IOB LBO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 400 Local Bank Officer Posts!

 

IOB LBO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 400 Local Bank Officer Posts!

 

Job Overview

• Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
• Total Vacancies: 400
• Salary: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920/month (Basic Pay) + Dearness Allowance, HRA, CCA, and other perks
• Job Location: Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Punjab (state-specific postings)
• Application Mode: Online

 

Important Dates

• Application Start: 12 May 2025
• Application Deadline: 31 May 2025
• Exam Date: To be announced (check iob.in for updates)

 

Application Fee

• General/EWS/OBC: ₹850/- (inclusive of GST)
• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/- (intimation charges only, inclusive of GST)
• Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, BHIM

 

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit (as on 01/05/2025):
• 20 to 30 years (born between 02/05/1995 and 01/05/2005)
• Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
• Educational Qualification:
• Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or equivalent qualification
• Must possess a valid mark sheet/degree certificate and indicate percentage of marks
• Additional Requirements:
• Proficiency in the local language of the applied state (read, write, speak) is mandatory
• Minimum CIBIL score of 650 at the time of joining
• Experience (optional): Up to 2 increments for prior officer-level service in Scheduled Commercial Banks (1 increment per year, max 2)

 

Vacancy Details

• Total Posts: 400
• State-Wise Distribution: Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Punjab (exact breakdown in notification)
• Categories: UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD (category-wise details in official PDF)

 

Selection Process

• Online Examination: Objective test covering Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Banking Knowledge
• Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT): To verify state-specific language skills
• Personal Interview: For candidates qualifying the online exam
• Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final eligibility check

 

How to Apply for IOB LBO 2025?

• Visit the official IOB website: iob.in.
• Go to the Careers section and click on Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2025-26.
• Register by providing your name, email, mobile number, and Aadhaar number to get a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
• Log in and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
• Upload scanned copies of:
• Recent passport-size photo
• Signature
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration (as specified in Annexure I of the notification)
• Pay the application fee online and review the form carefully.
• Submit and download the application form and e-receipt for future reference.

Why Join IOB?

• Lucrative salary with allowances and career growth
• Work in a reputed public sector bank
• State-specific postings for a localized banking experience
• 2-year probation with a ₹2,00,000 service bond (3-year commitment)

 

Quick Tips

• Apply only for one state—multiple applications for the same state will consider only the last submission.
• Download the official notification for syllabus, exam pattern, and state-wise vacancies: IOB LBO Notification PDF (#).
• Prep for the online exam with banking awareness and local language practice.
• Ensure a CIBIL score of 650+ before joining.