South Indian Bank recruitment 2026: Registration begins for Officer-level posts; check direct link, eligibility criteria here

South Indian Bank has released a fresh recruitment notification for 2026, offering a good opportunity for experienced professionals looking to work in the banking sector. The recruitment drive is aimed at filling several officer-level positions in specialised roles. The bank has invited online applications from eligible candidates who meet the required education and work experience. The application process started on January 7 and will be open for a short time.Interested candidates should read the notification carefully and apply before the last date. This recruitment is mainly for candidates who already have work experience in banking, finance, technical, or risk-related jobs. Selected candidates will be appointed in Scale I or Scale II officer posts and may be posted anywhere in India, as per the bank’s requirement.

Posts offered and important dates

Under the South Indian Bank Recruitment 2026, applications are invited for posts such as Credit Analyst, Technical Manager or Regional Technical Manager, and Lead Analyst in the Risk Control Unit. These are officer-level positions meant for candidates with relevant professional experience. The bank has not announced the exact number of vacancies for each post.The online application process started on January 7, 2026. The last date to submit the application form is January 17, 2026. The cut-off date for checking age, qualification, and experience is December 31, 2025. Candidates must complete the application process within the given timeline, as late applications will not be accepted.

Eligibility criteria and qualifications

The maximum age limit for applying is 35 years as on December 31, 2025. Age relaxation of up to five years is applicable for SC and ST candidates as per rules. Candidates must also have relevant work experience, usually around two years or more, depending on the post applied for.For the Credit Analyst post, candidates should be CA, CMA, MBA in Finance, or graduates with recognised banking or credit-related certifications. Technical Manager posts require a degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture with relevant experience. For the Lead Analyst role in the Risk Control Unit, candidates should have a background in forensic sciences or risk and fraud-related certifications along with experience in risk control functions. A minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying degree is generally required.

Selection process and how to apply

The recruitment process will involve an initial screening of applications and subsequent interviews. Simply fulfilling the eligibility criteria will not ensure an interview, since the bank may select the candidates according to its own criteria.Selected candidates will be appointed in officer pay scales approved by the Indian Banks’ Association. Along with basic pay, employees will receive allowances such as dearness allowance and other benefits as per bank rules. A probation period is usually applicable.Candidates must apply online through the official South Indian Bank career portal. They need to upload a recent photograph, signature, and resume while filling out the application form. Applicants should ensure all details are correct before final submission.The direct link to apply for the recruitment process is given here. For more information about South Indian Bank recruitment process, candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website, southindianbank.bank.in.