Indian Bank will close the application process for the Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 today, 28th April 2026. Candidates who have not yet registered are advised to complete their application form on the official website www.indianbank.in or via the direct link provided below. Through the recruitment drive, a total of 350 vacancies will be filled for Specialist Officers for Credit Officer/Finance Officer, Chartered Accountant, and other posts in various disciplines.
Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026
The selection process for the Recruitment of Specialist Officer-2026 will consist of an online examination (if conducted), shortlisting of applications, and an interview round. Complete details for the recruitment have been released along with a detailed notification PDF, and a brief overview is discussed below.
| Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organisation | Indian Bank |
| Posts | Credit Officer/Finance Officer, Chartered Accountant, and other posts |
| Vacancies | 350 |
| Exam Name | Recruitment of Specialist Officer-2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Registration Date | 28th April 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Salary | Scale 1: Rs. 48,480 –Rs. 85,920 Scale II: Rs. 64,820 – Rs. 93,960 Scale III: Rs. 85,920 – Rs. 1,05,280 |
| Official website | www.indianbank.in |
Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The Indian Bank has released the registration schedule for the Indian Bank SO recruitment. The last date for the online application process and fee submission is 28th April 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Official Notification | 8th April 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 8th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28th April 2026 |
| Last date to pay the Application Fee | 28th April 2026 |
Indian Bank SO Vacancy 2026
Indian Bank has announced 350 vacancies for Specialist Officers for Credit Officer/Finance Officer/FA and other posts in various disciplines. The category-wise and post-wise Indian Bank SO Vacancy can be checked from the table below.
| Cadre | Vacancies | Scale III | Scale II | Scale I |
| Credit Officer/Finance Officer/FA | 250 | 50 | 200 | — |
| Computer/IT Engineer | 25 | — | 25 | — |
| CCD/Marketing | 10 | — | 10 | — |
| Chartered Accountant | 10 | — | 10 | — |
| Security | 10 | — | — | 10 |
| Dealer/Forex Officer | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Risk Officer | 15 | 15 | — | — |
| Treasury | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| HR/Personnel | 10 | — | 10 | — |
| Architect/Engineer | 5 | — | — | 5 |
| Wealth Manager | 5 | — | 5 | — |
| Total | 350 | 75 | 260 | 15 |
Indian Bank Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026 (Post-wise)
| Post Code | Post Name | Scale | Total Vacancies | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager-IT Operations | II | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Manager-Information Security Operations | II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Manager-DBA | II | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Manager-Data Operations | II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Manager-Application Developer | II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Manager-API Developer | II | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Manager-Data Analyst | II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Manager-IT Governance | II | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Senior Manager-Credit | III | 20 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Manager-Credit | II | 80 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 29 |
| 11 | Senior Manager-Finance | III | 20 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| 12 | Manager-Finance | II | 80 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 29 |
| 13 | Manager-Finance Analyst | II | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 14 | Manager-Financial Analyst | II | 40 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 16 |
| 15 | Senior Manager-Model Validation | III | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | Manager-IT Risk Management | II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Senior Manager-Data Analyst | III | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Senior Manager-Risk | III | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Senior Manager-Climate Risk | III | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Senior Manager-Forex Dealer | III | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 21 | Senior Manager-Currency Dealer | III | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 | Senior Manager-Derivatives Dealer | III | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer | III | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 24 | Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer – SLBM | III | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer – SLBM | III | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Manager-Wealth Management | II | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 27 | Manager-HR | II | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 28 | Manager-Marketing | II | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 29 | Assistant Manager-Security | I | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 30 | Assistant Manager-Civil Engineer | I | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 31 | Assistant Manager-Architect | I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Indian Bank SO Notification 2026 PDF Out
The complete details for the recruitment, including eligibility, selection process, registration details, and salary, have been released along with a detailed notification PDF. Candidates who are willing to apply for the Indian Bank SO Vacancy 2026 must go through the detailed notification to make sure that they fulfill the required eligibility criteria. Below, we have attached the notification released for the recruitment, including the vacancy and registration dates.
