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The Nainital Bank Limited (Nainital Bank), a private sector bank headquartered in Nainital, Uttarakhand, with a network of 178 branches across 5 states, has released a notification for the recruitment of Specialist Officers in Grade/Scale-I, II & III. This recruitment drive will fill 41 Specialist Officer posts across 14 specialized profiles including Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Civil Engineer/Architect, Manager-Credit, Manager-Law, Manager-Risk, Manager-Company Secretary, Manager-Security Officer, and Senior Manager posts in Credit, Forex, Treasury, and Law. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the Bank's official career portal.
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Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | The Nainital Bank Limited (Nainital Bank) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Grade/Scale I, II & III – 14 specialized profiles) |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates holding the relevant graduate/postgraduate qualification and post-qualification experience specified for each post (see Eligibility section) |
| Application Mode | Online only (Bank's career portal) |
| Application Start Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | October 2026 |
| Exam Centres | Haldwani (Nainital), Dehradun, Lucknow, Delhi/NCR |
| Job Location | Any branch/office of the Bank in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, or Rajasthan |
| Official Website | www.nainitalbank.bank.in |
Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Registration | 15 August 2026 |
| Closure of Online Registration | 7 September 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment Window | 15 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 |
| Tentative Date of Examination | October (exact date not specified in the notification) |
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Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026 (41 Posts)
A total of 41 Specialist Officer vacancies have been notified across Grade/Scale-I, II, and III. The post-wise vacancy and age criteria (as on 01.08.2026) are given below. Note: the number of vacancies is provisional and the Bank may fill vacancies as per its actual requirement.
| Post Name | Grade/Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Officer | Scale-I | 02 |
| HR Officer | Scale-I | 03 |
| IT Officer – Software Developer / API Developer / RPA Developer / ETL Developer / System Administrator / Database Administrator / Network Administrator | Scale-I | 10 |
| Data Scientist / Analyst | Scale-I | 02 |
| Civil Engineer / Architect | Scale-I | 02 |
| Manager-Credit | Scale-II | 05 |
| Manager-Law | Scale-II | 02 |
| Manager-Risk | Scale-II | 02 |
| Manager-Company Secretary | Scale-II | 01 |
| Manager-Security Officer | Scale-II | 03 |
| Senior Manager-Credit | Scale-III | 04 |
| Senior Manager-Forex | Scale-III | 02 |
| Senior Manager-Treasury | Scale-III | 02 |
| Senior Manager-Law | Scale-III | 01 |
| Total | 41 | |
A candidate can apply for only one post. In case of multiple applications by the same candidate, only the latest valid (completed) application will be retained, and the fee paid for the other registrations will be forfeited.
Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Eligibility Criteria & Qualification
The educational qualification for every post must be full-time and regular, from a University accredited by UGC, or an AICTE-approved institute, or a Board recognized by the Government of India/approved regulatory bodies. Candidates who completed their education through Distance Mode, Open Schooling, Part-Time mode, Correspondence Courses, or Executive MBA mode are not eligible to apply.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Officer (Scale-I) | Full-time Postgraduate degree in MBA (Finance) / Master's in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics with min. 60% marks. Preference to candidates with certification in Risk in Financial Services (IIBF)/Integrated Risk Management (NIBM)/GARP-FRM-I or II/CFA | 1 year as Risk Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) |
| HR Officer (Scale-I) | Full-time Postgraduate degree in MBA with specialization in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law, min. 60% marks | 1 year as HR Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) |
| IT Officer (various streams) | Graduate in BE/B.Tech or Postgraduate in M.Tech/M.E./MCA in Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication/Data Science, min. 60% marks. Preference for proficiency in Python, JAVA, .NET, SQL | 1 year in relevant field at Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) |
| Data Scientist / Analyst (Scale-I) | Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field, min. 60% aggregate | 1 year working on large databases as Data Scientist/Analyst in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) |
