Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026: Notification Released for 350 Specialist Officer Posts

New Delhi, April 9, 2026: Indian Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank, has officially released its recruitment notification for Specialist Officers (SO) for the financial year 2026. The bank is looking to fill 350 vacancies across various specialized disciplines in Scale I, II, and III. This recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for professionals in fields like Finance, IT, Risk Management, and Marketing to build a career in the banking sector.+2

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Indian Bank website starting April 8, 2026.

Key Highlights of Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	April 8, 2026
Online Application Starts	April 8, 2026
Last Date to Apply	April 28, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	April 28, 2026
Online Exam Date	To be announced

Vacancy Breakdown by Post and Scale

The 350 vacancies are distributed across different cadres and seniority levels. The majority of the positions are for Credit and Finance Officers.

• Credit Officer/Finance Officer: 250 Posts (Scale II & III)
• Computer/IT Engineer: 25 Posts (Scale II)
• Risk Officer: 15 Posts (Scale III)
• Chartered Accountant: 10 Posts (Scale II)
• Marketing/CCD: 10 Posts (Scale II)
• HR/Personnel: 10 Posts (Scale II)
• Security Officers: 10 Posts (Scale I)
• Other Roles (Treasury, Wealth Manager, Architect): 20 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Qualifications vary significantly based on the specific post. Below are the general requirements:

• Finance/Credit Roles: MBA (Finance), CA, ICWA, or CFA.
• IT/Software Roles: B.E./B.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, IT, or Electronics. Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP) are preferred for specialized IT roles.+1
• HR/Marketing: Graduate degree with a two-year full-time MBA or PGDM in the relevant specialization.
• Technical Roles (Civil/Architect): Degree in B.E. (Civil) or B.Arch with relevant experience.

2. Age Limit (as of April 1, 2026)

• Scale I (Assistant Manager): 22 to 32 years
• Scale II (Manager): 23 to 35 years
• Scale III (Senior Manager): 25 to 37/38 years (Note: Upper age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) candidates as per Government of India guidelines.)+1

Selection Process

Indian Bank will follow a multi-stage selection process to ensure the recruitment of high-caliber professionals:

1. Shortlisting/Written Examination: An online objective test covering Professional Knowledge (relevant to the post), English Language, and General Awareness.
2. Interview: Candidates who clear the written test or meet the shortlisting criteria will be called for a personal interview (100 marks).
3. Final Merit List: Prepared based on a weightage of 80:20 between the Online Test and Interview performance.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee online through Debit/Credit cards, Net Banking, or UPI.

• SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: ₹175 (Intimation charges only)
• All Other Categories: ₹1,000

How to Apply for Indian Bank SO 2026

Interested candidates should follow these steps to register:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to www.indianbank.in.
2. Navigate to Careers: Click on the “Careers” tab and select “Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2026.”
3. New Registration: Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
4. Fill Application Form: Complete the form with educational and experience details.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
6. Payment: Pay the application fee and click “Submit.”
7. Print Confirmation: Download and print the application form for future reference.

Important Note: Candidates are advised to read the detailed official notification carefully to ensure they meet the specific experience requirements for their desired scale, as some Scale II and III posts require 2 to 5 years of post-qualification experience.