Overview
The organization has released a recruitment notification for the post of Specialist Officer (Grade/Scale I, II & III – 14 specialized profiles) (41 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only (bank's career portal) before 7 September 2026.
Key Details
- Qualification
- The educational qualification for every post must be full-time and regular, from a University accredited by UGC, or an AICTE-approved institute, or a Board recognized by the Government of India/approved regulatory bodies. Candidates who completed their education through Distance Mode, Open Schooling, Part-Time mode, Correspondence Courses, or Executive MBA mode are not eligible to apply. Post: Essential Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience Risk Officer (Scale-I): Full-time Postgraduate degree in MBA (Finance) / Master's in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics with min. 60% marks. Preference to candidates with certification in Risk in Financial Services (IIBF)/Integrated Risk Management (NIBM)/GARP-FRM-I or II/CFA | 1 year as Risk Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) HR Officer (Scale-I): Full-time Postgraduate degree in MBA with specialization in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law, min. 60% marks | 1 year as HR Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) IT Officer (various streams): Graduate in BE/B.Tech or Postgraduate in M.Tech/M.E./MCA in Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication/Data Science, min. 60% marks. Preference for proficiency in Python, JAVA, .NET, SQL | 1 year in relevant field at Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) Data Scientist / Analyst (Scale-I): Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field, min. 60% aggregate | 1 year working on large databases as Data …
- Vacancies
- 41
- Posted
- 15 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 7 September 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | October 2026 |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Registration | 15 August 2026 |
| Closure of Online Registration | 7 September 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment Window | 15 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 |
| Tentative Date of Examination | October (exact date not specified in the notification) |
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Eligibility
The educational qualification for every post must be full-time and regular, from a University accredited by UGC, or an AICTE-approved institute, or a Board recognized by the Government of India/approved regulatory bodies. Candidates who completed their education through Distance Mode, Open Schooling, Part-Time mode, Correspondence Courses, or Executive MBA mode are not eligible to apply. Post: Essential Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience Risk Officer (Scale-I): Full-time Postgraduate degree in MBA (Finance) / Master's in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics with min. 60% marks. Preference to candidates with certification in Risk in Financial Services (IIBF)/Integrated Risk Management (NIBM)/GARP-FRM-I or II/CFA | 1 year as Risk Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) HR Officer (Scale-I): Full-time Postgraduate degree in MBA with specialization in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law, min. 60% marks | 1 year as HR Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) IT Officer (various streams): Graduate in BE/B.Tech or Postgraduate in M.Tech/M.E./MCA in Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication/Data Science, min. 60% marks. Preference for proficiency in Python, JAVA, .NET, SQL | 1 year in relevant field at Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) Data Scientist / Analyst (Scale-I): Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field, min. 60% aggregate | 1 year working on large databases as Data …
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026. The minimum and maximum age limits vary by post/grade as shown in the vacancy table above: • Grade/Scale-I posts (Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Civil Engineer/Architect): 21 to 32 years • Grade/Scale-II posts (Manager-Credit, Manager-Law, Manager-Risk, Manager-Company Secretary): 25 to 35 years • Manager-Security Officer (Scale-II): Not more than 35 years of age • Grade/Scale-III posts (Senior Manager-Credit, Forex, Treasury, Law): 25 to 38 years Post Name: Min Age | Max Age Risk Officer: 21 | 32 HR Officer: 21 | 32 IT Officer – Software Developer / API Developer / RPA Developer / ETL Developer / System Administrator / Database Administrator / Network Administrator: 21 | 32 Data Scientist / Analyst: 21 | 32 Civil Engineer / Architect: 21 | 32 Manager-Credit: 25 | 35 Manager-Law: 25 | 35 Manager-Risk: 25 | 35 Manager-Company Secretary: 25 | 35 Manager-Security Officer: Not more than 35 years of age Senior Manager-Credit: 25 | 38 Senior Manager-Forex: 25 | 38 Senior Manager-Treasury: 25 | 38 Senior Manager-Law: 25 | 38
Salary
Grade/Scale: Applicable Posts | Pay Scale Grade/Scale-I: Post Sl No. 1–5 (Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Civil Engineer/Architect) | 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 Grade/Scale-II: Post Sl No. 6–10 (Manager-Credit, Manager-Law, Manager-Risk, Manager-Company Secretary, Manager-Security Officer) | 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960 Grade/Scale-III: Post Sl No. 11–14 (Senior Manager-Credit, Forex, Treasury, Law) | 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable) For Scale I, II & III (all candidates): Rs. 1,500 (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only), including GST The fee can be paid online using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, or UPI. Bank transaction charges for online payment of the application fee will have to be borne by the candidate. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded even if the application is rejected or not considered by the Bank.
