Nainital Bank Limited has released the Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 notification for 41 Specialist Officer vacancies in different disciplines under Grade/Scale I, II, and III. Eligible applicants can submit their online forms till 7 September 2026. The recruitment exam is tentatively scheduled for October 2026. Candidates can find information on eligibility, vacancies, application process, fees, selection procedure, salary, and other key details below.
Nainital Bank SO Notification 2026 Out
The Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on the bank’s official website. Applicants will be shortlisted through an Online Examination followed by an Interview. Depending on organisational requirements, selected candidates may be posted in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, or Rajasthan. The recruitment is a suitable opportunity for professionally qualified candidates aiming to pursue a career with Nainital Bank.
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Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Name |
Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026
|
| Conducting Authority |
The Nainital Bank Limited
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| Post Name |
Specialist Officer (SO)
|
| Grade/Scale |
Grade/Scale I, II & III
|
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Dates |
15 August to 07 September 2026
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| Selection Process |
Online Examination and Interview
|
| Exam Date |
October 2026 (Tentative)
|
| Job Location |
Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana & Rajasthan
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| Official Website |
www.nainital.bank.in
|
Important Dates
| Important Event | Scheduled Date |
| Online Application Begins | 15 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 September 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | October 2026 |
Nainital Bank SO Vacancy 2026
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | No. of Vacancies |
| 1 | Risk Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 2 |
| 2 | HR Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 3 |
| 3 | IT Officer – Software Developer/API Developer/RPA Developer/ETL Developer/System Administrator/Database Administrator/Network Administrator in Grade/Scale-I | 10 |
| 4 | Data Scientist/Analyst in Grade/Scale-I | 2 |
| 5 | Civil Engineer/Architect in Grade/Scale-I | 2 |
| 6 | Manager – Credit in Grade/Scale-II | 5 |
| 7 | Manager – Law in Grade/Scale-II | 2 |
| 8 | Manager – Risk in Grade/Scale-II | 2 |
| 9 | Manager – Company Secretary in Grade/Scale-II | 1 |
| 10 | Manager – Security Officer in Grade/Scale-II | 3 |
| 11 | Senior Manager – Credit in Grade/Scale-III | 4 |
| 12 | Senior Manager – Forex in Grade/Scale-III | 2 |
| 13 | Senior Manager – Treasury in Grade/Scale-III | 2 |
| 14 | Senior Manager – Law in Grade/Scale-III | 1 |
| Total | 41 | |
Nainital Bank SO Age Limit 2026
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| 1 | Risk Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 21 years | 32 years |
| 2 | HR Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 21 years | 32 years |
| 3 | IT Officer – Software Developer/API Developer/RPA Developer/ETL Developer/System Administrator/Database Administrator/Network Administrator in Grade/Scale-I | 21 years | 32 years |
| 4 | Data Scientist/Analyst in Grade/Scale-I | 21 years | 32 years |
| 5 | Civil Engineer/Architect in Grade/Scale-I | 21 years | 32 years |
| 6 | Manager – Credit in Grade/Scale-II | 25 years | 35 years |
| 7 | Manager – Law in Grade/Scale-II | 25 years | 35 years |
| 8 | Manager – Risk in Grade/Scale-II | 25 years | 35 years |
| 9 | Manager – Company Secretary in Grade/Scale-II | 25 years | 35 years |
| 10 | Manager – Security Officer in Grade/Scale-II | – |
Not more than 35 years
|
| 11 | Senior Manager – Credit in Grade/Scale-III | 25 years | 38 years |
| 12 | Senior Manager – Forex in Grade/Scale-III | 25 years | 38 years |
| 13 | Senior Manager – Treasury in Grade/Scale-III | 25 years | 38 years |
| 14 | Senior Manager – Law in Grade/Scale-III | 25 years | 38 years |
Nainital Bank SO Qualification (Post-wise)
| Post | Essential Qualification |
| 1. Risk Officer (Scale-I) |
Full-time MBA (Finance) or Master’s in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics, min. 60%. Preference: IIBF ‘Risk in Financial Services’, NIBM ‘Integrated Risk Management’, GARP-FRM I/II, or CFA
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| 2. HR Officer (Scale-I) |
Full-time MBA with specialization in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law, min. 60%
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| 3. IT Officer – Software/API/RPA/ETL Developer, System/DB/Network Admin (Scale-I) |
BE/B.Tech or PG (M.Tech/M.E./MCA) in Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication/Data Science, min. 60%. Preference for proficiency in Python, JAVA, .NET, SQL
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| 4. Data Scientist/Analyst (Scale-I) |
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field, min. 60% aggregate
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| 5. Civil Engineer/Architect (Scale-I) |
