The Indian Bank has released a list of criteria for its Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment exam.
The eligibility criteria are based on the following:
- Nationality
- Educational Background
- Age Limit
This article will give details about the Indian Bank SO eligibility criteria
Candidates can also visit the official website of the Indian Bank to get updates on the upcoming Indian Bank exams
Indian Bank is a major nationalised bank. It is under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It was established in 1907 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.
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Indian Bank SO Eligibility – Nationality
A candidate must be either –
(i) a Citizen of India or
(ii) a subject of Nepal or
(iii) a subject of Bhutan or
(iv) a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar),Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Indian Bank SO Eligibility – Educational Qualification And Post Qualification Work Experience
The details of the educational qualification for Indian Bank SO is given in the table below:
| Post | Age limit | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| Senior Manager
(Credit) |
Min -25
Max-38 |
CA / ICWA | 5 years of work experience in
Credit / Finance |
| Manager
(Credit) |
Min -23
Max-35 |
CA / ICWA | 3 years of work experience in
Credit / Finance |
| Senior Manager
(Accounts |
Min -25
Max-38 |
CA | 5 years of work experience in the
field of Accounts / Audit / IND-AS/ IFRS/ Direct Tax / Indirect Tax of which 2 years preferably in Banking Sector |
| Manager
(Accounts) |
Min -23
Max-35 |
CA | 3 years of work experience in the
field of Accounts / Audit / IND-AS/ IFRS/ Direct Tax / Indirect Tax of which 1 year preferably in Banking Sector. |
| Assistant
Manager (Accounts) |
Min -20
Max-30 |
CA | NIL |
| Manager
(Accounts) |
Min -23
Max-35 |
CA / CS | 3 Years of work experience in
IFRS / IFRS 9 – ECL |
| Chief Manager
(Risk Management) |
Min -27
Max-40 |
Graduate in any discipline and FRM
from GARP / PRM from PRMIA. |
7 years of work experience in Risk
Management in a Bank / Financial Institution |
| Senior Manager
(Risk Management) |
Min -25
Max-38 |
Graduate in any discipline and FRM
from GARP / PRM from PRMIA. |
5 years of work experience in Risk
Management in a Bank / Financial Institution |
| Senior Manager
(Portfolio Management) |
Min -25
Max-38 |
1.Post Graduate (2 years duration) in
any of the following: Business / Management / Administration / Finance / Banking / Risk Management/ Commerce OR 2. CA OR 3. Graduate in any discipline and FRM from GARP / PRM from PRMIA. |
5 years‟ experience in Credit/Credit Risk/ Market Risk |
| Manager
(Portfolio Management) |
Min -23
Max-35 |
1.Post Graduate (2 years duration) in
any of the following: Business / Management / Administration / Finance / Banking / Risk Management/ Commerce OR 2. CA OR 3. Graduate in any discipline and FRM from GARP / PRM from PRMIA |
3 years‟ experience in Credit/Credit Risk/ Market Risk |
| Manager
(Sector Specialist) – NBFC |
Min -23
Max-35 |
1.Post Graduate (2 years duration) in
any of the following: Business / Management / Administration / Finance / Banking / Risk Management/ Commerce OR 2. CA OR 3. Graduate in any discipline and FRM from GARP / PRM from PRMIA. |
3 years‟ experience in NBFC Sector |
| Manager
(Sector Specialist) – Metal |
Min -23
Max-35 |
1.Post Graduate (2 years duration) in
any of the following: Business / Management / Administration / Finance / Banking / Risk Management/ Commerce OR 2. CA OR 3. Graduate in any discipline and FRM from GARP / PRM from PRMIA. |
3 years‟ experience in Metal Sector |
| Manager
(Sector Specialist) – Infrastructure |
Min -23
Max-35 |
1.Post Graduate (2 years duration) in
any of the following: Business / Management / Administration / Finance / Banking / Risk Management/ Commerce OR 2. CA OR 3. Graduate in any discipline and FRM from GARP / PRM from PRMIA. |
3 years‟ experience in Infrastructure Sector |
| Chief Manager
(Data Analyst |
Min -27
Max-40 |
B. Tech/ B.E./ M Tech/ M.E. in
Computer Science/ IT/ Data Science/ Machine Learning and AI from AICTE/UGC recognized university. It is desirable to have Diploma / PG Diploma in Data Science |
5 years experience in Data Analytics/Data Science |
| Senior Manager
(Data Analyst) |
Min -25
Max-38 |
B. Tech/ B.E./ M Tech/ M.E. in
Computer Science/ IT/ Data Science/ Machine Learning and AI from AICTE/UGC recognized university. It is desirable to have Diploma / PG Diploma in Data Science |
3 years experience in Data Analytics/Data Science |
| Manager
(Statistician) |
Min -25
Max-35 |
Post-Graduation Degree (2 Years
duration) in Statistics / Applied Statistics. |
3 years of work experience in Bank/ Financial Institution/ PSU /Corporate in the field of data handling/data analysis/data interpretation/statistics |
| Chief Manager
(Economist) |
Min -27
Max-40 |
