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IOB Bank invites eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers to apply for the Security Guard recruitment 2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The role is in Subordinate Staff cadre with pay scale Rs. 19500-37815 per month, under Advt.
HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27. Online applications open from 25.08.2026 and close 14.09.2026. Eligibility includes completion of 10th standard, Tamil language proficiency, and the age limit of 18-45 years.
IOB Bank Security Guard Recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the post of Security Guard under Advt. No. HRMD/SS/ RECT/01/ 2026-27. A total of 25 vacancies are available exclusively for eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers for appointment in Chennai/ Tamil Nadu. The IOB Bank Security Guard Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released on 25.08.2026. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications starting from 25.08.2026, and the final date to apply online is 14.09.2026.
This recruitment offers a great opportunity for defence veterans and former Agniveers looking for a secure career in the banking sector. Selected candidates will be placed in the Subordinate Staff cadre under the 12th Bipartite Settlement pay scale. Candidates are advised to carefully check all eligibility requirements, age relaxations, and physical fitness criteria before submitting their forms.
Recruitment Organization Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Post Name Security Guard
Advt. No. HRMD/SS/ RECT/01/ 2026-27
Total Vacancy 25
Pay Scale Rs. 19500-37815/-
Notification Date 25.08.2026
Category IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026
Official Website www.iob.bank.in
Event Date
Notification Release Date 25.08.2026
Online Application Start Date 25.08.2026
Last Date to Apply Online 14.09.2026
Category Fee
UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST Nil
Mode of Payment Online (No Fee Charged)
Age Limit: The age limit for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 is 18-45 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator ). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Post Name Vacancy Qualification
Security Guard 25 10th Pass (Must not have passed Graduation); Local language (Tamil) proficiency required. + Ex-Servicemen/ Ex-Agniveers
The selection process for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Candidates qualifying the Online and Local Language Tests will be called for the Physical Fitness Test in Chennai carrying 100 marks (Qualifying score: 65):
Sub-Test Component Max Marks Qualifying Score Scoring Standard
Push-Ups Upper body strength 30 20 30+ reps = 30 marks; 21–29 reps = 25 marks; 15–20 reps = 20 marks; <=14 = Fail
Sit-Ups Core strength 30 20 30+ reps = 30 marks; 21–29 reps = 25 marks; 15–20 reps = 20 marks; <=14 = Fail
1 KM Run Endurance & Speed 30 20 <4 mins = 30 marks; 4–5 mins = 20 marks; 5–6 mins = 10 marks; >6 mins = Fail
Drill Command & Saluting 10 05 Evaluated on Word of Command, Movements, and Saluting
IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Notification
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IOB Bank Security Guard Recruitment 2026