Nainital Bank has officially released 185 vacancies for Customer Service Associate (CSA), Probationary Officers (PO – Generalist & Specialist), Specialist Officers (SO – Scale I), and Manager (Scale II) positions.
The bank is inviting online applications from 12 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, making this one of the largest private-sector banking recruitment drives in North India for the upcoming 2026 cycle.
This fresh notification offers opportunities for fresh graduates, postgraduates, agriculture graduates, CA candidates, IT professionals, legal professionals, HR specialists, and experienced banking officers.
If you are serious about building a stable banking career, this recruitment deserves your immediate attention.
Why Nainital Bank Recruitment 2026 is a Big Opportunity
Nainital Bank, established in 1922, is a century-old Scheduled Commercial Bank with majority shareholding (98.62%) from Bank of Baroda.
It operates 176 branches across five major northern states:
- Uttarakhand
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Delhi
- Haryana
The bank is known for:
Strong employee stability
High-quality training
Professional growth opportunities
Expansion-focused workforce
The 2026 recruitment is not a routine hiring cycle, it’s a major expansion-driven intake of 185 posts, making it one of the largest in recent years.
Nainital Bank Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | 12 December 2025 |
| Online Registration Closes | 1 January 2026 |
| Fee Payment Window | 12 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | 18 January 2026 |
Tip: Register early to get your preferred exam center.
Total Vacancies: 185 Posts (Updated & Verified)
The notification clearly lists 185 vacancies, distributed as follows:
Grade/Scale-I (Officers & Specialists)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Associate (CSA) | 71 |
| Probationary Officer (Generalist) | 40 |
| Risk Officer | 3 |
| Chartered Accountant (CA) | 3 |
| IT Officer | 15 |
| Law Officer | 2 |
| Credit Officer | 10 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 10 |
| HR Officer | 4 |
Subtotal: 158 Posts
Grade/Scale-II (Managers – Specialist Roles)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager – IT | 15 |
| Manager – Risk | 2 |
| Manager – CA | 5 |
| Manager – Law | 2 |
| Manager – Security Officer | 3 |
Subtotal: 27 Posts
Grand Total: 158 + 27 = 185 Vacancies
This makes 2026 one of the highest-intake years for Nainital Bank recruitment.
Eligibility Criteria – Post-wise Qualification Requirements
Below is a clean, easy-to-read breakdown of all eligibility criteria.
1. Customer Service Associate (CSA) – Freshers Eligible
- Graduation / Post Graduation with minimum 50% marks
- Basic computer knowledge preferred
- Hindi & English proficiency desirable
- No experience required
Perfect for graduates seeking bank jobs without exams like IBPS.
2. Probationary Officer (Generalist) – Scale I
- Graduation / Post Graduation with min 50% marks
- Experience not required
- Strong communication & banking aptitude expected
3. Specialist Officers – Scale I
Risk Officer
- MBA (Finance) OR Master’s in Maths/Statistics/Econometrics
- Minimum 60% marks
- Preferred certifications: FRM, CFA, IIBF, NIBM
CA – Scale I
- Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant
IT Officer – Scale I
- B.Tech/B.E/MCA/M.Sc. in CS/IT/Electronics or DOEACC B Level
- Minimum 60% marks
Law Officer – Scale I
- LLB with 50% marks, enrolled with Bar Council
Credit Officer – Scale I
- Graduation + Full-time 2-year MBA/MMS/PGDM in Finance with 60% marks
Agricultural Field Officer
- 4-year degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary / Fisheries / Food Tech / Forestry etc.
- Minimum 50% marks
HR Officer
- Graduation + Two-year full-time PG degree/diploma in HR/IR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law
- Minimum 50% marks
4. Manager Posts – Scale II (Experience Mandatory)
Manager – IT
- Same qualification as IT Officer
- Minimum 2 years experience as IT Officer in Bank/FI
- Strong preference for industry certifications
Manager – Risk
- MBA/Master’s in Maths/Statistics/Econometrics (60%)
- 2 years banking experience with 1 year in risk management
- SQL/MS Excel proficiency preferred
Manager – CA
- Qualified CA + 2 years relevant experience
Manager – Law
- LLB; LLM preferred
- 2 years experience in Bank/FI OR 3 years practice
Manager – Security Officer
- Graduate with 50% marks
- 5 years service as officer in Armed Forces/Paramilitary
Nainital Bank Salary 2026 – Pay Scale Structure
| Post | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| CSA | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Scale I Officers | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Scale II Managers | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 |
All posts include:
DA
HRA
Traveling/medical allowances
Annual increments
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| CSA | ₹1000 |
| Scale I & II Officers | ₹1500 |
Payment modes: Debit/Credit Card, NetBanking, UPI, Wallets
How to Apply Online — Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit the official website: www.nainitalbank.bank.in
- Open the Recruitment section
- Click Apply Online
- Register using name, mobile, email
- Upload scanned documents
- Fill your personal & academic details
- Pay fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation page
Exam Pattern – Nainital Bank Recruitment 2026
CSA / PO / SO Exam Structure
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Computer / Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 145 minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
Exam Centers
You may choose any 3 preferred centers from the following:
- Haldwani
- Dehradun
- Roorkee
- Bareilly
- Meerut
- Moradabad
- Lucknow
- Jaipur
- Delhi NCR
- Ambala
Bond Requirement
| Post | Bond Amount | Bond Period |
|---|---|---|
| CSA | ₹1.5 lakh | 2 years |
| Officers (Scale I & II) | ₹3 lakh | 2 years |
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