Indian Bank SO 2026
Scale I · II · III
₹1,05,280 Emoluments
31 Posts
Applications Open
Indian Bank Specialist Officer
Recruitment 2026 — 350 Vacancies
Indian Bank · All India Posting · Graduates / Engineers / CA / MBA · Apply by 28 April 2026
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Applications Open from 8 April — Last Date 28 April 2026!
350 vacancies across 31 specialist posts in IT, Credit, Finance, Risk, HR, Marketing, Security & Engineering. Online applications only at indianbank.bank.in.
350Total Vacancies
31Post Categories
₹48,480Min. Basic Pay
₹1.05LMax. Emoluments
28 AprLast Date
I·II·IIIPay Scales
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Official Notification PDF
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Apply Online
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Official Website
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About Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026
Indian Bank — a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai and owned by the Government of India — has released its Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment Notification 2026 with 350 vacancies across 31 posts. This recruitment covers high-demand specialisms including IT, Chartered Accountancy, Credit, Finance, Risk Management, Forex, Wealth Management, HR, Marketing, Civil Engineering and Architecture.
Selected candidates will earn a starting basic pay between ₹48,480 and ₹85,920 plus DA, HRA, CCA, medical and other allowances — with total monthly emoluments going up to approximately ₹1,05,280. This is one of the best-paying entry points in public sector banking.
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Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
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| Organisation | Indian Bank (Public Sector Bank) |
| Post Names | Specialist Officer — Manager / Senior Manager / Asst. Manager (31 posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 350 |
| Pay Scale / Grade | Scale I, Scale II, Scale III |
| Salary | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 Basic + DA, HRA, CCA & Perks |
| Job Location | All India (Pan-India Posting) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Start | 8 April 2026 |
| 🔔 Last Date to Apply | 28 April 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Official Website | indianbank.bank.in |
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Department-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 350 vacancies are spread across 31 posts in multiple departments. The biggest chunks are in Credit (100), Finance (100) and Financial Analyst (50) — so candidates with an MBA (Finance), CA, ICWA or CFA background have the maximum openings.
| Department / Post | Scale | Vacancies |
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| IT — Manager (DC Ops, InfoSec, DBA, Network, App/API Dev, Data Analyst) | Scale II | 25 |
| Accounts — Manager Chartered Accountant | Scale II | 10 |
| Credit — Senior Manager & Manager | Scale II / III | 100 |
| Finance — Senior Manager & Manager | Scale II / III | 100 |
| Financial Analyst — Senior Manager & Manager | Scale II / III | 50 |
| Risk Management (Model, IT, Data, Ops, Climate) | Scale III | 15 |
| Forex / Treasury Dealers | Scale III | 10 |
| Wealth Management — Manager | Scale II | 5 |
| Human Resources — Manager | Scale II | 10 |
| Marketing — Manager | Scale II | 10 |
| Security — Assistant Manager | Scale I | 10 |
| Estate — Civil Engineer & Architect | Scale I | 5 |
| Grand Total | Scale I / II / III | 350 |
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Note: For post-wise and category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) breakdowns, download the Official Notification PDF from the link above.
