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Indian Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 350 Posts

📅 Posted: 08/04/2026 📝 Updated: 18/04/2026
Total Vacancy350
SalaryScale I: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920 | Scale II: ₹64,820 - ₹93,960 | Scale III: ₹85,920 - ₹1,05,280 [Approx. ₹85k - ₹1.5L/Month with DA, HRA & Perks]
LocationAll India
Last Date28/04/2026

Short Information: Indian Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in Chennai, has officially released the recruitment notification for 350 Specialist Officer posts across Scale I, II & III in various departments like IT, Credit, Finance, Risk, Treasury, HR, Marketing & Estate. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having Graduate / B.E / B.Tech / MBA / CA / PG qualification to join Indian Bank as an Officer. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 08 April 2026 to 28 April 2026 through the official website indianbank.bank.in.

Indian Bank SO 350 Posts Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released08/04/2026
Application Begin08/04/2026
Last Date to Apply Online28/04/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date28/04/2026
Cut-off Date for Eligibility (Age/Qualification/Experience)01/04/2026
Exam DateTo be notified
Admit CardBefore Exam

Indian Bank SO 350 Posts Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS₹1000
SC / ST / PwBD₹175
Payment: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)

Indian Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 350 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Varies by Post: Min 22 Years to Max 45 Years (as on 01/04/2026). See vacancy table for post-wise age limit.

(SC / ST: 5 Years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years, Ex-Servicemen / ECO / SSCO: 5 Years (with minimum 5 years military service), Persons affected by 1984 Riots: 5 Years)

