Indian Bank Recruitment 2026: Indian Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in Chennai, has officially released the Specialist Officers (SO) Recruitment Advertisement 2026-27 on 8 April 2026. A total of 350 vacancies are notified across 31 specialist posts in departments like IT, Credit, Finance, Risk Management, Forex, Wealth Management, HR, Marketing, Security, and Civil/Architecture. Eligible candidates can apply online from 08 April to 28 April 2026 at www.indianbank.bank.in.
Details for Indian Bank Recruitment 2026:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Bank |
| Advertisement | Recruitment of Specialist Officers โ 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 350 nos |
| Post Scales | Scale I, Scale II, Scale III |
| Registration Start Date | 08 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 April 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.indianbank.bank.in |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India (transferable) |
Indian Bank SO Vacancy 2026-27 โ Post-wise Details
The following table lists all 31 specialist posts along with their scale and total vacancies across SC, ST, OBC, EWS and UR categories:
| Post Name | Scale | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager โ DC Operations | II | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Manager โ Information Security Operations | II | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Manager โ DBA | II | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Manager โ Network Operations | II | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Manager โ Application Developer | II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Manager โ API Developer | II | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Manager โ Data Analyst (IT) | II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Manager โ Chartered Accountant | II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| Senior Manager โ Credit | III | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| Manager โ Credit | II | 12 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 29 | 80 |
| Senior Manager โ Finance | III | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| Manager โ Finance | II | 12 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 29 | 80 |
| Senior Manager โ Financial Analyst | III | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Manager โ Financial Analyst | II | 6 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 40 |
| Senior Manager โ Model Validator | III | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Senior Manager โ IT Risk Management | III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Senior Manager โ Data Analyst (Risk) | III | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Senior Manager โ Risk Management | III | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Senior Manager โ Climate Risk | III | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Senior Manager โ Forex Dealer | III | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Senior Manager โ Forex Dealer (Cross-Currency) | III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Senior Manager โ Domestic Dealer (Rupee Derivatives) | III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Senior Manager โ Domestic Dealer (Equity/MFs) | III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Senior Manager โ Domestic Dealer (NSLR) | III | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Manager โ Domestic Dealer (SLR) | III | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Manager โ Wealth Management | II | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Manager โ HR | II | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Manager โ Marketing | II | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Assistant Manager โ Security | I | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Assistant Manager โ Civil Engineer | I | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Assistant Manager โ Architect | I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria โ Age, Qualification & Experience:
Nationality
Applicants must be a Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan Refugee/person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries, with a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Important Cutoff Date
The cutoff date for age, educational qualification, certifications, and work experience is 01 April 2026.
Post-wise Age & Eligibility Summary
| Post Name | Age Limit | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager โ IT (DC Ops, InfoSec, DBA, Network, App Dev, API Dev, Data Analyst) | 23โ33 yrs | 4-yr Engineering/B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) OR PG in relevant stream OR Graduate with NIELIT โBโ Level | 3 years in relevant IT domain |
| Manager โ Chartered Accountant | 23โ33 yrs | Member of ICAI | 1 year in Accounts/Finance/Taxation/IndAS |
| Senior Manager โ Credit | 26โ36 yrs | Graduation + 2-yr Full-Time MBA (Finance)/MMS Finance | 4 years in Corporate/Mid Corporate Credit (PSB/Large PVT Bank) |
| Manager โ Credit | 24โ34 yrs | Graduation + 2-yr Full-Time MBA (Finance)/MMS Finance | 2 years in Corporate Credit (PSB/Large PVT Bank) |
| Senior Manager โ Finance | 26โ36 yrs | Graduation + PGDBA/PGDBM in Finance | 4 years in corporate credit/finance in Scheduled Banks |
| Manager โ Finance | 24โ34 yrs | Graduation + PGDBA/PGDBM in Finance | 2 years in corporate finance in Scheduled Banks |
| Senior/Manager โ Financial Analyst | 24โ34 / 26โ36 yrs | CA / ICMA / CFA | 2โ4 years in Corporate Credit (Scheduled Banks) |