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Eligibility Criteria
🎂 Age Limit
- Scale I (Asst. Manager): 21–30 yrs (Security: 30–45 yrs)
- Scale II (Manager): 23–35 yrs (IT & Credit: 23–33 yrs)
- Scale III (Sr. Manager): 25–37 years
- SC / ST relaxation: +5 years
- OBC (NCL) relaxation: +3 years
- PwBD relaxation: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen relaxation: +5 years
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000 (Non-refundable)
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 (Intimation charges only)
- Payment: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
- Do not press Back/Refresh during payment
- Save the e-Receipt after successful payment
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Educational Qualifications (Post-wise)
| Post / Stream | Required Qualification |
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| IT Manager Posts | 4-yr B.E./B.Tech or PG in CS, IT, Electronics, ECE + relevant certification (VMware, CISSP, OCA, CCNA etc.) |
| Manager — Chartered Accountant | Member of ICAI (CA Qualified) |
| Sr. Manager / Manager — Credit | Graduation (any discipline) + 2-yr full-time MBA (Finance) / MMS (Finance) |
| Sr. Manager / Manager — Finance | Graduation + PGDBA / PGDBM in Finance |
| Financial Analyst | Member of ICAI, ICMA or CFA |
| Risk Management | CA / Engineering / Master's in Maths, Statistics, Economics, Finance or MBA |
| Forex & Treasury Dealers | Graduate (full-time); MBA (Finance), FRM, CFA desirable |
| Wealth Management | Graduate + 2-yr full-time MBA (Marketing/Wealth) + NISM & IRDAI certifications |
| Manager — HR | Graduate + 2-yr full-time PG degree/diploma in HR / IR / Personnel Management / Social Work |
| Manager — Marketing | Graduate + 2-yr full-time MBA / PGD in Management |
| Asst. Manager — Security | Graduate + JCO in Armed Forces or Police Inspector with 5+ years service |
| Asst. Manager — Civil Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (min. 60%) + AutoCAD & MS Projects certification |
| Asst. Manager — Architect | Full-time B.Arch + CoA registration + Revit certification |
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Salary & Pay Structure
Indian Bank offers highly competitive pay to its Specialist Officers. In addition to basic pay, employees receive DA, HRA, CCA, leased accommodation, leave fare concession, medical aid, hospitalisation benefits and retirement benefits.
Scale I
Assistant Manager
₹48,480
Basic Pay / Month
Total Emoluments: ~₹85,920
Scale II
Manager
₹64,820
Basic Pay / Month
Total Emoluments: ~₹93,960
Scale III
Senior Manager
₹85,920
Basic Pay / Month
Total Emoluments: ~₹1,05,280
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Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The Bank will follow either: (1) Shortlisting → Interview, OR (2) Written/Online Test → Interview — at its sole discretion.
💻 Online Objective Test | ⏱ 120 Minutes | 📊 120 Questions | 180 Marks | ❌ Negative Marking: 1/4 per wrong answer
📝 English Language
20
Questions · 20 Marks
⚙️ Professional Knowledge
(Domain)
(Domain)
60
Questions · 120 Marks
🧠 Reasoning
20
Questions · 20 Marks
🔢 Quantitative Aptitude
20
Questions · 20 Marks
| Stage | Details | Weightage |
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| Online / Written Test | 120 questions · 180 marks · 2 hours (if conducted) | 80% |
| Interview | 100 marks · Online or in-person | 20% |
| Document Verification | Certificates, experience letters, caste & disability docs | Qualifying |
| Qualifying Marks | 40% for General/EWS · 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | Mandatory |
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Note: If only Shortlisting is done (no written test), Interview = 100% weightage. Qualifying marks apply separately in both Test and Interview.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Released | 8 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 8 April 2026 |
| 🔔 Last Date to Apply Online | 28 April 2026 |
| 🔔 Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 April 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 1 April 2026 |
| Online Test / Interview Date | To Be Notified |
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How to Apply Online
- 1Visit indianbank.bank.in and open the "Careers" page.
- 2Click on "Recruitment of Specialist Officers — 2026" → "Click here for New Registration".
- 3Enter your name, contact number and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number & Password. Save them safely.
- 4Re-login and fill in all personal, educational, experience and category details completely and accurately.
- 5Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the size specifications in the notification.
- 6Preview the complete form carefully — Name, DOB and Category cannot be changed after final submission.
- 7Click "Complete Registration" and proceed to the Payment Tab.
- 8Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Take a printout of the e-Receipt & final application form.
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Important: Do NOT press the Back or Refresh button during fee payment. Wait for server confirmation and always save your e-Receipt. Apply well before 28 April 2026 to avoid last-minute server issues.
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Final Thoughts
Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 is a golden career move for graduates, engineers, CAs and MBA-Finance candidates seeking a secure, well-paying role in a top public sector bank. With 350 vacancies across 31 specialist posts and emoluments up to ₹1,05,280/month, this is one of the best banking recruitment opportunities of 2026.
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