EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager Recruitment 2026: Special Drive for 8 Backlog Vacancies
The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has announced a Special Recruitment Drive for 8 backlog vacancies — 6 Deputy Manager (Banking Operations) and 2 Manager (Internal Audit) posts. These seats are only for SC, ST and OBC candidates under this backlog drive. The pay is excellent too: the Bank puts the current annual CTC at about Rs 18 lakh for Deputy Manager and Rs 20 lakh for Manager. If you want a career in banking jobs with an all-India finance institution, read on.
The online form is open from 15 September 2026 to 10 October 2026. You need a finance post-graduate degree or CA plus relevant work experience, so this is not a fresher job. In this guide we cover the vacancy split, eligibility, age, pay, the written test, fees and every condition that can cancel your candidature. Read it fully before you pay, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for the next steps of this drive.
What are the Key Highlights of EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager Recruitment 2026?
EXIM Bank is an all-India premier financial institution that finances, facilitates and promotes India’s international trade. This advertisement (No. HRM/DM & M/ SRD/2026-27/04) fills only backlog reserved seats.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) |
| Advertisement No. | HRM/DM & M/ SRD/2026-27/04 |
| Posts | Deputy Manager (JM I) and Manager (MM II) |
| Total Vacancies | 8 (backlog, SC / ST / OBC only) |
| Annual CTC | About Rs 18 lakh (DM) and Rs 20 lakh (Manager) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Application Window | 15 September 2026 to 10 October 2026 |
| Mode | Online only |
How Many Vacancies are in EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager Recruitment 2026?
The split is different for each post, so check your own row carefully.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Banking Operations), Grade/Scale JM I | SC 2 / ST 1 / OBC 3 | 6 |
| Manager (Internal Audit), Grade/Scale MM II | SC 0 / ST 2 / OBC 0 | 2 |
There is no Unreserved (General) or EWS seat in this drive. The Manager post has seats only for ST candidates, so an SC or OBC candidate should apply for Deputy Manager instead. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal and is for Hearing Impairment (HI) only; the notification does not give a separate PwBD count.
You can apply for only one post. If you apply for more than one, only the latest completed application (higher registration number) is kept and the fee paid for the others is forfeited.
What is the Eligibility for EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager 2026?
All eligibility — age, qualification and experience — is counted as on 31 August 2026.
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Graduation | Minimum 3-year full-time course with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA |
| Post Graduation | MBA, PGDBA, PGDBM or MMS with specialization in Finance, International Business or Foreign Trade, minimum 2-year full-time course, at least 50% or equivalent CGPA |
| Or CA | Chartered Accountant — passing the professional exam is enough, but ICAI membership is mandatory |
| Mode of study | Correspondence, part-time, open university, distance, external or e-learning degrees are not eligible |
This is a job for post-graduate candidates and CAs from commerce and finance backgrounds. If your marksheet shows only CGPA, you must furnish a letter from your institute or university giving the conversion formula to percentage. Your university must be recognised by the Government, AICTE or UGC. The Bank also expects excellent communication skills and good computer knowledge.
Experience
| Post | Experience Needed (as on 31 August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Manager | Minimum 1 year post-qualification (PG or CA) experience in a reputed commercial bank, financial institution or state-level term lending institution, with skills in project finance, credit appraisal, term lending, cross-border risk analysis and financing overseas joint ventures |
| Manager | Minimum 3 years in a scheduled commercial bank, all India financial institution or other reputed organisation in internal audit / credit audit, including audit reports, audit compliance, audit committee submissions, review of audit scope and controls, and dealing with RBI on audit / inspection matters (in Scale I or equivalent) |
Age Limit
| Post | Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (JM I) | SC / ST | 33 years |
| Deputy Manager (JM I) | OBC (NCL) | 31 years |
| Manager (MM II) | SC / ST | 35 years |
| Manager (MM II) | OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
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These are maximum ages as on 31 August 2026, already including category relaxation, so do not add your SC, ST or OBC relaxation again. On top of this, the upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years for PwBD and 5 years for Ex-Servicemen. The notification does not state a minimum age. PwBD reservation applies only if you have not less than 40% disability.
What is the Salary for EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager 2026?
Pay follows the IBA 12th Bipartite Settlement.
| Post | Pay Scale | Current Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Scale JM I) | Rs 48,480-2,000-62,480-2,340-67,160-2,680-85,920 | About Rs 18 lakh |
| Manager (Scale MM II) | Rs 64,820-2,340-67,160-2,680-93,960 | About Rs 20 lakh |
Besides pay, you get allowances, perquisites and benefits as per Bank rules. Residential accommodation may be given subject to availability, or a leased accommodation scheme applies. Loans for housing, vehicle and children’s education are also available.
