/td><td>HRDD\/RECT\/02\/2026-27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Vacancies<\/td><td>250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration Start Date<\/td><td>8 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>24 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IOB LBO Exam Date 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>24 &amp; 29 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Date Notice<\/td><td>15 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admit Card<\/td><td>To be released shortly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Limit<\/td><td>20 to 30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Qualification<\/td><td>Graduation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Process<\/td><td>Online Exam, LPT and Personal Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Job Location<\/td><td>State applied for<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>iob.bank.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The remaining recruitment particulars above are carried forward from the official-notification-based information already included in the existing article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Important Dates 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can check the updated <strong>IOB LBO Important Dates 2026<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Events<\/th><th>Dates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>IOB LBO Notification Release Date<\/td><td>7 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Registration Starts<\/td><td>8 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Fee Payment Starts<\/td><td>8 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply Online<\/td><td>24 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date for Application Fee Payment<\/td><td>24 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IOB LBO PET<\/td><td>7 to 12 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IOB LBO Exam Date Notice<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>15 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IOB LBO Exam Date \u2013 Day 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>24 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IOB LBO Exam Date \u2013 Day 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>29 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IOB LBO Admit Card 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>To be released shortly<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language Proficiency Test<\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal Interview<\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The older version of the article listed the examination date as \u201cTo be announced,\u201d so candidates should now refer to the confirmed 24 and 29 September schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Vacancy 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Overseas Bank has announced a total of <strong>250 Local Bank Officer vacancies<\/strong> across four states. Tamil Nadu has the highest number of vacancies with 100 posts, while Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat have 50 vacancies each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>State<\/th><th>Mandatory Language<\/th><th>Vacancies<\/th><th>SC<\/th><th>ST<\/th><th>OBC<\/th><th>EWS<\/th><th>UR<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Tamil<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Kannada<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Marathi<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Gujarati<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td><strong>250<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>36<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>18<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>80<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>22<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>94<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can apply against the vacancy of <strong>one state only<\/strong>. The merit list will also be prepared state-wise and category-wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by Indian Overseas Bank as of <strong>1 August 2026<\/strong>. Eligibility is based on educational qualification, age, nationality, and local language proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Educational Qualification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must possess a <strong>graduation degree in any discipline<\/strong> from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must have valid proof of graduation and were required to provide their graduation details while completing the online application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Age Limit 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The prescribed age limit as of <strong>1 August 2026<\/strong> is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum Age:<\/strong> 20 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Age:<\/strong> 30 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have been born <strong>not earlier than 2 August 1996 and not later than 1 August 2006<\/strong>, including both dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Age Relaxation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Upper Age Relaxation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>SC\/ST<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC Non-Creamy Layer<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persons with Benchmark Disabilities<\/td><td>10 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persons affected by 1984 riots<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible Ex-servicemen\/ECOs\/SSCOs<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Age relaxation applies subject to the conditions specified by Indian Overseas Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Local Language Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates applying for IOB LBO recruitment must be able to <strong>read, write, and speak<\/strong> the prescribed language of their selected state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>State<\/th><th>Required Local Language<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Tamil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Kannada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Marathi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Gujarati<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who studied the applicable local language as a subject in <strong>Class 10 or Class 12<\/strong> will not have to appear for the Language Proficiency Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other shortlisted candidates must qualify the LPT before proceeding further in the selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Selection Process 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IOB LBO Selection Process 2026<\/strong> consists of the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Merit List<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify the online examination will proceed to the applicable LPT and Personal Interview. The final merit score is calculated using an <strong>80:20 weightage between the Online Examination and Personal Interview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IOB LBO online examination consists of <strong>140 objective questions for 200 marks<\/strong>. Candidates will get a total duration of <strong>3 hours<\/strong>, with separate sectional timings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Maximum Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Reasoning and Computer Aptitude<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/Economy\/Banking Awareness<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Analysis and Interpretation<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Knowledge<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>140<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3 hours<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasoning, General Awareness, and Data Analysis will be available in <strong>English and Hindi<\/strong>, while the English Knowledge section will be conducted in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is There