Post-Graduation Degree (2 Years
duration) in Economics / Econometrics |
7 years of work experience in
Economic Research area of a Bank / Financial Institution / PSU / Corporate with excellent communication & writing skills. |
| Manager
(Economist) |
Min -25
Max-35 |
Post-Graduation Degree (2 Years
duration) in Economics / Econometrics |
3 years of work experience in
Economic Research area of a Bank / Financial Institution / PSU / Corporate with excellent communication & writing skills. |
| Assistant
Manager (Industrial Development Officer) |
Min -20
Max-30 |
B.E / B.TECH in Mechanical / Electrical
/ Electronics / Chemical / Textile / Production / Civil |
NIL |
| Senior Manager
(Corporate Communication) |
Min -25
Max-38 |
Masters in Mass Communication /
Journalism / Related Field. It is desirable to have Agency Experience. |
5 Years (Total)
Functional – Advertising, Public Relations Managerial – Proven track record of excellent written and verbal skills, practical knowledge of PR and affiliated media, Internal communication experience desirable |
| Manager
(Security) |
Graduate from Recognized University
or equivalent And A certification in computer course for minimum three months OR Information Technology or related paper as one of the subjects at Graduation level or afterwards. |
5 years (either by way of pre or
post qualification experience) as a Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force OR Police Officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police OR Assistant Commandant or equivalent Rank in Paramilitary Forces |
|
| Manager
(Dealer) Forex – INR Spot |
Graduate
AND Certified professional courses for the Dealing Room Operations. |
3 years experience in Treasury
including two years as Dealer Forex – INR Spot |
|
| Manager
(Dealer) Forex – INR SWAP |
Min -23
Max-35 |
Graduate
AND Certified professional courses for the Dealing Room Operations |
3 years experience in Treasury including two years as Dealer
Forex – INR SWAP |
| Manager
(Dealer) Forex – Cross |
Min -23
Max-35 |
Graduate
AND Certified professional courses for the Dealing Room Operations. |
3 years experience in Treasury including two years as Dealer
Forex – Cross |
| Manager
(Dealer) Forex – Derivatives |
Min -23
Max-35 |
professional courses for the
Dealing Room Operations. |
3 years experience in Treasury including two years as Dealer
Forex – Derivatives |
| Manager
(Dealer) Domestic – SLR |
Min -23
Max-35 |
Graduate
AND Certified professional courses for the Dealing Room Operations. |
3 years experience in Treasury including two years as Dealer
Domestic – SLR |
| Manager
(Dealer) Domestic – Equity |
Min -23
Max-35 |
Graduate
AND Certified professional courses for the Dealing Room Operations |
3 years experience in Treasury including two years as Dealer
Domestic – Equity |
| Manager
(Dealer) Domestic – NSLR |
Min -23
Max-35 |
Graduate
AND Certified professional courses for the Dealing Room Operations. |
3 years experience in Treasury including two years as Dealer
Domestic – NSLR |
| Manager
(Dealer) Domestic – Derivatives |
Min -23
Max-35 |
Graduate
AND Certified professional courses for the Dealing Room Operations |
3 years experience in Treasury including two years as Dealer Domestic – Derivatives |
| Manager
(Dealer) Bullion Exchange |
Min -23
Max-35 |
Graduate
AND Certified professional courses for the Dealing Room Operations. |
3 years experience in Treasury including two years as Dealer
Bullion Exchange |
Basic educational qualification for technical posts
- 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation
- Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer ApplicationsOR Graduate having passed DOEACC “B‟ level
| Post | Age limit | Experience and Certification |
| Manager
(IT)System Administrator – Windows |
Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years work experience in installing, managing, and upgrading Windows- based systems and servers of MS Windows Server Operating Systems including managing data security, configuring user access, and maintaining the stability of the system
Certification: Microsoft Certified System Administrator for Windows Experience: post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 6 months |
| Manager
(IT)System Administrator – Linux |
Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years work experience in installing, managing, and upgrading Linux- based servers including managing data security, configuring user access, and maintaining the stability of the system
Certification: Red Hat Certified System Administrator Experience: post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 6 months |
| Manager
(IT)Database Administrator – Oracle DB |
Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years work experience in maintenance and administration of Oracle database Server. It is desirable to have experience in TCS-BANCS / EXIM Bills applications.
