Indian Bank has released the **Provisional Selection List for Specialist Officers (SO)** on 29 October 2026, under a notice dated 29 October 2026 from Chennai, issued by the Deputy General Manager (HRM). The list names **129 candidates** who have been provisionally selected across 24 of the 31 post codes in the recruitment. The remaining 7 post codes have NIL selections, meaning no candidate was selected for those posts. The recruitment was advertised on 8 April 2026 for 350 Specialist Officer vacancies, and the online examination was held on 31 May 2026, followed by interviews. The provisional selection list is published on the official website, indianbank.in, and selected candidates will be informed through their registered email about the further process. Read the official notice for eligibility, selection process and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement for Specialist Officer Recruitment | 08 April 2026 |
| Online Examination | 31 May 2026 |
| Interviews | As per official schedule |
| Provisional Selection List released | 29 October 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be notified |
| Pre-joining Formalities | To be notified |
Application Fee
No fee is payable at the result stage. Checking the provisional selection list on the official website of Indian Bank is free of cost. The application fee for this recruitment was paid at the time of applying, during the application window that has now closed.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment advertised on 8 April 2026 was for 350 Specialist Officer vacancies across 31 post codes. The provisional selection list of 29 October 2026 names 129 candidates across 24 of those post codes, while 7 post codes show NIL selections. The post-wise distribution of the 129 selected candidates and the 7 NIL post codes is given in the official notice on indianbank.in.
| Post | Vacancies | Selected Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Officer (31 post codes) | 350 | 129 (across 24 post codes; 7 post codes NIL) |
| Total | 350 | 129 |
The post-wise and category-wise vacancy details, with the reservation break-up, are as per the official advertisement. Candidates should check the notification for the details applicable to their post code.
Eligibility Criteria
Only candidates whose registration numbers appear in the provisional selection list of 29 October 2026 have been provisionally selected. The educational qualification for the Specialist Officer posts is a Graduation degree in the relevant discipline, as prescribed in the advertisement of 8 April 2026. The detailed qualification, including any requirement of a specific degree, professional qualification or work experience, is given in the official notification for each post code. These eligibility conditions were fixed in the advertisement and verified during the application window; they are not re-decided at the result stage. Provisional selection is subject to verification of documents and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
Age Limit
The age limit for the Specialist Officer posts and the cut-off date for age calculation are as per the official advertisement of 8 April 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All categories | As per official notification |
The minimum and maximum age limits and the age relaxation applicable to reserved categories are given in the official notification. Candidates should read the notification for the exact age conditions applicable to their category and post code.
Salary / Pay Scale
The pay scale for the Specialist Officer posts in Indian Bank is as per the official advertisement and the pay rules applicable to the post. Pay level, pay matrix range and allowances are fixed in the official notification — candidates should check the advertisement on indianbank.in for the exact figures.
Selection Process
- Online Examination — held on 31 May 2026
- Interviews — held after the online examination
- Provisional Selection List — released 29 October 2026, with 129 candidates across 24 post codes
- Document Verification — dates to be notified
- Pre-joining Formalities — dates to be notified
- Final appointment — as per the official notice
The selection is provisional. Candidates whose registration numbers appear in the list of 29 October 2026 must complete document verification and the pre-joining formalities. The Bank will inform provisionally selected candidates about the further process through their registered email, as stated in the notice of 29 October 2026.
Exam Pattern
The online examination for the Specialist Officer recruitment was held on 31 May 2026, followed by interviews. The paper composition, number of questions, marks, duration and marking scheme for the online examination are given in the official advertisement and the examination instructions. The schedule for document verification and the pre-joining formalities will be announced separately by the Bank on indianbank.in.
Documents Required
Candidates provisionally selected in the list of 29 October 2026 should keep the following documents ready for document verification and the pre-joining formalities:
- Printed copy of the provisional selection list page showing your registration number, or the downloaded list PDF
- Original valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence or Voter ID)
- Graduation degree certificate and marksheets in the relevant discipline
- Professional qualification certificates, if applicable to the post code
- Work experience certificates, if applicable to the post code
- Caste certificate, if applicable, in the prescribed format
- Age proof and address proof documents
- Recent passport-size photographs
Carry originals and self-attested photocopies to document verification. The exact document list and the verification venue and date will be given in the Bank’s notice for the next stage — check the official website and your registered email before attending.
How to Apply (How to Check the Result)
- Go to the official Indian Bank website at https://www.indianbank.in.
- Find the link for the Provisional Selection List for Specialist Officers (notice dated 29 October 2026) in the Career / Recruitment section.
- Open the official list PDF.
- Search the PDF for your registration number.
- Alternatively, check your registered email for the Bank’s communication about the further process.
- Download and save the provisional selection list PDF for your records.
- Keep checking the official website for the document verification and pre-joining formalities dates.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Result / Provisional Selection List | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. When was the Indian Bank SO Result 2026 released?
The Provisional Selection List for Specialist Officers was released on 29 October 2026, under a notice dated 29 October 2026 from Chennai, issued by the Deputy General Manager (HRM).
Q2. How many candidates are provisionally selected in Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 129 candidates have been provisionally selected across 24 of the 31 post codes. The remaining 7 post codes have NIL selections.
Q3. How many vacancies were there in Indian Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment advertised on 8 April 2026 was for 350 Specialist Officer vacancies across 31 post codes.
Q4. What is the next stage after the Indian Bank SO provisional selection?
The next stages are document verification and pre-joining formalities. Their dates have not been announced yet. The Bank will inform provisionally selected candidates through their registered email.
Q5. Is the Indian Bank SO selection final?
No. The selection is provisional, subject to document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions for the post code concerned.
Q6. When was the Indian Bank SO online examination held?
The online examination was held on 31 May 2026, followed by interviews.
Q7. How can I check the Indian Bank SO result?
Visit indianbank.in, open the Provisional Selection List for Specialist Officers (notice dated 29 October 2026) in the Career section, and search the PDF for your registration number.
You may also like: Indian Bank SO Final Result 2026 and Punjab & Sind Bank LBO Phase 3 Result 2026.
Sources: Indian Bank, Provisional Selection List notice dated 29 October 2026, Chennai, DGM (HRM); indianbank.in; jobshouter (2 November 2026); practicemock; freejobalert; jagranjosh (2 November 2026); govtjobsalert.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
What about the cutoff / merit list?
The cutoff and merit list details are given in the result notice linked in this post, where this post states them. Check the official list and the notice from indianbank.in for the category-wise cutoff and the next stage, because those figures differ by post and by category.
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