Negative Marking in the IOB LBO Exam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. There is negative marking in the IOB LBO examination. <strong>One-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no penalty for unanswered questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification also states that there are <strong>no sectional qualifying marks<\/strong>. The minimum aggregate qualifying marks are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>35% for Unreserved candidates<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30% for Reserved candidates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare for IOB LBO Exam 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 now confirmed for 24 and 29 September<\/strong>, candidates should shift their focus toward revision, mock tests, and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the final preparation period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attempt full-length banking mock tests under actual exam-like conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise important Banking and Economy Awareness topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice Data Analysis and Interpretation sets daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen Reasoning and Computer Aptitude.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise important English grammar and comprehension concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze every mock test instead of only checking the final score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify sections consuming excessive time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid blind guessing because of negative marking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice maintaining accuracy throughout the three-hour examination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dioblbo25%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=16255\"><strong>Attempt a Free Banking Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Personal Interview 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IOB LBO Personal Interview carries <strong>100 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Minimum Interview Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Unreserved<\/td><td>50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reserved Categories<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must secure the required minimum score after combining the online examination and interview marks for final selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Salary 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected Local Bank Officers will join Indian Overseas Bank in <strong>JMGS-I\/Assistant Manager Scale-I<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic pay scale is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u20b948,480-2000\/7-62,480-2340\/2-67,160-2680\/7-85,920<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are eligible for applicable allowances such as <strong>DA, HRA, CCA, and other benefits<\/strong> under prevailing bank rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Probation Period and Service Bond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected candidates will remain on <strong>probation for two years of active service<\/strong> from the date of joining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will also have to execute a <strong>Financial Service Indemnity Bond of \u20b92 lakh<\/strong> and serve Indian Overseas Bank for a minimum period of <strong>three years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Application Fee 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Application Fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>SC\/ST\/PwBD<\/td><td>\u20b9175 including GST<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/EWS\/OBC<\/td><td>\u20b9850 including GST<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The application fee was payable online and was non-refundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Handwritten Declaration 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates were required to write and upload the prescribed declaration <strong>in English on white paper using black ink<\/strong>. The declaration had to be written by the candidate and not in capital letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prescribed declaration was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI, __________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Points About IOB LBO Exam 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates appearing for the upcoming examination should remember the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 is 24 and 29 September 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The admit card\/call letter will be made available shortly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates should check the date and venue allotted on their individual call letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests for a change in the exam date or venue will not be entertained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The online examination has 140 questions for 200 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total examination duration is 3 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no sectional qualifying marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrong answers attract negative marking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must qualify the aggregate cut-off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local language proficiency is compulsory as prescribed for the selected state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final selection includes the online exam, applicable LPT, and Personal Interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 out?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The <strong>IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced<\/strong> by Indian Overseas Bank. The online examination will be conducted on <strong>24 September and 29 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the IOB LBO Exam 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IOB LBO online examination will be held on 24 September 2026 and 29 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When was the IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 announced?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Overseas Bank released the IOB LBO exam-date notice on <strong>15 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will the IOB LBO Admit Card 2026 be released?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Overseas Bank has stated that the <strong>IOB LBO exam call letter will be made available shortly<\/strong>. The exact admit card release date has not yet been specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I change my IOB LBO exam date?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Indian Overseas Bank has stated that a <strong>change in the exam date or venue will not be entertained<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many vacancies are announced for IOB LBO 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Overseas Bank has announced <strong>250 Local Bank Officer vacancies<\/strong> across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the IOB LBO selection process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection process consists of an <strong>Online Examination, Language Proficiency Test wherever applicable, and Personal Interview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a sectional cut-off in the IOB LBO exam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The recruitment notification states that there will be <strong>no sectional qualifying marks<\/strong> in the online examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the IOB LBO salary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scale-I basic pay starts at <strong>\u20b948,480<\/strong>, along with applicable DA, HRA, CCA, and other benefits under Indian Overseas Bank rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the IOB LBO Exam Pattern 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IOB LBO online exam contains <strong>140 questions carrying 200 marks<\/strong>. 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