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IOB Recruitment 2026-27 — Apply Online for 25 Security Guard Posts
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) · Post Date:
Applications open — last date 14/09/2026
Short Information
This one is not open to everyone — Indian Overseas Bank is hiring Security Guards only from Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers of the Army, Navy or Air Force, for posting in Chennai/Tamil Nadu, and candidates must be able to speak, read and write Tamil. There is no application fee. With just 25 vacancies and a two-and-a-half-week window, and selection going through an online test, a Tamil language test and a physical fitness test, this is a narrow but genuine opening for veterans in the state.
Important Dates
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 25/08/2026 |
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| Closing Date of Online Registration | 14/09/2026 |
| Age Reckoned As On | 01/08/2026 |
Application Fee
| Application Fee | Nil — no application fee for this process |
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Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
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| Maximum Age | 26 years (relaxation for actual service rendered + 3 years, subject to a maximum of 45 years for Ex-Servicemen) |
Vacancy DetailsTotal Posts: 25
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
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| Security Guard | 25 | 10th pass but not a graduate; must be able to speak, read and write Tamil; open only to Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers (Army/Navy/Air Force), excluding Disabled Ex-Servicemen |
Eligibility
- Open only to Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers from the Army, Navy or Air Force — serving personnel and civilians cannot apply.
- Educational qualification: pass in Class 10 or equivalent, but the candidate must not have passed Graduation or its equivalent.
- Must be able to speak, read and write the Tamil language.
- Disabled Ex-Servicemen and dependants of servicemen killed in action are not eligible for this particular recruitment.
- Character must be 'Exemplary' at the time of valid discharge from service.
How to Apply
- Visit the official online application portal for this recruitment (linked below) and register with basic details.
- Fill in personal, service and category details carefully — no changes are allowed after final submission.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and left thumb impression as per specifications.
- Submit the application before 14/09/2026; there is no fee to pay.
- Print the submitted application and acknowledgement for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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| Official Notice (PDF) | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for IOB's Security Guard recruitment 2026-27?
Only Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers of the Army, Navy or Air Force who can speak, read and write Tamil, and who have not passed Graduation, are eligible. Disabled Ex-Servicemen are excluded from this particular process.
Is there an application fee?
No. The bank has stated there is no application fee for this recruitment process.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
The vacancies are for Chennai/Tamil Nadu, and selection includes an online objective test, a local language (Tamil) test and a physical fitness test.
Disclaimer: This page is an independent summary prepared by RojgarAvsar. Figures and dates are transcribed from the department's public notice and may be revised by corrigendum. Confirm every detail on the official website before paying a fee or submitting your form.