IOB General Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in Chennai, has invited online applications vide Advertisement No. HRDD/RECT/01/2026-27 dated 21.07.2026 for the post of General Manager – Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a single vacancy in the Unreserved (General) category. Eligible qualified Chartered Accountants with senior banking finance experience can apply online at www.iob.bank.in from 22.07.2026 to 05.08.2026.

• IOB Chief Financial Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

IOB Chief Financial Officer Recruitment 2026 - Overview

IOB Chief Financial Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

IOB Chief Financial Officer Vacancy Details 2026

IOB Chief Financial Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

All eligibility criteria (Qualification, Age, Experience, etc.) for this post shall be computed as on 01.07.2026 (inclusive).

Educational/Professional Qualification

• A qualified Chartered Accountant
• Preferred: FRM Certification and/or CFA

Work Experience

Minimum fifteen (15) years in overseeing financial operations, preferably accounting and taxation matters, in Banks/large corporates/PSUs/FIs/financial services organizations, of which ten (10) years should be in Banks/FIs, of which five (5) years should be at Senior Management level.

Age Limit

Maximum age 55 years (inclusive of applicable age relaxation), as on 01.07.2026.

Nationality/Citizenship

A candidate must be either:

• a Citizen of India, or
• a subject of Nepal, or
• a subject of Bhutan, or
• a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
• a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India before the date of this notification.

IOB Chief Financial Officer: Roles & Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Overseeing the statutory auditing process, reporting audit results as per SEBI requirements, monitoring critical financial parameters (Non-Interest Income, ROA, ROE etc.), coordinating with NFRA and RBI on auditor-related issues, and handling Whole Bank Long Form Audit Report (WBLFAR) matters.
• Tax Compliance: Optimization of the Bank's tax liability, GST and TDS compliance.
• Accounting Systems: Developing and maintaining accounting systems per Accounting Standards and RBI Guidelines, Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (IFCOFR), and implementation of IFRS/IND AS.
• Management Reporting: Coordinating with the Financial Control Department for review of regional and Whole Bank performance.
• International Banking Activities: Supporting the International Banking Group on accounting and tax compliance as per local regulators.
• Other Activities: Overseeing MIS reporting systems, strategic capital planning, balance sheet optimization, medium-term financial strategy, and managing stakeholder relationships with regulators, government, rating agencies, and investors.

IOB Chief Financial Officer Selection Process 2026

• Selection will be through Personal Interview/Discussion. The Bank may carry out a preliminary screening of applications to shortlist eligible candidates based on qualifications, suitability, and experience.
• Total marks allocated for the Personal Interview: 100.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50 (45 for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• In case multiple candidates score the same cut-off marks, ranking will be done according to age, in descending order.
• The Bank may change the mode of selection depending on the number of applications received.
• Merely fulfilling the minimum qualification and experience criteria does not automatically entitle a candidate to an interview call; the Bank may consider additional qualifications, greater experience, and level of responsibilities handled while shortlisting.

IOB Chief Financial Officer Application Fee 2026

Fees are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment process. Payment can be made only through Online Mode using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking (IOB Net Banking or Other Banks' Net Banking).

IOB Chief Financial Officer Remuneration & Pay Scale 2026

• Pay Scale (Scale VII-GM Level): Rs. 1,56,500 – 4340/4 – 1,73,860
• Approximate CTC: Around Rs. 44 lakhs per annum
• The official will also be eligible for D.A., HRA/Lease rental, CCA, Medical and other allowances and perquisites as per rules applicable to Scale VII.

IOB Chief Financial Officer: Joining, Bond & Probation

• The selected candidate, at the time of joining, must execute a Bond of Rs. 3 lakhs to serve the Bank for a stipulated period of 3 years. The Bond will be invoked if the candidate resigns before the expiry of the bond period from the date of joining.
• On joining, the selected candidate will be on probation for a period of 1 year and subjected to continuous assessment. Confirmation depends on qualifying the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank.
• If the candidate fails to achieve the minimum stipulated standards, their services may be terminated.
• Place of Posting: Central Office, Chennai.

IOB Chief Financial Officer Required Documents 2026

The following documents in ORIGINAL together with a self-attested photocopy must be submitted at the time of Personal Interview:

• Printout of the valid Personal Interview Call Letter
• Valid system-generated printout of the registered online application form
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/Std. X Certificate with DOB)
• Qualification certificates: Chartered Accountant, and preferred qualification of FRM Certification and/or CFA, if held
• Other UG/PG certificates (for records)
• Photo identity proof such as Passport/Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence/Voter's Card
• Mark sheets and relevant certificates for educational qualifications
• Work experience proof: Experience Certificates, Appointment Letters, Relieving Letters, Pay/Salary Slips
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, in the prescribed format)
• OBC certificate with non-creamy layer clause (issued on or after 01.04.2026, for OBC candidates)
• Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)
• Disability Certificate in prescribed format issued by the District Medical Board (for PwBD candidates)
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates serving in Government/Quasi-Government offices/PSUs, including Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions)
• Any other relevant document in support of eligibility

Documents to be uploaded online (mandatory, PDF format, each under 200KB): Birth Certificate/SSC Certificate (proof of DOB), Final Degree Certificate/Consolidated Mark Sheet of Graduation/PG/Professional courses, CA Certificate, and Work Experience Certificate. A No Objection Certificate from the employer must also be uploaded, if applicable.

How to Apply for IOB Chief Financial Officer Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the Bank's official website www.iob.bank.in and go to the "Careers" page.
2. Click on "RECRUITMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER" and select the post to be applied for.
3. Click on the "Register Online" link and complete first-time registration by clicking "Click here to Register Online".
4. Note the system-generated Registration Number and Password sent via email and SMS.
5. Upload photograph and signature as per the specifications in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature (Annexure I).
6. Fill in all required details carefully in the Online Application Form.
7. Upload the mandatory documents: Birth/SSC Certificate, Final Degree Certificate/Consolidated Mark Sheet, CA Certificate, and Work Experience Certificate (PDF, each under 200KB); upload NOC from employer, if applicable.
8. Click on "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" at the end of the form.
9. Proceed to pay the Application Fee/Intimation Charges through Online Mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking).
10. Take a printout of the system-generated submitted online application form and the payment e-receipt for future reference.

IOB Chief Financial Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

• Applications can be submitted online only from 22.07.2026 to 05.08.2026; no other mode of application will be accepted.
• If a candidate applies multiple times, only the last submitted application will be considered.
• Application once made cannot be withdrawn, and the fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances nor adjusted against any other recruitment process.
• Incomplete applications or applications without supporting documents will be rejected outright.
• No change of category will be permitted at any stage after registration of the online application.
• Candidates belonging to OBC category under the creamy layer must indicate their category as General in the online application form.
• Reserved category candidates (including PwBD) for whom no reservation has been announced are free to apply against General category vacancies, provided they fulfil all eligibility criteria.
• Request for change in Personal Interview dates, centre, or communication address/email ID will NOT be entertained.
• Outstation eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates who are unemployed and attend the Personal Interview will be reimbursed to-and-fro second-class ordinary train fare by the shortest route, on production of evidence of travel, as per extant Government guidelines.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Reservation is as per extant Government Guidelines.
• In case of any dispute in interpretation, the English version of the advertisement shall prevail, and disputes are subject to the sole jurisdiction of courts situated at Chennai.
• The version of the detailed advertisement on the Bank's official website shall be treated as final and shall supersede any other version.

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