When PSU Banks Typically Go Down
Public sector banks face predictable load spikes tied to salary cycles and government disbursements.
Early morning (6-8 AM) or late evening (9-11 PM) for least congestion.
Indian Overseas Bank Not Working? What to Do
Good News: Indian Overseas Bank is currently working normally. If you're still facing issues, try these steps:
- Check if net banking is enabled for your account
- Verify your user ID and password are correct
- Clear browser cache (banking sites cache sensitive data)
- Try mobile banking app as alternative
- Try using a different browser or device
- Check if your account is locked due to multiple failed attempts
- Restart your router/modem
- Disable VPN if you're using one
PSU Bank Service Patterns
Public sector banks typically follow these maintenance and availability patterns.
PSU banks have older infrastructure but maintain high availability for core transactions. UPI/IMPS may recover before net banking.
Frequently Asked Questions
PSU Bank Complaint Channels (India)
Government bank not responding? Here are your escalation options specific to PSU banks.
Call your bank's toll-free number (listed on passbook/card)
Use mobile banking app or ATM for urgent transactions during outages
File complaint on RBI CMS portal (cms.rbi.org.in) if unresolved after 30 days
PSU bank branch services remain available even during net banking outages
For UPI failures: try BHIM app or another UPI app linked to same account
PSU Bank Outage — When to Worry
Here's how to gauge severity and when to escalate for Indian public sector banks.
Normal fluctuation. Retry your transaction.
Use mobile banking app or visit nearest branch/ATM.
Call bank toll-free number. Try alternative UPI app.
File complaint on RBI CMS portal (cms.rbi.org.in).
PSU banks must resolve complaints within 30 days. After that, approach Banking Ombudsman.
