IOB Security Guard Vacancy 2026 — 25 Posts Open Only to Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers
Indian Overseas Bank has opened online applications for 25 Security Guard posts under advertisement HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27, and one fact decides whether this page is for you: every vacancy is reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers of the Army, Navy or Air Force. Disabled Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities and Dependants of Servicemen killed in action cannot apply. The post sits in the subordinate staff cadre, starts at ₹19,500 basic pay, is based in Chennai or elsewhere in Tamil Nadu and carries no application fee — a narrow opening among current banking sector government jobs.
Registration runs from 25 August 2026 to 14 September 2026, online only — no other mode of application will be accepted. A second bar catches people out: you must have passed 10th standard but must not have passed Graduation or its equivalent, so an over-qualified candidate is simply ineligible. You must also speak, read and write Tamil, tested separately for 20 marks. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in covers the category split, age relaxation, all three selection stages and the application steps.
What are the Key Highlights of IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026?
For anyone scanning defence and Ex-Servicemen jobs after discharge, a PSU bank opening ring-fenced like this is rare.
- Recruiting Bank: Indian Overseas Bank, a Chennai-headquartered public sector bank and Government of India undertaking with branches across India and abroad; the drive is run from its Central Office at Chennai
- Post Name: Security Guard (Subordinate Staff Cadre), guarding branch premises, property and people
- Total Vacancies: 25
- Who Can Apply: Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers only, excluding Disabled Ex-Servicemen
- Minimum Qualification: 10th pass, and must not have passed Graduation
- Salary: ₹19,500 – ₹37,815 pay scale
- Job Location: Chennai, with posting anywhere in Tamil Nadu
- Application Fee: No fee for any category
- Last Date to Apply: 14 September 2026
How Many Vacancies are There in IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026?
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Security Guard | SC | 4 |
| Security Guard | ST | 0 |
| Security Guard | OBC | 7 |
| Security Guard | EWS | 2 |
| Security Guard | GEN | 12 |
| Security Guard | Total | 25 |
The zero against ST is exactly as printed in the notification, not a missing figure.
| Reservation Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| PwBD reservation | The post is not identified for reservation under the Persons with Disabilities category |
| Change in vacancies | The Bank reserves the right to increase, decrease or not fill these vacancies as its requirements change |
| OBC Creamy Layer | Not entitled to OBC reservation; such candidates must declare their category as General in the online form |
Who is Eligible for IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026?
Who Can Apply for IOB Security Guard 2026 — and Who Cannot
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligible | Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers from the Army, Navy or Air Force with a valid discharge |
| NOT eligible | Persons with Disabilities under the RPwD Act 2016, Disabled Ex-Servicemen disabled during operations or otherwise, and Dependants of Servicemen killed in action |
| Character | Must be graded “EXEMPLARY” at the time of valid discharge |
| Medical standard | Minimum SHAPE-1 or AYE, whichever applies, at the time of valid discharge |
| Still serving | Eligible if the specific period of engagement (SPE) completes on or before 30 September 2026 |
| Ex-Servicemen status | Lost for further re-employment once a civil government job has been taken using Ex-Servicemen benefits; those already in Central Government Group C or D keep the age relaxation but not the reservation benefit a second time |
| Willingness | Only candidates willing to work on a shift basis, 24x7x365, should apply |
| Definition | Only those meeting the revised Government of India definition of Ex-Servicemen are treated as such |
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum | A pass in 10th standard or its equivalent examination |
| Upper bar | Must NOT have passed Graduation or its equivalent |
| Language | Able to speak, read and write Tamil |
| Alternative route | Matriculate Ex-Servicemen without the civil qualification may use the Army Special Certificate of Education, or the Navy or Air Force equivalent, earned after not less than 15 years of Armed Forces service as on the cut-off date |
| Result date | Final result declared on or before the cut-off date, from a recognised Board; proof to be produced at the Physical Fitness Test |
If your ceiling is a school certificate, browse other 10th pass government jobs alongside this one.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years as on 01 August 2026, before Ex-Servicemen relaxation is applied.
| Category | Upper Age with Ex-Servicemen Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 26 years + actual defence service + 3 years (max 45 years) |
| SC / ST | 31 years + actual defence service + 3 years (max 45 years) |
| OBC | 29 years + actual defence service + 3 years (max 45 years) |
| Agniveer | 21 years + actual period of service as Agniveer + 3 years |
The 45-year ceiling applies uniformly to every category, reserved candidates included. No PwBD relaxation exists here, because PwBD candidates cannot apply for this post at all.
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What is the Salary for IOB Security Guard 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale (12th Bipartite Settlement) | Rs.19500-665/4-22160-830/5-26310-990/4-30270-1170/3-33780-1345/3-37815 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹19,500 |
| Maximum of Scale | ₹37,815 |
| Other Emoluments | As per Industry-wide Bipartite Settlement and the Bank’s policies and rules |
| Probation | Six months of active service from the date of joining; confirmed after successful completion |
One detail matters more here than usual: basic pay is fixed on your last drawn salary during defence service, so two candidates on the same scale can start at different figures — check your discharge documents before assuming a number.