| Civil Engineer / Architect (Scale-I) | Graduate in B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering, or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, min. 60% marks | 1 year in construction, maintenance, or project management in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (desirable) |
| Manager-Credit (Scale-II) | Full-time Graduate/Postgraduate degree in MBA (Finance). CA/CMA/CFA an added advantage | Min. 3 years in Credit Department/handling credit portfolio in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (mandatory) |
| Manager-Law (Scale-II) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), enrolled as advocate with Bar Council. PG Law degree preferred | Min. 3 years as Law Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (mandatory) |
| Manager-Risk (Scale-II) | Full-time Graduate/Postgraduate in MBA (Finance)/Master's in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics. Preference for risk-related certifications | Min. 3 years as Risk Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI, working in Bank/FI/NBFC/Fintech units (mandatory) |
| Manager-Company Secretary (Scale-II) | Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). LLB/CA/ICWA/CMA/FRM desirable | Min. 3 years working as CS in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (mandatory) |
| Manager-Security Officer (Scale-II) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline | Min. 5 years as Officer in Indian Army/Navy/Air Force not below rank of Captain, OR min. 5 years as Officer in Paramilitary not below rank of Deputy Commandant |
| Senior Manager-Treasury (Scale-III) | Full-time Graduate in any discipline + PG in MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with Finance specialization (min. 2 years duration), OR Master's in Statistics/Economics | Min. 5 years in executing trades, managing asset-liability, interest rate risk, funding & liquidity in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (mandatory) |
| Senior Manager-Forex (Scale-III) | Full-time Graduate + MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialization in Finance/International Business/Trade Finance (min. 2 years duration) | Min. 5 years knowledge of currency markets, cross-currency swaps, forwards, trade finance, FEMA/FEDAI guidelines in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (mandatory) |
| Senior Manager-Credit (Scale-III) | Full-time Graduate + PG Degree in Finance. CA/CMA/CS/ICWA/CFA desirable | Min. 5 years in credit-related operations/handling credit portfolio in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (mandatory) |
| Senior Manager-Law (Scale-III) | Full-time Bachelor's degree in Law, enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council. Master's degree preferred | Min. 5 years working as Law Officer in Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech (mandatory) |
Where a university has awarded a CGPA/GPA and no percentage conversion criterion is specified, the percentage shall be calculated by dividing the total marks obtained by the candidate in all subjects across all semesters by the aggregate maximum marks in all subjects, irrespective of honours/optional/additional subjects. In case of experience, the relevant experience certificate must specifically mention experience in Banks/NBFCs/FIs/Fintech.
Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Age Limit 2026
Age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026. The minimum and maximum age limits vary by post/grade as shown in the vacancy table above:
- Grade/Scale-I posts (Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Civil Engineer/Architect): 21 to 32 years
- Grade/Scale-II posts (Manager-Credit, Manager-Law, Manager-Risk, Manager-Company Secretary): 25 to 35 years
- Manager-Security Officer (Scale-II): Not more than 35 years of age
- Grade/Scale-III posts (Senior Manager-Credit, Forex, Treasury, Law): 25 to 38 years
| Post Name | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Officer | 21 | 32 |
| HR Officer | 21 | 32 |
| IT Officer – Software Developer / API Developer / RPA Developer / ETL Developer / System Administrator / Database Administrator / Network Administrator | 21 | 32 |
| Data Scientist / Analyst | 21 | 32 |
| Civil Engineer / Architect | 21 | 32 |
| Manager-Credit | 25 | 35 |
| Manager-Law | 25 | 35 |
| Manager-Risk | 25 | 35 |
| Manager-Company Secretary | 25 | 35 |
| Manager-Security Officer | Not more than 35 years of age | |
| Senior Manager-Credit | 25 | 38 |
| Senior Manager-Forex | 25 | 38 |
| Senior Manager-Treasury | 25 | 38 |
| Senior Manager-Law | 25 | 38 |
Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| For Scale I, II & III (all candidates) | Rs. 1,500 (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only), including GST |
The fee can be paid online using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, or UPI. Bank transaction charges for online payment of the application fee will have to be borne by the candidate. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded even if the application is rejected or not considered by the Bank.
Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Salary 2026
| Grade/Scale | Applicable Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Grade/Scale-I | Post Sl No. 1–5 (Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Civil Engineer/Architect) | 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
| Grade/Scale-II | Post Sl No. 6–10 (Manager-Credit, Manager-Law, Manager-Risk, Manager-Company Secretary, Manager-Security Officer) | 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960 |
| Grade/Scale-III | Post Sl No. 11–14 (Senior Manager-Credit, Forex, Treasury, Law) | 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280 |
Indemnity Bond
On selection, candidates must execute an Indemnity Bond with two sureties before joining as an Officer. For all cadres (Grade/Scale I, II & III), the bond amount is Rs. 3.00 Lakhs for a bond period of 2 years. If a candidate resigns, leaves, or abandons service before completing the specified period, they must indemnify the Bank for the bond costs, charges, and expenses incurred.
Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Selection Process 2026
Selection is based on an Online Written Test followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates who qualify in the online written test will be called for interview, and final selection will be based on performance in both the written test and interview, subject to the candidate being found medically fit for the assignment.
Online Test Pattern
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness (with special reference to Banking) | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 145 Minutes | |
- The test is conducted only in English.
- Each question has 5 answer options.
- Penalty for wrong answer: Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Though the test duration is 145 minutes, candidates may need to be at the venue for about 4 hours, including time for document verification, logging in, and instructions.
Exam Centres
| Sl No | Name of the Centre |
|---|---|
| 1 | Haldwani, Distt. Nainital (Uttarakhand) |
| 2 | Dehradun (Uttarakhand) |
| 3 | Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) |
| 4 | Delhi / NCR |
Candidates have to choose any three centres of their preference and convenience during registration. No request for a change of centre/venue/date/session will be entertained once exercised, and the Bank reserves the right to allot a candidate to a centre other than the one opted for.
How to Apply for Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online only from 15 August 2026 to 7 September 2026; no other mode of application will be accepted.
- Go to the "Career" section of the Bank's website at www.nainitalbank.bank.in, click "Current Openings" under the Recruitment tab, and click "Apply Online".
- Choose "Click here for New Registration" and enter your Name, Contact details, and Email ID. Note down the system-generated Provisional Registration Number and Password (also sent by Email/SMS).
- Use the "Save and Next" facility to fill the form in stages if required, and verify details carefully before final submission.
- Upload your scanned Photograph and Signature as per the specifications given in the notification (Photograph: 4.5cm × 3.5cm, 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB; Signature: 140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB).
- Upload your scanned Left Thumb Impression (240×240 pixels, 200 DPI, 20–50 KB) and a handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink (800×400 pixels, 200 DPI, 50–100 KB) - 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."
- Fill in all remaining details of the application form and click the Preview tab to verify the entire form before Complete Registration.
- Click "Complete Registration" only after confirming that the photograph, signature, and all details are correct, since no changes are possible thereafter.
- Click the "Payment" tab and pay the application fee of Rs. 1,500 (including GST) through the available online payment modes.
- Click "Submit" and take a printout of the e-Receipt and the completed online application form for future reference.
All particulars mentioned in the online application - Name, Category, Date of Birth, Address, Mobile Number, Email ID, Centre of Examination, etc. - are considered final; no change or modification is allowed after submission.
Nainital Bank Specialist Officer Important Instructions
- Signature and the handwritten declaration must be in the candidate's own handwriting and in English only; signatures in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted.
- Photograph must be a recent passport-style colour picture against a light/white background, without caps, hats, or dark glasses (religious headwear allowed if it does not cover the face).
- Candidates must produce, in original, a currently valid photo ID proof (PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving License, Voter's Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, Employee ID, Bar Council ID, etc.) along with a photocopy at the examination and interview. Ration Card and Learner's Driving License are NOT valid ID proof.
- The name on the call letter must exactly match the name on the photo ID proof; candidates who have changed their name (e.g., after marriage) must carry the original Gazette notification/marriage certificate/affidavit.
- Candidates found with an unclear/blurred photo or signature in capital letters on the admit card will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
- Mobile phones or similar electronic communication devices are strictly prohibited in the examination/interview hall.
- A candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination for a post; multiple appearances will result in cancellation of candidature.
- Guidelines for scribe/compensatory time are provided for visually impaired candidates and candidates with locomotor disability/cerebral palsy or other specified disabilities under the RPWD Act, 2016, with prescribed certificates (Appendix-I) and undertakings (Appendix-II) as detailed in the official notification.
- The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances and will not be held in reserve for any future examination or selection.
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