The Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI Bank) has officially released its recruitment notification for 2026–27, inviting applications for 1,100 Junior Assistant Manager (JAM – Grade ‘O’) and 200 Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) posts. Eligible graduates (and experienced banking professionals for the AM role) can apply online at idbibank.in. The application window closes on 19 March 2026.
Last verified on: 10 March 2026 (IST) — sourced from the official IDBI Bank careers portal (idbibank.in), Advertisement Nos. 6 & 7/2025-26.
Key Highlights
| Organisation | Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI Bank) |
| Advertisement No. | 6/2025-26 (JAM) & 7/2025-26 (AM) |
| Posts | Junior Assistant Manager (JAM) – Grade ‘O’ & Assistant Manager – Grade ‘A’ |
| Total Vacancies | 1,300 (tentative) |
| Application Start Date | 8 March 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 19 March 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 12 April 2026 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | idbibank.in |
Vacancy Details
IDBI Bank has announced a total of 1,300 tentative vacancies under two cadres. The JAM (Grade ‘O’) drive covers 1,100 posts distributed zone-wise across 16 states and union territories. The Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) drive covers 200 posts, with category-wise distribution detailed in the official notification PDF. The bank has noted that vacancy numbers are provisional and may be revised, cancelled, or reduced at its sole discretion.
| Post | Grade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant Manager (JAM) | Grade ‘O’ | 1,100 |
| Assistant Manager (AM) | Grade ‘A’ | 200 |
| Total | — | 1,300 |
Category-wise and zone-wise breakdowns are available in the respective notification PDFs on the official careers page.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For both posts, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a university recognised or approved by the Government of India, AICTE, or UGC. Passing only a diploma course does not satisfy the educational requirement. The degree or provisional degree certificate must be dated on or before 1 March 2026.
For JAM (Grade ‘O’): Minimum 60% marks in graduation for General, EWS, and OBC candidates; 55% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
For Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’): A graduate degree from a recognised university is required. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of full-time, post-qualification work experience as a permanent employee in a Scheduled Bank, Regional Rural Bank (RRB), Micro Finance Institution, NBFC, Co-operative Bank, Fintech Company, or Insurance sector. Experience of less than 6 months with any single organisation will not be counted.
Computer literacy — proficiency in computer or IT-related operations — is mandatory for both posts.
Age Limit
For JAM (Grade ‘O’): Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 March 2001 and not later than 1 March 2006. This corresponds to an age range of 20 to 25 years as of 1 March 2026.
For Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’): The age limit is 25 to 30 years as of the cut-off date specified in the notification. Candidates should verify the exact cut-off date in the official AM notification PDF.
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen/Servicewomen — 5 years; candidates affected by the 1984 riots — 5 years.
Nationality
Candidates must be citizens of India, or subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962, or persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries, subject to eligibility certificates issued by the Government of India where required.
Salary and Pay
For JAM (Grade ‘O’): On joining IDBI Bank as Grade ‘O’, the compensation on a Cost to Company (CTC) basis ranges between ₹6.14 lakh and ₹6.50 lakh per annum for Class A cities at the time of joining. Annual increments are granted based on performance or other applicable parameters. Selected candidates are covered under the IDBI Bank Ltd. New Pension Scheme (IBLNPS) rules, 2011, as amended. After completing 3 years of service as Grade ‘O’, officers may be considered for promotion to Grade ‘A’, subject to vacancies, performance, and applicable promotion policy.
For Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’): Salary and pay details are not disclosed in the summarised notification available as of this date. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the complete compensation structure.
Selection Process
The selection process for both posts involves multiple stages, all of which candidates must clear in sequence.
For JAM (Grade ‘O’): The stages are Online Test (OT), Personal Interview (PI), Document Verification (DV), and Pre-Recruitment Medical Test (PRMT). The online test comprises 200 objective-type questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes. It covers four sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness/Computer-IT. A penalty of 0.25 marks applies for each incorrect answer. The personal interview carries 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates). The final merit score is calculated as: Final Score = (3/4 × OT Score) + (1/4 × PI Score).
For Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’): Selection involves an Online Test followed by a Personal Interview, Document Verification, and Pre-Recruitment Medical Test. The exam structure mirrors the JAM pattern. Specific cut-off details are not mentioned in the official notification available as of the verification date.
