Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Security Guard Recruitment - 2026 (25 Vacancies)

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Total

12

02

07

04

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25

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Website Access — Go to the official Bank website at www.iob.bank.in and click on the Careers page to open the link "Recruitment of Security Guards" and select Apply Online.

• Step 2 : Initial Registration — Click on "Click here to Register Online", fill in your basic details, and note down the unique Registration Number and Password sent to your email and SMS.

• Step 3 : Document Uploads — Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration following the required format specifications.

• Step 4 : Live Photo Capture — Capture your live photo directly through the portal using your webcam or mobile phone scanning option.

• Step 5 : Form Completion — Enter all required personal, educational, and service details into the online application form very carefully.

• Step 6 : Final Submission — Review your entered details, click on the "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" button, and submit the form.

• Step 7 : Printout Saving — Take a printout of the system-generated submitted online application form and save it for future reference.

Selection Process

1. Objective Type Test (Online)

• Structure & Marks : The online test carries a total of 80 marks and is divided into four sections (20 marks each) :

  • Knowledge of English Language

  • Aptitude Test

  • Arithmetic Test

  • Psychometric Test

• Requirements : Candidates must bring a valid call letter, an original photo-identity proof along with a photocopy, and their original Ex-Servicemen Identity card.

2. Local Language Test (Tamil)

• Structure & Marks : Conducted separately to test the candidate's knowledge of the local language (Tamil) for a maximum of 20 marks.

• Cut-Off : Overall cut-off scores for the online test and local language test are determined by the Bank based on actual performance and available vacancies.

3. Physical Fitness Test

• Prerequisites : Candidates who qualify in the online test and local language test must undergo a medical fitness examination and submit a medical fitness certificate (not older than 15 days on the date of the physical test) from a medical practitioner not below the rank of Civil Assistant Surgeon.

• Structure & Scoring : Carries a total score of 100 marks with a minimum qualifying score of 65 marks overall. Candidates must compulsorily pass each of the four sub-tests with the prescribed minimum marks in a single attempt :

  • A. Push-Ups (Upper body strength & endurance) : Maximum 30 marks (Passing score: 20; Repetitions required: 21 and above for full marks, 15–20 for 20 marks, 14 or below is a fail).

  • B. Sit-Ups (Core body strength) : Maximum 30 marks (Passing score: 20; Repetitions required: 30 and above for full marks, 21–29 for 25 marks, 15–20 for 20 marks, 14 or below is a fail).

  • C. One Kilometre Run (Lower body strength, speed & agility) : Maximum 30 marks (Passing score: 20; Timing required: Under 4 minutes for 30 marks, 4 to 5 minutes for 20 marks, 5 to 6 minutes for 10 marks, over 6 minutes is a fail).

  • D. Drill Test (Word of command, saluting, and movements) : Maximum 10 marks (Passing score: 5; Assesses word of command, Dahine Mur/Baen Mur, Saavdhan/Vishram, and stationary/moving saluting, each worth 2.5 marks).

Final Merit List

• Final selection is made on the basis of the reservation-wise merit list drawn by combining the marks obtained in the Objective Type Test, Test of Local Language, and Physical Fitness Test.