Service bond: A selected Deputy Manager must sign a personal bond of Rs 3 lakh to serve the Bank for at least 5 years from joining.
What is the Selection Process for EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Test | Professional Knowledge (Subjective), tentatively in November 2026 |
| Personal Interview | For candidates shortlisted on written test performance, held in Mumbai and New Delhi |
| Final Merit | Written test 70% weightage + Interview 30% weightage |
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | Question 1 (compulsory) | 40 |
| Part II | Attempt any 6 out of 8 | 60 |
| Total | Duration 2 hours 30 minutes | 100 |
There is no sectional cut-off. The exam is at Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Guwahati; centres may change if enough candidates do not opt for one, and no request to change centre, date or session is entertained. Since the paper is subjective, practise writing clear, structured answers, and check our syllabus section for preparation help. A pre-recruitment training is offered to reserved-category candidates who opt for it in the online form.
How to Apply Online for EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the online application portal (link in Essential Links) and click “APPLY ONLINE” |
| 2 | Click “Click here for New Registration”, enter your name, contact details and email; note the Provisional Registration Number and Password |
| 3 | Fill the form using “SAVE AND NEXT”, then “Validate your details” |
| 4 | Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and your PDF documents, and capture a live photo |
| 5 | Preview, then click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” — no change is possible after this |
| 6 | Click the “Payment” tab, pay online, then click “Submit” |
| 7 | Print the e-Receipt and the application form |
Your registration is complete only when the fee is paid online on or before 10 October 2026. Scan your graduation and PG marksheets, degrees, experience or relieving letter and caste certificate as PDFs before you start. The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued within one year before the last date, and the caste name must match the Central list letter by letter.
What are the Important Dates for EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 15 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 10 October 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 31 August 2026 |
| Written exam (tentative) | November 2026 |
The exact exam date comes through the call letter and the Bank’s website. Call letters must be downloaded from the website; an email or SMS alert is also sent, so also watch our admit cards page.
What is the Application Fee for EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC | Rs 600 (application fee + intimation charges) |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Female candidates | Rs 100 (intimation charges only) |
Pay online by debit card (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard or Maestro), credit card, internet banking, IMPS or cash card / mobile wallet. Bank transaction charges are yours. The fee is non-refundable, even if you are later found ineligible.
What Can Cancel Your EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager Candidature?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Loan default | Candidates who defaulted on any loan or appear in CIBIL as defaulters are not eligible to join |
| Serving employees | Without a relieving letter or discharge certificate in original at joining, you shall not be allowed to join |
| Other modes | Applications in any other format are rejected; canvassing in any form is a disqualification |
| Wrong or false details | Incorrect information detected at any stage leads to disqualification, with retrospective effect if detected subsequently, and a bar from future EXIM Bank recruitment |
| Name spelling | Your name and your father’s or husband’s name must match your certificates; any change or alteration found may disqualify the candidature |
| Unfair means | Liable to be disqualified from the examination, debarred either permanently or for a specified period from any Bank examination, and termination of service if already joined |
| Copying detection | If answers are found shared, candidature can be cancelled and result withheld |
| Late reporting | Candidates reaching after the reporting time will not be permitted to take the exam |
| ID proof | Name on call letter must match the photo ID exactly; ration card and learner’s licence are not valid |
| Signature and declaration | If your signature at the exam does not match the signature uploaded, you will be disqualified; capital-letter signatures, and a declaration not in your own handwriting or not in English, are rejected |
| Photo upload | A photo or signature in the wrong place means you will not be allowed to appear |
| Scribe | Candidature is cancelled if the scribe is a candidate in the same exam or answers on their own; compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is given only if you registered for it in the form, otherwise it shall not be allowed |
| Posting | You can be posted anywhere in India and, with consent, abroad |
| Bank’s rights | The Bank can cancel, restrict, curtail or enlarge the recruitment, including vacancies, without notice |
Legal disputes can be filed only in Mumbai courts.
EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager Recruitment 2026 – 8 Backlog Posts
- Visit EXIM Bank Deputy Manager & Manager Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are an SC, ST or OBC finance professional with the right experience, this backlog drive is a rare chance to join a premier central institution with a CTC of up to Rs 20 lakh. Check your category against your post, get your documents ready, and apply well before 10 October 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more banking jobs and updates on this drive.