Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a Government of India undertaking headquartered in Chennai, has released Advertisement No. HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27 dated 25.08.2026 for the recruitment of 25 Security Guards in the subordinate staff cadre. These vacancies are reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers who have passed the 10th standard but not graduation, and who can speak, read and write Tamil. Online registration is open from 25.08.2026 to 14.09.2026 and there is no application fee.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Security Guard (Subordinate Staff Cadre) |
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Central Office, Chennai |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27 dated 25.08.2026 |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Bank may post selected candidates anywhere in Tamil Nadu) |
| Total Vacancies | 25 (GEN 12, OBC 7, SC 4, EWS 2, ST 0) – reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers |
| Qualification | Pass in 10th standard or equivalent, but must NOT have passed graduation; must be able to speak, read and write Tamil |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 years as on 01.08.2026 (relaxation for Ex-Servicemen up to a maximum of 45 years – see table below) |
| Application Fee | Nil – there is no application fee for this process |
| Selection Process | Online Objective Test → Local Language (Tamil) Test → Physical Fitness Test |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,500 – 37,815 per month scale, plus DA and other allowances as per the 12th Bipartite Settlement |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the IBPS registration portal linked from the IOB Careers page |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | IOB Security Guard Online Application Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification / Advertisement | 25.08.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 25.08.2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | 14.09.2026 |
| Closure for Editing Application Details | 14.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Your Application | 29.09.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age and Eligibility | 01.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Complete Specific Period of Engagement (SPE) for serving personnel | 30.09.2026 |
| Online Test / Physical Fitness Test Dates | Not yet announced – will be intimated separately by the Bank |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | Nil |
| OBC | Nil |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveer | Nil |
The notification states plainly that there is no application fee for this recruitment process, so no payment step is involved at any stage of the online application.
Vacancy Details
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 25 |
All 25 vacancies are reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers (excluding Disabled Ex-Servicemen). The post is not identified for reservation under the Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) category, and the Bank reserves the right to increase, decrease or not fill the vacancies as per its requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | A pass in 10th standard or its equivalent examination, but the candidate should NOT have passed the graduation examination or its equivalent |
| Alternative Qualification | Ex-Servicemen without the above civil qualification must hold the Army Special Certificate of Education (or the Navy/Air Force equivalent) after completing not less than 15 years of service, dated on or before the cut-off date |
| Language Requirement | Must be able to speak, read and write Tamil |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years, maximum 26 years as on 01.08.2026, before relaxation |
| Category Restriction | Only Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers from the Army, Navy or Air Force. Disabled Ex-Servicemen and dependants of servicemen killed in action are NOT eligible |
| Character | Character must be graded "EXEMPLARY" at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces |
| Medical Standard | Minimum SHAPE-1 or AYE, whichever is applicable, at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India |
| Serving Personnel | Candidates still in the Armed Forces may apply if their Specific Period of Engagement (SPE) is completed on or before 30.09.2026 |
| Work Condition | Only candidates willing to work on a shift basis (24×7×365), including night shifts, should apply |
Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen
| Category | Maximum Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 26 years + actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (subject to a maximum age limit of 45 years) |
| SC / ST | 31 years + actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (subject to a maximum age limit of 45 years) |
| OBC | 29 years + actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (subject to a maximum age limit of 45 years) |
| Agniveer | 21 years + actual period of service as Agniveer + 3 years |
The maximum age limit of 45 years applies uniformly to all categories, including reserved-category candidates.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Objective Type Test (Online) | Total 80 marks across four sections: Knowledge of English Language (20 marks), Aptitude Test (20 marks), Arithmetic Test (20 marks) and Psychometric Test (20 marks). The exam centre will be advised in the call letter. Overall cut-off scores will be decided by the Bank based on actual candidate performance. |
| Stage 2 – Local Language Test (Tamil) | Conducted separately for a maximum of 20 marks, testing knowledge of the local language. Candidates who clear the online test and local language test cut-offs move to the physical stage. |
| Stage 3 – Physical Fitness Test | Total 100 marks with a qualifying score of 65, held at the Bank’s Central Office, Chennai. Four sub-tests: Push-Ups (30 marks, qualifying 20), Sit-Ups (30 marks, qualifying 20), One Kilometre Run (30 marks, qualifying 20) and Drill (10 marks, qualifying 05). Candidates must compulsorily pass each of the four sub-tests, and only ONE attempt is allowed per test with no repeats. |
| Merit List | The merit list is drawn by adding the marks of the objective type test, the local language test and the physical fitness test, prepared reservation-wise. Results of each stage and the final select list are published on the IOB website. |
| Post-Selection | Appointment is subject to being declared medically fit and satisfactory verification of character, antecedents and caste certificates. Selected candidates serve a probation period of six months of active service. |
Physical Fitness Test – Scoring Pattern
| Sub-Test | Scoring Pattern |
|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 30 & above = 30 marks; 21 to 29 = 25 marks; 15 to 20 = 20 marks; 14 or below = Fail. No time limit, performed at a stretch without any break. |
| Sit-Ups | 30 & above = 30 marks; 21 to 29 = 25 marks; 15 to 20 = 20 marks; 14 or below = Fail. No time limit, performed at a stretch without any break. |
| One Kilometre Run | Under 4 minutes = 30 marks; 4m to 5m = 20 marks; 5m to 6m = 10 marks; over 6 minutes = Fail. |
| Drill Test | 2.5 marks each for Word of Command, Saavdhan / Vishram, DahineMur / Baen Mur, and Saluting (stationary / moving) – total 10 marks. |
Before the physical fitness test, all eligible candidates must undergo a medical fitness examination and submit a medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner not below the rank of Civil Assistant Surgeon. The certificate must not be older than 15 days on the date of the physical test.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19500 – 665/4 – 22160 – 830/5 – 26310 – 990/4 – 30270 – 1170/3 – 33780 – 1345/3 – 37815 (Subordinate Staff Cadre, as per the 12th Bipartite Settlement) |
| Basic Pay Fixation | Basic pay will be fixed based on the last drawn salary during the candidate’s defence service |
| Allowances | Emoluments as per the industry-wide Bipartite Settlement and the policies and rules of the Bank |
| Probation | Six months of active service from the date of joining; confirmation follows successful completion |
| Pre-Examination Training | Free pre-examination training arranged at Chennai for SC / ST / Minority Community / Ex-Servicemen candidates who opt for it in the online application. Travel, boarding and lodging costs are borne by the candidate. |
How to Apply
- Read the detailed advertisement under "RECRUITMENT OF SECURITY GUARDS" on the Careers page of the IOB website and confirm you meet every eligibility condition before starting.
