The Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) has officially published an employment notification (Advertisement No. 6/2025-26) inviting online applications from experienced banking professionals. This is a brilliant opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a prestigious Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) position within one of India’s leading financial institutions for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle.
Through this nationwide recruitment drive, IDBI Bank aims to fill 200 vacancies across its various branches. Selected officers will be placed in crucial departments such as retail assets, branch operations, and credit management.
Interested candidates who possess the required banking experience can register online starting from March 8, 2026, until the final deadline on March 19, 2026. Read this complete guide to understand the category-wise vacancy distribution, age limits, required work experience, exam pattern, and the step-by-step application process.
1. Notification Summary: IDBI AM Grade ‘A’ 2026
| Recruitment Highlights | Detailed Information |
| Organization Name | IDBI Bank Ltd. |
| Advertisement Number | 6/2025-26 |
| Name of the Post | Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) |
| Total Available Seats | 200 Vacancies |
| Mode of Application | Online Registration Only |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Web Portal | idbibank.in |
2. Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 200 Assistant Manager vacancies have been systematically distributed among various reservation categories as per government guidelines:
| Candidate Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR/General) | 81 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 54 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 30 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 15 |
| Total Vacancies | 200 Posts |
3. Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must strictly ensure they meet the following education, experience, and age criteria as of the cut-off date (1st March 2026).
A. Educational Qualification:
- Applicants must hold a valid Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India.
- Note: Candidates possessing only a Diploma are not eligible. Basic proficiency in computer operations is mandatory.
B. Essential Work Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification work experience as a permanent employee is strictly required.
- The experience must be from a Scheduled Commercial Bank, Scheduled Private Sector Bank, Regional Rural Bank (RRB), or a Cooperative Bank.
- Preference: Candidates having practical exposure to retail banking, credit processing, or branch operations will be given preference.
C. Age Limit (As of 01/03/2026):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- (Candidates must have been born between 2nd March 1996 and 1st March 2005).
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years, and PwD candidates are eligible for a 10-year age relaxation.
4. Salary Structure & Benefits
IDBI Bank offers a highly attractive remuneration package for its Grade ‘A’ officers.
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- per month.
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2,000 (7) – 62,480 – 2,340 (2) – 67,160 – 2,680 (7) – 85,920.
- Perks: Along with the basic salary, selected officers will be entitled to various allowances as per bank rules and will be covered under the IDBI Bank New Pension Scheme (IBLNPS).
5. Application Fee Details
To successfully submit the form, candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee via digital payment gateways (UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards).
- General / OBC / EWS Category: ₹1,050/-
- SC / ST / PwD Categories: ₹250/-
6. Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The final selection will be based on a rigorous evaluation process comprising an Online Test (OT), Document Verification (DV), a Personal Interview (PI), and a Pre-Recruitment Medical Test. The final merit list gives 75% weightage to the Online Test and 25% to the Interview.
Online Examination Pattern:
A massive advantage for candidates is that there is NO negative marking for incorrect answers in this specific exam.
| Subject / Section Name | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis & DI | 60 | 60 | 40 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Banking, Economy, Computer & IT | 60 | 60 | 25 Minutes |
| Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes |
7. How to Apply Online
Follow these accurate instructions to fill out your online application form smoothly:
- Visit the official website of IDBI Bank: idbibank.in.
- Navigate to the “Careers” section and click on “Current Openings”.
- Find the notification for “Recruitment of Assistant Manager (Grade A) – 2026-27”.
- Click on Apply Online (Link active from 8th March).
- Register yourself and fill in your personal, academic, and professional experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and mandatory experience certificates.
- Pay the applicable examination fee using the online portal.
- Submit the form and download the final confirmation page for future reference.
8. Crucial Dates to Remember
| Recruitment Event | Scheduled Dates |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility (Age & Exp.) | 01 March 2026 |
| Online Application Link Activates | 08 March 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Form & Fee | 19 March 2026 |
| Tentative Online Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
9. Important Links for Candidates
| Helpful Links | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Direct Link to Apply Online | Click Here (Starts Mar 8) |
| Official IDBI Website | Click Here |
| Join Our WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| Back to Home Page | Click Here |
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the experience required for IDBI Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Candidates must have a minimum of two years of permanent post-qualification experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, Private Bank, Regional Rural Bank, or Cooperative Bank.
Q2. Is there any negative marking in the IDBI Grade A online exam?
Answer: No. As per the official notification, there is absolutely no negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective test.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online for IDBI Bank AM posts?
Answer: The online registration portal will strictly close on 19th March 2026.
Disclaimer:
The information published in this article is strictly for educational and informational purposes, designed to assist job seekers. We strongly recommend that all candidates cross-check the eligibility criteria, experience requirements, application fees, and examination dates by reading the official notification PDF released on the IDBI Bank website (idbibank.in) before making any payments. We are an independent job updates portal and hold no direct affiliation with IDBI Bank or any recruitment authority.

