IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has invited online applications for 25 Security Guard posts, exclusively from eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers, for appointment in Chennai/Tamil Nadu. Online registration is open from 25 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 at iob.bank.in.
Vacancy details :
| Organization | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a Government of India Undertaking, Central Office, Chennai |
| Advertisement No. | HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Security Guard (Subordinate Staff Cadre) |
| Total Posts | 25 |
| Eligible Candidates | Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers only (excluding Disabled Ex-Servicemen) |
| Place of Posting | Currently Chennai; Bank reserves the right to post selected candidates anywhere in Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Online only, via www.iob.bank.in |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be an Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveer from the Army, Navy, or Air Force, as per the eligibility definitions in this notification.
- Candidates still serving in the Armed Forces whose Specific Period of Engagement (SPE) completes on or before 30 September 2026 are also eligible to apply.
- Character must have been "EXEMPLARY" at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces.
- Educational Qualification: A pass in 10th standard or its equivalent, but the candidate should not have passed Graduation or its equivalent examination.
- Candidate must be able to speak, read and write in Tamil.
- Medical Standard: Minimum SHAPE-1 or AYE (whichever applicable) at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces.
- Nationality: Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to conditions.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age | Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveer |
|---|---|---|
| General | 26 years | + Actual period of defence service + 3 years (max. 45 years) |
| SC/ST | 31 years | + Actual period of defence service + 3 years (max. 45 years) |
| OBC | 29 years | + Actual period of defence service + 3 years (max. 45 years) |
| Agniveer | 21 years | + Actual period of service as Agniveer + 3 years |
Salary :
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale (Subordinate Staff Cadre) | ₹19,500–665/4–22,160–830/5–26,310–990/4–30,270–1,170/3–33,780–1,345/3–37,815 (12th Bipartite Settlement) |
| Basic Pay Fixation | Based on last drawn salary during defence service, plus emoluments as per Industry-wide Bipartite Settlement and Bank policies |
| Probation | 6 months of active service, confirmed on successful completion |
How to apply :
- Visit www.iob.bank.in, go to the "Careers" page, and open "Recruitment of Security Guards".
