The Indian Overseas Bank conducts exams to recruit candidates for the post of Specialist officer throughout India. In 2023, 25 vacancies were announced for the posts of Information Security and Information System Audit in MMG Scale II & MMG Scale III. The bank selects applicants based on an online test and interview. The selected candidates are placed on probation of 2 years from the date of joining.
The IOB SO 2023 exam notification is yet to be released. All the information pertaining to the upcoming exam will be made available on this page. The following section contains further details about the IOB Specialist officer exam structure, the application process, vacancies, books, etc.
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Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Vacancies
The 2023 exam vacancies are yet to be notified.
The IOB notified 25 vacancies for the position of Specialist Officer in 2022. The post-wise number of vacancies for the IOB SO exam is given in the table below.
| POST CODE | POST NAME | GRADE | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR (GEN) | TOTAL | OUT OF WHICH (PWBD) | |||
| HI | OC | VI | ID | |||||||||
| 01 | Manager – Business Analyst | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 02 | Manager – Data Engineer | MMGS- II | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| 03 | Manager – Cloud Engineer | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 04 | Manager – Data Scientist | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 05 | Manager – Network Security Engineer | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 06 | Manager – Oracle DBA | MMGS- II | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| 07 | Manager – Middleware Engineer | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 08 | Manager – Server Administrator | MMGS- II | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| 09 | Manager – Network – Routing & Switching Engineer | MMGS- II | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| 10 | Manager – Hardware Engineer | MMGS- II | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 11 | Manager – Solution Architect | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 12 | Manager – Digital Banking (RTGS/ NEFT) | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 13 | Manager – Digital Banking (Debit Card & ATM Switch) | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 14 | Manager – ATM Managed Services & ATM Switch | MMGS- II | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| 15 | Manager – Merchant Acquisition | MMGS- II | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 16 | Manager – Digital Banking (IB, MB, UPI) | MMGS- II | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Manager – Digital Banking (Reconciliation) | MMGS- II | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 18 | Manager – Compliance & Audit | MMGS- II | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 25 | 1 | – | – | – | ||
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Salary
The candidates who are chosen for the Specialist Officer position will serve a two-year probationary period (active service) beginning on the date they join the bank. Additionally, candidates must sign a ‘Financial Employment Indemnity Bond’ for Rs. 1,000,000 for a minimum of 3 years of service. The pay scale that is applicable to Specialist officers is given in the table below. Selected candidates will also be eligible for various allowances as per the rules and regulations of the bank.
| Pay Scale for the Post of Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) | |
| Scale / Grade | Scale of Pay (In Rupees) |
| MMGS II | 48,170 – 1,740 / 1 – 49,910 – 1,990 / 10 – 69,810 |
| MMGS III | 63,840 – 1,990 / 5 – 73,790 – 2,220 / 2 – 78,230 |
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Dates
In order to get an idea of the time taken to complete the entire IOB SO examination process, candidates can go through the important exam events and dates given in the table below.
| Exam Dates for Indian Overseas Bank SO Post 2023 | ||
| S.No. | Events | Important Dates |
| 1 | Date of release of Indian Overseas Bank SO exam notification | To be notified |
| 2 | Opening Date of Online Registration for the Indian Overseas Bank SO exam | To be notified |
| 3 | Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges for the Indian Overseas Bank SO exam | To be notified |
| 4 | Closing Date of Online Registration for the Indian Overseas Bank SO exam | To be notified |
| 5 | Release of registration numbers of candidates shortlisted for the Indian Overseas Bank online examination | To be notified |
| 6 | Date of release of Indian Overseas Bank SO exam exam admit card | To be notified |
| 7 | Date of Indian Overseas Bank SO online exam | To be notified |
| 8 | Date of release of Indian Overseas Bank SO online exam results | To be notified |
| 9 | Date of Indian Overseas Bank SO interview | To be notified |
| 10 | Date of release of Indian Overseas Bank SO exam final results | To be notified |
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for the IOB Specialist Officer exam should carefully go through the eligibility criteria given in the official notification. Candidates should only apply for the exam if they fulfil the eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria for the Information Security and Information System Audit posts include nationality, age limit, educational qualification and post- qualification work experience. Age limit for various Specialist Officer (SO) posts is given below.
Applicants who are selected for the SO post should be medically fit and also provide character and caste certificates (if applicable) during the verification process.
| Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Age Limit | ||||
| S.No. | Post | Grade/
Scale |
Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| 1 | Manager (Information Security) | MMGS II | 25 | 35 |
| 2 | Senior Manager (Information Security) | MMGS III | 25 | 40 |
| 3 | Manager (Information System Audit) | MMGS II | 25 | 35 |
| 4 | Senior Manager (Information System Audit) | MMGS III | 25 | 40 |
Age Relaxation for the Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer Posts
The bank has given age relaxation to some categories of candidates. More information regarding IOB SO age relaxation is given in the table below.
| Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Age Relaxation | ||
| S.No. | Category | Age Relaxation (in years) |
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Caste (OBC) | 3 years |
| 3 | Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| 4 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| 5 | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| 6 | Ex-servicemen, Commissioned Officers, including ECOs/ SSCOs, who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within 12 months from the date prescribed for closing of online registration) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability attributable to military service or on invalidation | 5 years |
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) – Apply Online
Aspirants can visit the official website of the Indian Overseas bank to apply for the Specialist officer post. Candidates can register for the exam by clicking on the link given on the ‘Careers’ page of the website. When applying for the exam, the candidates should take the following into account.