Post NameTotal PostScaleAgeEligibility
Manager-DC Operations4II23-33 Years4-year Engineering Degree in CS/IT/Electronics OR PG in CS/IT + VMware Certified Professional / RHEL / Oracle Linux certification. 3 years IT experience with 2 years in Datacenter operations using VMware.
Manager-Information Security Operations3II23-33 Years4-year Engineering/PG in CS/IT/Electronics + CISSP/CISA/CISM/CompTIA Security+. 3 years in IT Security in Banks/NBFC/IT Companies.
Manager-DBA5II23-33 Years4-year Engineering/PG in CS/IT + Oracle Certified Associate (OCA). Min 3 years in database administration (Oracle/DB2/MySQL/SQL Server).
Manager-Network Operations3II23-33 Years4-year Engineering/PG in CS/IT/Electronics + CCNA Routing & Switching / CCNA Security / CCNA Enterprise. Min 3 years in network engineering.
Manager-Application Developer3II23-33 Years4-year Engineering/PG in CS/IT. Min 3 years IT experience with 2 years in Banking/FinTech Full Stack development (.NET Core/Angular.js/Java/Python).
Manager-API Developer4II23-33 Years4-year Engineering/PG in CS/IT. Min 3 years IT experience with 2 years in Banking/FinTech API development using ESB (IBM CP4I preferred).
Manager-Data Analyst3II23-33 Years4-year Engineering/PG in CS/IT. Min 3 years experience with 2 years in data science (R/Python/SAS), visualization (Power BI/Tableau), ML/AI, ETL or CRM platforms.
Manager-Chartered Accountant10II23-33 YearsMember of ICAI. Minimum 1 year post-qualification work experience in Accounts & Finance / Taxation / IndAS.
Senior Manager-Credit20III26-36 YearsGraduation + 2 years (Full time) MBA (Finance) / MMS in Finance. Minimum 4 years Post Qualification Work Experience in processing credit proposals in Corporate/Mid Corporate Credit.
Manager-Credit80II24-34 YearsGraduation + 2 years (Full time) MBA (Finance) / MMS in Finance. Minimum 2 Years Post Qualification Work Experience in processing credit proposals.
Senior Manager-Finance20III26-36 YearsGraduation + PGDBA / PGDBM in Finance. Minimum 4 years Post Qualification Work Experience in processing credit proposals.
Manager-Finance80II24-34 YearsGraduation + PGDBA / PGDBM in Finance. Minimum 2 years Post Qualification Work Experience in processing credit proposals.
Senior Manager-Financial Analyst10III26-36 YearsICAI (CA) / ICMA (ICWA) / CFA. Minimum 4 years Post Qualification Work Experience in processing credit proposals.
Manager-Financial Analyst40II24-34 YearsICAI (CA) / ICMA (ICWA) / CFA. Minimum 2 years Post Qualification Work Experience in processing credit proposals.
Senior Manager-Model Validator4III27-37 YearsCA / CFA OR Master's Degree in Mathematics / Statistics (Full Time). Minimum 5 years in developing and validating risk models.
Senior Manager-IT Risk Management1III26-36 YearsB.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics/EC OR MCA / M.Sc. CS/IT / MS in Data Science. Minimum 5 years total experience with 3 years in IT Compliance/IT Risk.
Senior Manager-Data Analyst2III25-37 YearsCA OR Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IT/MCA/Statistics/Mathematics/Economics. Minimum 5 years in data analysis in Risk Management/financial services.
Senior Manager-Risk Management6III26-36 YearsCA OR Engineering Graduate/Master's in Mathematics/Statistics/Finance/Economics/MBA (Full time). Minimum 5 years in Banking with 3 years in Risk verticals.
Senior Manager-Climate Risk2III25-35 YearsCA OR Master's in Environmental Sciences/Mathematics/Statistics/Finance/Economics/MBA (Full time). Minimum 3 years in Credit Risk + 1 year in Climate & Sustainable Finance.
Senior Manager-Forex Dealer4III25-35 YearsGraduate Degree (Full Time/Regular). Minimum 3 years experience in Public/Private/Foreign Banks handling Forex Interbank Trading at USD/INR desk.
Senior Manager-Forex Dealer (Cross-Currency)1III25-35 YearsGraduate Degree (Full Time/Regular). Minimum 3 years experience handling cross currency trading desk.
Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer - Rupee Derivatives1III25-35 YearsGraduate Degree (Full Time/Regular). Minimum 3 years experience handling domestic derivatives desk.
Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer - Equity / MFs1III25-35 YearsGraduate Degree (Full Time/Regular). Minimum 3 years experience in Equity desk Portfolio Management / Index and ETF trading.
Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer - NSLR1III25-35 YearsGraduate Degree (Full Time/Regular). Minimum 3 years experience handling NSLR desk.
Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer - SLR2III25-35 YearsGraduate Degree (Full Time/Regular). Minimum 3 years experience handling SLR desk.
Manager-Wealth Management5II24-34 YearsGraduate + 2 Year Full Time MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM (Marketing/Wealth Mgmt) + NISM & IRDAI Certification. Minimum 2 years in client-facing Wealth Management roles.
Manager-HR10II25-31 YearsGraduate + 2 Years Full time PG degree/diploma in Personnel Management/IR/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law. Minimum 2 years HR experience in Banks/PSUs/Govt.
Manager-Marketing10II25-35 YearsGraduate + 2 years full time MBA/PGDM in Marketing. Minimum 3 years full-time experience in Marketing roles in Banks/FIs/NBFCs.
Assistant Manager-Security10I30-45 YearsGraduate + 3 months computer certification OR IT as subject at graduation. JCO (5 yrs) in Army/Navy/Air Force OR Police Inspector (5 yrs as SI+) OR equivalent rank in Paramilitary. Medical: SHAPE-1.
Assistant Manager-Civil Engineer4I22-32 YearsBachelor's in Civil Engineering with min 60% + AutoCAD & MS Projects. Minimum 1 year experience in construction/maintenance of multistoried buildings.
Assistant Manager-Architect1I24-34 YearsFull Time Bachelor's in Architecture + valid CoA registration + Revit. Minimum 3 years experience in Planning/Designing/Supervision of Multistoried projects.
Total Vacancy350

