IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25 Posts

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 notification for 25 Security Guard vacancies. Eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers can submit their applications online from 25 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 through the official IOB Careers portal.

This recruitment drive is specifically for postings in Chennai/Tamil Nadu. Candidates should note that these vacancies are not open to general freshers or graduates; applicants must meet the Bank’s specific educational, defence-service, age, medical, and Tamil-language requirements.

IOB Recruitment 2026 Overview

Indian Overseas Bank has stated that the number of vacancies is provisional and may be increased, decreased, or left unfilled depending on the Bank’s operational requirements. The recruitment is reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers, excluding Disabled Ex-Servicemen.

IOB Security Guard Vacancy 2026

The category-wise vacancy distribution for the Security Guard post is given below:

Candidates belonging to the OBC creamy layer must apply under the General category and cannot claim OBC reservation. The Bank may ask candidates to produce valid caste, EWS, or non-creamy-layer certificates at the relevant stage of recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must carefully check the full eligibility conditions before completing the IOB Security Guard online form. Merely submitting an application does not guarantee participation in the selection process.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed the 10th Standard (SSLC) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. However, an important condition applies: the candidate must not have passed Graduation or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants must also be able to speak, read, and write Tamil, as the recruitment is for Chennai/Tamil Nadu. Ex-Servicemen without the prescribed civil qualification may be considered if they meet the alternative service-certificate conditions stated in the official notification.

Defence-Service Requirement

The applicant must be an eligible Ex-Serviceman or Ex-Agniveer from the Army, Navy, or Air Force. The character at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces should be recorded as “Exemplary.”

Candidates still serving in the Armed Forces may apply if their specific period of engagement is due to be completed on or before 30 September 2026. Persons with Disabilities, Disabled Ex-Servicemen, and dependants of servicemen killed in action are not eligible for this particular recruitment.

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026:

Age relaxation is available for eligible Ex-Servicemen based on the actual period of defence service plus three years, subject to a maximum age of 45 years. For Ex-Agniveers, the upper-age provision is 21 years plus the actual Agniveer service period and three additional years, as per the notification.

Medical Standard

Applicants must have held the minimum medical standard of SHAPE-1 or AYE, whichever is applicable, at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces. Candidates shortlisted for the Physical Fitness Test must also submit a medical fitness certificate from an eligible medical practitioner; the certificate should not be more than 15 days old on the date of the physical test.

Salary and Job Profile

Selected candidates will be appointed in the subordinate staff cadre under the following pay scale:

Pay Scale (Subordinate Staff Cadre)

Selected candidates for the IOB Security Guard post will be placed in the Subordinate Staff Cadre under the 12th Bipartite Settlement. The applicable pay scale is:

This means the basic pay begins at ₹19,500 per month and rises through annual increments up to a maximum basic pay of ₹37,815 per month.

Basic pay will be fixed with reference to the candidate’s last drawn defence-service salary. In addition to basic pay, selected employees will receive applicable allowances and emoluments under the industry-wide bipartite settlement and IOB rules. The probation period will be six months of active service from the date of joining.

The Security Guard’s responsibilities include protecting Bank premises and property, operating CCTV and access-control systems, handling security equipment such as alarms and metal detectors, maintaining fire-alarm and firefighting equipment, and working in rotational or night shifts. Candidates should therefore apply only if they are willing to work on a 24×7×365 shift basis.

IOB Security Guard Selection Process

The selection process contains three major stages:

1. Online Objective Test
2. Tamil Local Language Test
3. Physical Fitness Test

The objective online examination carries 80 marks:

The Tamil Local Language Test will be conducted separately for 20 marks. Candidates who qualify in the online examination and language test, and meet the applicable cutoff requirements, will be called for the Physical Fitness Test.

The Physical Fitness Test carries 100 marks and includes push-ups, sit-ups, a one-kilometre run, and drill. Candidates must qualify in every component. For example, candidates need at least 15 push-ups and 15 sit-ups to pass those respective components, while a one-kilometre run taking more than six minutes will result in failure. The overall qualifying score is 65 out of 100, subject to clearing the individual minimum requirement in all four activities.[iob.bank]

Final merit will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in the objective test, Tamil language test, and Physical Fitness Test, with selection made category-wise.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can apply through the official Indian Overseas Bank website by following these steps:

1. Visit the IOB Careers page.
2. Locate “Recruitment of Security Guards” under the Recruitment 2026–27 section.
3. Open the advertisement and read the eligibility conditions carefully.
4. Click Apply Online and select Click here to Register Online.
5. Complete the registration using a valid personal email ID and mobile number.
6. Save the generated registration number and password.
7. Enter personal, educational, category, and defence-service details correctly.
8. Upload the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the required format.
9. Capture the live photograph through the portal when requested.
10. Review all information and submit the completed form.
11. Download and keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that their name, date of birth, and other details exactly match their official certificates, identity proof, and discharge documents. Incorrect or inconsistent information can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Documents and Important Instructions

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying:

• 10th-class certificate and marks memo
• Ex-Servicemen Identity Card
• Discharge Book
• Valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, where applicable
• Valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration in English
• Active personal email ID and mobile number

There is no application fee for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026. Candidates should not use unofficial payment links or third-party websites. IOB has also clarified that all future announcements, call letters, and results will be published only on its official website and communicated through the registered email ID.

Interested and eligible Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers should complete the online application well before the 14 September 2026 deadline and begin preparing for the online test, Tamil language test, and physical fitness assessment.