- Candidates must carefully read the instructions related to the application process before filling out the online application form.
- They should submit the application form and pay the prescribed fee before the last date given in the notification. Aspirants who wish to apply for more than one post have to register and pay the application fee separately.
- Candidates should have a valid email address and mobile number before applying for the exam.
- The photograph, signature and relevant documents should be scanned and uploaded as per the specifications given in the notification.
- The registration number and the password should be noted down carefully for future reference.
- Candidates should verify all the information given in the application form before submitting it.
- The candidates’ and their parents’ names must be spelled exactly as they are on their certificates and mark sheets in the application. Candidature of applicants can be cancelled if they furnish incorrect or false information in the online application form.
- Applicants must take a printout of the system generated submitted online application form for future reference.
Application Fee for the Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Post
Candidates should ensure that they pay the application fee after filling in the online application form. Aspirants can pay the fee through online payment mode only. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt will be generated by the system. Candidates should take a printout of the e-receipt for future reference. Applications of candidates who fail to pay the prescribed fee will not be considered.
Candidates should also remember that the fee once paid is not refundable. The details of the application fee for the Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) post is given in the table below.
| Application Fee for the Post of Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) | ||
| S.No. | Category | Application Fee (Non-refundable) |
| 1 | SC/ST/PWD (Only Intimation charges) | Rs 100 |
| 2 | For all others (Including OBC & EWS) | Rs 500 |
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Admit Card
The admit card for the online test can be downloaded from the official website of the Indian Overseas Bank. Candidates have to login using their registration number and password. After downloading the call letter, applicants should carefully check the admit card for any discrepancy. If they find any discrepancy, they should contact the helpdesk immediately.
Candidates should paste a passport size photograph on the admit card and carry a valid photo ID proof and its photocopy to the exam centre. When going to the exam venue, applicants should make sure that their photo ID bears the exact name as it does on the call letter. Ration cards and learner’s permits are not accepted as valid ID documents.
For the interview, the bank may send the call letter to the email address of selected candidates. Therefore, it is important that all applicants have a valid email ID and mobile number before applying for the examination.
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Pattern
The Specialist officer (SO) exam is conducted in two phases i.e. an online examination and an interview. The multiple-choice questions in the objective, online test include questions on reasoning, English language proficiency, numerical aptitude, and professional knowledge (based on the post for which the candidate has applied). English language, reasoning and quantitative aptitude are qualifying papers. The maximum marks given for the professional knowledge test is 80.
Candidates who pass the online examination are eligible to appear for the interview. The exam pattern of the IOB SO online test is as follows:
| Online Test Pattern for the Indian Overseas Bank SO Post | ||||
| S.No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Duration of the Exam | Medium of the Exam |
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 30 minutes | English |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge | 50 | 30 minutes | |
Points to Remember: Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Online Test
- There is negative marking of 0.25 marks, where one fourth of the marks allotted to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Candidates can apply for multiple positions. These applicants have to take the professional knowledge test for each position one after the other (in the same session and without any break).
- Only a limited number of candidates are selected for the online test. The candidates are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria given in the official notification.
- The registration numbers of shortlisted candidates who are eligible for the online test is displayed on the official website of the Indian Overseas Bank.
Interview for the Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Post
The applicants who pass the online examination will be shortlisted for the interview. Interviews (either online or offline) will take place at centres chosen by the Indian Overseas Bank. The call letter, which is sent to the applicant’s registered email ID, will include information on the venue, the interview date etc.
For the interview, the shortlisted candidates must carry the required documents, as stated in the official notification. Based on their performance in the interview and online test, candidates will be finally selected.
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Centres
The Specialist officer exams are conducted by the Indian Overseas bank at different centres. The details related to the exam venue, reporting time, shift of the exam, etc., will be given in the call letter. Candidates should carry an original photo ID proof and a photocopy of the photo ID proof to the exam venue. Ration cards and learner’s licence are not accepted as valid ID proofs.
Applicants must ensure that they reach the examination centre on time. To stay up to date on recent exam-related information, candidates should frequently check their email and the bank’s website. The list of examination centres for the Indian Overseas bank Specialist officer exam is given in the table below:
| List of Exam Centres for the IOB Specialist Officer (SO) Exam | |
| S.No. | Name of the Exam Centres |
| 1 | New Delhi |
| 2 | Mumbai |
| 3 | Chennai |
| 4 | Kolkata |
| 5 | Hyderabad |
| 6 | Bangalore |
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Books
The Indian Overseas bank comprises an online test and interview. The online test contains questions on professional knowledge, English, reasoning and quantitative aptitude. The online test is an important phase of the exam, therefore candidates should use the right books and study materials for the exam. Candidates should choose study materials that comprehensively cover the syllabus of the IOB SO online test.
Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Results
The results of the online test and the interview are made available on the official website of the Indian Overseas Bank. Candidates can go to the ‘Careers’ page and search for “Final Provisionally Selected Candidates Registration Numbers – Post Wise”. Applicants can click on the specified link on the bank’s website and find the names of selected candidates for the Specialist officer position. They should also regularly check the bank’s website to get updates related to the IOB SO exam results.
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