Recruitment Table: CATEGORY WISE VACANCY DETAILS

Post
Code
Post NameScaleTotal VacanciesOut of which
SCSTOBCEWSURTotalVIHIOCID
1Manager-DC OperationsII1010240000
2Manager-Information Security OperationsII0010230000
3Manager-DBAII1010350000
4Manager-Network OperationsII0010230000
5Manager-Application DeveloperII1000230000
6Manager-API DeveloperII1010240000
7Manager-Data AnalystII1000230000
8Manager-Chartered AccountantII10216100010
9Senior Manager-CreditIII32537201000
10Manager-CreditII12723929801110
11Senior Manager-FinanceIII32537200100
12Manager-FinanceII12723929800111
13Senior Manager-Financial AnalystIII21214100010
14Manager-Financial AnalystII6310516401000
15Senior Manager-Model ValidatorIII1010240000
16Senior Manager-IT Risk ManagementIII0000110000
17Senior Manager-Data AnalystIII0010120000
18Senior Manager-Risk ManagementIII1020360000
19Senior Manager-Climate RiskIII0010120000
20Senior Manager-Forex DealerIII1010240000
21Senior Manager-Forex Dealer (Cross-Currency)III0000110000
22Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer - Rupee DerivativesIII0000110000
23Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer - Equity / MFsIII0000110000
24Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer - NSLRIII0010010000
25Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer - SLRIII0010120000
26Manager-Wealth ManagementII1010350000
27Manager-HRII11314100001
28Manager-MarketingII11314100100
29Assistant Manager-SecurityI11314100000
30Assistant Manager-Civil EngineerI1010240000
31Assistant Manager-ArchitectI0000110000
Grand Total512594341463503442

Indian Bank SO 350 Posts Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Candidate must be a Citizen of India OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR Tibetan Refugee (came to India before 01/01/1962) OR Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate from Government of India.
  • Educational Qualification: Varies by post — ranging from Graduate, B.E./B.Tech, MBA, PGDBA, CA, ICMA, CFA, to Master's Degree in specific disciplines. Check post-wise eligibility in vacancy table.
  • Cut-off Date: All eligibility criteria (Age, Education, Certification, Post Qualification Experience) must be fulfilled as on 01/04/2026.
  • All educational qualifications must be from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India / approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies.
  • All mandatory certificates must be valid as on cut-off date and active as on date of submission of application and interview.
  • No equivalent educational qualification shall be considered for eligibility.
  • A candidate can apply for only ONE POST — multiple applications will lead to forfeiture of fees.

Indian Bank SO 350 Posts Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post NameSalary Level
Assistant Manager (Scale I)₹48,480 - ₹85,920 (Scale 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920)
Manager (Scale II)₹64,820 - ₹93,960 (Scale 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960)
Senior Manager (Scale III)₹85,920 - ₹1,05,280 (Scale 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280)

Indian Bank SO 350 Posts Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps

  1. Mode of Selection (Bank's Discretion): Depending upon number of applications received, selection will be through either: (1) Shortlisting of applications followed by Interview, OR (2) Written/Online Test followed by Interview
  2. Written / Online Test (if conducted)
  3. Personal Interview (Total 100 Marks)
  4. Biometric / IRIS Scan Data Verification
  5. Document Verification
  6. Medical Examination (for Security post: SHAPE-1 category required)

Indian Bank SO 350 Posts Online Form 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview (If Test is Conducted)

  • Mode: Online (Objective Type).
  • Total Questions: 120.
  • Total Marks: 180.
  • Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th of mark allotted for each wrong answer.
  • Medium: English & Hindi (except English Language section).
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% for UR/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
  • Cut-off for Interview: 3x vacancy (UR) / 5x vacancy (Reserved) will be called for interview.
  • Weightage: If Test + Interview = 80:20 ratio; If only Interview = 100% Interview score.

