The Indian Bank SO Notification is released for candidates willing to join the Indian Bank for the position of Specialist Officer. The exam process is conducted by the Indian Bank itself.

The Indian Bank SO Notification has been released for 2023, inviting applications for appointment in various fields under the Indian Bank. For detailed recruitment information, refer to the Indian Bank SO notification given below:

In this article, we shall discuss the details mentioned in the Indian Bank SO notification and how that information comes into use in due course of recruitment.

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Indian Bank SO Recruitment

The main purpose of releasing the Indian Bank SO Notification is to make a candidate familiar with the recruitment process, exam dates, selection process, eligibility criteria, salary and online application details for that respective examination.

Candidates must note that the number of vacancies released for the Indian Bank SO recruitment is not many which makes cracking the exam even tougher.

Indian Bank SO Notification

The official Indian Bank SO notification is released on the Indian Bank website where candidates can download the notification and go through the eligibility details and important dates and then accordingly apply online for the exam.

There are certain things that a candidate needs to keep in consideration while he/she is going through the official notification:

  1. Check the eligibility criteria thoroughly and make sure that you apply for the exam only if you fulfil the eligibility
  2. Ensure that you complete the application process on or before the last date to apply online for the Indian Bank SO exam
  3. Go through the syllabus and exam pattern carefully and check for any changes or variations in the pattern of the examination

It is important that every applicant checks the Indian Bank SO notification carefully before they apply online for the examination as with the increasing competition, the conducting bodies tend to make changes in the recruitment process every year.

Indian Bank SO Notification 2023

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Indian Bank SO Vacancy 2023

The details of Indian Bank SO vacancy for 2023 is given in the table below:

Post Code Post Name Scale Vacancy SC ST OBC EWS UR HI OC VI ID
1 Chief Manager (Credit) IV 25 4* 1 6 2 12 0 1 0 0
2 Senior Manager (Credit) III 30 4 2 8 3 13 1 0 0 0
3 Manager (Credit) II 5 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0
4 Chief Manager (Risk Management) IV 5 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0
5 Senior Manager (Risk Management) III 5 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0
6 Manager (Risk Management) II 5 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0
7 Chief Manager (Marketing) IV 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
8 Manager (Marketing) II 10 1 0 2 1 6 0 0 0 0
9 Chief Manager (Forex Derivative Dealer) IV 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
10 Chief Manager(Forex Dealer) IV 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
11 Chief Manager (Non SLR Dealer) IV 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
12 Chief Manager (SLR Dealer) IV 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
13 Senior Manager (Forex/Forex Derivative) III 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
14 Senior Manager(SLR/NSLR Dealer) III 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
15 Senior Manager (Equity Dealer) III 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
16 Manager (Dealer) II 10 1 0 2 1 6 0 0 0 0
17 Senior Manager (Forex) III 6 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0
18 Manager (Forex) II 4 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0
19 Assistant Manager (IDO) I 50 7 3 13 5 22 0 1 1 0
20 Senior Manager (HR) III 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
21 Manager (HR) II 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
22 Chief Manager (Information Security) IV 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
23 Senior Manager (Information Security) III 5 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0
24 Chief Manager (ESB & API) IV 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
25 Chief Manager (Software Testing) IV 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
26 Chief Manager (Information Security) IV 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
27 Chief Manager (DevOps) IV 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

 

Post Code Post Name Scale Vacancy SC ST OBC EWS UR HI OC VI ID
28 Chief Manager (Network) IV 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
29 Chief Manager (Virtualisation) IV 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
30 Senior Manager (Software Testing) III 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
31 Senior Manager (Information Security) III 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
32 Senior Manager (API Developer) III 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
33 Senior Manager (DevOps) III 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
34 Senior Manager (Network) III 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
35 Senior Manager (Cloud Solutions) III 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
36 Senior Manager

(System Administrator-Linux)

III 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
37 Manager (Software Testing) II 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
38 Manager (IT Security) II 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
39 Manager (API Developer) II 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
40 Manager

(Network SDWAN Specialist)

II 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
41 Manager (Virtualisation) II 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Indian Bank SO Vacancy 2022

The details of Indian Bank SO vacancy for 2022 is given in the table below:

Post Name Scale Vacancy
Senior Manager (Credit) III 10
Manager (Credit) II 50
Senior Manager (Accounts) III 02
Manager (Accounts) II 03
Assistant Manager (Accounts) I 05
Manager (Accounts) II 02
Chief Manager (Risk Management) IV 01
Senior Manager (Risk Management) III 01
Senior Manager (Portfolio Management) III 01
Manager (Portfolio Management) II 01
Manager (Sector Specialist – NBFC) II 01
Manager (Sector Specialist – Metal) II 01
Manager (Sector Specialist-Infrastructure) II 01
Chief Manager (Data Analyst) IV 01
Senior Manager (Data Analyst) III 01
Manager (Statistician) II 03
Chief Manager (Economist) IV 01
Manager (Economist) II 01
Assistant Manager

(Industrial Development Officer)

I 150
Senior Manager

(Corporate Communication)

