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Indian Overseas Bank Security Guard Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Ex-Servicemen

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IOB Security Guard Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

Post NameSCSTOBCEWSGENTotal
Security Guard40721225
  • Indian Overseas Bank has announced 25 vacancies for Security Guard posts, reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers (excluding Disabled Ex-Servicemen). The category-wise distribution is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Overseas Bank Security Guard 2026

  • Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the following eligibility conditions:

Educational Qualification

RequirementDetails
Minimum Qualification10th Standard Pass or equivalent (should not have passed Graduation)
Language ProficiencyMust be able to speak, read, and write Tamil
CharacterExemplary at the time of discharge from Armed Forces
Medical StandardMinimum SHAPE-1 or AYE at the time of discharge

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)

CategoryMaximum Age
General (Ex-Serviceman)26 years + actual defence service + 3 years (max 45)
SC/ST (Ex-Serviceman)31 years + actual defence service + 3 years (max 45)
OBC (Ex-Serviceman)29 years + actual defence service + 3 years (max 45)
Agniveer21 years + actual Agniveer service + 3 years
  • Note: Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), disabled Ex-Servicemen, and dependents of servicemen killed in action are not eligible.

How to Apply for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step

  • Follow these steps to apply online for Indian Overseas Bank Security Guard Vacancy:
  • Visit the official website: www.iob.bank.in and go to the “Careers” page.
  • Click on the link “Recruitment of Security Guards” and select the post.
  • Click on “Apply Online” and register by providing your basic details.
  • Note the Registration Number and Password sent via email/SMS.
  • Log in and upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, live photo, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per Annexure I.
  • Fill in all personal, educational, and defence-service details carefully.
  • Verify all entries and click “Complete Registration”.
  • Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.
  • No application fee is required. Apply before 14th September 2026.

IOB Security Guard Selection Process 2026

  • The selection will be based on a merit list drawn from three stages:
  • Online Objective Test (80 marks): English Language (20), Aptitude (20), Arithmetic (20), Psychometric (20).
  • Local Language Test (20 marks): Tamil proficiency test.
  • Physical Fitness Test (100 marks): Push-Ups (30), Sit-Ups (30), 1 km Run (30), Drill (10). Minimum qualifying score 65, with individual sub-test qualifying marks.
  • Pre-examination training is available for SC/ST/Minority/Ex-Servicemen candidates (optional). Final selection is strictly reservation-wise merit.

Salary Structure for IOB Security Guard

PostPay Scale (₹)
Security Guard19,500-665/4-22,160-830/5-26,310-990/4-30,270-1,170/3-33,780-1,345/3-37,815
  • Selected candidates will be placed in the Subordinate Staff cadre with pay scale as per 12th Bipartite Settlement:
  • In addition, allowances and benefits as per bank rules apply.

Is there an application fee for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026?

  • No, there is no application fee. The application is completely free.

What is the selection process for this recruitment?

  • Selection involves an Online Objective Test (80 marks), Local Language Test (20 marks), and Physical Fitness Test (100 marks).

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