The Nainital Bank Limited has been announced Nainital Bank Specialist Officer vacancies for 41 posts. Online registration starts from 15 August 2026 to 07 September 2026.
The Nainital Bank Limited has released Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 for Grade/Scale I, II, III Specialist Officers. A total of 41 vacancies announced in this recruitment drive. Online application process started from 15 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. The Bank Invites On-line Applications for recruitment of Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer-Software Developer, Data Scientist /Analyst, Civil Engineer/ Architect, Manager-Credit and various more posts on regular basis in Specialized Segment. The desirous candidates are requested to apply online.
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Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 out for various posts. Check vacancy details, educational qualification, age limit, important dates and application procedure.
Recruiting Body: Nainital Bank Limited
Post Name: Specialist Officer
Total Vacancies: 41 posts
Mode of Application: Online
Application Starts Date: 15 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 07 September 2026
Application Fee: Rs.1500/-
Age Limit: 21 to 38 years
Official Website: nainitalbank.bank.in
Important Dates for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026
Event Date
Notification Out 14 August 2026
Application Start Date 15 August 2026
Last Date to Apply 07 September 2026
Last Fee Payment Date 07 September 2026
Exam Date (Tentatively) October 2026
Vacancy Details for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026
There are 41 vacancies announced for SO Grade/Scale I, II, III Cadre.
Grade/Scale I
• Risk Officer – 2
• HR Officer – 3
• IT Officer- 10
• Data Scientist /Analyst – 2
• Civil Engineer/ Architect – 2
Grade/Scale II
• Manager-Credit – 5
• Manager-Law – 2
• Manager- Risk – 2
• Manager-Company Secretary – 1
• Manager- Security Officer – 3
Grade/ Scale-III
• Senior Manager-Credit – 4
• Senior Manager-Forex – 2
• Senior Manager-Treasury – 2
• Senior Manager-Law – 1
Nainital Bank SO Examination Centres
1. Haldwani, Distt. Nainital (Uttarakhand)
2. Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
3. Lucknow Uttar Pradesh)
4. Delhi / NCR
Candidates will have to choose any three center of their preference and convenience.
Eligibility Criteria for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026
Age Limit
| Grade | Post Name | Age |
|---|---|---|
Grade/ Scale-I | Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer, Data Scientist/Data Analyst, Civil Engineer/Architect | 21 to 32 years |
| Grade/ Scale-II | Credit Manager, Law Officer, Risk Officer, Company Secretary, Security Officer | 25 to 35 years |
| Grade/ Scale-III | Credit Senior Manager, Forex, Treasury, Law | 25 to 38 years |
Bank reserves the right to cancel /modify the recruitment process either entirely or partially at any stage.
Interested candidates can read other latest banking vacancies
Required Educational Qualification and Experience
Post Name | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Officer in Grade/ Scale-I | Regular Post Graduate in MBA (Finance)/ Master Degree in (Mathematics/ Statistics/ Econometrics) with min. 60% marks. Preference will be given t o c a n d i d a t e s having Certification in ‘Risk in Financial Services’ from IIBF/ ‘Integrated Risk Management’ from NIBM/ GARP- FRM-I or II/ Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). | One year Experience as Risk Officer in Bank’s/ NBFC’s/FI’s/Fintech |
| HR Officer in Grade/ Scale-I | Regular Graduate MBA with specialization in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law with minimum 60%of marks. | One year of Experience as HR Officer in Bank’s/ NBFC’s/FI’s/Fintech |
| IT Officer Software Developer in Grade/Scale-I | Graduate in BE /B Tech / Post Graduate in M.Tech/ M.E./ MCA in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics and Communication / Data Science with min. 60% marks. Preference will be given to candidates having proficiency in Programming Languages, Python, JAVA, NET, Database Knowledge- SQL | One year of Experience in relevant field at Bank’s/ NBFC’s/ FI’s/ Fintech |
| Data Scientist/ Data Analyst in Grade/Scale-I | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field with min. 60% marks. | One year of Experience on large databases as Data Scientist/Analyst in Bank’s NBFC’s /FI’s / Fintech is desirable |
| Civil Engineer/ Architect in Grade/ Scale-I | Graduate in B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering /Bachelor Degree in Architecture with a minimum of 60% marks. | One year Experience in construction, maintenance or project management in Bank’s/ NBFC’s/FI’s /Fintech is desirable |
| Manager-Credit Grade/ Scale-II | Regular Graduate/Post Graduate degree in MBA (Finance). Professional qualifications like CA/ CMA/CFA | Minimum 3 years of experience in Credit Department/ handling Credit Portfolio in Bank’s/ NBFC’s /FI’s / Fintech is Mandatory. |
| Manager-Law in Grade/ Scale-II | Regular Full Time Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree in Law shall be preferred | Minimum 3 years of post- Qualification experience as Law Officer in Bank’s /NBFCs/FI’s/Fintec h is mandatory. |
