EXIM Bank Management Trainee & Manager Recruitment 2026: 120 Posts, Eligibility, Pay & How to Apply
The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has announced a direct recruitment drive for 120 posts: 90 Management Trainee (MT) and 30 Manager (Scale MM II). MTs get a stipend of ₹65,000 per month during a one-year training, and the bank puts the current annual CTC at about ₹25 lakh (Deputy Manager) and ₹30 lakh (Manager). See more banking jobs on our site.
The application link is not open yet. It goes live on 27 November 2026, and the last day to apply and pay the fee is 11 December 2026. Check your marks, degree type and documents. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in covers all 25 specialisations, age, pay, fee, exam pattern and how to apply.
Key Highlights of EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) |
| Advertisement No. | HRM/MT/M/2026-27/05 |
| Posts | Management Trainee (MT) and Manager (Grade/Scale MM II) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 (MT 90, Manager 30) |
| Application Mode | Online only, link opens 27 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 11 December 2026 |
| Posting | Anywhere in India, as the Bank requires |
| Selection | Written test and Personal Interview |
How Many Vacancies Are There in EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026?
The notice gives the category split only for the two cadres, not for each specialisation. PwBD seats are horizontal, inside these totals, not extra.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Management Trainee | UR 40 / SC 7 / ST 9 / OBC (NCL) 25 / EWS 9 | 90 |
| Manager (MM II) | UR 15 / SC 3 / ST 2 / OBC (NCL) 7 / EWS 3 | 30 |
PwBD seats are 3 for MT and 1 for Manager. They are reserved one each in four categories: blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, locomotor disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy), and autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness. You need at least 40% of the relevant disability.
| Management Trainee Specialisation | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Banking Operations (Credit, Loans, Advances) | 50 |
| Treasury & Accounts | 3 |
| International Relations | 1 |
| Internal Audit | 5 |
| Compliance | 2 |
| Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) | 1 |
| Risk Management | 2 |
| Cyber Security | 2 |
| Legal | 10 |
| Digital Technology | 9 |
| Human Resource Management | 2 |
| Administration | 2 |
| Corporate Communications | 1 |
| Manager Specialisation | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Credit Appraisal | 4 |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Documentary Credit | 3 |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Bank Guarantees | 3 |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Trade Finance | 4 |
| Special Situations Recovery | 3 |
| Risk Management | 2 |
| Compliance | 2 |
| Internal Audit – Treasury & Risk Management | 2 |
| Internal Audit – Information Security | 1 |
| Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) | 2 |
| Sustainable Enterprise and Export Development | 2 |
| Corporate Communications / Corporate Social Responsibility | 2 |
What Is the Eligibility for EXIM Bank Management Trainee & Manager 2026?
Educational Qualification
Most posts need minimum 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) in graduation, and most need a 3-year full-time graduation. Candidates who have appeared or will appear in the final qualifying exam by May 2027 can sit the written test. The offer to join depends on proof of the qualification by the joining date, which is not later than 30 June 2027. If you are a post-graduate or CA looking for post graduate government jobs, check your own row below.
Management Trainee
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Banking Operations, Treasury & Accounts, Internal Audit, Risk Management | Post Graduation (MBA, PGDBA, PGDBM or MMS) with specialisation in Finance, International Business or Foreign Trade, or Chartered Accountant (CA). PG must be 2-year full-time with specialisation in Finance and 60% marks. For CA, passing the professional examination is enough, but ICAI membership is mandatory |
| International Relations | Post Graduation (MBA, PGDBA, PGDBM or MMS) with specialisation in Finance, International Business or Foreign Trade, or MA in Economics. PG must be 2-year full-time with 60% marks |
| Compliance | Associate Membership (ACS) of ICSI and full-time graduation with 60%. MBA or LLB is preferred |
| ESG | Postgraduate in Management or Environmental Science, with 60% in graduation and post graduation. A certificate in ESG or climate risk (CFA or GARP) or in GHG Accounting is preferred |
| Cyber Security | Full-time B.E., B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. or M.C.A. in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics & Communication, with 60% |
| Legal | Law degree (LLB). For an integrated LLB, 60%. For a regular LLB, 60% in graduation and/or LLB. Graduation must be 3-year full-time |
| Digital Technology | B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics & Communication with 60%, or 60% in both graduation and MCA (MCA must be 2-year full-time) |
| Human Resource Management | PG (MBA, PGDBA, PGDBM or MMS) with specialisation in Human Resource Management or Personnel Management; 2-year full-time; 60% in both graduation and PG |
| Administration | PG (MBA, PGDBA, PGDBM or MMS) with specialisation in Hotel and Hospitality Management or Facilities Management, or equivalent; 2-year full-time; 60% |
