Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026 — 350 Vacancies

Indian Bank, one of India's leading Public Sector Banks headquartered in Chennai, is hiring 350 Specialist Officers across multiple departments. This is a great chance for experienced professionals in IT, Credit, Finance, Risk Management, Forex, Wealth Management, HR, Marketing, Security, and Estate to join a prestigious government bank. The monthly salary ranges from Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 1,05,280 depending on the scale. The last date to apply is 28 April 2026, so make sure you don't miss this window.

Indian Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 — 350 Posts

Indian Bank has released its official advertisement for the Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2026-27. The bank is looking for skilled professionals at three officer scales — Scale I (Assistant Manager), Scale II (Manager), and Scale III (Senior Manager) across 31 different post categories. With 350 total vacancies and posts spread across IT, banking operations, credit, finance, risk management, and more, this is one of the largest specialist officer recruitment drives by a public sector bank this year.

Vacancy Breakdown

Here is the department-wise and post-wise vacancy breakdown:

Information Technology Department

• Manager-DC Operations (Scale II) — 4 posts
• Manager-Information Security Operations (Scale II) — 3 posts
• Manager-DBA (Scale II) — 5 posts
• Manager-Network Operations (Scale II) — 3 posts
• Manager-Application Developer (Scale II) — 3 posts
• Manager-API Developer (Scale II) — 4 posts
• Manager-Data Analyst (Scale II) — 3 posts

Accounts Department

• Manager-Chartered Accountant (Scale II) — 10 posts

Credit Department

• Senior Manager-Credit (Scale III) — 20 posts
• Manager-Credit (Scale II) — 80 posts
• Senior Manager-Finance (Scale III) — 20 posts
• Manager-Finance (Scale II) — 80 posts
• Senior Manager-Financial Analyst (Scale III) — 10 posts
• Manager-Financial Analyst (Scale II) — 40 posts

Risk Management Department

• Senior Manager-Model Validator (Scale III) — 4 posts
• Senior Manager-IT Risk Management (Scale III) — 1 post
• Senior Manager-Data Analyst (Scale III) — 2 posts
• Senior Manager-Risk Management (Scale III) — 6 posts
• Senior Manager-Climate Risk (Scale III) — 2 posts

Forex / Trade Finance & Treasury

• Senior Manager-Forex Dealer (Scale III) — 4 posts
• Senior Manager-Forex Dealer (Cross-Currency) (Scale III) — 1 post
• Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer (Rupee Derivatives) (Scale III) — 1 post
• Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer (Equity/MFs) (Scale III) — 1 post
• Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer (NSLR) (Scale III) — 1 post
• Senior Manager-Domestic Dealer (SLR) (Scale III) — 2 posts

Wealth Management

• Manager-Wealth Management (Scale II) — 5 posts

HR, Marketing, Security & Estate

• Manager-HR (Scale II) — 10 posts
• Manager-Marketing (Scale II) — 10 posts
• Assistant Manager-Security (Scale I) — 10 posts
• Assistant Manager-Civil Engineer (Scale I) — 4 posts
• Assistant Manager-Architect (Scale I) — 1 post

Who Can Apply?

The qualifications vary by post. Here are the key requirements:

IT Department Posts (Scale II)

You need a 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related fields, OR a Post Graduate degree in the same, OR NIELIT 'B' Level. Each IT post also requires specific certifications — for example, VMware certification for DC Operations, CISSP/CISA for Security, Oracle OCA for DBA, and CCNA for Network Operations. You must have minimum 3 years of IT experience with at least 2 years in the specific domain.

Credit & Finance Posts

Manager-Credit/Finance (Scale II): Graduation in any discipline + MBA (Finance) / MMS in Finance / PGDBA / PGDBM in Finance, with 2 years of experience in credit/finance roles at a bank. Senior Manager (Scale III): Same qualification + 4 years of experience in corporate credit processing at a Scheduled Bank.

Financial Analyst Posts

You need CA (ICAI) or ICMA or CFA qualification. Manager level needs 2 years and Senior Manager needs 4 years of experience in credit processing at banks.

Chartered Accountant

Must be a Member of ICAI with 1 year of experience in Accounts & Finance / Taxation / IndAS.

