The Canara Bank has officially released the Promotion Exam Notification 2025, inviting eligible officers to apply for promotion to MMG Scale-II, MMG Scale-III, and SMG Scale-IV. The promotion process is being conducted under the Long Term Promotion Policy approved by the Board of Directors (Internal Communication No. 145/2023 dated 07.10.2023). Officers are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, qualifying service, rural/semi-urban branch service requirements, and other conditions before submitting their willingness to participate.
Canara Bank Promotion Exam 2025
The Canara Bank Promotion Exam 2025 will be conducted online on 23 November 2025 (Sunday), Afternoon Session for officers eligible under both Merit and Normal channels. The test will be common for each scale, covering General Banking, Circulars, Policies, Banking Law & Practice, etc. For SMG Scale-IV, a qualifying computer literacy test on MS Office, CBS controls, and technology products will follow. Officers found using unfair means will be debarred and face disciplinary action.
| Canara Bank Promotion Exam Overview | |
|---|---|
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruitment Name | Canara Bank Promotion Exam 2025 |
| Scales | MMG Scale-II, MMG Scale-III, SMG Scale-IV |
| Promotion Channels | Merit & Normal Channel |
| Eligible Officers | Officers in feeder cadres as per policy (JMG Scale-I, MMG Scale-II, MMG Scale-III) |
| Application Mode | HRMS – Self Service |
| Last Date to Submit Willingness | 30 September 2025 |
| Online Test Date | 23 November 2025 (Afternoon) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Test Syllabus | General Banking, Policies, Circulars, Banking Law & Practice; Computer Literacy for SMG Scale-IV |
Canara Bank Promotion Exam Notification 2025
The official Canara Bank Promotion Exam Notification 2025 provides complete details about the upcoming promotion process, including eligibility criteria, qualifying service requirements, rural/semi-urban branch service norms, APAR/performance appraisal rules, exam pattern, and important dates. However, locating the correct notification on the bank’s internal portals or HRM sections can be challenging for many officers. To simplify the process and ensure easy access, here is the direct link to the official Canara Bank Promotion Exam Notification 2025 PDF, containing all necessary instructions, guidelines, and provisions for eligible candidates.
Download Canara Bank Promotion Exam Notification 2025
Canara Bank Promotion Exam Eligibility Criteria
The Canara Bank Promotion Exam 2025 is open to officers across various scales under both Merit and Normal channels. Eligibility is determined based on the officer’s current scale, date of joining or promotion to the feeder cadre, and the completion of minimum qualifying service as on 01.04.2026. Additional conditions, such as rural/semi-urban branch service, performance appraisal norms, and retirement eligibility, also apply, ensuring that only eligible candidates can participate in the promotion process.
| Canara Bank Promotion Exam Eligibility Criteria | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale | Promotion Channel | Eligible Officers | Minimum Qualifying Service | Additional Conditions |
| MMG Scale-II | Merit | Officers in JMG Scale-I on or before 01.04.2023 | 3 years | Compliance with promotion policy; rural/semi-urban service for generalist officers considered |
| MMG Scale-II | Normal | Officers in JMG Scale-I on or before 01.04.2021 | 5 years | Same as above |
| MMG Scale-III | Merit | Officers in MMG Scale-II on or before 01.04.2023 | 3 years | Same as above |
| MMG Scale-III | Normal | Officers in MMG Scale-II on or before 01.04.2021 | 5 years | Same as above |
| SMG Scale-IV | Both | Officers in MMG Scale-III on or before 01.04.2023 | 3 years | Mandatory 3 years of rural/semi-urban branch service; provisional promotions not allowed if service incomplete |
Canara Bank Promotion Exam Pattern 2025
The Canara Bank Promotion Exam 2025 will follow a structured online test pattern designed to evaluate officers on both technical knowledge and practical skills. The exam is common for Generalist and Specialist officers across all scales, focusing on General Banking, Circulars, Internal Communications, Policies, and Banking Law & Practice. For SMG Scale-IV officers, an additional qualifying computer literacy test is included to assess proficiency in MS Office, CBS controls, and technology products, ensuring officers are adequately prepared for higher responsibilities.
| Canara Bank Promotion Exam Pattern 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale | Test Type | Subjects / Topics | Marks | Duration | Additional Test |
| MMG Scale-II | Online Test | General Banking, Circulars, Policies, Banking Law & Practice | As per the promotion policy | Afternoon Session (23 Nov 2025) | None |
| MMG Scale-III | Online Test | General Banking, Circulars, Policies, Banking Law & Practice | As per the promotion policy | Afternoon Session (23 Nov 2025) | None |
| SMG Scale-IV | Online Test | General Banking, Circulars, Policies, Banking Law & Practice | As per the promotion policy | Afternoon Session (23 Nov 2025) | Qualifying Computer Literacy Test covering MS Office, CBS controls, Technology Products immediately after General Banking Test |
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