The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released the Admit Card (Call Letter) for the Security Guard recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can now download their hall tickets for the online examination scheduled on 22 October 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
| Post Name | Security Guard (Subordinate Staff) |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Last Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Official Website | iob.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 25 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 25 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Examination | 22 October 2026 |
How to Download IOB Security Guard Admit Card 2026
Follow these steps to download your call letter:
- Visit the official website of Indian Overseas Bank – iob.bank.in.
- Go to the Careers section.
- Look for the link related to Recruitment of Security Guards – Call Letter for Online Examination.
- Click on the admit card / call letter download link (you will be redirected to the IBPS registration portal).
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth.
- Enter the Captcha code and click on Login.
- Check all the details carefully (name, photo, exam date, reporting time, venue).
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout on A4 size paper.
Note: The call letter is available for download from 12 October 2026 to 22 October 2026.
Selection Process
- Online Objective Test
- Local Language Test (Tamil)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Document Verification
IOB Security Guard Exam Pattern 2026
Online Objective Test (80 Marks)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of English Language | 20 |
| Aptitude Test | 20 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 |
| Psychometric Test | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
- Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
- No negative marking (as per information handout)
Local Language Test (Tamil) – 20 Marks
- Separate test to assess reading, writing, and speaking ability in Tamil.
Physical Fitness Test (100 Marks)
| Test | Maximum Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 30 | 20 |
| Sit-Ups | 30 | 20 |
| 1 Km Run | 30 | 20 |
| Drill | 10 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 65 |
Candidates must qualify in each individual test as well as overall.
Eligibility Criteria (Brief)
- Educational Qualification: 10th Pass (or equivalent). Graduation not required.
- Category: Only Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers (Army, Navy, Air Force).
- Language: Must be able to speak, read, and write Tamil.
- Character: Exemplary at the time of discharge.
- Medical Standard: SHAPE-1 or AYE (as applicable).
- Age: As per official notification (age relaxation applicable).
Vacancy Distribution (Approx.): UR – 12, EWS – 2, OBC – 7, SC – 4, ST – 0 / 2 (confirm from notification).
Important Books and Authors
| Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
| Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi |
| India Wins Freedom | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad |
| Wings of Fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| The God of Small Things | Arundhati Roy |
| Midnight’s Children | Salman Rushdie |
| A Suitable Boy | Vikram Seth |
| The Guide | R.K. Narayan |
| Train to Pakistan | Khushwant Singh |
| The Inheritance of Loss | Kiran Desai |
| The White Tiger | Aravind Adiga |
| Five Point Someone | Chetan Bhagat |
| 2 States | Chetan Bhagat |
| The Immortals of Meluha | Amish Tripathi |
| Sapiens | Yuval Noah Harari |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho |
| Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert Kiyosaki |
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | Dale Carnegie |
| Long Walk to Freedom | Nelson Mandela |
| The Diary of a Young Girl | Anne Frank |
| Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen |
| Hamlet | William Shakespeare |
| Paradise Lost | John Milton |
| War and Peace | Leo Tolstoy |
| Crime and Punishment | Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| The Origin of Species | Charles Darwin |
| Silent Spring | Rachel Carson |
| The Republic | Plato |
| Arthashastra | Kautilya (Chanakya) |
| Ramayana | Valmiki |
| Mahabharata | Ved Vyasa |
| Gitanjali | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Godan | Munshi Premchand |
| Anandmath | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| Madhushala | Harivansh Rai Bachchan |
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed copy of the Admit Card (Call Letter)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport, etc.)
- Passport-size photograph (as per instructions)
- Other documents as mentioned on the call letter
Preparation Tips
- Download and print your admit card as soon as possible.
- Verify all details carefully (name, photo, exam centre, reporting time).
- Reach the examination centre at least 30–45 minutes before the reporting time.
- Prepare for the Online Objective Test (English, Aptitude, Arithmetic, and Psychometric).
- Practise for the Tamil Language Test.
- Focus on physical fitness (Push-ups, Sit-ups, Running, and Drill) for the PFT stage.
- Always check the latest updates on the official website iob.bank.in.
Disclaimer: This content is prepared for informational purposes based on available details regarding the IOB Security Guard Admit Card 2026. Candidates must verify all information from the official website and the call letter before the examination.