Indian Overseas Bank has released the IOB Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) Call Letter 2026 for the online examination. Candidates can download the hall ticket from 17 September 2026 to 29 September 2026. The online exam for 250 Local Bank Officer posts will be held on 24 September 2026 and 29 September 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Call Letter Download Starts | 17 September 2026 |
| Call Letter Download Ends | 29 September 2026 |
| Online Examination | 24 and 29 September 2026 |
How to Download IOB LBO Call Letter 2026
Use your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth to log in. Date of Birth must be entered in DD-MM-YY format, exactly as given in your application print.
- Open the official IOB Careers page or the direct call letter link given below.
- Open the link for Online Examination Call Letter under Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2026-27.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format.
- Submit the details and view your call letter on the screen.
- Check your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre address.
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout for exam day.
Exam Pattern
The IOB LBO exam is an online test of 140 questions for 200 marks. Total time is 3 hours, with a separate time limit for each section. There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 30 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| English Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 140 | 200 | 3 hours |
There are no sectional qualifying marks. Candidates need the minimum aggregate score set by the Bank (generally 35% for unreserved and 30% for reserved categories).
Exam Day Guidelines
Reach the centre by the reporting time printed on your call letter. Follow every instruction given on the hall ticket.
Carry these items:
- Printed copy of the IOB LBO Call Letter
- Original valid photo ID proof
- Photocopy of the same photo ID proof
- Passport-size photographs, if asked on the call letter
Do not carry these items:
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones or other electronic gadgets
- Calculators, books, notes or chits
- Bags or any item barred on the call letter
What Happens After the Exam
Candidates who qualify the online exam will be called for a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) where required, and then for a Personal Interview. LPT applies if you have not studied the local language of the applied state in Class 10 or Class 12. Further dates will be published on the IOB website.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download IOB LBO Call Letter | Click Here |
| IOB Careers Page | Click Here |
| IOB Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Download your call letter early, check every detail, and reach the centre on time with the required documents.