| Manager- Risk in Grade / Scale-II | Regular Full Time Graduate/ Post Graduate Degree in MBA (Finance)/ Master Degree in (Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics). | Minimum 3 years of post- Qualification experience as Risk Officer in Bank’s / NBFCs/FI’s and of working in the units of a Bank/ FIs/ NBFCs/Fintech is mandatory |
| Manager-Company Secretary in Grade/Scale-II | Candidate should be an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). Desirable Degree in Law (LLB), Chartered Accountant (CA), ICWA, CMA or FRM. | Minimum 3 years of postqualification experience as CS in Bank’s/ NBFC’s/ FI’s/ Fintech is mandatory. |
| Manager- Security Officer in Grade/Scale-II | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. | Minimum 05 years’ Experience as an Officer in Indian Army/ Navy/Air force not below the rank of Captain |
| Senior Manager Treasury in Grade/Scale-III | Regular Full Time Graduate in any discipline and Post Graduate Degree in MBA/ PGDBA/PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with Specialization in Finance and should be of minimum 2 years’ duration. OR Master in Statistics/Masters in Economics. | Minimum Five years of Experience in executing trades, managing Asset – liability, mitigating interest rate risks, optimizing funding and liquidity position in Bank’s/ NBFC’s/ FI’s/Fintech is mandatory. |
| Senior Manager-Forex Officer in Grade/ Scale-III | Regular Full Time Graduate in any discipline and MBA/ PGDBA/PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with Specialization in Finance /International Business/ Trade Finance with minimum 2 years’ duration. | Minimum 05 years of Experience and knowledge of currency markets, cross-currency swaps, forwards, trade finance, adherence to FEMA and FEDAI guidelines in Bank’s/ NBFC’s /FI’s /Fintech is mandatory. |
| Senior Manager-Credit in Grade/Scale-III | Regular Full Time Graduate in any discipline and Post Graduate Degree in Finance. Professional qualification like CA, CMA, CS , ICWA, CFA is desirable. | Minimum 5 years of postqualification experience in credit related operations / handling Credit portfolio in Bank’s/ NBFC’s/ FI’s/ Fintech is mandatory. |
| Senior Manager-Law in Grade/Scale-III | Regular Full Time Bachelor’s degree in Law and enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council. Candidate with Master Degree will be given preference. | Minimum 5 years of postqualification experience of working as Law Officer in Bank’s/ NBFC’s/ FI’s/ Fintech is mandatory. |
Pay Scale for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026
Candidates who will be selected for Nainital Bank SO will get monthly attractive basic pay as per the post applied for by candidates. Go through below details:
Post Sl No | Name of the Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Officers in Grade/Scale-I | 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7- 85920. |
| 6-10 | Managers in Grade/Scale-II | 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960 |
| 11-14 | Senior Manager in Grade/Scale-III | 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280 |
Indemnity Bond
On selection, the candidates shall execute the Indemnity Bond before joining in Bank’s service for prescribed amount with two sureties for serving the Bank for a specified period as mentioned herein below. In case the candidate resigns or leaves or abandon the service before completion of the specified period, he/ she will indemnify the Bank for the amount of Bond costs, charges and expenses incurred by the Bank.
| Cadre | Amount of Bond | Bond Period |
|---|---|---|
| Grade/Scale I, II & III | Rs.3.00 Lakhs | 02 years |
Application Fees/Intimation Charges Nainital Bank SO
Candidates for Nainital Bank SO Scale- I, II & III needs to pay application fee of Rs. 1500 including GST online.
Exam Pattern for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026
| Subject Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| General Awareness (with special reference to Banking) | 40 | 40 | 20 monutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
There is negative marking calculation for each wrong answer of 0.25 marks.
Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Nainital Bank SO Selection Process includes:
• Online Written Test
• Personal Interview
Application Process for Nainital Bank SO 2026
Candidates can follow below steps for applying Nainital Bank SO
1. Visit official site at nainitalbank.bank.in
2. To register, choose “Click here for New Registration”
3. Enter Name, Contact details and Email-id and other information
4. Upload required documents, signature and photograph in prescribed format
5. Pay application fee of Rs. 1500 online
6. Verify the application form before COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
7. Click on submit and take a printout
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Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
Nainital Bank has been released Specialist Officer Recruitment for Grade/Scale-I, II, III.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced under Nainital Bank?
There are around 41 vacancies released in this recruitment.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for applying is 07 September 2026.
Q4. What is the application fee for applying?
Application fee is Rs. 1500 including GST.
Q5. What is the Pay Scale for Officers in Grade/Scale-I?
Candidates will get Rs. 48480-85920 of salary for Grade/Scale-I posts.
Q6. What is the age limit for Grade/ Scale-III rank?
Required age limit is 25 to 38 years.