| Senior Manager โ Risk Management | 26โ36 yrs | CA / Engineering Graduate / MBA / Masterโs in Maths/Stats/Finance/Economics | 5 yrs banking (3 yrs in Risk Management) |
| Senior Manager โ IT Risk Management | 26โ36 yrs | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) / MCA / M.Sc. (CS/IT) / MS Data Science | 5 yrs total (3 yrs in IT Risk/InfoSec/IT Compliance) |
| Senior Manager โ Climate Risk | 25โ35 yrs | CA / MBA (Full-Time) / Masterโs in Env. Science/Maths/Stats/Finance/Economics | 3 yrs Credit Risk + 1 yr Climate/Sustainable Finance |
| Senior Manager โ Forex Dealer (all categories) | 25โ35 yrs | Graduate (Full-Time) | 3 yrs in PSB/Private/Foreign Banks in relevant trading desk |
| Manager โ Wealth Management | 24โ34 yrs | Graduate + 2-yr MBA/PGDM with Marketing/Wealth Mgmt specialization | 2 yrs in HNI client-facing wealth management roles |
| Manager โ HR | 25โ31 yrs | Graduate + 2-yr PG in PM/IR/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law | 2 yrs as HR Officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks/PSUs/Govt Depts |
| Manager โ Marketing | 25โ35 yrs | Graduate + 2-yr MBA/PGDM with Marketing specialization | 3 yrs in Marketing roles in Banks/FIs/NBFCs |
| Assistant Manager โ Security | 30โ45 yrs | Graduate + Computer Certificate (min. 3 months) | JCO (Army/Navy/AF) or Police Inspector or Paramilitary Inspector with 5 yrs service |
| Assistant Manager โ Civil Engineer | 22โ32 yrs | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with min. 60% marks | 1 yr in construction/maintenance of multistoried buildings |
| Assistant Manager โ Architect | 24โ34 yrs | Full-Time B.Arch with valid Council of Architects (CoA) registration | 3 yrs in planning/design/supervision of commercial/institutional projects |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (with min. 5 years military service) | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Selection Process
Depending on the number of applications received, Indian Bank will follow one of the two modes:
- Shortlisting of applications + Interview
- Written/Online Test + Interview
Online Test Structure (If Conducted)
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Domain) | 60 | 120 | 60 min |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Total | 120 | 180 | 2 Hours |
- Negative Marking: ยผ mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks in Test/Interview: 40% for UR/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
- Weightage: Written Test: Interview = 80:20 (if test is held); 100% Interview (if shortlisting only).
- Interview: Total 100 marks. Conducted at Chennai or other designated centres (online/physical).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 175/- |
| All Others (General / OBC / EWS) | Rs 850/- |
Payment is accepted online only via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply :
- Visit the official website: www.indianbank.bank.in
- Click on the Careers section and select Recruitment of Specialist Officers โ 2026.
- Click โClick here for New Registrationโ and enter your name, contact details, and email ID.
- Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated.
- Fill in the application form carefully. Use SAVE AND NEXT to save progress.
- Upload your photograph (20โ50 KB), signature (10โ20 KB), left thumb impression (20โ50 KB), and handwritten declaration (50 KB) as per specifications.
- Preview the application and click COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
- Proceed to payment via the Payment Tab.
- Download and keep a printout of the e-Receipt and application form.
Important Dates:
| Notification Release Date | 08 April 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 08 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 28 April 2026 |
| Eligibility Cutoff Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Test / Interview Date | To be announced on the official website |
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs:
Q1. What is the Indian Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Indian Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 is a nationwide recruitment drive to fill 350 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in various scales and departments such as IT, Risk, Credit, Finance, Treasury, HR, Marketing, Security and Estate in Indian Bank.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced under Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans. A total of 350 vacancies have been announced for Specialist Officer posts in Scale I, II and III under Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 as per the official notification.
Q3. What are the Indian Bank SO 2026 application dates?
Ans. The online application window for Indian Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 is open from 08 April 2026 to 28 April 2026, and candidates must submit their forms and fee payment within these dates.
Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for Indian Bank Specialist Officer 2026?
Ans. Candidates must possess a B.Tech/B.E, CA, MBA/PGDM or MCA (depending on the post) from a recognised institution and also satisfy the required postโwise experience and age criteria mentioned in the official notification as on 01 April 2026.
Q5. What is the age limit for Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The age limit varies by post and scale, with minimum and maximum ages defined separately for each Specialist Officer role, and age relaxation applicable to reserved categories as per Government of India rules.