Selection Process
Selection is based on an Online Written Test followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates who qualify in the online written test will be called for interview, and final selection will be based on performance in both the written test and interview, subject to the candidate being found medically fit for the assignment.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online only from 15 August 2026 to 7 September 2026; no other mode of application will be accepted. • Go to the "Career" section of the Bank's website at www.nainitalbank.bank.in, click "Current Openings" under the Recruitment tab, and click "Apply Online". • Choose "Click here for New Registration" and enter your Name, Contact details, and Email ID. Note down the system-generated Provisional Registration Number and Password (also sent by Email/SMS). • Use the "Save and Next" facility to fill the form in stages if required, and verify details carefully before final submission. • Upload your scanned Photograph and Signature as per the specifications given in the notification (Photograph: 4.5cm × 3.5cm, 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB; Signature: 140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB). • Upload your scanned Left Thumb Impression (240×240 pixels, 200 DPI, 20–50 KB) and a handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink (800×400 pixels, 200 DPI, 50–100 KB) - text: "I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required." • Fill in all remaining details of the application form and click the Preview tab to verify the entire form before Complete Registration. • Click "Complete Registration" only after confirming that the photograph, signature, and all details are correct, since no changes are possible thereafter. • Click the "P…
Important Instructions
• Signature and the handwritten declaration must be in the candidate's own handwriting and in English only; signatures in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted. • Photograph must be a recent passport-style colour picture against a light/white background, without caps, hats, or dark glasses (religious headwear allowed if it does not cover the face). • Candidates must produce, in original, a currently valid photo ID proof (PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving License, Voter's Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, Employee ID, Bar Council ID, etc.) along with a photocopy at the examination and interview. Ration Card and Learner's Driving License are NOT valid ID proof. • The name on the call letter must exactly match the name on the photo ID proof; candidates who have changed their name (e.g., after marriage) must carry the original Gazette notification/marriage certificate/affidavit. • Candidates found with an unclear/blurred photo or signature in capital letters on the admit card will not be allowed to appear for the exam. • Mobile phones or similar electronic communication devices are strictly prohibited in the examination/interview hall. • A candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination for a post; multiple appearances will result in cancellation of candidature. • Guidelines for scribe/compensatory time are provided for visually impaired candidates and candidates with locomotor disability/cerebral palsy or other specified disabilities u…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 41 Civil Engineer, Manager and More Posts?
Application Start Date: 15 August 2026; Application Last Date: 7 September 2026; Tentative Exam Date: October 2026; Notification Date: 14 August 2026; Commencement of Online Registration: 15 August 2026; Closure of Online Registration: 7 September 2026; Online Fee Payment Window: 15 August 2026 to 7 September 2026; Tentative Date of Examination: October (exact date not specified in the notification)
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable) For Scale I, II & III (all candidates): Rs. 1,500 (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only), including GST The fee can be paid online using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, or UPI. Bank transaction charges for online payment of the application fee will have to be borne by the candidate. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded even if the application is rejected or not considered by the Bank.
What is the age limit?
Age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026. The minimum and maximum age limits vary by post/grade as shown in the vacancy table above: • Grade/Scale-I posts (Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Civil Engineer/Architect): 21 to 32 years • Grade/Scale-II posts (Manager-Credit, Manager-Law, Manager-Risk, Manager-Company Secretary): 25 to 35 years • Manager-Security Officer (Scale-II): Not more than 35 years of age • Grade/Scale-III posts (Senior Manager-Credit, Forex, Treasury, Law): 25 to 38 years Post Name: Min Age | Max Age Risk Officer: 21 | 32 HR Officer: 21 | 32 IT Officer – Software Developer / API Developer / RPA Developer / ETL Developer / System Administrator / Database Administrator / Network Administrator: 21 | 32 Data Scientist / Analyst: 21 | 32 Civil Engineer / Architect: 21 | 32 Manager-Credit: 25 | 35 Manager-Law: 25 | 35 Manager-Risk: 25 | 35 Manager-…
What is the selection process?
Selection is based on an Online Written Test followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates who qualify in the online written test will be called for interview, and final selection will be based on performance in both the written test and interview, subject to the candidate being found medically fit for the assignment.