Indian Overseas Bank Security Guard Admit Card 2026
Indian Overseas Bank has issued the recruitment notification for Security Guard posts for eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers. The Bank will issue online test and Physical Fitness Test call letters to valid and shortlisted candidates through registered email. Candidates should regularly check the official website for admit card updates.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name | Security Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass or equivalent; candidates must be eligible Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers and able to speak, read and write Tamil |
| Category | Admit Card / Call Letter |
| Status | Call letters will be issued to eligible candidates |
| Posting Location | Chennai/Tamil Nadu |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 25/08/2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 25/08/2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 14/09/2026 |
| Online Test Date | To be announced through call letter |
| Local Language Test Date | To be announced |
| Physical Fitness Test Date | To be announced separately |
Vacancy Details
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 25 |
The vacancies are reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers, excluding Disabled Ex-Servicemen. The post is not identified for reservation under the Persons with Disabilities category. The vacancy numbers are provisional and may be changed according to the Bank's requirements.
Eligibility and Qualification
- The candidate must be an eligible Ex-Serviceman or Ex-Agniveer from the Army, Navy or Air Force.
- The candidate must have passed 10th standard or an equivalent examination.
- Candidates must not have passed a Graduation examination or an equivalent qualification.
- The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Tamil.
- The character of an Ex-Serviceman must have been rated Exemplary at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces.
- Eligible matriculate Ex-Servicemen who do not possess the required civil examination qualification may submit the Army Special Certificate of Education, or the corresponding Navy/Air Force certificate, after completing at least 15 years of service.
- The required medical standard at the time of valid discharge must be at least SHAPE-1 or AYE, as applicable.
Age Limit
The prescribed age as on 01/08/2026 is 18 to 26 years. Age relaxation is available as follows:
| Category | Permitted Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General Ex-Servicemen | 26 years + actual defence service + 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 45 years |
| SC/ST Ex-Servicemen | 31 years + actual defence service + 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 45 years |
| OBC Ex-Servicemen | 29 years + actual defence service + 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 45 years |
| Ex-Agniveer | 21 years + actual period of service as Agniveer + 3 years |
Persons with Disabilities, Disabled Ex-Servicemen and dependants of servicemen killed in action are not eligible. Candidates still serving in the Armed Forces may apply if their specific period of engagement is completed on or before 30/09/2026.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment process.
Admit Card and Call Letter Details
- Valid applicants will receive the Online Test call letter through their registered email after the application closing date.
- The call letter will contain the examination centre, examination date, reporting time and session details.
- The Physical Fitness Test call letter will be sent to shortlisted candidates through email only.
- Details of shortlisted candidates may also be published on the official IOB website.
- Candidates must regularly check their registered email account and the Bank's website.
- Requests for changing the examination or Physical Fitness Test centre/date will not be entertained.
- The Online Test centre will be mentioned in the call letter. The examination centre will be allotted by the Bank.
- The Physical Fitness Test will be conducted at the Central Office, Chennai.
Documents Required at the Online Test
Candidates must carry the following documents to the Online Test:
- Valid call letter for the relevant date and session.
- Original photo identity proof bearing the same name as mentioned in the call letter and application form.
- Self-attested photocopy of the photo identity proof.
- Original Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and its photocopy.
Accepted photo identity documents include Passport, Aadhaar Card, e-Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter's Card, Bank Passbook with an attested photograph, or an identity card issued by a School/College or Gazetted Officer on official letterhead. Ration Card and Learner's Driving Licence will not be accepted.
Candidates reporting after the reporting time mentioned in the call letter will not be allowed to take the test.
Exam Pattern
Online Objective Test
| Subject | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of English Language | 20 |
| Aptitude Test | 20 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 |
| Psychometric Test | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
Local Language Test
The Tamil Local Language Test will be conducted separately for a maximum of 20 marks. The Bank will decide the qualifying cut-off scores for the Online Test and Local Language Test based on candidate performance and available vacancies.
Physical Fitness Test
Candidates who qualify in the Online Test and Tamil Language Test and satisfy the eligibility conditions will be called for the Physical Fitness Test.
| Test | Maximum Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 30 | 20 |
| Sit-Ups | 30 | 20 |
| One-Kilometre Run | 30 | 20 |
| Drill | 10 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 65 |
Candidates must pass each of the four physical tests separately. Only one attempt is permitted for each test.
Physical Fitness Scoring
- Push-Ups: 30 or more repetitions: 30 marks; 21–29: 25 marks; 15–20: 20 marks; 14 or fewer: Fail.
- Sit-Ups: 30 or more repetitions: 30 marks; 21–29: 25 marks; 15–20: 20 marks; 14 or fewer: Fail.
- One-Kilometre Run: Less than 4 minutes: 30 marks; 4–5 minutes: 20 marks; 5–6 minutes: 10 marks; more than 6 minutes: Fail.
- Drill Test: Word of command, Saavdhan/Vishram, Dahine Mur/Baen Mur and saluting carry 2.5 marks each.
A medical fitness certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner not below the rank of Civil Assistant Surgeon must be submitted before the Physical Fitness Test. The certificate must not be more than 15 days old on the date of the test.
Documents Required at the Physical Fitness Test
Candidates must bring the original documents along with self-attested photocopies:
- Physical Fitness Test call letter.
- System-generated online application form.
- Proof of date of birth, such as Birth Certificate or Class 10 certificate.
- Valid photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification mark sheets and certificates.
- Discharge Book.
- Ex-Servicemen Identity Card.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, wherever applicable.
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in the prescribed Central Government format.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, wherever applicable.
- Any other document supporting eligibility.
Failure to produce the required documents may lead to disqualification from the Physical Fitness Test and further recruitment process.
Selection Process
- Online Objective Type Test.
- Tamil Local Language Test.
- Physical Fitness Test.
- Reservation-wise merit list and final selection.
- Medical fitness, character, antecedent and certificate verification.
The merit list will be prepared by adding marks obtained in the Objective Test, Local Language Test and Physical Fitness Test. Final selection will be made according to reservation-wise merit ranking.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in the Subordinate Staff cadre pay scale under the 12th Bipartite Settlement:
₹19,500–665/4–₹22,160–830/5–₹26,310–990/4–₹30,270–1,170/3–₹33,780–1,345/3–₹37,815
The basic pay will be fixed based on the candidate's last drawn defence-service salary. Other emoluments will be payable as per the industry-wide Bipartite Settlement and IOB rules.
Additional Information
- The selected candidates may be posted at any branch or office of Indian Overseas Bank in Tamil Nadu.
- Candidates must be willing to work in shifts, including night shifts, on a 24×7 basis.
- Pre-Examination Training may be arranged at Chennai for SC, ST, minority community and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Training will be free, but travel, boarding and lodging expenses must be borne by the candidate.
- Candidates must bring the required biometric and identity documents. Biometric data and photograph will be captured and verified during the Online Test.
- The final appointment is subject to medical fitness and satisfactory verification of character, antecedents and category certificates.
Official Website
Candidates should visit the official Indian Overseas Bank website regularly for call letters, examination centres, shortlisted candidate lists and further recruitment announcements.