Risk Management Posts

Qualifications range from CA, CFA, Master's in Mathematics/Statistics to B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science depending on the specific role, with 3-5 years of experience.

Forex & Treasury Posts

Graduate degree (full time/regular) with 3 years of experience in treasury operations at banks/financial institutions.

Wealth Management

Graduate + 2-year MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM with specialization in Marketing/Wealth Management, plus NISM and IRDAI certifications (mandatory).

Other Posts

• Manager-HR: Graduate + PG degree/diploma in Personnel Management / HR / Labour Law with 2 years HR experience
• Manager-Marketing: Graduate + Master's in MBA/Business Management with digital marketing certifications and 3 years experience
• AM-Security: Graduate + Junior Commissioned Officer or Police Sub Inspector with 5 years service
• AM-Civil Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 60% marks and 1 year experience
• AM-Architect: Bachelor's in Architecture with CoA registration and 3 years experience

The cut-off date for eligibility (age, qualification, experience) is 01 April 2026. All qualifications must be from a university or institution recognized by the Government of India.

Age Limit

Age limits vary by scale and post (as on 01 April 2026):

• Scale I (Assistant Manager) posts: Minimum 22-30 years, Maximum 32-45 years (varies by post — Security post has 30-45 years range)
• Scale II (Manager) posts: Minimum 23-25 years, Maximum 33-35 years
• Scale III (Senior Manager) posts: Minimum 25-27 years, Maximum 35-37 years

Age relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
• 1984 riots affected: 5 years

Salary

Indian Bank offers competitive salary based on the officer scale:

• Scale I (Assistant Manager): Rs. 48,480 - 85,920 per month (basic pay)
• Scale II (Manager): Rs. 64,820 - 93,960 per month (basic pay)
• Scale III (Senior Manager): Rs. 85,920 - 1,05,280 per month (basic pay)

In addition, you will get DA, CCA, HRA, Leased accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Aid, Hospitalization Benefits, Retirement Benefits, and other allowances as per bank rules and industry-level settlements.

Application Fee

• SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 175 (inclusive of GST) — intimation charges only
• All Others (General/OBC/EWS): Rs. 1,000 (inclusive of GST)

Fee payment can be made online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI) from 08 April to 28 April 2026. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The bank will use one of two selection methods depending on the number of applications:

1. Shortlisting of applications followed by Interview, OR
2. Written/Online Test followed by Interview

If a written test is held, here is the exam pattern:

• Negative marking: 1/4th of the marks for each wrong answer. No penalty for unanswered questions.
• Interview marks: 100
• Weightage: Written Test 80% + Interview 20% (if both are held)
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD (in both test and interview separately)

How to Apply

1. Visit the Indian Bank careers page at www.indianbank.bank.in and click on "Recruitment of Specialist Officers - 2026".
2. Click on "Click here for New Registration" and enter your Name, contact details, and email ID to get your Provisional Registration Number and Password.
3. Log in with your registration details and fill the application form carefully using the "Save and Next" option.
4. Upload your photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), left thumb impression (20-50 KB), and handwritten declaration (50-100 KB) as per specifications.
5. Click "Complete Registration" after verifying all details.
6. Go to the "Payment" tab and pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
7. Take a printout of the e-Receipt and completed application form for your records.

Important: A candidate can apply for only one post. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 April 2026
• Online Registration & Application Start: 08 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 28 April 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced (at Chennai or other centres)

• Handle specialized banking operations in your assigned department — IT, Credit, Finance, Risk, Forex, Treasury, or Wealth Management
• Manage and process credit proposals, financial analysis, and risk assessment as per RBI and bank guidelines
• Work on IT infrastructure, application development, database management, network operations, or cybersecurity depending on your specialization
• Prepare financial statements, audit reports, tax returns, and compliance documentation for the bank
• Monitor and manage treasury operations including forex trading, domestic dealing, and portfolio management
• Assist in HR policy implementation, recruitment coordination, payroll management, and employee welfare activities
• Follow all regulatory guidelines, maintain internal controls, and support audit and compliance requirements