Indian Bank Specialist Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
The candidates who will be applying for the Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria before filling out their application forms. The eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit have been detailed below.
Educational Qualification
- IT Posts: B.Tech / M.Tech / MCA / IT-related degrees
- Finance/Credit: Graduation + MBA (Finance) / CA / CFA
- HR/Marketing: Graduate + MBA/PGDM
- Engineering Posts: Civil/Architecture Degree
- Security: Graduate + Defence/Police background
Work Experience
- Manager (Scale II): 2–3 years
- Senior Manager (Scale III): 3–5+ years
- Assistant Manager: 1–3 years (or service background for security)
Certification (if applicable)
- IT roles: Certifications like CISSP, CISA, CCNA, Oracle, VMware, etc.
- Finance/Wealth: CA, CFA, NISM, IRDAI
- Risk roles: FRM, PRM (preferred)
Age Limit (As on 01/04/2026)
- Assistant Manager (Scale I): 22 to 32/34 years
- Manager (Scale II): 23/24 to 33/34 years
- Senior Manager (Scale III): 25/26 to 35/37 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment. |
5 Years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years |
Indian Bank SO Apply Online 2026
The online application process for the Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 is ongoing at the Indian Bank official website www.indianbank.in. For the ease of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online, which will remain active till 28th April 2026. Make sure to complete their online form before the last date arrives to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee can be paid online only by using a Debit Card, a Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI, and once paid, it will not be refunded under any circumstances. The application fee is as follows;
- SC / ST / PwBD candidates: Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) – Only intimation charges
- All other candidates: Rs. 1000/- (inclusive of GST)
Steps to Apply for Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026
To apply online for this recruitment, candidates can follow the steps provided below.
- Visit the Official Website- Go to the Indian Bank Career Page and click on the “Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2025” link.
- New Registration- Click on “Click here for New Registration”. Enter your Name, Contact details, and Email ID.
- A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent to your registered email and mobile number.
- Fill the Application Form- Log in using the Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in all required details such as personal information, educational qualifications, work experience, and post preference carefully.
- Upload Documents- Upload the scanned copies of: Photograph (as per size & format guidelines), Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration (text provided in the notification). Ensure the documents meet the specified size, format, and clarity requirements.
- Application Fee Payment- Pay the fee through online mode using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI
- After successful payment, an e-receipt will be generated.
- Preview and Final Submit. Review all the details carefully before final submission.
- Print Application Form- After final submission, download and print the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for selecting candidates for Specialist Officer (SO) posts includes the following stages.
- Shortlisting of applications followed by an interview or
- Online Examination (if conducted)
- Interview
Indian Bank SO Exam Pattern 2026
The Indian Bank SO Exam Pattern will be as follows;
- Number of Questions: 120
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Total Marks: 180
- Duration: 2 Hours
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 | 20 | English | 20 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 120 | English & Hindi | 60 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | English & Hindi | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | English & Hindi | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 120 | 180 | — | 2 Hours |
Minimum Qualifying marks in Test and Interview
The minimum qualifying mark in Test and or Interview is 40 % for candidates belonging to the unreserved category/EWS and 35 % for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWBD categories. In case a sufficient number of candidates are not available as per the qualifying criteria, then the Bank reserves the right to lower the qualifying marks/cut-off as per its sole discretion. Candidates shall be required to qualify separately and individually both in the Written/Online test and the Interview to qualify for the merit list.
Indian Specialist Officer Salary 2026
The candidates selected for Specialist Officer posts are offered competitive pay scales based on the grade/scale of the position. DA, CCA, HRA / Leased accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Aid, Hospitalization Benefits, Retirement Benefits, and other perquisites will be admissible as per the rules of the Bank and Industry level settlements applicable from time to time. Indian Bank SO Salary will be as follows;
- Scale I: Ranges from Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920.
- Scale II: Ranges from Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960.
- Scale III: Ranges from Rs. 85,920 to Rs. 1,05,280.
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