| Corporate Communications | Master’s degree or PG Diploma in Corporate Communication, Mass Communication, Advertising, Journalism, Marketing or related fields, with 60% |
Manager (every post needs minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience)
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Credit Appraisal | Finance PG or CA (same as the Finance row above, ICAI membership mandatory for CA). Experience in a reputed commercial bank, financial institution or state level term lending institution or any other organisation of repute, in banking, project finance, credit appraisal, term lending, cross-border risk analysis and financing of overseas joint ventures |
| Loan Operations – Documentary Credit | Finance PG or CA. Experience in Trade Finance Operations: import and export Letters of Credit, document examination, discrepancy handling, SWIFT and trade compliance. Working knowledge of Finacle is a must. CITF, CSDG or other ICC certification is preferred |
| Loan Operations – Bank Guarantees | Finance PG or CA. Experience in trade finance transactions in a scheduled commercial bank, financial institution, international banking or any other organisation of repute, with exposure to Bank Guarantees, SWIFT and trade compliance |
| Loan Operations – Trade Finance | Finance PG or CA. Experience in trade finance operations: export/import transactions, letters of credit, bank guarantees, export credit, forex remittances, FEMA/RBI compliance and SWIFT. Knowledge of UCP 600, URDG 758 and ISBP. CDCS or International Trade Finance certification is preferred |
| Special Situations Recovery | Finance PG or CA. Experience in recovery of stressed assets in public or private sector banks, all India financial institutions, large NBFCs or Asset Reconstruction Companies; corporate recovery (IBC, SARFAESI, DRT, OTS) preferred |
| Risk Management | Finance PG or CA. Experience in risk management or treasury in commercial banks, financial institutions, large NBFCs or any other organisation of repute |
| Compliance | ACS of ICSI and full-time graduation with 60%. 4 years of experience after obtaining ICSI membership in corporate credit or secretarial compliance for a High Value Debt Listed Entity under SEBI LODR, and RBI compliances. MBA or LLB preferred |
| Internal Audit – Treasury & Risk Management | Finance PG or CA. Experience in internal audit, credit audit, risk management or treasury in a scheduled commercial bank or all India financial institution or any other organisation of repute, including audit compliance and dealing with RBI on audit or inspection |
| Internal Audit – Information Security | Full-time B.E., B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. or M.C.A. in Computer Science, IT or Electronics & Communication with 60%. CISA or an equivalent certification is a must. Experience in Information Security functions in a scheduled commercial bank, all India financial institution or any other organisation of repute |
| MSME | Finance PG or CA. Experience in MSME loans, MSME financing, credit appraisal, business development, relationship management, credit monitoring or MSME branch operations |
| Sustainable Enterprise and Export Development | Finance PG or CA. Experience in banking or credit analysis in mid-corporate or SME lending, or in venture capital or private equity firms in Deeptech or other emerging sectors |
| Corporate Communications / CSR | Master’s or PG Diploma in Corporate Communication, Mass Communication, Advertising, Journalism or related fields (for Communication), or in Social Work (for CSR), with 60%. Experience in a corporate house, media, advertising or PR agency or any other organisation of repute; NGO experience is considered for CSR |
Your PG must not be through online, correspondence, part-time, open university or distance learning. Such candidates are not eligible. The university must be recognised by the Government, AICTE or UGC. If your marksheet shows only grades, get a conversion letter from your institute head or Controller of Examination.
Age Limit
Age is counted on 1 November 2026. Management Trainee: 21 to 28 years. Manager: 24 to 30 years. The table shows the maximum age after relaxation.
| Category | MT Maximum Age | Manager Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 28 years | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 33 years | 35 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 years | 33 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 43 years | 45 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 41 years | 43 years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 38 years | 40 years |
Ex-servicemen get a maximum relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for these Group A (officer cadre) posts, as per the DoPT circular quoted in the notice.
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What Is the Salary and Stipend in EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Pay Details |
|---|---|
| Management Trainee (training year) | Stipend ₹65,000 per month for one year |
| Deputy Manager (JM-I), after training | ₹48,480-2000-62480-2340-67160-2680-85920, current CTC about ₹25 lakh a year |
| Manager (Scale MM-II) | ₹64,820-2340-67160-2680-93960, current CTC about ₹30 lakh a year |
The pay follows the IBA 12th Bipartite Settlement. On absorption, MTs become Deputy Manager (JM-I) and also get allowances, perquisites and benefits as per Bank rules. Residential accommodation may be given if available, or a leased accommodation scheme applies. Loans for housing, vehicle, computer and children’s education are available.