Recruitment Table: Written / Online Test Structure

SubjectDurationNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMedium
English Language20 Minutes2020English
Professional Knowledge (Respective Domain)60 Minutes60120English & Hindi
Reasoning20 Minutes2020English & Hindi
Quantitative Aptitude20 Minutes2020English & Hindi
Total120120180

Recruitment Table: Probation Period (Post-wise)

ScaleProbation Period
Scale I (Assistant Manager)2 Years
Scale II (Manager)1 Year
Scale III (Senior Manager)1 Year

Recruitment Table: Financial cum Surety Bond (Minimum Service)

ScaleBond AmountMin ServiceNotice Period
JMG Scale-I₹2,00,0002 Years3 Months
MMG Scale-II & Above₹3,00,0002 Years3 Months
Note:If candidate leaves before 2 years of service, they must reimburse the bond amount along with unserved notice period salary and training costs incurred by the Bank.

Indian Bank SO 350 Posts Online Form 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The Written/Online Test will cover 4 major sections: English Language, Professional Knowledge (Respective Domain), Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Professional Knowledge will be specific to the post applied for.

📚 English Language (20 Marks)
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test
  • Para Jumbles
  • Error Spotting
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Idioms & Phrases
📚 Professional Knowledge (60 Questions / 120 Marks) - Domain Specific
  • For IT Posts: Computer Networks, Database Management, Programming (Java/.NET/Python), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, VMware, Oracle/SQL, API Development, ESB, Data Science, Machine Learning.
  • For Credit/Finance Posts: Credit Appraisal, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet Analysis, RBI Guidelines, CRA, Corporate Credit, Working Capital, Term Loans.
  • For Risk Management Posts: Basel III, LCR/NSFR, IRRBB, Operational Risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Model Validation, FRM/PRM concepts.
  • For Treasury/Forex Posts: FX Trading, Derivatives, RBI & FEDAI Guidelines, Money Market, SLR/NSLR, Portfolio Management, Equity/MFs.
  • For CA Post: Financial Reporting, IndAS, Taxation (IT/GST/TDS), Tax Audit, Balance Sheet Preparation, Deferred Tax.
  • For HR Post: Labour Laws, Industrial Relations, HRM Policy, Payroll, PF/Gratuity, Recruitment.
  • For Marketing Post: Digital Marketing, SEO/SEM, Market Research, Campaign Management, CRM, Data Analytics.
📚 Reasoning (20 Marks)
  • Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
  • Syllogism
  • Blood Relations
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Direction Sense
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Input-Output
  • Inequalities
  • Logical Reasoning
📚 Quantitative Aptitude (20 Marks)
  • Simplification & Approximation
  • Number Series
  • Data Interpretation
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit-Loss, SI-CI, Time-Work, Time-Distance)
  • Mensuration
  • Probability
  • Permutation & Combination

Indian Bank SO 350 Posts Online Form 2026How to Apply

  1. Visit the official Indian Bank website www.indianbank.bank.in and click on the Careers page.
  2. Click on Recruitment of Specialist Officers - 2026 link.
  3. Choose 'Click here for New Registration' and enter Name, Contact Details, and Email ID.
  4. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system (also sent via Email/SMS).
  5. Fill in all personal, educational, and experience details carefully. Use 'Save and Next' to verify data.
  6. Upload scanned copies of Photograph (20-50 KB), Signature (10-20 KB), Left Thumb Impression (20-50 KB), and Hand-written Declaration (50-100 KB) as per Annexure-II specifications.
  7. Preview the entire application form and click on 'Complete Registration'.
  8. Proceed to Payment tab and pay the application fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
  9. On successful payment, an e-Receipt will be generated. Take printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form for future reference.
  10. Important: Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted. Handwritten declaration must be in candidate's own handwriting in English (not capital letters).

Recruitment Note: Probation & Confirmation

Selected candidates in Scale I will be on probation for 02 years and selected candidates in Scale II & III will be on probation for 01 year from the date of joining. Confirmation will be decided as per Indian Bank Officers Service Regulations, 1979 (as amended up to date).

