IOB Security Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 25 Posts

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.

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 Note: Minimum age is 18 years; age is reckoned as on 01 August 2026. The maximum age limit of 45 years for Ex-Servicemen applies uniformly across all categories, including reserved categories.

1. Push-Ups/Sit-Ups: 30+ reps = 30 marks, 21–29 reps = 25 marks, 15–20 reps = 20 marks, 14 or below = Fail.
2. 1 km Run: under 4 min = 30 marks, 4–5 min = 20 marks, 5–6 min = 10 marks, over 6 min = Fail.
3. Candidates must compulsorily pass each of the four Physical Fitness sub-tests with the minimum prescribed marks; only one attempt is allowed per sub-test.
4. Candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate (not older than 15 days) from a Civil Assistant Surgeon or above, prior to the Physical Fitness Test.
5. The Physical Fitness Test will be conducted at IOB Central Office, Chennai.