- Scan your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the Annexure I specifications, and keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active throughout the process.
- Open the online application portal, click "Click here to Register Online", and complete the registration – your Registration Number and Password will be sent by email and SMS.
- Fill in all details in the online application form, capture your live photo in the portal, upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration under the Uploads menu, then click "COMPLETE REGISTRATION".
- Take a printout of the system-generated submitted application form and save it for future reference (printing is available until 29.09.2026).
Note: Applications are accepted ONLINE only – no other mode of application will be entertained, and incomplete applications or applications without supporting documents will be rejected outright.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent passport-style colour picture, 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, preferred dimensions 200 × 230 pixels, JPG/JPEG, not more than 50 KB, light background, no caps or dark glasses |
| Signature | Signed on white paper with black ink pen, preferred dimensions 140 × 60 pixels, file size 10 KB to 20 KB, NOT in capital letters |
| Left Thumb Impression | On white paper with black or blue ink, JPG/JPEG, 240 × 240 pixels at 200 DPI (3 cm × 3 cm), 20 KB to 50 KB |
| Handwritten Declaration | Written in English in the candidate’s own handwriting with black ink on white paper, JPG/JPEG, 800 × 400 pixels at 200 DPI (10 cm × 5 cm), 50 KB to 100 KB, NOT in capital letters |
| Valid Call Letter | Printout of the call letter for the respective date and session of the test / physical fitness test |
| Photo Identity Proof | Passport, Aadhaar / e-Aadhaar, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter’s Card or Bank Passbook with attested photo – in original plus a self-attested photocopy. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are NOT accepted. |
| Printout of Online Application | Valid system-generated printout of the registered online application form |
| Proof of Date of Birth | Birth Certificate or SSLC / Std. X Certificate showing date of birth |
| Educational Certificates | Mark sheets and certificates for educational qualifications |
| Discharge Book | Original discharge book from the Armed Forces |
| Ex-Servicemen Identity Card | Original Ex-Servicemen Identity Card plus a photocopy |
| Category Certificate | SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate in the prescribed Government of India format from a competent authority. OBC certificates must carry the Non-Creamy Layer clause in Central Government format, valid as on 14.09.2026. |
| Income and Asset Certificate | Required for EWS category candidates, issued in the prescribed format by a notified authority |
| No Objection Certificate | Original NOC from the employer, for candidates serving in Government / Quasi-Government offices / PSUs including nationalised banks and financial institutions |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | From a registered medical practitioner not below the rank of Civil Assistant Surgeon, not older than 15 days on the date of the physical fitness test |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online | Apply Online / Official Website |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not apply if you have passed graduation or its equivalent – holding a degree makes you ineligible for this post even if you meet every other condition.
- Do not submit multiple applications casually; if more than one application is registered, only the latest one will be considered.
- Do not leave editing until the last day – the window to edit your application details closes on 14.09.2026, the same day registration closes.
- Do not upload a signature or handwritten declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS, and make sure the photo goes in the photo field and the signature in the signature field, or your application can be rejected.
- Do not carry a Ration Card or Learner’s Driving Licence as your photo ID for the exam – neither is accepted as valid identity proof for this process.
- Do not plan on a second attempt at any physical fitness sub-test – only one attempt is permitted per test, with no repeats under any circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration is 14.09.2026, which is also the last day to edit your application details.
2. How many Security Guard vacancies has IOB announced?
There are 25 vacancies in total – 12 General, 7 OBC, 4 SC and 2 EWS, with no ST vacancies this cycle.
3. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Only Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers from the Army, Navy or Air Force who have passed 10th standard but not graduation, and who can speak, read and write Tamil.
4. What is the age limit for IOB Security Guard 2026?
The basic age limit is 18 to 26 years as on 01.08.2026, extended by the actual period of defence service plus 3 years, subject to a maximum of 45 years for all categories.
5. Is there any application fee?
No, the notification states there is no application fee for this process for any category.
6. What is the salary of an IOB Security Guard?
The pay scale is Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 37,815 in the subordinate staff cadre under the 12th Bipartite Settlement, with basic pay fixed on the basis of the last drawn defence salary.
7. What is the selection process?
An 80-mark online objective test, a separate 20-mark Tamil local language test, and a 100-mark physical fitness test at Chennai, with the merit list formed by adding the marks of all three.
8. Can Disabled Ex-Servicemen apply for these posts?
No, Disabled Ex-Servicemen and dependants of servicemen killed in action are specifically not eligible, and the post is not identified for PwBD reservation.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