What is the Job Profile of an IOB Security Guard 2026?
| Duty | Detail |
|---|---|
| Premises security | Watch and guard the premises against attack, assault, infiltration and removal of Bank property by unauthorised persons |
| Property movement | Guard the movement of Bank property from place to place, inside or outside the Bank |
| Security equipment | Operate electronic alarm systems, CCTV, access control systems, X-ray machines and metal detectors |
| Fire safety | Maintain and operate fire alarm systems and fire-fighting equipment |
| Shift duty | Work in shifts, including night shifts |
| Other duties | Routine subordinate cadre duties as required by the management |
What is the Selection Process for IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Objective Type Test (Online) | 80 marks |
| 2. Local Language Test (Tamil) | Conducted separately, maximum 20 marks |
| 3. Physical Fitness Test | 100 marks, qualifying score 65 |
| Online Test Section | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of English Language | 20 |
| Aptitude Test | 20 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 |
| Psychometric Test | 20 |
| Objective Test Score | 80 |
The notification does not state the duration of the online test or whether negative marking applies, so treat both as unannounced. Only candidates who clear the online test and the Tamil language test above the Bank’s cut-off go forward to the physical stage.
| Physical Sub-Test | Maximum / Qualifying Score | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 30 / 20 | 30 & above = 30; 21 to 29 = 25; 15 to 20 = 20; 14 or below = Fail |
| Sit-Ups | 30 / 20 | 30 & above = 30; 21 to 29 = 25; 15 to 20 = 20; 14 or below = Fail |
| One Kilometre Run | 30 / 20 | Under 4 minutes = 30; 4m to 5m = 20; 5m to 6m = 10; over 6m = Fail |
| Drill | 10 / 5 | Word of Command, Saavdhan or Vishram, Dahine Mur or Baen Mur, and Saluting — 2.5 marks each |
| All Four Sub-Tests | 100 / 65 | Minimum marks must be scored in every sub-test separately |
Every candidate, whatever the reservation category, must compulsorily pass all four sub-tests with the minimum marks prescribed for each, and only one attempt is allowed per sub-test.
| Physical Test Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Repeat attempts | No repeats in any sub-test under any circumstances |
| Push-Ups and Sit-Ups | No time limit, but must be done at a stretch without a break |
| Venue, date and cost | Held at Chennai on dates announced separately, at the candidate’s own risk and cost |
| Medical fitness certificate | From a practitioner not below Civil Assistant Surgeon rank, dated within 15 days of the test |
| Final merit list | Drawn reservation-wise by adding the marks of all three stages |
| Cut-offs and test structure | Fixed by the Bank later; it reserves the right to change the qualifying criteria and the structure of the tests |
Rules That Can Cost You the Job
| Rule | Consequence |
|---|---|
| False, tampered, fabricated or suppressed information | Candidature cancelled and disqualified; services liable to be terminated even after appointment |
| Canvassing in any form | Disqualification |
| Unfair means, impersonation, misbehaviour or improper means at the Physical Fitness Test | Disqualified from the selection process and debarred permanently or for a specified period from any Bank examination or recruitment, besides liability to criminal prosecution |
| Reporting after the time on the call letter, or without the call letter, photo ID in original with a photocopy, and the original Ex-Servicemen identity card | Not permitted to take the tests |
| Request to change the Physical Fitness Test date | Not entertained |
| No Objection Certificate not produced by candidates serving in Government, Quasi-Government offices, PSUs, nationalised banks or financial institutions | Candidature may not be considered |
| Incomplete applications, or applications without supporting documents | Rejected outright |
| Request to change address or email ID after applying | Not entertained |
| Originals and attested photocopies not produced | Not permitted to attend the Physical Fitness Test even if called |
| Signature on the attendance sheet or call letter not matching the signature uploaded | Applicant disqualified |
| Signature or handwritten declaration written in CAPITAL LETTERS, or photograph and signature uploaded in the wrong places | Not accepted; application may be rejected and admission to the examination denied |
Is There Pre-Examination Training for IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026?
The Bank will arrange free Pre-Examination Training at Chennai for applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Minority Communities and Ex-Servicemen, after the cut-off date for receiving applications. You have to tick the relevant column in the online application to opt in. The training itself costs nothing, but travel, boarding and lodging are on you, and attending it gives no right to selection. Dates will be intimated separately.
How to Apply Online for IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Bank’s Careers page, go to “Recruitment of Security Guards”, select the post and click Apply Online (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Click “Click here to Register Online” and complete registration; save the Registration Number and Password sent by email and SMS |
| 3 | Upload photograph and signature to the Annexure I specifications, then capture a live photo in the portal |
| 4 | Fill in every detail, spelling your name and your father’s or husband’s name exactly as on the certificates, and click COMPLETE REGISTRATION |
| 5 | Upload the left thumb impression and the handwritten declaration under the Uploads menu |
| 6 | Print the system-generated submitted application form and keep it safely |
Keep your Discharge Book, Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and caste or EWS certificate ready before you start — the OBC certificate must carry the Non-Creamy Layer clause in the Central Government format and be valid as on 14 September 2026 — because incomplete applications and applications without supporting documents are rejected outright.
What are the Important Dates for IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 September 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age and Qualification | 01 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Completion of SPE (serving personnel) | 30 September 2026 |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate Valid As On | 14 September 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training | To be intimated separately |
| Online Test, Local Language Test and Physical Fitness Test | To be intimated separately |
Is There Any Application Fee for IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | No Fee |
| OBC | No Fee |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
The notification states plainly that there is no application fee for this process, so no category pays anything and there is no payment step in the online form.
Essential Links — IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for IOB Security Guards Recruitment 2026
- Visit Indian Overseas Bank Careers Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tamil Nadu Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold a valid discharge from the Army, Navy or Air Force, have a 10th certificate but no degree above it, and are comfortable working in Tamil, these 25 posts are one of the cleanest routes back into a Government of India undertaking — no fee, a settled pay scale and a posting in your own state. Start the form well before 14 September 2026, because arranging the discharge book and certificates takes longer than expected. Keep following Tamil Nadu government jobs and every fresh notification on GovtJobsAlert.in.