IOB SO admit card 2026 released: download hall ticket for October 31 exam

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Candidates can download their IOB SO Admit Card 2026 from the official recruitment portal, iob.bank.in, since October 16, 2026.
The online examination for 291 vacancies is scheduled for October 31, 2026, and is expected to be conducted in two shifts.
To access the admit card, candidates must use their registration number or roll number, password or date of birth, and a CAPTCHA code.
A printed copy of the admit card and a valid photo ID proof are mandatory for entry to the examination centre.
The recruitment drive, under advertisement number HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27, aims to fill positions including Manager (IT) and Senior Manager (Credit).

The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) released the Specialist Officer (SO) and Generalist Officer Admit Card 2026 on October 16, 2026. Candidates appearing for the recruitment examination, scheduled for October 31, 2026, can now download their hall tickets from the official recruitment portal, iob.bank.in.

iob.bank.in homepage — Official website: iob.bank.in

This recruitment drive aims to fill 291 vacancies across various administrative and technical positions for the 2026–27 session, including roles such as Manager (IT), Manager (Branch Management), and Senior Manager (Credit). The online examination is a crucial step in the selection process, which also includes a personal interview, document verification, and a medical examination.

Downloading the IOB So Admit Card 2026

Candidates are required to download and print their admit cards from the official recruitment portal, ibpsreg.ibps.in. To access the document, applicants must enter their registration number or roll number, password or date of birth, and the CAPTCHA code. The call letter contains essential details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, registration number, photograph, signature, examination name, date, shift, reporting time, centre name, centre address, and centre code.

It is mandatory for candidates to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre. Prohibited items at the exam centre include smartwatches, electronic gadgets, and mobile phones. Candidates should reach the exam centre at least one hour before the scheduled gate closing time on October 31, 2026, and verify all details on the admit card, reporting any discrepancies to the bank before the examination.

Examination Schedule and Vacancies

The IOB SO Exam 2026, conducted by the Indian Overseas Bank, is an online examination scheduled for October 31, 2026. It is expected to be conducted in two different shifts. The recruitment process began with online registration on August 29, 2026, and concluded on September 15, 2026. This drive, under advertisement number HRDD/RECT/04/2026-27, seeks to fill 291 vacancies.

The selection process for these Generalist and Specialist Officer posts for the 2026–27 session involves an online examination, followed by a personal interview, document verification, and a medical examination. Further details regarding the interview will be verified on the IOB SO Call Letter 2026.

Particulars	Details
Exam name	IOB SO Exam 2026
Conducting authority	Indian Overseas Bank
Total vacancies	291
Admit card release date	October 16, 2026
Examination date	October 31, 2026
Exam mode	Online
Official website	iob.bank.in

Event	Date
Notification Release	28 August 2026
Online Registration Begins	29 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 September 2026
Admit Card	16 October 2026
Online Examination	31 October 2026 (Tentative)
Interview	Details to Verify on the IOB SO Call Letter 2026

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