Indian Overseas Bank Probationary Officers Recruitment 2015

Indian Overseas Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank with headquarters in Chennai having geographical presence all over India and abroad invites applications from Indian Citizens for the post of Probationary Officer in Junior Management Grade Scale - I.

Eligibility Criteria

Natioinality/Citizenship

A candidate must be either i) a Citizen of India or ii) a subject of Nepal or iii) 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, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination &/ or interview conducted by the Page 2 of 6 Bank but on final selection the offer of appointment may be given only after the Government of India has issued the necessary eligibility certificate.

1. Educational Qualifications: (As on 01.01.2011):
   1. Graduation from a recognised university with minimum 60% Marks.(For Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PC category minimum 55% Marks)
   2. Computer literacy shall be an essential qualification, which the candidate must either possess before or acquire within six months of joining the Bank.
   3. Diploma in Banking & Finance (DBF) from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) is a desirable qualification besides the above entry level qualification.
2. Age: (As On 01.01.2015): Minimum: 21 Years And Maximum: 30 Years

   The candidates who have completed the age of 21 years as on 01.01.2011 and not completed 30 years as on 01.01.2015 are eligible to apply.

Written Examination:

The Written Examination will comprise of Objective Test and Descriptive Test details of which is furnished hereunder:

1. Objective Test

   Objective Test consisting of Test of Reasoning , Test of English Language, Test of Quantitative Aptitude, Test of General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry, Test of Computer Knowledge (250 Questions carrying total weightage of 225 with total time duration of 150 minutes).

Descriptive Test

Descriptive paper on English Composition will comprise 3 compulsory questions (Essay, precis writing, letter writing etc,). The Descriptive Test carries total marks of 50 and weightage for the same will be 25. Time duration -One hour.

Written Examination Centers

The written examination will be held at the following centres and the address of the venue will be advised in the call letters: