Nainital Bank SO Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Nainital Bank SO |
| Post | Specialist Officers in Grade/Scale-II |
| Vacancy | 74 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 12th December 2025 to 1st January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17th January 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Varies post-wise |
| Application Fee | CSA: Rs. 1000; Scale I & II: Rs. 1500 |
| Salary | Rs. 24050 to Rs. 93960 |
| Selection Process | Online Examination, Interview |
| Official Website | www.nainitalbank.bank.in |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Name of the Post | No of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Risk Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 3 |
| Chartered Accountant (CA) in Grade/Scale-I | 3 |
| Information Technology (IT) Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 15 |
| Law Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 2 |
| Credit Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 10 |
| Agricultural Field Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 10 |
| HR Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 4 |
| Manager-Information Technology (IT) in Grade/Scale-II | 15 |
| Manager-Risk in Grade/Scale-II | 2 |
| Manager-Chartered Accountant (CA) in Grade/Scale-II | 5 |
| Manager-Law in Grade/Scale-II | 2 |
| Manager-Security Officer in Grade/Scale-II | 3 |
| Total Vacancy | 74 |
📊 Exam Information 3
| Name of the Post | Minimum Age (Years) | Maximum Age (Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 21 | 32 |
| Chartered Accountant (CA) in Grade/Scale-I | 21 | 32 |
| Information Technology (IT) Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 21 | 32 |
| Law Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 21 | 32 |
| Credit Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 21 | 32 |
| Agricultural Field Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 21 | 32 |
| HR Officer in Grade/Scale-I | 21 | 32 |
| Manager-Information Technology (IT) in Grade/Scale-II | 25 | 35 |
| Manager-Risk in Grade/Scale-II | 25 | 35 |
| Manager-Chartered Accountant (CA) in Grade/Scale-II | 25 | 40 |
| Manager-Law in Grade/Scale-II | 25 | 40 |
| Manager-Security Officer in Grade/Scale-II | - | 45 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Officer (Grade-I) | MBA (Finance)/Master in Maths/Stats/Econometrics with 60% marks | Preference: Certification in Risk Management |
| Chartered Accountant (CA) | Qualified CA from ICAI | NIL |
| IT Officer (Grade-I) | 4-year Engineering/Technology degree or PG in relevant fields; DOEACC B level accepted | NIL |
| Law Officer (Grade-I) | LLB with 50% marks, enrolled with Bar Council | NIL |
| Credit Officer (Grade-I) | Graduate + Full-time MBA in Finance with 60% marks | NIL |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Grade-I) | 4-year degree in Agriculture or related streams with 50% marks | NIL |
| Personnel/HR Officer (Grade-I) | Graduate + 2-year Full-time PG degree/diploma in HR/Personnel Management with 50% marks | NIL |
| Manager-IT (Grade-II) | 4-year Engineering/Technology degree or PG in IT/Electronics/DOEACC B Level | 2 years as IT Officer in Bank/FI; preference: CCNP, Oracle, Azure, RHCSA, CISSP etc. |
| Manager-Risk (Grade-II) | MBA (Finance)/Master in Maths/Stats/Econometrics with 60% marks | Minimum 2 years in Bank/FI/NBFC, at least 1 year in Risk Management; certifications preferred |
| Manager-CA (Grade-II) | Qualified CA; preference: JAIIB/CAIIB | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in Bank/FI/NBFC/Audit Firms |
| Manager-Law (Grade-II) | LLB, enrolled with Bar Council; Master’s preferred | 2 years in Bank/FI or 3 years practice as Advocate (1 year as Law Officer in Bank/FI) |
| Manager-Security Officer (Grade-II) | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks | Minimum 5 years as Officer in Army/Navy/Air Force/Paramilitary (Captain/Deputy Commandant rank or above) |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Post
- Application Fee (Including GST)
- Scale I & II Officers
- Rs. 1500
- Customer Service Associate (CSA)
- Rs. 1000
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No. | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes | Only English |
| 2 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes | Only English |
| 3 | General Awareness (with special reference to Banking) | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes | Only English |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes | Only English |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes | Only English |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 145 Minutes | - |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Scale (INR) |
|---|---|
| Officers in Grade/Scale-I | 48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920 |
| Managers in Grade/Scale-II | 64,820-2,340/1-67,160-2,680/10-93,960 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Is the Nainital Bank SO Recruitment Notification released?
Yes, the Nainital Bank SO Recruitment Notification has been officially released on 11th December 2025.
Q2.How many vacancies are there in Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
The Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026 is filling a total of 74 vacancies across various posts including Customer Service Associate (CSA), Probationary Officer (Generalist & Specialist), and Specialist Officers in Grade/Scale-II.
Q3.When does the online application for Nainital Bank SO 2026 start and end?
Eligible candidates applied online from 12th December 2025 to 1st January 2026 on the official Nainital Bank SO website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Q4.What is the application fee for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need to pay Rs. 1000 for CSA posts and Rs. 1500 for Scale-I & II posts, including GST.
Q5.What is the selection process for Nainital Bank SO Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes an Online Examination followed by an Interview. Specialist Officers will also be tested for Professional Knowledge as part of the exam.
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