Recruitment Note: Service Bond (Financial cum Surety Bond)

Candidates must execute a Financial cum Surety Bond undertaking to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 2 years. If candidate leaves before completion of 2 years, they shall reimburse: ₹2 Lakhs (Scale I) or ₹3 Lakhs (Scale II & above) along with salary for unserved notice period (3 months) and training costs. Notice period required for resignation: 3 months of active service.

Recruitment Note: Posting & Transferability

Selected candidates will be posted as per requirements of the Bank and thereafter are liable to be transferred anywhere in India.

Recruitment Note: Application Rule (One Post Only)

A candidate can apply for ONLY ONE POST — multiple applications are not allowed. In case of multiple applications, only the latest valid (completed) application will be retained and fees paid for other registrations will stand forfeited. Bank reserves the right to consider candidature for any other position subject to eligibility.

Recruitment Note: Biometric / IRIS Scan Verification

Biometric data (right thumb impression / IRIS scan) and photograph will be captured and verified: (a) Before the start of online examination/interview, (b) At end of online examination before leaving hall, (c) At time of joining the Bank. Refusal to participate may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Recruitment Note: Reservation for PwBD

Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is on horizontal basis. Candidates must submit disability certificate / UDID issued by Competent Authority as per Government of India guidelines. The certificate should be dated on or before last date of registration. Note: Assistant Manager-Security post is NOT identified for PwBD reservation.

Recruitment Note: EWS Eligibility

EWS candidates must have family gross annual income below ₹8 Lakh (excluding SC/ST/OBC). Income & Asset Certificate issued based on gross annual income for Financial Year 2025-26 valid for FY 2026-27 must be produced at the time of interview. Date of issuance should be on or after 01st April 2026 for OBC (NCL) certificate.

Recruitment Note: Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising out of this advertisement / recruitment process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Chennai.
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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization Government Board Logo Indian Bank
Post Name Specialist Officer
Total Vacancy 350
Salary Scale I: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920 | Scale II: ₹64,820 - ₹93,960 | Scale III: ₹85,920 - ₹1,05,280 [Approx. ₹85k - ₹1.5L/Month with DA, HRA & Perks]
Job Location All India
Apply Mode Online
Last Date 28/04/2026
Official Website Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Indian Bank Specialist Officer?
Ans: The in-hand salary varies by Scale. Scale I (Assistant Manager): Basic ₹48,480 — approx. in-hand ₹70,000 to ₹80,000/month with DA, HRA, CCA & perks. Scale II (Manager): Basic ₹64,820 — approx. in-hand ₹90,000 to ₹1,05,000/month. Scale III (Senior Manager): Basic ₹85,920 — approx. in-hand ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,45,000/month including all allowances, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Aid, and retirement benefits.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply for Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 28/04/2026. Online registration starts from 08/04/2026. No offline mode is accepted.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the Indian Bank SO exam?
Ans: Yes, there is negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) of the mark allotted to the respective question for each wrong answer. No penalty is deducted for unanswered questions.
Q.4 What is the age limit for Indian Bank Specialist Officer 2026?
Ans: Age limit varies by post ranging from Min 22 years to Max 45 years as on 01/04/2026. For example: Manager (Scale II) posts generally require 23-34 years, Senior Manager (Scale III) require 25-37 years, Assistant Manager-Security requires 30-45 years. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwBD, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen.
Q.5 What is the application fee for Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Application fee is ₹1000/- (inclusive of GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175/- (intimation charges only, inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Payment must be made online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. Bank transaction charges will be borne by the candidate.
Q.6 How to download the Indian Bank Specialist Officer Notification PDF 2026?
Ans: Visit the official Indian Bank website at www.indianbank.bank.in, go to the Careers section, and click on Recruitment of Specialist Officers - 2026. Download the detailed 46-page notification PDF from the direct link provided on the official website.

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