The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the Security Guard (Subordinate Staff) admit card for 25 vacancies on 12 October 2026; eligible ex‑servicemen and ex‑Agniveers can download their call letters via the IBPS registration portal. Candidates should verify exam date, reporting time and venue on the downloaded call letter and follow official updates on the IOB website.
Admit card release and download
The admit card for IOB Security Guard recruitment (Advertisement No. HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27) was published on 12 October 2026 and is available online through the IBPS call letter login page. The exact exam date, shift timing and call letter closing date are not provided in the notification; candidates must confirm these details on their call letter and at the official IOB portal.
Quick overview
Key details of the recruitment and admit card release are summarised below.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post | Security Guard (Subordinate Staff) |
| Advertisement No. | HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2026-27 |
| Total vacancies | 25 |
| Who can apply | Ex‑Servicemen and Ex‑Agniveers (Army, Navy, Air Force) |
| Job location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Admit card mode | Online, through the IBPS registration portal |
| Admit card release date | 12 October 2026 |
| Official website | iob.bank.in |
Important dates
The recruitment timeline published in the notification is listed below; candidates should check the admit card for exact exam schedules.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 25 August 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 25 August 2026 |
| Online registration last date | 14 September 2026 |
| Age and eligibility cut‑off date | 1 August 2026 |
| Admit card (call letter) release date | 12 October 2026 |
Eligibility and vacancy details
Only eligible ex‑servicemen and ex‑Agniveers from the three services may apply; educational, age and language requirements are specified below.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Ex‑Servicemen and Ex‑Agniveers from Army, Navy or Air Force (civilians not eligible) |
| Education | Passed 10th standard or equivalent; candidates who have passed graduation or equivalent are not eligible |
| Language | Must be able to speak, read and write Tamil |
| Age limit | 18 to 45 years as on 1 August 2026 (born not earlier than 2 August 1981 and not later than 1 August 2008) |
| Character | Exemplary character certificate at the time of discharge |
Vacancy distribution for the Security Guard post is as follows.
| Post | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard | 12 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 25 |
Selection process and exam pattern
Selection comprises multiple stages including an online test, a local language test and a physical fitness test; the online test has four components totalling 80 marks.
- Online Objective Test
- Local Language Test (Tamil)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
The online test structure and marks distribution are provided below.
| Test | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of English Language | 20 |
| Aptitude Test | 20 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 |
| Psychometric Test | 20 |
| Total (Online Test) | 80 |
| Local Language Test (Knowledge of Tamil) | 20 (conducted separately) |
Documents to carry and important instructions
Candidates must carry specific documents for the PFT stage and follow instructions on the admit card and official portals.
- Printout of the valid Physical Fitness Test call letter
- System‑generated printout of the submitted online application form
- Proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/10th certificate)
- Original photo identity proof (Passport, Aadhaar/e‑Aadhaar, PAN Card, Driving Licence or Voter’s Card)
- Mark sheets and certificates for educational qualification
- Discharge Book
- Medical fitness certificate, not older than 15 days on the date of the PFT, from a registered medical practitioner of a rank not below Civil Assistant Surgeon
Important instructions highlighted in the notification include requirements to carry the printed call letter and original photo ID, reach the venue before the reporting time, report any errors in call letter details to IOB or IBPS, and obtain the medical fitness certificate within the 15‑day validity window before the PFT.
How to download the admit card
IOB candidates can download their admit card from the IBPS call letter login page using the credentials requested on the page; follow the official call letter link below.
- Open the call letter login page linked in the Official Links section.
- Enter the login details asked on the page; IBPS pages usually ask for Registration Number or Roll Number and a Password or Date of Birth.
- Submit the details and open your call letter.
- Verify your name, photo, date of birth, category, exam name, venue, date and reporting time.
- Download and print the call letter on clear A4 paper and keep more than one copy.
Official links
Use the official IBPS portal and the IOB website for downloading the call letter and for all updates related to the exam and recruitment.
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Call Letter Login (IBPS portal) | Download IOB Security Guard admit card |
| Official Website (IOB) | Official notifications and updates |
Frequently asked questions
The following points address common queries based on the official announcement.
- Where can I download the admit card? From the call letter login page hosted on the IBPS registration portal (link above).
- When was the admit card released? The admit card was released on 12 October 2026.
- What details are needed to log in? IBPS call letter pages usually ask for Registration Number or Roll Number and a Password or Date of Birth; use the fields shown on the login page.
- What is the exam pattern? The online test is for 80 marks: English Language, Aptitude, Arithmetic and Psychometric Test, 20 marks each. A separate Tamil Language Test is for 20 marks.
- Is there a Physical Fitness Test? Yes. The PFT is part of the selection process and requires a medical fitness certificate not older than 15 days; the PFT is held at IOB Central Office, Chennai.
