IOB Exam Date 2026 Out for 25 Posts, Check Admit Card, Selection Process, Exam Pattern, and More

The IOB Exam Date 2026 is out for its Security Guard Recruitment 2026, covering 25 vacancies. According to the official notice dated 12 October 2026, the online examination will be conducted on 22 October 2026 (Thursday). Along with the exam date, IOB has also released the link to download the admit card on its official website on 12 October 2026.

Candidates who applied for the IOB Security Guard recruitment should download their call letters, verify their examination details and prepare according to the exam pattern.

IOB Exam Date 2026 Out

Indian Overseas Bank has announced the IOB Security Guard exam date for 25 vacancies. The online examination is scheduled for 22 October 2026. Candidates can check the official call letter link, exam pattern, selection process, important dates and examination instructions before appearing. The selection process includes an Online Objective Test, Tamil Language Test, and Physical Fitness Test.

IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

IOB Exam Date 2026: Highlights

IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

IOB Security Guard Vacancy Details 2026

The Bank has notified 25 posts of Security Guard, distributed among the reserved categories as follows:

IOB Security Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria before applying for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026. The major requirements are related to defence service, educational qualification, age, language proficiency and medical fitness.

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who settled in India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or an equivalent examination.
• Candidates who have passed a Graduation examination or its equivalent are not eligible.
• Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Tamil.
• Ex-Servicemen who do not hold the above civil qualification but have completed 15 years of service and hold an Army Special Certificate of Education (or equivalent from the Navy/Air Force) may also be considered.

Category Eligibility

Only Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers of the Army, Navy, or Air Force can apply. Personnel currently serving whose specific period of engagement is due to end on or before 30 September 2026 are also eligible to apply. Character must be rated “Exemplary” at the time of discharge, and candidates must hold a minimum medical category of SHAPE-1 or AYE at discharge.

IOB Security Guard Age Limit 2026

The minimum and maximum age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.

IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link

The IOB Security Guard online application process has concluded. The deadline was 14 September 2026. The online examination will be conducted on 22 October 2026.

How to Apply for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these simple steps to apply for this opportunity: 

1. Visit the official IOB website @www.iob.bank.in and go to the “Careers” section.
2. Click on “Recruitment of Security Guards” and select “Apply Online”.
3. Register by clicking “Click here to Register Online” and note down the Registration Number and Password sent via email/SMS.
4. Log in and fill out the online application form carefully.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the prescribed specifications.
6. Capture your live photograph within the portal.
7. Review all entries and click “Complete Registration”.
8. Download and save a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Documents Required for IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the recruitment process:

IOB Security Guard Selection Process 2026

Selection to the post of Security Guard will be made through a three-stage process:

1. Online Objective Type Test
2. Local Language Test (Tamil)
3. Physical Fitness Test

IOB Security Guard Exam Pattern 2026

The Online Objective Test will carry 80 marks.

Local Language Test

A separate Tamil Language Test carrying 20 marks will be conducted. Qualifying cut-offs for the objective test and language test will be decided by the Bank based on candidates’ performance.

Physical Fitness Test

Only candidates who clear the objective test and language test above the cut-off will be called for the Physical Fitness Test, carrying a total of 100 marks.

Scoring pattern:

• Push-Ups/Sit-Ups: 30+ reps = 30 marks; 21–29 reps = 25 marks; 15–20 reps = 20 marks; below 15 reps = Fail
• 1 KM Run: Under 4 minutes = 30 marks; 4–5 minutes = 20 marks; 5–6 minutes = 10 marks; above 6 minutes = Fail
• Drill Test: Saavdhan/Vishram, Dahine Mur/Baen Mur, and Saluting are each scored out of 2.5 marks

IOB Security Guard Pre-Examination Training

The Bank will arrange free Pre-Examination Training at Chennai for eligible SC/ST, Minority Community, and Ex-Servicemen candidates who opt for it in the online application. While the training itself is free, candidates must bear their own travel, boarding, and lodging expenses.

IOB Security Guard Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in the Subordinate Staff cadre under the 12th Bipartite Settlement, with the following pay scale:

₹19,500 – 665/4 – 22,160 – 830/5 – 26,310 – 990/4 – 30,270 – 1,170/3 – 33,780 – 1,345/3 – 37,815

Basic pay is fixed on the basis of the candidate’s last drawn defence-service salary, and other allowances will be governed by the Bank’s Bipartite Settlement and internal policies. The selected candidate will be on probation for six months from the date of joining.

IOB Security Guard Job Profile

A Security Guard at IOB will be responsible for:

• Guarding Bank premises against theft, attack, assault, or infiltration
• Escorting the movement of Bank property from one location to another
• Operating security equipment such as CCTV, electronic alarms, access control systems, X-ray machines, DFMD, and HHMD
• Maintaining and operating fire alarm and fire-fighting systems
• Working in rotational shifts, including night shifts
• Performing other subordinate-cadre duties as assigned by the management