Certification: Oracle Database Administration Certified Associate Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 6 months |
| Senior Manager
(IT)Middleware Administrator – Weblogic |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience in maintenance and Administration of Oracle Weblogic Middleware
Certification: Oracle WebLogic Server Administrator Certified Associate Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)Virtualization Specialist and Architect |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience in Architecting, Implementing and Managing Private Cloud Solutions from leading OEMs such as Vmware, Redhat, etc.
Certification: VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization Design/ Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration Experience post completion of Certificate (from Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Manager
(IT)Virtualization Specialis |
Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years experience in managing day to day operations and performance tuning in private cloud environment on VMware technology stack
Certification: VMware Certified Technical Associate – Data Center Virtualization Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 6 months |
| Chief Manager
(IT)ESB and API Managemen |
Min -27
Max-40 |
7 years work experience in Managing project for ESB/API Manager for a BFSI institution, preferably a bank. Experience with IBM CP4I, DataPower,
Connect Direct is preferred Certification: IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Pak for Integration or similar certification from IBM Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)API Developer |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience in developing APIs (SOAP APIs, REST APIs,
Composite APIs), preferably for a BFSI institution. Certification: IBM Certified Solution Implementer – API Connect/Red Hat Certified Specialist in API Management Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)Application Integration Specialist |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience and In-depth knowledge of standards/technologies that enable messaging, including XML, WSDL, SOAP, JMS, HTTP and SSL. Strong development experience using IBM
MQ Family tool sets including IBM Message Broker V6.0/V7.0, IBM MQ V6.0 and IBM WBI Adapters Certification: IBM Certified Solution Developer – App Connect Enterprise or similar certification from IBM Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)User Experience (UX) Designer |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience in UX design &development/Photoshop/Core Java Broker V6.0/V7.0, IBM MQ V6.0 and IBM WBI Adapters
Certification*: UX Design Certification from a recognized OEM/University *In case certification is from University, then the University should be recognized by UGC/AICTE. Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)User Interface (UI) Developer |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience in User Interface Development using HTML, CSS, JSON, Javascript, jQuery, etc.
Certification*: Professional level UI Developer Certification from a recognized Education platform *In case certification is from Education platform, then the education platform should be recognized by State / Central Government. Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Manager
(IT)Software Developers -Dot Net, Visual Studio with C#, VB dot net, ASP dot net, HTML5, AJAX, Javascript |
Min -23
Max-35 |
5 years work experience in Software development from a company preferably dealing in Banking applications using following technologies –
Dot Net, Visual Studio with C#, VB dot net, ASP dot net, HTML5, AJAX, Javascript Certification: Developing Asp.Net MVC Web Applications (Microsoft) Experience post completion of Certificate(as on Date of Advertisement) – 6 months |
| Manager
(IT)Software Developers – Java Technologies |
Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years work experience in Software development working experience
from a company preferably dealing in Banking applications using Java Technologies Certification: Oracle Java Certification Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 6 months |
| Senior Manager
(IT)DevOps enginee |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years expert level knowledge of Tools like Gitlab, Jenkins, etc. Experience in Defining and setting development, test, release, update, and support processes for DevOps operation. Proficient in working with
Devops related tools such as Version Control systems, automation tools, Configuration management tools, etc. Certification: Certified Devops Engineer (through OEM Certified partners) or Devops Certification from University. Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)Network Routing and Switching Specialist |
Min -25
Max-38 |
3 years hands-on experience in managing network of any reputed organization (Preferably Banking or IT Sector). Should have expert level knowledge of IT Security, routing and switching protocol and networking devices.
Certification: Any one of the certifications mentioned below: 1. Cisco CCDP, 2. Cisco CCDE, 3. Cisco CCNP Data Centre, 4. Cisco CCIE Data Centre, 5. Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching, 6. Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching, 7. Cisco CCNP Service Provider, 8. Cisco CCIE Service Provider Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)Network Security Specialist |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience in managing network security for organization having SDN technology in its Data Centers. Should have expert level knowledge of IT Security, routing and switching protocol and networking devices.
Should have Sound analytical and troubleshooting skillsCertification: Cisco CCNP Security Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)IT Security Expert – IT Security Infra Administration |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience In IT Security, IT Applications or IT Operations focused Control
functions. Experience in working on project for a large corporation/BFSI. Certification: CISSP/CISM Certification or Cisco CCIE Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)IT Security Expert – Compliance and Policy Management |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience In IT Security, IT controls on different OS, Baselining of systems, VAPT
Compliance, Implementation of IT Security Policy & Procedure, Threat Hunting • Experience in working on project for a large corporation/BFSI. Certification: CISSP/CISM/CISA Certification or Cisco CCIE or Checkpoint Certified ExpertExperience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Senior Manager
(IT)Cloud Solution Architect |
Min -25
Max-38 |
4 years experience in working with AWS and other cloud providers. Knowledge of Database.
