The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the admit card for the Security Guard Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27. The admit card (call letter) was released on 12 October 2026 on the bank’s official recruitment portal. The online objective test for 25 Security Guard posts will be conducted on 22 October 2026. Candidates who applied for this recruitment can download their call letter from the official website using their registration number and password.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 25 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Released | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Objective Test | 22 October 2026 |
| Result | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No fee |
There was no application fee for any category of candidates in this recruitment.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Gen | EWS | OBC | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveer) | 12 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 25 |
The posts are based in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and the appointment is on a permanent basis.
Eligibility (for reference)
Educational Qualification: 10th pass. Candidates must not have passed graduation. Service: Must be an Ex-Serviceman or Ex-Agniveer from the Army, Navy or Air Force. Language: Knowledge of the local language (Tamil) is required.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 26 years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for ex-servicemen as per rules |
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of English Language | 20 |
| Aptitude Test | 20 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 |
| Psychometric Test | 20 |
| Online Objective Test Total | 80 |
Selection Process
- Online Objective Type Test (80 marks).
- Local Language Test — Tamil (20 marks).
- Physical Fitness Test (100 marks).
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Visit the official Indian Overseas Bank website at iob.bank.in.
- Open the Careers section from the website menu.
- Locate the Security Guard recruitment notification (Advt. No. HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27).
- Click the admit card / call letter download link.
- Enter your registration number and password / date of birth.
- Submit to view your call letter.
- Check the details printed on the admit card and take a clear printout.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. When was the IOB Security Guard Admit Card 2026 released?
The admit card was released on 12 October 2026 on the bank’s official website.
Q2. When is the IOB Security Guard exam 2026?
The online objective test will be held on 22 October 2026.
Q3. How many posts are there?
There are 25 Security Guard posts under Advertisement No. HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27.
Q4. Where can I download the admit card?
From the official website iob.bank.in, through the Careers section.
Q5. What credentials are needed to download the call letter?
Your registration number and password / date of birth.
Q6. Was there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, there was no application fee for any category.
Q7. Who is eligible for these posts?
10th-pass Ex-Servicemen or Ex-Agniveer (Army, Navy or Air Force) with knowledge of Tamil.
Sources: IOB Advertisement No. HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27; iob.bank.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their examination.