IOB Recruitment Security Guard 2026

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Recruitment Security Guard 2026

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has invited online applications for 25 Security Guard posts, exclusively from eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers, for appointment in Chennai/Tamil Nadu. Online registration is open from 25 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 at iob.bank.in. Selection involves an Online Objective Test, a Local Language (Tamil) Test, and a Physical Fitness Test. There is no application fee.

Particulars	Details
Organization	Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a Government of India Undertaking, Central Office, Chennai
Advertisement No.	HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27
Post Name	Security Guard (Subordinate Staff Cadre)
Total Posts	25
Place of Posting	Currently Chennai; Bank reserves the right to post selected candidates anywhere in Tamil Nadu
Application Mode	Online only, via www.iob.bank.in

 

IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening Date of Online Registration	25 August 2026
Closing Date of Online Registration	14 September 2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date	1st day of the month in which registration opens (i.e. 01 August 2026, for age/qualification)
Online Test / Local Language Test / Physical Fitness Test Dates	Not specified in the official notification; will be intimated via call letter/email

IOB Security Guard Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)

S. No.	Post Name	No. of Posts
1	Security Guard	25 (GEN–12, OBC–7, SC–4, EWS–2, ST–0)

Note: Vacancies are reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers (excluding Disabled Ex-Servicemen). This post is not identified for reservation under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category. The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary as per the Bank's actual requirements; reserved-category candidates may also apply against General category vacancies if otherwise eligible.

IOB Security Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Candidate must be an Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveer from the Army, Navy, or Air Force, as per the eligibility definitions in this notification.
• Candidates still serving in the Armed Forces whose Specific Period of Engagement (SPE) completes on or before 30 September 2026 are also eligible to apply.
• Character must have been "EXEMPLARY" at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces.
• Educational Qualification: A pass in 10th standard or its equivalent, but the candidate should not have passed Graduation or its equivalent examination.
• Candidate must be able to speak, read and write in Tamil.
• Medical Standard: Minimum SHAPE-1 or AYE (whichever applicable) at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces.
• Nationality: Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to conditions.

Important: Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Disabled Ex-Servicemen (disabled during operation or otherwise), and Dependants of Servicemen killed in action are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for this recruitment.

IOB Security Guard Age Limit

Category	Maximum Age	Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveer
General	26 years	+ Actual period of defence service + 3 years (max. 45 years)
SC/ST	31 years	+ Actual period of defence service + 3 years (max. 45 years)
OBC	29 years	+ Actual period of defence service + 3 years (max. 45 years)
Agniveer	21 years	+ Actual period of service as Agniveer + 3 years

Note: Minimum age is 18 years; age is reckoned as on 01 August 2026. The maximum age limit of 45 years for Ex-Servicemen applies uniformly across all categories, including reserved categories.

IOB Security Guard Pay Scale 2026

Particulars	Details
Pay Scale (Subordinate Staff Cadre)	₹19,500–665/4–22,160–830/5–26,310–990/4–30,270–1,170/3–33,780–1,345/3–37,815 (12th Bipartite Settlement)
Basic Pay Fixation	Based on last drawn salary during defence service, plus emoluments as per Industry-wide Bipartite Settlement and Bank policies
Probation	6 months of active service, confirmed on successful completion

Duties include security and surveillance of Bank premises, operating security gadgets (CCTV, DFMD, HHMD, access control systems), maintaining fire alarm and fire-fighting equipment, and working in shifts including night shifts.

IOB Security Guard Selection Process 2026

Selection is in three stages: Online Objective Test, Local Language (Tamil) Test, and Physical Fitness Test.

1. Objective Type Test (Online)

Test	Maximum Marks
Knowledge of English Language	20
Aptitude Test	20
Arithmetic Test	20
Psychometric Test	20
Total	80

2. Local Language Test (Tamil)

Conducted separately for a maximum of 20 marks. The overall cut-off scores for General and Reserved category candidates in the Online Test and Local Language Test will be decided by the Bank based on candidates' performance.

3. Physical Fitness Test (100 Marks)

Sub-Test	Assesses	Max. Score	Qualifying Score
Push-Ups	Upper body muscular endurance & trunk stability	30	20
Sit-Ups	Core body muscle strength	30	20
1 Kilometre Run	Lower body strength, anaerobic power, speed, agility	30	20
Drill	Word of command, saluting, movements	10	5
Grand Total	-	100	65

• Push-Ups/Sit-Ups: 30+ reps = 30 marks, 21–29 reps = 25 marks, 15–20 reps = 20 marks, 14 or below = Fail.
• 1 km Run: under 4 min = 30 marks, 4–5 min = 20 marks, 5–6 min = 10 marks, over 6 min = Fail.
• Candidates must compulsorily pass each of the four Physical Fitness sub-tests with the minimum prescribed marks; only one attempt is allowed per sub-test.
• Candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate (not older than 15 days) from a Civil Assistant Surgeon or above, prior to the Physical Fitness Test.
• The Physical Fitness Test will be conducted at IOB Central Office, Chennai.

Selection Criteria: The final merit list is drawn by adding marks from the Objective Test, Local Language Test, and Physical Fitness Test, prepared category/reservation-wise. Merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for the Online Test or Physical Fitness Test.

How to Apply for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026

1.    Visit www.iob.bank.in, go to the "Careers" page, and open "Recruitment of Security Guards".

2.    Read the detailed advertisement carefully and click "Apply Online" for the post.

3.    Register online by clicking "Click here to Register Online"; note your Registration Number and Password sent via email/SMS.

4.    Upload your scanned photograph, signature, live photo capture, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specified format and size.

5.    Fill in all required details in the online application form carefully; ensure names match your certificates exactly.

6.    Click "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" and take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.

7.    Submit the application on or before 14 September 2026.

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