Network administration skills. Knowledge of open-source tools such as Kubernetes and Docker. Skills in data storage and security Certification: Any one of the certifications mentioned below: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect, IBM Cloud Computing Solution Architect/ Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert Experience post completion of Certificate (as on Date of Advertisement) – 1 year |
| Manager (IT) | Min -23
Max-35 |
Minimum 3 years‟ post qualification experience in development / handlingBase24 EFT Switch Application desirably in Banking Projects in any Private / Public Sector Banks. Should have good understanding on Base24 application architecture and design. |
| Manager (IT) | Min -23
Max-35 |
Minimum 3 years‟ post-qualification work experience as Data Analyst in Corporates/ Financial Institutions/ NBFCs/ PSU Expert in SQL and Oracle. Knowledgeable in R, Python, Hadoop, SAS and Power Bi. Knowledge in Data Lake or Data Warehouse implementation Experience using statistics to generate clear and effective analysis Machine learning/ Artificial intelligence and parsing Familiarity with cloud-based application/service development Experience in relational databases OR any NoSQL databases including graph databases.
Excellent communication skills ability to work as part of a multi- cultural and geographically distributed product development team Self-motivated, proactive and demonstrating an exceptional drive towards delivery |
| Manager (IT)Pure
Tech / Innovation – Digital Banking |
Min -23
Max-35 |
Minimum 3 Years‟ experience as an officer in :
|
| Senior Manager
(IT)Pure Tech / Innovation – Digital Banking |
Min -25
Max-38 |
Minimum 5 Years‟ experience as an officer in :
1. Scheduled Commercial Bank with Technology Domain Knowledge related to Digital Channels OR 2. Technological / Fintech Companies with Banking Domain Knowledge related to Digital Channels. 3. Experience in handling Emerging Digital Banking areas handled UPI/ Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence / Applications in Robotics (Chat Bots), Block chain &understanding on latest Operating Systems / Data |
| Assistant Manager
(IT |
Min -20
Max-30 |
1 year of work experience in handling Cyber Fraud Risk alerts and 24×7 management / operations & monitoring of digital channels |
| Manager (IT | Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years of work experience in handling Cyber Fraud Risk alerts and 24×7 management / operations & monitoring of digital channels. |
| Manager (IT) | Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years of work experience in development / management of web-based applications in Java with Web logic / J-boss / Apache/ WebSphere environments |
| Assistant Manager
(IT) |
Min -20
Max-30 |
1 year of work experience in development / management of web-based applications in Java with Web logic / J-boss / Apache/ WebSphere environments |
| Manager (IT) | Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years of work experience in development / management of web-based applications in Java with Web logic / J-boss / Apache/ WebSphere environments. Experience in Hadoop / Big Data environment would be preferable. |
| Manager (IT)
Merchant acquiring (ME) Business – Physical & Digital PoS, IPG |
Min -23
Max-35 |
3 years work experience in handling Merchant business, Internet Payment Gateways, UPI, Bhim Aadhar etc |
| Senior Manager
(IT)Merchant acquiring (ME) Business – Physical & Digital PoS, IPG |
Min -25
Max-38 |
5 years work experience in handling Merchant business, Internet Payment Gateways, UPI, Bhim Aadhar etc. |
Indian Bank SO Eligibility – Age Limit
The age limit for Indian Bank SO candidates are as follows:
|
Category |
Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | 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 |
*Note:
(i) The maximum age specified is applicable to General Category candidates and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Category Candidates
(ii) The relaxation in upper age limit to SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed on cumulative basis with only one of the remaining categories for which age relaxation is permitted
(iii) Candidates seeking age relaxation will be required to submit necessary certificate(s) in original/ copies at the time of Interview and at any subsequent stage of the recruitment Process. Caste / Category Certificate issued by competent authority in the prescribed format as stipulated by Government of India in case of SC / ST / OBC/ PWBD category candidates.
(iv) In case of candidates belonging to OBC category, certificate should specifically contain a clause that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer section excluded from the benefits of reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil post & services under Government of India. Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as General in the online application form. The candidate should possess a valid OBC certificate with a Non-creamy layer clause as per the Government of India guidelines, from time to time.
(v) If an ex-serviceman applies for various vacancies before joining any civil employment, he/she can avail of the benefit of reservation as ex-serviceman for any subsequent employment. However, to avail of this benefit, an ex-serviceman as soon as he/she joins any civil employment, should give self-declaration/ undertaking to the concerned employer about date-wise details of application for various vacancies for which he/she had applied for before joining the initial civil employment. Further, this benefit would be available only in respect of vacancies which are filled on direct recruitment and wherever reservation is applicable to the ex-serviceman.
There is no reservation for Ex-servicemen in Officers‟ Cadre.
(vi) For the post of Manager (Security), post code 21, maximum age inclusive of all relaxations is 45 years
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