Last checked: 22 October 2026. South Indian Bank, a private sector bank headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala, is recruiting Junior Officers (Operations) on contract. This drive is only for candidates from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Maharashtra and Goa who already have at least two years of experience in a bank or NBFC. The online application window closes on 27 October 2026, so you have only a few days left.
Quick overview
| Bank | The South Indian Bank Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Officer (Operations) |
| Type | Contract, initially 3 years, renewable at the bank’s discretion |
| CTC | ₹5.14 lakh per year (includes NPS contribution, insurance and variable pay) |
| Apply online | 16 to 27 October 2026 |
| Official careers page | southindianbank.com/careers |
Eligibility
- Education: Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks through the regular 10+2+3 pattern.
- Experience: At least 2 years in a bank or NBFC as on 30 September 2026.
- Age: Maximum 28 years as on 30 September 2026, that is, born on or after 1 October 1998. SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation (up to 33 years). Use our age calculator to check your age on 30 September 2026.
- Domicile: Only candidates domiciled in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Maharashtra or Goa can apply.
Posting locations
You choose one location from the list in the notification:
- Tamil Nadu: 20 districts including Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem and Tirunelveli
- Puducherry
- Maharashtra: Aurangabad, Nagpur, Pune, Thane and Mumbai Suburban
- Goa
Selected candidates can later be transferred anywhere in India as per bank policy.
Salary: what will you actually take home?
The bank states a CTC of ₹5.14 lakh a year. This includes the bank’s NPS contribution, insurance premium and performance-linked variable pay, so your monthly in-hand pay will be lower than CTC divided by 12. To get a realistic figure, enter the CTC in our CTC to in-hand salary calculator.
Selection process
- Shortlisting of applications.
- Group discussion and/or personal interview.
- Document verification, medical fitness and background checks.
The bank may change the process depending on the number of applications.
How to apply
- Open the bank’s recruitment portal from the official careers page.
- Register with a working email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in education and experience details exactly as in your certificates and experience letters.
- Choose your preferred posting location and upload the required documents.
- Submit before 27 October 2026 (the portal closes at midnight) and save the confirmation.
Should you apply?
If you are working in a bank or NBFC and are within the age limit, this is a good chance to move to a scheduled commercial bank in your own state. As it is a contract role, ask about confirmation or conversion to a permanent post during the interview. For interview preparation, use our interview checklist and STAR answer builder. If you get selected and need to resign from your current job, our resignation letter generator and notice period calculator will help.
Source: South Indian Bank recruitment notification for Junior Officer (Operations), October 2026, via the bank’s official careers page. Read our editorial policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for South Indian Bank Junior Officer 2026?
The online application closes on 27 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Graduates with at least 50% marks, 2 years of bank or NBFC experience, age up to 28 years (33 for SC/ST) as on 30 September 2026, domiciled in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Maharashtra or Goa.
What is the salary of South Indian Bank Junior Officer?
The CTC is ₹5.14 lakh per year including NPS, insurance and variable pay. Monthly take-home pay is lower than CTC divided by 12.
Is it a permanent job?
No. It is a contract role for an initial 3 years, renewable at the bank's discretion.
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