Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 OUT, Apply Online for Specialist Officers (Grade/Scale-I, II & III) Vacancies

Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026: The Nainital Bank Limited has officially released the notification for recruitment of Specialist Officers in Grade/Scale-I, II & III. The Bank invites online applications for a total of 41 vacancies across 14 specialist posts on a regular basis. Online applications can be submitted from 15.08.2026 to 07.09.2026.

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Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting OrganizationThe Nainital Bank Limited
Post NamesSpecialist Officers (Grade/Scale-I, II & III)
Total Vacancies41
Application ModeOnline
Nature of AppointmentRegular Basis
Official Websitewww.nainitalbank.bank.in

Important Dates

EventDate
Commencement of Online Registration15.08.2026
Closure of Online Registration07.09.2026
Last Date for Payment of Fee07.09.2026
Tentative Date of ExaminationOctober 2026
Age Reckoning Date01.08.2026

Application Fees

CategoryFee (Non-Refundable, Including GST)
Scale I, II & III (All Categories)₹1,500/-

Note: Bank transaction charges for online payment of application fees will have to be borne by the candidate. Payment can be made via Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, or UPI.

Nainital Bank SO 2026 Vacancy Details & Age Criteria

Name of the PostNo. of VacanciesMin AgeMax Age
Risk Officer (Grade/Scale-I)022132
HR Officer (Grade/Scale-I)032132
IT Officer — Software/API/RPA/ETL Developer, System/Database/Network Administrator (Grade/Scale-I)102132
Data Scientist/Analyst (Grade/Scale-I)022132
Civil Engineer/Architect (Grade/Scale-I)022132
Manager-Credit (Grade/Scale-II)052535
Manager-Law (Grade/Scale-II)022535
Manager-Risk (Grade/Scale-II)022535
Manager-Company Secretary (Grade/Scale-II)012535
Manager-Security Officer (Grade/Scale-II)0335
Senior Manager-Credit (Grade/Scale-III)042538
Senior Manager-Forex (Grade/Scale-III)022538
Senior Manager-Treasury (Grade/Scale-III)022538
Senior Manager-Law (Grade/Scale-III)012538

Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and the Bank shall fill them as per actual requirement. A candidate can apply for only one post; in case of multiple applications, only the latest valid application will be retained, and fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.

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Educational Qualification & Experience (As on 01.08.2026)

PostEssential QualificationPost-Qualification Experience
Risk OfficerMBA (Finance)/Master’s in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics, min. 60% marks1 year as Risk Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable)
HR OfficerMBA with specialization in Personnel Management/IR/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law, min. 60% marks1 year as HR Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable)
IT Officer (various roles)BE/B.Tech or PG (M.Tech/M.E./MCA) in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Data Science, min. 60% marks; proficiency in Python, JAVA, .NET, SQL preferred1 year in relevant field at Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable)
Data Scientist/AnalystBachelor’s/Master’s in Data Science, CS, Statistics or related field, min. 60% aggregate1 year working on large databases (desirable)
Civil Engineer/ArchitectBE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Bachelor’s in Architecture, min. 60% marks1 year in construction/maintenance/project management (desirable)
Manager-CreditGraduate/PG (MBA-Finance); CA/CMA/CFA an added advantageMin. 3 years in Credit Department/handling Credit Portfolio (mandatory)
Manager-LawBachelor’s in Law (LLB), enrolled advocate with Bar Council; PG in Law preferredMin. 3 years as Law Officer (mandatory)
Manager-RiskGraduate/PG (MBA-Finance)/Master’s in Mathematics/Statistics/EconometricsMin. 3 years as Risk Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI (mandatory)
Manager-Company SecretaryAssociate Member of ICSI; LLB/CA/ICWA/CMA/FRM desirableMin. 3 years working as CS in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (mandatory)
Manager-Security OfficerBachelor’s degree in any disciplineMin. 5 years as Officer in Indian Army/Navy/Air Force (not below rank of Captain) OR Paramilitary (not below Deputy Commandant)
Senior Manager-TreasuryGraduate + PG (MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM in Finance, min. 2 years) OR Master’s in Statistics/EconomicsMin. 5 years executing trades, managing Asset-Liability, Treasury functions (mandatory)
Senior Manager-ForexGraduate + MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM in Finance/International Business/Trade Finance (min. 2 years)Min. 5 years in currency markets, FEMA/FEDAI compliance (mandatory)
Senior Manager-CreditGraduate + PG in Finance; CA/CMA/CS/ICWA/CFA desirableMin. 5 years in credit-related operations/Credit Portfolio (mandatory)
Senior Manager-LawBachelor’s in Law, enrolled Advocate; Master’s preferredMin. 5 years as Law Officer (mandatory)

