Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced the exam date for Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026-27. As per the official notice dated 15.09.2026 (Ref. No. HRDD/RECT/2.2/2026-27), the IOB LBO online examination will be held on 24.09.2026 (Thursday) and 29.09.2026 (Tuesday) for all registered candidates whose registration is complete with fee payment. Change of exam date or venue will not be entertained.
Direct Link to Download IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 PDF Here
IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a Government of India undertaking |
| Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I |
| Advertisement number | HRDD/RECT/02/2026-27, dated 07.08.2026 |
| Exam date notice reference | HRDD/RECT/2.2/2026-27, dated 15.09.2026 |
| Total vacancies | 250 |
| Online exam dates | 24.09.2026 (Thursday) and 29.09.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Exam mode | Online, objective type |
| Total questions / marks | 140 questions / 200 marks |
| Duration | 3 hours, with separate timing for each section |
| Admit card status | Link to be made available shortly; exact date not announced |
| Selection process | Online Examination, Language Proficiency Test (where applicable), Personal Interview |
| Official website | iob.bank.in |
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IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 07.08.2026 |
| Online registration opened | 08.08.2026 |
| Online registration closed | 24.08.2026 |
| Payment of application fee/ intimation charges | 08.08.2026 to 24.08.2026 |
| Exam date notice published | 15.09.2026 |
| Online examination | 24.09.2026 and 29.09.2026 |
How to Check IOB LBO Exam Date 2026
- Visit the official IOB website at iob.bank.in.
- Go to the Careers / Recruitment section on the homepage.
- Find and open the IOB LBO Exam Date 2026 notice dated 15 September 2026.
- Download the PDF and check the exam date, venue, and other instructions.
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Important Instructions for the IOB LBO Online Exam
- Do not report to the centre without a printed call letter and a valid original photo ID with a self-attested photocopy.
- Requests to change the exam date, session or venue will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Answer carefully - 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.
- Manage time section by section. Each section has its own clock and closes when its time ends.
- Candidates who registered but did not pay the fee are not treated as validly registered.
- Keep your registered email active. IOB sends call letters and process updates to the registered email ID, and requests to change the email ID or address are not entertained.
- Check www.iob.bank.in regularly. The Bank has stated that all further announcements will be published only on its authorised website.
- Using unfair means, impersonation, misbehaviour or canvassing can lead to disqualification, debarment from future IOB recruitment and criminal prosecution.
- Furnishing false information or suppressing material facts leads to cancellation of candidature at any stage, including termination after appointment.
- Any dispute arising from this advertisement is subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Chennai.