III 01
Manager (Security) II 14
Manager (Dealer) Forex – INR SPOT II 01
Manager (Dealer) Forex – INR SWAP II 01
Manager (Dealer) Forex – INR Cross II 01
Manager (Dealer) Forex – INR Derivatives II 01
Manager (Dealer) Domestic – SLR II 01
Manager (Dealer) Domestic – Equity II 01
Manager (Dealer) Domestic – NSLR II 01
Manager (Dealer) Domestic – Derivatives II 01
Manager (Dealer) Bullion Exchange II 01
Manager (IT) System Administrator – Windows II 01
Manager (IT) System Administrator – Linux II 01
Manager (IT) Database Administrator – Oracle DB II 01
Senior Manager (IT) Middleware Administrator – Weblogic III 01
Senior Manager (IT) Virtualization Specialist and Architect III 01
Manager (IT) Virtualization Specialist II 01
Chief Manager (IT) ESB and API Management IV 01
Senior Manager (IT) API Developer III 01
Senior Manager (IT) Application Integration Specialist III 02
Senior Manager (IT) User Experience (UX) Designer III 01
Senior Manager (IT) User Interface (UI) Developer III 02
Manager (IT) – Software Developers – Dot Net, Visual Studio with C#, VB dot net, ASP dot net, HTML5, AJAX, Javascript II 02
Manager (IT) Software Developers – Java Technologies II 03
Senior Manager (IT) – DevOps engineer III 02
Senior Manager (IT) Network Routing and Switching Specialist III 02
Senior Manager (IT) Network Security Specialist III 02
Senior Manager (IT) IT Security Expert – IT Security Infra Administration III 01
Senior Manager (IT) IT Security Expert – Compliance and Policy Management III 01
Senior Manager (IT) – Cloud Solution Architect III 01
Manager (IT) II 02
Manager (IT) II 03
Manager (IT) Pure Tech/ Innovation – Digital Banking II 02
Senior Manager (IT) Pure Tech/ Innovation – Digital Banking III 01
Assistant Manager (IT) I 05
Manager (IT) II 02
Manager (IT) II 03
Assistant Manager (IT) I 02
Manager (IT) II 02
Manager (IT) – Merchant acquiring (ME) Business – Physical & Digital PoS, IPG II 02
Senior Manager (IT) – Merchant acquiring (ME) Business – Physical & Digital PoS, IPG III 01
Total 312

Abbreviations: SC: Scheduled Caste; ST: Scheduled Tribe; OBC-NCL: Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer; EWS: Economically Weaker Sections; UR: Unreserved.

  • OBC candidates belonging to ‘Non-Creamy Layer’ are entitled to reservations under OBC category. OBC ‘Creamy Layer’ candidates should indicate their category as ‘UR’
  • PwBD candidates may belong to any category i.e. Unreserved/SC/ST/OBC/EWS. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal and within the overall vacancies for the Post.

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Indian Bank SO Apply Online

a) Candidates to visit the Bank‟s website www.indianbank.in and click on the careers page and then click on Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2023.

b) To register applications choose the tab “Click here for New Registration” enter Name, contact details and e-mail-ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidates should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An e-mail & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.

c) In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing “SAVE ANDNEXT” tab. Prior to submission of the online application, candidates are advised to use the “SAVE ANDNEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified to ensure that the are correct prior to final submission.

d) Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.

e) The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.

f) Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the “Validate your details” and “Save & Next” button

g) Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature.

h) Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.

i) Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before COMPLETE REGISTRATION.

j) Modify details, if required, and click on “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” only after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.

k) Click on the “Payment” Tab and proceed for online payment.

Find the details of the Indian Bank SO Admit card by visiting the linked article.

Indian Bank SO Exam Pattern 2023

The exam pattern will be given as per the notification released in February 2023. In case there are any changes in the exam pattern, candidates can refer to this article for more information.

The exam pattern consists of the following:

  1. Online Test
  2. Interview

Online examination will consist of both Objective and Descriptive Tests. Objective Tests for 200 marks will be of 3 hours duration consisting of 4 sections. The objective test will have separate timing for each section.

The details of the online test structure will be as follows:

Indian Bank SO Exam Pattern 2023
Subject Total Questions Marks Duration Test Type 
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude 45 60 3 Hours Objective
General Awareness and Computer Knowledge 50 50
English Language 25 30
Quantitative Aptitude 35 60
Total 155 Questions 200 Marks
English Letter and Essay Writing 2 questions 25 Marks 30 Minutes Descriptive

*Note:

  • Descriptive Test is a test of English Language for 25 marks. Test will be of 30 minutes duration consisting of two parts: Letter Writing and Essay. Candidates will have to answer a Descriptive Test by typing on the computer.
  • The Descriptive Test will commence immediately after completion of the Objective Test.
  • DescriptiveTest is of qualifying nature and candidates have to secure a minimum score in the Descriptive Test.
  • Evaluation of Descriptive Test papers is subject to candidates obtaining minimum marks in the Objective Test.

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Indian Bank SO Eligibility

The Indian Bank SO Eligibility criteria consists of the following:

  1. Age Limit
  2. Nationality
  3. Educational Criteria

This article will give details about the eligibility criteria for the Indian Bank SO Exam.

The minimum age for application is 21 years while the maximum age is 30 years. The National Housing Bank allows upper age relaxation for candidates belonging to certain categories. The details of the age relaxation are as follows:

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

*Notes: An ex-serviceman who has once joined a Govt. job on the civil side after availing of the benefits given to him as an ex-servicemen for his re-employment, his ex-servicemen status for the purpose of re-employment in Govt. ceases.

To know more in detail about the Indian Bank SO Eligibility criteria, visit the linked article

Indian Bank SO Application Fees

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges Payable from 16th February 2023 to 28th February 2023 (Online payment), both dates inclusive, shall be as follows:

  • Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PWBD candidates as intimation charges.
  • Rs. 850/- inclusive of intimation charges for all others

Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate

Frequently Asked Question about Indian Bank SO

Q1

How will the call letters for the Indian Bank SO exam be made available?

Call letters for the Test/ Interview will be issued to the candidates through email or through Bank website only. Candidates are advised to download their call letter from the bank‟s website by entering his/ her details i.e. Registration / Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Q2

Is the Indian Bank SO exam difficult?

Every subject and every shift of the Indian Bank SO Exam has a different difficulty level. According to the candidates who appeared in the Indian Bank Exams, the overall difficulty level of the examination was moderate.

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