Remuneration / Pay Scale

Post Sl. No.CadrePay Scale
1–5Officers (Grade/Scale-I)48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
6–10Managers (Grade/Scale-II)64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
11–14Senior Manager (Grade/Scale-III)85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280

Indemnity Bond

On selection, candidates must execute an Indemnity Bond with two sureties before joining, for serving the Bank for a specified period. If a candidate resigns or leaves service before completing this period, they must indemnify the Bank for bond costs and expenses.

CadreAmount of BondBond Period
Grade/Scale I, II & III₹3.00 Lakhs02 Years

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Nainital Bank SO 2026 Exam Pattern

Name of TestNo. of QuestionsMax MarksDuration
Reasoning404035 Minutes
English Language404035 Minutes
General Awareness (Special reference to Banking)404020 Minutes
Professional Knowledge404020 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude404035 Minutes
Total200200145 Minutes
  • The test will be conducted only in English.
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
  • Each question carries 5 answer options.

Choice of Examination Centre

Sl. No.Name of the Centre
1Haldwani, Distt. Nainital (Uttarakhand)
2Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
3Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
4Delhi / NCR

Candidates must choose any three centres of preference; no request for change of centre/venue/date/session will be entertained once exercised.

Selection Process

  1. Candidates will undergo an Online Written Test followed by a Personal Interview.
  2. Successful candidates in the written test will be called for interview.
  3. Final selection will be based on performance in both the written test and interview, subject to the candidate being medically fit.
  4. Appointment letters will be issued for joining as Specialist Cadre.

How to Apply for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the career section of the Bank’s website at www.nainitalbank.bank.in, click on “Current Openings” under the Recruitment tab, and click “APPLY ONLINE.”
  2. Register using “Click here for New Registration,” entering Name, Contact Details, and Email ID. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated.
  3. Fill in the application form using the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility, and verify all details carefully.
  4. Upload scanned Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm), Signature (black ink), Left Thumb Impression, and a hand-written declaration (in English) as per the prescribed specifications.
  5. Preview the complete application before clicking “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” — no changes are allowed thereafter.
  6. Proceed to the “Payment” tab and complete the fee payment online.
  7. Click “Submit” and retain a printout of the system-generated application form and e-Receipt.

Hand-Written Declaration 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.”

(This must be written by the candidate in their own handwriting, in English only. Visually impaired candidates unable to write may get the text typed and affix their left thumb impression below it.)

Documents/Photo Specifications for Upload

DocumentDimensionsFile Size
Photograph4.5cm × 3.5cm (200×230 pixels preferred)20KB–50KB
Signature140×60 pixels10KB–20KB
Left Thumb Impression3cm × 3cm (240×240 pixels, 200 DPI)20KB–50KB
Hand-Written Declaration10cm × 5cm (800×400 pixels, 200 DPI)50KB–100KB

Note: Caps, hats, and dark glasses are not acceptable in the photograph (religious headwear allowed if it doesn’t cover the face). Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.

Identity Verification

Candidates must carry the call letter along with original and photocopy of a currently valid photo ID (PAN Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook with photo/Aadhaar Card, etc.) bearing the exact same name as on the call letter. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are NOT valid ID proof. Any name mismatch (including due to marriage) will require original Gazette notification/marriage certificate/affidavit for verification.

Facilities for Persons with Disabilities

  • Scribe Facility: Visually impaired candidates and those with permanently affected writing speed may arrange their own scribe at their own cost, with 20 minutes compensatory time per hour of examination.
  • Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy: 20 minutes compensatory time per hour where the dominant writing extremity is affected (minimum 40% impairment).
  • Visually Impaired Candidates: May opt for magnified font test content, with 20 minutes compensatory time per hour.
  • Candidates with less than 40% disability but with writing difficulty must submit a certificate from a competent medical authority (Appendix-I format) and an undertaking (Appendix-II format).

Important Links

Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDFNotification
Nainital Bank SO Online Application LinkApply Online
Nainital Bank Official Websitewww.nainitalbank.bank.in

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