Bank Jobs 2026
Recruitment by public sector banks, regional rural banks and financial regulators for clerk, officer and specialist roles.
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- Last updated 21 Oct 2026
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About Bank Jobs
At a Glance
- Main recruiters
- IBPS, State Bank of India, Reserve Bank of India, NABARD, public sector insurers
- Main exams
- PO, Clerk, Specialist Officer, RRB Officer and Office Assistant
- Selection
- Preliminary exam, main exam, then an interview for officer posts
How Bank Recruitment Works
Most public sector banks recruit probationary officers, clerks and specialist officers through common exams run by IBPS. IBPS also recruits for regional rural banks. The State Bank of India runs its own PO and clerk exams. The Reserve Bank of India and NABARD recruit for their own grades and assistants.
Public sector insurance companies such as LIC, New India Assurance and others run their own exams for assistant and administrative officer posts.
Main Bank and Insurance Recruitment
| Exam | Conducted by | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| PO / Management Trainee | IBPS | Probationary officers in participating public sector banks |
| Clerk | IBPS | Customer service associates in public sector banks |
| RRB Officer Scale I and Office Assistant | IBPS | Officers and clerks in regional rural banks |
| Specialist Officer | IBPS | IT, law, HR, agriculture and marketing officers |
| SBI PO and SBI Clerk | State Bank of India | Probationary officers and junior associates |
| RBI Grade B and Assistant | Reserve Bank of India | Officers and assistants in the RBI |
| AAO, AO and Assistant | LIC and public sector general insurers | Administrative officers and assistants |
Main Recruiting Bodies
The main national bodies for this category, with official websites we have checked. Always apply through the official site.
- Bank of Baroda (BOB)bankofbaroda.bank.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Canara Bankcanarabank.bank.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Central Bank of India (Central Bank)centralbank.bank.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)eximbankindia.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- IDBI Bank (IDBI)idbi.bank.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Indian Bankindianbank.bank.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)iob.bank.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)ibps.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)nabard.org (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Punjab National Bank (PNB)pnb.bank.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Reserve Bank of India (Opportunities) (RBI)opportunities.rbi.org.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)sebi.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)sidbi.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- State Bank of India (SBI)sbi.co.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- UCO Bankucobank.com (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Union Bank of India (Union Bank)unionbankofindia.bank.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)licindia.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- National Insurance Company (NICL)nationalinsurance.nic.co.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- The Oriental Insurance Company (OICL)orientalinsurance.org.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
- United India Insurance Company (UIIC)uiic.co.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
How Bank Selection Works
- Preliminary exam with English, reasoning and quantitative aptitude, used for shortlisting.
- Main exam with reasoning and computer aptitude, data analysis, general and banking awareness, and English. Officer exams add a descriptive paper.
- Interview for officer posts. Clerk posts are usually selected on main exam marks alone.
- Language proficiency test, where required, and provisional allotment to a bank.
Preparing for Bank Exams
Bank exams reward speed. The sections are timed separately, so practise full mocks under the same time limits. Data interpretation and puzzles carry heavy weight in mains, and banking awareness, meaning RBI policies, financial terms and recent banking news, can lift your score a lot.
Career Growth in Bank Jobs
In public sector banks, probationary officers start in Junior Management Grade Scale I and move through Scale II and III to senior management through promotion exams and interviews. Clerks can become officers through internal promotion. Transfers are common, especially for officers.
Local Language Test
Clerk and regional rural bank recruitment is usually state-wise, and candidates are expected to know the official language of the state they apply for. A language proficiency test may be held before appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are bank jobs government jobs?
Jobs in public sector banks, the RBI and NABARD are public sector jobs with service rules set by the bank. They are not civil service posts, but they are widely counted as government jobs.
What is the difference between IBPS and SBI exams?
IBPS runs common exams for most public sector banks and regional rural banks. SBI runs its own PO and clerk exams for State Bank of India. The pattern is similar, so the same preparation works for both.