The JAM online exam is scheduled in the morning session on 12 April 2026. The AM online exam is scheduled in the afternoon session on the same date.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 7 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 8 March 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 19 March 2026 |
| Online Exam Date (JAM – Morning) | 12 April 2026 (tentative) |
| Online Exam Date (AM – Afternoon) | 12 April 2026 (tentative) |
Admit card release dates and result dates are not mentioned in the official notification as of the verification date.
Application Fee
For JAM (Grade ‘O’): SC/ST/PwBD candidates — ₹200; all other candidates — not mentioned separately; refer to official JAM notification PDF for the complete fee table.
For Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’): SC/ST/PwBD candidates — ₹200; all other candidates — ₹1,000.
Payment is accepted in online mode only — Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets. Bank transaction charges and convenience fees are borne by the candidate. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to Apply
- Go to the official IDBI Bank website at idbibank.in.
- Navigate to Careers → Current Openings.
- Click on the relevant notification: “Recruitment of Junior Assistant Manager (JAM) Grade ‘O’ – Regional: 2026–27” or “Recruitment of Assistant Manager – Grade ‘A’ (2 year experience): 2026–27”.
- Read the detailed advertisement PDF thoroughly before proceeding.
- Click on Apply Online and then select “Click here for New Registration”.
- Enter your name, mobile number, and email address to generate login credentials.
- Log in and fill in personal, educational, and professional details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review all entries carefully, submit the form, and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Note: Candidates may apply for only one post. Submitting applications for more than one post will result in disqualification. Corrections after final submission may not be permitted.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following ready before starting the application. Scanned copies are needed during the online form submission; originals will be required at Document Verification stage.
- Scanned photograph (recent, passport size) in prescribed format
- Scanned signature
- Scanned left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration (as per format given in notification)
- Graduation degree/provisional degree certificate (dated on or before 1 March 2026)
- Semester-wise or consolidated mark sheets
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), if applicable
- Experience certificates (for AM candidates only) — proof of 2 years’ full-time service as a permanent employee
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- Scribe declaration form, if opting for a scribe
Offer and Notice Verification — Scam Warning
IDBI Bank releases all official recruitment notifications exclusively through its careers portal at idbibank.in. No authorised communication is sent via WhatsApp, Telegram, or unofficial PDF-sharing groups. If you receive an offer letter, interview call, or payment request through any channel other than the official IDBI website or registered email from an idbi.co.in domain, treat it as fraudulent.
IDBI Bank does not charge any fee for offer letters, interview arrangements, or posting preferences. Any such demand is a scam. Verify all notifications directly at idbibank.in → Careers → Current Openings. The official recruitment module is the i-ARM (Automated Recruitment Module) portal, accessible through the same careers page.
Official Links
Note: Direct PDF links for the notification and the Apply Online portal are available on the official careers page above under “Recruitment of JAM Grade ‘O’ – Regional: 2026–27” and “Recruitment of Assistant Manager – Grade ‘A’ (2 year experience): 2026–27”. Bookmark the careers page for admit card and result updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for IDBI Bank Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 19 March 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted. Fee payment must also be completed before the deadline.
2. Can I apply for both JAM and Assistant Manager posts in the same cycle?
No. As per the official notification, candidates are strictly required to apply for only one of the two notified positions. Applying for multiple posts will lead to disqualification of all applications.
3. Is work experience required for the JAM (Grade ‘O’) post?
No. Work experience is not required for the JAM Grade ‘O’ post. However, for the Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) post, a minimum of 2 years of full-time, post-qualification experience as a permanent employee in a bank or eligible financial institution is mandatory.
4. What is the minimum percentage required in graduation for the JAM post?
General, EWS, and OBC candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in graduation. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need a minimum of 55%. Diploma courses alone do not qualify.
5. What is the tentative exam date for IDBI Bank JAM 2026?
The online Computer-Based Test (CBT) for JAM is tentatively scheduled for 12 April 2026 (morning session). The AM exam is scheduled in the afternoon session on the same date. These dates are subject to change; candidates should monitor the official website for updates.
6. What happens after successful completion of the JAM (Grade ‘O’) contract period?
As per the official notification, Grade ‘O’ officers who complete 3 years of service may be considered for promotion to Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’), subject to available vacancies, performance evaluation, and IDBI Bank’s applicable promotion policy at that time.
