The South Indian Bank Limited, a Premier Scheduled Commercial Bank in India with its Registered Office at Thrissur, Kerala, has released the notification for the Recruitment of Junior Officer (Operations). Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for filling up vacancies for the post of Junior Officer (Operations). The online application window is open from 16 October 2026 to 27 October 2026, and the minimum qualification required is graduation with at least 50% marks plus two years of work experience in banks or NBFCs. The appointment is contractual, with a total CTC of Rs.5.14 lakhs per annum. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Notification released | 16 October 2026 |
| Online application start date | 16 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 27 October 2026 |
| Group Discussion / Personal Interview | To be notified |
Application Fee
| All categories | No fee is mentioned in the official notification |
No application fee is specified anywhere in the official notification for this recruitment.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
| Junior Officer (Operations) | Contractual — total CTC Rs.5.14 lakhs per annum | Not specified in the notification | Graduation with minimum 50% marks + 2 years experience in banks/NBFCs |
| Total | Not specified in the notification |
The official notification does not state a post-wise or total vacancy number. The selection process is being conducted for candidates domiciled in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Maharashtra and Goa; the category-wise distribution, if any, will be as per the bank’s requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions as on 30.09.2026:
- Educational qualification: Any graduation with a minimum of 50% marks. The candidate must have followed the regular stream of education: SSLC/SSC, HSC and graduation under the 10+2+3 pattern (graduation under the regular stream).
- Work experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in banks or Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
- Domicile: Only candidates domiciled in the states/Union Territory mentioned in the notification (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Maharashtra, Goa) are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to candidates proficient in the local language.
- Applicants must be willing to serve anywhere in India, as selected candidates will be liable to be transferred anywhere in India at the sole discretion of the bank.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026) |
| Maximum age (all candidates) | 28 years (born on or after 01.10.1998) |
| SC/ST | 33 years (5 years relaxation) |
Age relaxation of five years is applicable only for SC/ST candidates, as per the official notification. Candidates belonging to SC/ST must submit attested copies of certificates from a competent authority to prove their status when called for.
Salary / Pay Scale
The total cost to the company (CTC) for the Junior Officer (Operations) post is Rs.5.14 lakhs per annum, inclusive of NPS contribution, insurance premium and variable pay based on performance. Other benefits:
- Free Group Personal Accident Insurance policy for Rs.40,00,000 and Health Insurance policy for Rs.5,25,000, arranged at the cost of the bank.
- Life Insurance coverage of Rs.35,00,000, with a monthly premium of Rs.214.85 (inclusive of GST, revisable annually) to be borne by the employee.
- Official duty allowance for official travel (lodging, halting and travelling expenses as per bank norms); annual increment during the contract period based on performance evaluation.
- Other allowances, staff loans, perquisites and benefits applicable to regular employees shall not be applicable.
Terms of employment: the appointment is on contract, initially for a period of 3 years, renewable at the sole discretion of the bank based on performance evaluation. On completion of the initial contract period or any extension granted thereafter, high-performing candidates identified by the bank may, without any obligation and at its sole discretion, be considered for regular employment as Assistant Manager (Scale I), subject to the then-prevailing norms of the bank. There is no mandatory minimum service period.
Selection Process
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview
The notification states the selection will be through Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview. Mere eligibility will not vest any right on the applicant to be called for the recruitment process; the bank reserves the right to modify the selection process depending on the number of applications received and to decide the number of applicants to be called. The bank’s decision in matters of eligibility and selection will be final.
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection is through Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview only.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (white background; 378 pixels width x 437 pixels height; not more than 50 KB)
- Signature on white paper with black ink pen (140 pixels width x 110 pixels height; not more than 50 KB)
- Resume in PDF format (file size not more than 1 MB)
- Valid email ID and active mobile number for all recruitment communications
- Two copies of the same photograph used in the application (to be retained for the recruitment process)
- SC/ST certificate from a competent authority (for candidates claiming age relaxation), educational certificates, experience certificates and domicile proof — for verification when called for
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the bank’s official recruitment portal and open the recruitment link for Junior Officer (Operations) 2026.
- Confirm that you meet the age, qualification, experience and domicile requirements as on 30.09.2026.
- Enter your basic details and upload the photograph, signature and resume in the prescribed format and size.
- Verify all the information provided in the online application form before submitting, as there is no provision to modify a submitted application.
- Submit the form and note down the system-generated User ID (Application Reference ID).
- Check your registered email for the application PDF and login credentials, and log in to your profile to confirm that the application has been submitted successfully.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference. Note that multiple registrations for the same role will lead to disqualification.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for South Indian Bank Junior Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 27 October 2026.
Q2. What qualification is required for the Junior Officer (Operations) post?
Any graduation with a minimum of 50% marks through the regular 10+2+3 stream, plus a minimum of 2 years of work experience in banks or NBFCs.
Q3. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The maximum age is 28 years as on 30.09.2026 (born on or after 01.10.1998). SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation.
Q4. What is the salary for South Indian Bank Junior Officer?
The total CTC is Rs.5.14 lakhs per annum, inclusive of NPS contribution, insurance premium and performance-based variable pay.
Q5. Is the Junior Officer post permanent?
No. It is a contractual appointment for an initial period of 3 years (renewable). High-performing candidates may later be considered for regular employment as Assistant Manager (Scale I).
Q6. Who can apply for this recruitment?
Only candidates domiciled in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Maharashtra or Goa are eligible. Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India.
Q7. What is the selection process?
Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview. There is no written examination.
Sources: Recruitment of Junior Officer (Operations) notification, The South Indian Bank Ltd.; southindianbank.bank.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.