Indian Bank Opens Recruitment for 171 Specialist Officer Roles; Apply by October 13

Chennai: Public sector lender Indian Bank has announced a major recruitment drive for 171 Specialist Officer (SO) positions across various domains. The bank is seeking experienced professionals for roles in Information Technology, Information Security, Credit Analysis, and more. Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India.

This is a significant opportunity for professionals with relevant experience in the banking and financial technology sectors to join a leading national bank. The application window is now open, with the deadline set for October 13, 2025.

Vacancy Breakdown and Key Positions

The 171 vacancies are spread across Chief Manager, Senior Manager, and Manager scales. Here’s a look at some of the key roles:

• Manager (Information Technology): 20 vacancies
• Manager (Information Security): 15 vacancies
• Manager (Corporate Credit Analyst): 10 vacancies
• Manager (Financial Analyst/Risk Management/Data Analyst/CA): 15 vacancies
• Senior Manager (Various Depts.): 70 vacancies (IT, Info Security, Credit Analyst, etc.)
• Chief Manager (Various Depts.): 41 vacancies (IT, Info Security, Credit Analyst, etc.)

Eligibility, Pay Scale, and Age Limit for Managerial Roles

1. Manager (IT)

• Pay Scale: ₹64,820 – ₹93,960
• Age Limit: 23 – 31 years
• Qualification: BE/B.Tech/Postgraduate degree in relevant fields, or a degree with an NIELIT ‘B’ Level Certificate. Requires a minimum of 3 years of work experience and relevant certifications.

2. Manager (Information Security)

• Pay Scale: ₹64,820 – ₹93,960
• Age Limit: 23 – 31 years
• Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/ECE/Cyber Security, or MCA/M.Sc in CS/IT/Cyber Security. Requires a minimum of 3 years of work experience.

3. Manager (Corporate Credit Analyst)

• Pay Scale: ₹64,820 – ₹93,960
• Age Limit: 24 – 31 years
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or a degree in any discipline with MBA (Finance)/MMS (Finance). Requires a minimum of 2 years of work experience.

Note: Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on an Online Examination and/or an Interview.

• Online Exam: The test will be for 220 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
  • Syllabus: The exam will cover Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge relevant to the post.
  • Negative Marking: There will be a penalty for wrong answers.
• Exam Centers in Kerala: The examination will be conducted at centers in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur, Kozhikode, and Thrissur.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official Indian Bank website.

• Application Fee:
  • SC/ST/PwD Candidates: ₹175
  • All Other Candidates: ₹1000
  • The fee must be paid online.
• Steps to Apply:
  1. Visit the careers page on the official website: www.indianbank.in.
  2. Fill out the application form with the correct details.
  3. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, a handwritten declaration, and other necessary documents as specified in the notification.
  4. Pay the application fee and submit the final form.