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Bachelor’s in Architecture, min. 60%
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| 6. Manager-Credit (Scale-II) |
Full-time Graduate/PG in MBA (Finance). CA/CMA/CFA is an added advantage
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| 7. Manager-Law (Scale-II) |
Full-time Bachelor’s in Law (LLB), enrolled as advocate with Bar Council. PG in Law preferred
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| 8. Manager-Risk (Scale-II) |
Full-time Graduate/PG in MBA (Finance) or Master’s in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics. Preference: IIBF/NIBM/GARP-FRM/CFA certifications
|
| 9. Manager-Company Secretary (Scale-II) |
Associate Member of ICSI. Desirable: LLB, CA, ICWA, CMA, or FRM
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| 10. Manager-Security Officer (Scale-II) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (experience-driven role — see experience column below)
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| 11. Senior Manager-Treasury (Scale-III) |
Full-time Graduate + PG (MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM, Finance specialization, min. 2 yrs duration) OR Master’s in Statistics/Economics
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| 12. Senior Manager-Forex (Scale-III) |
Full-time Graduate + MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialization in Finance/International Business/Trade Finance, min. 2 yrs duration
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| 13. Senior Manager-Credit (Scale-III) |
Full-time Graduate + PG in Finance. CA/CMA/CS/ICWA/CFA desirable
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| 14. Senior Manager-Law (Scale-III) |
Full-time Bachelor’s in Law, enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council. Master’s in Law preferred
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Experience
| Post | Post-Qualification Experience |
| 1–5 (Scale-I posts) | 1 year desirable (Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech) |
| 6–9 (Manager posts) | Min. 3 years mandatory (Bank/NBFC/FI/Fintech) |
| 10. Security Officer |
Min. 5 years as Army/Navy/Air Force Officer (not below Captain) OR Paramilitary Officer (not below Deputy Commandant)
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| 11–12 (Treasury/Forex) | Min. 5 years mandatory |
| 13–14 (Sr. Manager-Credit/Law) | Min. 5 years mandatory |
Nainital Bank SO Apply Online 2026
Candidates can now apply online for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 through the official website. Applicants should carefully check all details before submitting the form, as changes will not be allowed afterward. Ensure that the photograph, signature, thumb impression, and declaration are properly uploaded to avoid rejection. The direct application link is provided below.
Nainital Bank SO Apply Online 2026 Link – Active
Application Fee
| Scale | Fee |
| Scale I, II & III (all posts) |
Rs 1,500 (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred) including GST
|
How to Apply?
- Visit www.nainitalbank.bank.in → Career section → Recruitment tab → “Current Openings” → click “APPLY ONLINE”
- Click “Click here for New Registration” → enter Name, Contact details, Email ID
- System generates a Provisional Registration Number and Password (also sent via Email/SMS).
- Carefully verify Name/Father’s/Husband’s name spelling (must exactly match certificates/mark sheets/ID proof, or candidature may be disqualified)
- Click “Validate your details” and “Save & Next”
- Upload Photograph & Signature per specifications (see below)
- Fill remaining application form details
- Use “Preview” tab to check the entire form
- Click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” only after confirming everything is correct; no changes allowed after this step
- Go to “Payment” tab and complete payment
- Click “Submit”
Nainital Bank SO Selection Process
The selection is a two-stage process: Online Written Test → Personal Interview
Online Exam Pattern
The exam is conducted in English only, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| General Awareness (Banking Focus) | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 145 minutes |
Nainital Bank SO Salary 2026
| Grade | Applicable Posts | Pay Scale |
| Grade/Scale-I | Risk Officer, HR Officer, IT Officer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Civil Engineer/Architect |
₹48,480–2,000/7–₹62,480–2,340/2–₹67,160–2,680/7–₹85,920
|
| Grade/Scale-II | Manager-Credit, Manager-Law, Manager-Risk, Manager-CS, Manager-Security Officer |
₹64,820–2,340/1–₹67,160–2,680/10–₹93,960
|
| Grade/Scale-III | Senior Manager-Credit, Senior Manager-Forex, Senior Manager-Treasury, Senior Manager-Law |
₹85,920–2,680/5–₹99,320–2,980/2–₹1,05,280
|
Nainital Bank SO Exam Centres 2026
The Nainital Bank SO 2026 exam will be conducted at various centres across different regions. Candidates can select their preferred exam city while completing the application form. The proposed examination centres are listed below:
| Exam Centre | State/Region |
| Haldwani | Uttarakhand |
| Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| Delhi/NCR | Delhi/NCR |
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