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Vacancy Details
- Security Guard: 25 vacancies
Qualification: 10th standard pass (should not have passed Graduation)- GEN: 12
- OBC: 7
- SC: 4
- EWS: 2
- ST: 0
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- All: ₹0
Selection Process
- Online Objective Test: An online objective test of 80 marks covering English language, aptitude, arithmetic and a psychometric test. Scores from this test contribute to the final merit.
- Local Language Test (Tamil): A Tamil language test conducted separately for up to 20 marks to assess reading, writing and speaking skills in Tamil.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT): A 100-mark physical fitness test with sub-tests (push-ups, sit-ups, 1 km run and drill). Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks in each sub-test and submit a recent medical fitness certificate before the PFT.
How to Apply
- Visit www.iob.bank.in and go to the ‘Careers’ page to open ‘Recruitment of Security Guards’.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully and click ‘Apply Online’ for the post.
- Register online by clicking ‘Click here to Register Online’ and note the Registration Number and Password sent via email/SMS.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, live photo capture, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per specified format and size.
- Fill in all required details in the online application form carefully, ensuring names match certificates exactly.
- Click ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’ and take a printout of the submitted application form for records.
- Submit the application on or before 14 September 2026. Only the latest application will be considered if multiple are submitted; there is no application fee.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Opening Date of Online Registration:
- Closing Date of Online Registration:
- Eligibility Cut-off Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the IOB Security Guard recruitment?
This recruitment is open exclusively to Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers from the Army, Navy, or Air Force whose discharge standards meet the notification. Candidates must have passed 10th standard, must not have passed Graduation, and must have character certified as ‘EXEMPLARY’ at discharge.
How can I apply for the IOB Security Guard post?
Apply online only via www.iob.bank.in by registering, uploading required documents (photo, signature, live photo capture, thumb impression, handwritten declaration), completing the application form and submitting before the closing date. Only online applications are accepted and there is no application fee.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The closing date for online registration is 14-09-2026. Applications must be submitted on or before that date.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection has three stages: an online objective test (80 marks), a local language (Tamil) test (20 marks), and a physical fitness test (100 marks). Final merit is based on combined marks from all three stages.
What is the pay scale for the Security Guard post?
The pay scale for the Subordinate Staff Cadre is ₹19,500–665/4–22,160–830/5–26,310–990/4–30,270–1,170/3–33,780–1,345/3–37,815 as per the 12th Bipartite Settlement, with basic pay fixation based on last drawn salary during defence service and emoluments as per settlement and bank policies.
