Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility 2025: Check Age Limit & Qualification

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility: Indian Overseas Bank has announced 400 vacancies for Local Bank Officers (LBO) post. Candidates aged 20 to 30 years with a Graduation degree and proficiency in the local language can submit their applications till May 31. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria mentioned in the article below.

May 15, 2025, 09:30 IST
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility 2025: Indian Overseas Bank has announced 400 vacancies for Local Bank Officers in JMGS-I. Interested candidates can apply online for these posts from 12.05.2025 to 31.05.2025. However, they must fulfil all the prescribed LBO eligibility criteria (age limit, qualification, and nationality) before applying for the posts. Aspirants must note that they can apply for the vacancy of one state only. Those applying against the vacancy of one state will not be eligible to apply against a vacancy of any other state. Failing to provide correct details and documents in the online form may lead to the disqualification of their candidature at any recruitment stage. Read for complete information about the eligibility for the IOB Local Bank Officers recruitment.

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility

Understanding the eligibility requirements for IOB Local Bank Officers is essential. It helps you ascertain whether you can apply for the post. To be eligible, candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University. Additionally, their age must be between 20 and 30 years, and they must be proficient (reading, writing and speaking) in the desired local language of the state. They will be required to submit the relevant documents in support of their identity and Indian Overseas Bank LBO eligibility, i.e. category, nationality, age, educational qualifications, experience certificates, etc, for verification. Applicants must note that previous experience will not be considered for any service seniority.

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Age Limit

The cut-off date for determining the age of the candidates shall be, i.e. 01.05.2025. In brief, they must have been born not later than 01.05.2005 and not earlier than 02.05.1995 to be eligible for the Local Bank Officers posts. The minimum age of the candidates must be 20 years when applying for the post. The maximum age limit is applicable to General and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category candidates. Have a look at the minimum and maximum Indian Overseas Bank LBO age limit shared below:

Minimum Age Limit

20 years

Maximum Age Limit

30 years

IOB LBO Age Limit Relaxation

Certain relaxations will be provided in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to the reserved categories. Let’s discuss the Indian Overseas Bank LBO age limit relaxation for different categories in the table below:

Category

Age Relaxation

Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe

5 years

Other Backward Classes Candidates (Non-Creamy Layer)

3 years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

10 years

Persons affected by 1984 riots

5 years

Ex-servicemen, Commissioned Officers, including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs) / Short Service Commissioned Officers (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 physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines

5 years

IOB Local Bank Officers Educational Qualification

The next Indian Overseas Bank LBO eligibility shall be an educational qualification. Candidates must hold a graduation degree and must be proficient (reading, writing and speaking) in the desired local language of the state as the minimum qualification. Check the detailed IOB LBO educational qualification listed below:

  • A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognised University.
  • Aspirants must have a valid Mark-sheet/Degree Certificate stating that they are a graduate on the day they register, and indicate the percentage of marks secured in graduation while registering online.

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility 2025- Nationality

As per the IOB LBO eligibility criteria, a candidate must be either:

i) a Citizen of India or

ii) a subject of Nepal or 

iii) a subject of Bhutan or 

iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or 

v) 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.

Documents to Prove Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility

Candidates must upload all the required documents in the prescribed format to complete the IOB Local Bank Officers application process. Some documents required in the application form include a scanned (digital) image of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration. They must provide only correct details as they will have to submit all related documents to prove their eligibility claims made while filling out the application form. The list of documents required to prove Indian Overseas Bank LBO eligibility is as follows:

  • Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/ Std. X Certificate with DOB)
  • Proof of Language Proficiency (Std X/Std XII Certificate with Subjects Passed)
  • Photo Identity Proof such as Passport/Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/ Driving Licence/ Voter's Card.
  • Mark sheets & relevant certificates for educational qualifications.
  • Work Experience Documents, if any
  • Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority, if any
  • Disability certificate in the prescribed format, if any
  • Other Relevant Documents
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FAQs

  • What is the Indian Overseas Bank LBO Educational Qualification?
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    Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University as the minimum IOB LBO educational qualification.
  • What is the Indian Overseas Bank LBO age limit?
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    As per the IOB LBO age limit, the age of the candidates must be between 20 and 30 years when applying for the post. There shall be age relaxation for reserved categories.
  • What is Indian Overseas Bank LBO Eligibility?
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    To be eligible, candidates must possess a graduation degree and be at least 20 years old.

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