The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank), the country’s premier institution for financing and promoting India’s international trade, has opened online applications for Exim Bank Recruitment 2026. This drive has been floated as a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for Backlog Vacancies under Advertisement No. HRM/DM & M/SRD/2026-27/04, and covers a total of 8 posts split between Deputy Manager (Grade/Scale JM I – Banking Operations) and Manager (Grade/Scale MM II – Internal Audit).
The vacancies are meant specifically to fill pending SC, ST and OBC backlog positions, so candidates should check the category-wise breakup carefully before applying. Only Indian citizens holding the prescribed postgraduate qualification in finance or a Chartered Accountant qualification, along with the required banking/audit experience, are eligible. The online application window is open from 15 September 2026 to 10 October 2026.
Exim Bank Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for Backlog Vacancies |
| Advertisement Number | HRM/DM & M/SRD/2026-27/04 |
| Posts | Deputy Manager (JM I), Manager (MM II) |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 15-09-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10-10-2026 |
| Tentative Exam Month | November 2026 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India (transferable abroad with consent) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Website Link Opens | 15-09-2026 |
| Last Day for Applying and Payment of Examination Fee | 10-10-2026 |
| Tentative Month of Written Examination | November 2026* |
The written examination is tentatively planned for Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Guwahati, and personal interviews will be conducted in Mumbai and New Delhi. Requests for a change of exam centre, date or session will not be entertained.
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Application Fee of Exim Bank Recruitment 2026
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female candidates | ₹100/- (Intimation charges) |
Payment has to be made online at the time of application submission. Bank charges applicable to the online transaction must be borne by the candidate, and the fee is not refunded even if a candidate is later found ineligible.
Vacancy Details
A total of 8 backlog vacancies have been notified, distributed across categories as follows:
| Post (Grade/Scale) | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| Deputy Manager (JM I) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Manager (MM II) | – | 2 | – | 2 |
Reservation is applicable as per prevailing Government of India norms, and reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is on a horizontal basis for Hearing Impairment (HI).
Eligibility Criteria
Age and educational qualification are reckoned as on 31 August 2026 for both posts.
Educational Qualification (Both Posts)
Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) in a 3-year full-time course, along with a Post Graduation (MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS) with specialisation in Finance, International Business or Foreign Trade — the PG course must be a minimum 2-year full-time programme with at least 50% aggregate marks. Alternatively, candidates who have cleared the Chartered Accountancy (CA) professional examination and hold current ICAI membership are also eligible.
Candidates whose mark sheets show CGPA instead of percentage must submit a conversion certificate from their institute if the equivalent percentage is not already printed on the mark sheet. The qualifying university/institute must be recognised by the Government, AICTE or UGC. Degrees obtained through correspondence, part-time, open university, external or e-learning modes are not accepted.
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Age Limit
| Position (Grade/Scale) | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Grade/Scale JM I) | 33 | 33 | 31 |
| Manager (Grade/Scale MM II) | 35 | 35 | 33 |
The figures above already include category-wise age relaxation. Persons with Disabilities get a further 10 years’ relaxation, and Ex-servicemen an additional 5 years, as per Government of India guidelines.
Post-wise Eligibility
Deputy Manager (Grade/Scale JM I) – Banking Operations (6 posts)
In addition to the qualification above, candidates need a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification (post-graduation or CA) work experience, as on 31 August 2026, in a reputed commercial bank, financial institution or state-level term lending institution. The experience should involve project finance, credit appraisal, term lending, analysis of cross-border risks, and financing of overseas joint ventures.
Manager (Grade/Scale MM II) – Internal Audit (2 posts)
Candidates need a minimum of 3 years of experience (at Scale I or equivalent) in a scheduled commercial bank, an all-India financial institution or another organisation of repute, specifically in internal audit or credit audit. This should cover preparation and submission of internal/concurrent audit reports, audit compliance and analysis, timely submission of audit observations to the audit committee, review of audit scope, systems, procedures and controls, and experience of dealing with RBI on audit/inspection matters.
Both posts additionally require good communication skills and computer/IT proficiency, as stated in the notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Position | Pay Band (IBA 12th Bipartite Settlement) | Approximate Starting Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Scale JM-I) | ₹48480 – 2000 – 62480 – 2340 – 67160 – 2680 – 85920 | ₹18 lakh (approximately) |
| Manager (Scale MM-II) | ₹64820 – 2340 – 67160 – 2680 – 93960 | ₹20 lakh (approximately) |
Besides basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to allowances and perquisites applicable to their grade, including residential/leased accommodation (subject to availability) and loan facilities for housing, vehicle and children’s education, as per the Bank’s rules in force at the time of joining.
Selection Process
Selection consists of a Written Test followed by a Personal Interview.
| Name of Test | Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge – Subjective | Part I – Question 1 (Compulsory) | 1 | 40 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Part II – Attempt any 6 out of 8 Questions | 6 (of 8) | 60 | ||
| Total | 100 | 2 hours 30 minutes | ||
There is no sectional cut-off; shortlisting for interview is based on overall written test performance. In the final merit list, the Written Test and Interview are combined in a 70:30 weightage. Candidates from reserved categories who wish to attend a pre-recruitment training can indicate this while filling the online application.
How to Apply online for Exim Bank Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only, from 15 September 2026 to 10 October 2026. No other mode of application is accepted.
- Visit the official application page on the Exim Bank website and click on “Apply Online.”
- Select “New Registration,” and enter your name, contact details and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password (also sent by SMS/email).
- Fill in the application form, using “Save and Next” at each stage; no edits are possible once “Complete Registration” is clicked.
- Upload the scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration as per the prescribed specifications.
- Preview the form carefully, then click “Complete Registration.”
- Go to the Payment tab, pay the applicable fee/intimation charges online, and click “Submit.”
- Save and print the e-Receipt and the final application form for future reference.
Note: A candidate may apply for only one post. If more than one application is submitted, only the latest completed registration is retained, and fees paid for the earlier attempt(s) are forfeited.
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Documents Required for Exim Bank Recruitment 2026
| Document | Specification |
| Photograph | 4.5cm × 3.5cm, colour, light background, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | Black ink on white paper, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG |
| Left Thumb Impression | Black/blue ink, 240×240 px @200 DPI, 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG |
| Handwritten Declaration | In English, black ink, 800×400 px @200 DPI, 50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG |
| Mark sheets, degree certificates, experience/relieving letter, caste certificate (if applicable) | PDF, 20–500 KB each |
Important Instructions
- Selected candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India and may be transferred abroad with their consent.
- OBC candidates must submit a valid non-creamy-layer caste certificate issued within one year prior to the last date of application.
- Deputy Managers must execute a personal bond of ₹3 lakh to serve the Bank for a minimum of 5 years from the date of joining.
- Candidates who have defaulted on loan repayment or feature in the CIBIL defaulter database are not eligible to join.
- Candidates already in service must produce a proper relieving/discharge certificate at the time of joining.
- Any legal dispute relating to this recruitment falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of courts/tribunals in Mumbai.
- The Bank reserves the right to cancel, restrict, curtail or enlarge the recruitment process, including the number of vacancies, at any stage.
- Candidates whose writing speed is permanently affected may use a scribe (self-arranged, at own cost) as per the Bank’s scribe guidelines, and will get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of exam if registered in advance.
- Use of unfair means, impersonation, misconduct in the exam/interview hall, carrying electronic devices, or furnishing false information can lead to disqualification, debarment from future Bank exams, termination of service, and criminal prosecution.
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Important Links – Exim Bank Recruitment 2026
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Exim Bank Recruitment 2026?
It is a Special Recruitment Drive by the Export-Import Bank of India to fill 8 backlog vacancies for Deputy Manager (Grade JM I) and Manager (Grade MM II), under Advertisement No. HRM/DM & M/SRD/2026-27/04.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
A total of 8 vacancies: 6 for Deputy Manager (JM I) and 2 for Manager (MM II), against SC, ST and OBC backlog categories.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
The online application window is open from 15 September 2026 to 10 October 2026.
Q4. What qualification is required for these posts?
A minimum 50% graduation plus a specialized postgraduate degree in Finance/International Business/Foreign Trade (MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS), or a CA qualification with ICAI membership, along with the specified banking or audit experience.
Q5. What is the age limit for Exim Bank Recruitment 2026?
As on 31 August 2026, the maximum age (including relaxation) is 33 years for SC/ST and 31 years for OBC (NCL) for Deputy Manager, and 35 years for SC/ST and 33 years for OBC (NCL) for Manager.
Q6. What is the application fee?
₹600/- for OBC candidates and ₹100/- (intimation charges) for SC/ST/PwBD and female candidates, payable online. The fee for General category candidates is not mentioned in the official notification.
Q7. What is the selection process?
A Written Test (Professional Knowledge – Subjective, 100 marks) followed by a Personal Interview, combined in a 70:30 weightage for the final merit list.
Q8. What is the salary for these posts?
Deputy Manager (Scale JM-I) starts on ₹48480–85920 with an approximate starting CTC of ₹18 lakh, and Manager (Scale MM-II) starts on ₹64820–93960 with an approximate starting CTC of ₹20 lakh, as per the IBA 12th Bipartite Settlement.
Disclaimer
This article has been prepared for general informational purposes based on the official Exim Bank Recruitment 2026 notification available at the time of writing. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification PDF on www.eximbankindia.in and verify all details — including dates, eligibility, fees and vacancies — before applying, as the Bank’s notification is the final authority in case of any discrepancy. This is not a job guarantee of any kind.