Bond: Selected MTs must sign a personal bond of ₹3 lakh to serve one year as MT and a minimum of 5 years as Deputy Manager. Selected Managers also sign a ₹3 lakh bond for a minimum service period from joining (the notice prints the period only as “3”, with no unit).
What Is the Selection Process for EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Test | Professional Knowledge, subjective, 100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 2. Personal Interview | Candidates shortlisted from the written test who meet the eligibility |
| Written Test Part | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part I | One compulsory question or case study on your specialisation, 40 marks |
| Part II | Attempt any 6 out of 8 questions on your specialisation, 60 marks |
There is no sectional cut-off. The final list uses the written test (out of 100, 70% weightage) and the interview (out of 100, 30% weightage). The exam is tentatively in December 2026 at Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. The Bank may change centres or give you a centre other than your choice. Interviews are in Mumbai and/or New Delhi. The exact date will come through your call letter and the Bank website. See our preparation strategy page for the written paper.
A pre-recruitment training is planned for reserved category candidates who opt for it in the online form.
What Are the Important Dates for EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application link opens | 27 November 2026 |
| Last day to apply and pay fee | 11 December 2026 |
| Written Examination (tentative month) | December 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 1 November 2026 |
| Final qualifying exam to be appeared by | May 2027 |
| Latest joining date for proof of qualification | 30 June 2027 |
What Is the Application Fee for EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | ₹600 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, EWS and Female | ₹100 (intimation charges) |
The notice says these categories pay no application fee, so only the ₹100 intimation charge applies to them. All fees are non-refundable, even if you are found ineligible. Bank transaction charges are paid by you. Pay online with debit card (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro), credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| One post only | If you apply for more than one post, only the latest valid application (higher registration number) is kept and the fees for the others stand forfeited |
| Eligibility | Applications that do not meet age and qualification will be rejected at any stage, with no correspondence |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is a disqualification |
| EWS certificate | Income and Asset Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2025; without it at interview you may not be allowed to appear |
| PwBD certificate | Needed at the written test and interview; without it you may not be allowed to appear |
| OBC (NCL) | Certificate must carry the non-creamy layer clause and be issued within one year before the last date; a creamy layer candidate, or one whose caste is not in the Central List, is not entitled to OBC reservation and must choose General |
| Wrong information | Incorrect information or process violation means disqualification and a bar on future EXIM recruitment, even if found later |
| Present employer | Selected candidates already in service must produce a relieving letter in original, failing which they shall not be allowed to join |
| Late reporting | Candidates reporting after the time on the call letter will not be permitted to take the exam |
| ID proof | Name on call letter must match photo ID exactly; Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not valid |
| Unfair means | Using unfair means, impersonation or carrying a phone into the hall can mean disqualification, a ban from Bank exams (permanent or for a set period) and termination of service if already joined |
| Answer sharing | If answers are found shared, the candidature is cancelled and the result withheld |
| Signature | If your signature at the exam does not match the one uploaded, you will be disqualified |
| Scribe | Declare it in the form. The scribe must not be a candidate for the same exam, else both candidatures are cancelled |
| Name change | Any change or alteration in the spelling of your name may disqualify you |
| Centre change | No request for change of centre, venue, date or session will be entertained |
| Bank’s rights | The Bank may cancel, restrict, curtail or enlarge the process, including vacancies, and its decision is final |
How to Apply Online for EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026?
Remember: you can apply only from 27 November to 11 December 2026, and only online. Keep four scanned JPG or JPEG files ready first.
| Document | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photograph | 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, colour, 20 to 50 KB |
| Signature | Black ink, not in capital letters, 10 to 20 KB |
| Left thumb impression | White paper, black or blue ink, 20 to 50 KB |
| Handwritten declaration | In English, in your own handwriting, black ink, 50 to 100 KB |
- From 27 November 2026, open the apply link in Essential Links and click “APPLY ONLINE”.
- Choose “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details and email ID.
- Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password shown on screen. They also reach you by email and SMS.
- Fill in the form, using “Save and Next” if you need to stop. Upload the photo, signature, thumb impression and declaration.
- Preview the whole form, then click “Complete Registration” only when everything is correct, because no change is possible after that.
- Pay the fee online, wait for the server and do not press back or refresh. A missing e-Receipt means the payment failed.
- Click “Submit” and print the application form and e-Receipt.
Use a personal email ID and mobile number that stay active until the process ends, since call letters go there. Spell your name exactly as in your certificates. A declaration in capital letters, in another language or written by someone else makes your application invalid.
EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for EXIM Bank Management Trainee & Manager Recruitment 2026 (link opens 27 November 2026)
- Visit EXIM Bank Management Trainee & Manager Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Mark 27 November 2026 in your calendar and aim to finish your form well before 11 December 2026, because the fee must be paid by that day for registration to count. Explore more commerce and finance jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.