IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank has announced 25 Security Guard vacancies for eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers.
Applications started on 25 August 2026 and can be submitted till 14 September 2026. The initial posting is in Chennai, with posting possible anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Post | Security Guard |
| Cadre | Subordinate Staff |
| Total Posts | 25 |
| Eligible Candidates | Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers |
| Notification Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Apply Start | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹0 |
| Initial Posting | Chennai |
| Posting | Anywhere in Tamil Nadu |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,500 – ₹37,815 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 25 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Print | 29 September 2026 |
| Online Test | To be announced |
| Physical Fitness Test | To be announced |
The official application portal confirms the registration dates and application-print deadline.
Vacancy Details – Category Wise
| Category | Posts |
| UR/GEN | 12 |
| ST | 0 |
| SC | 4 |
| OBC | 7 |
| EWS | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
→ These vacancies are specifically for eligible Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers.
Who Can Apply?
→ Only eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers from Army, Navy or Air Force can apply.
→ Civilian candidates, disabled Ex-Servicemen and eligible dependants are not eligible.
→ Candidates must meet the required defence, character and medical conditions.
Educational Qualification
→ 10th Pass / Matriculation or equivalent.
→ Candidates who have completed Graduation are not eligible.
→ Must be able to read, write and speak Tamil.
→ Prescribed Armed Forces educational certificates may also be accepted for eligible Ex-Servicemen.
Age Limit
Age as on 1 August 2026
| Category | Max age |
| General | 26 Years |
| OBC | 29 Years |
| SC/ST | 31 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 45 Years |
| Ex-Agniveer | As per applicable rules |
Other Eligibility Conditions
→ Defence service record should meet the prescribed “Exemplary” standard.
→ Required medical fitness category must be fulfilled.
→ Tamil language requirement is mandatory.
→ Disabled/PwD Ex-Servicemen are not eligible.
Salary/ Pay scale
| Particular | Details |
| Post | Security Guard |
| Cadre | Subordinate Staff |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,500 – ₹37,815/month |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹19,500/month |
| Maximum Basic Pay | ₹37,815/month |
| Other Benefits | DA, HRA & other allowances as per IOB rules |
| Probation Period | 6 Months |
Application Fee:-
→ All eligible candidates: ₹0
→ No application fee is required.
Selection Process
Online Objective Test → Tamil Language Test → Physical Fitness Test → Document Verification/Medical → Final Selection
→ There is no interview mentioned in the selection stages.
→ Final merit is prepared using the prescribed marks from the objective test, Tamil test and physical fitness test.
Exam & Physical Test
1. Online Objective Test
| Subject | Marks |
| English Language | 20 |
| Aptitude Test | 20 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 |
| Psychometric Test | 20 |
| Total | 90 |
→ Total: 80 Marks
→ Cut-off will be decided by IOB based on performance and vacancies.
2. Tamil Language Test
| Test | Marks |
| Tamil Language Test | 20 |
→ Candidate’s Tamil language ability will be checked.
→ Qualifying standard will be as prescribed by IOB.
3. Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
| Test | Maximum Marks | Minimum Required |
| Push-Ups | 30 | 20 |
| Sit-Ups | 30 | 20 |
| 1 KM Run | 30 | 20 |
| Drill | 10 | 6 |
| Total | 100 | 65 |
→ Each physical test must be cleared separately.
→ Only one attempt is allowed for each test.
→ PFT will be conducted at IOB Central Office, Chennai.
Physical Test Scoring
| Test | Performance | Marks |
| Push-Ups / Sit-Ups | 30 | 30 |
| 21–29 | 25 | |
| 15–20 | 20 | |
| 14 or less | Fail | |
| 1 KM Run | Below 4 min | 30 |
| 4–5 min | 20 | |
| 5–6 min | 10 | |
| Above 6 min | Fail | |
| Drill | Maximum | 10 |
| Minimum qualifying | 5 |
Medical Fitness
→ Candidates appearing for PFT must submit the prescribed Medical Fitness Certificate.
→ The certificate should be not more than 15 days old on the date of the physical test.
How to Apply
1.→ Visit the IOB/IBPS recruitment portal.
2.→ Open Recruitment of Security Guards.
3.→ Click New Registration.
4.→ Enter personal and defence-service details.
5.→ Upload the required documents.
6.→ Check all details carefully.
7.→ Submit the application.
8.→ Save/print the submitted form for future use.
The official application portal confirms that online registration is open from 25 August to 14 September 2026.
Documents Required
→ 10th certificate/marksheet or prescribed defence educational certificate
→ Aadhaar/valid ID proof
→ Defence service/discharge certificate
→ Relevant category certificate, if applicable
→ Recent photograph
→ Signature→
Left thumb impression
→ Handwritten declaration
→ Other documents required by IOB
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| IOB Official Website | Click here |
| IOB Careers Page | Click here |
| Security Guard Apply Online | Click here |
| Online Application Portal – Official | Click here |
Important Note
JobFikar has prepared this article using the latest available recruitment information and the official IOB application portal. Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying because the Bank’s notification will remain the final authority for eligibility, vacancies, selection and service conditions