South Indian Bank Junior Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Business Promotion Officer Post

South Indian Bank has invited applications from eligible Indian candidates for the post of Junior Officer / Business Promotion Officer (Business Promotion – Sales role) for 2026. This is a contract-based, target-oriented sales position with attractive CTC and scope for career growth in one of India’s leading private sector banks.

South Indian Bank Junior Officer 2026 – Overview

  • Post Name: Junior Officer / Business Promotion Officer
  • Bank: The South Indian Bank Ltd.
  • Job Type: Target-based sales role (Business Promotion – sales)
  • Mode of Application: Online only
  • Posting Location: Anywhere in India (transferable as per bank’s requirement)
  • Nationality: Indian citizens only

Important Dates

  • Online Application Start Date: 20 February 2026
  • Online Application Last Date: 2 March 2026

Candidates are strongly advised not to wait for the last date due to possible heavy internet traffic and technical issues on the portal.

Eligibility Criteria (as on 31 January 2026)

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 30 years (born on or after 01.02.1996)
  • Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation

Educational Qualification

  • Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.

Work Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in:
    • Banks, or
    • NBFCs, or
    • Other Financial Institutions

Not Eligible – Important Note

  • Candidates who have already attended Group Discussion/Personal Interview for the Junior Officer role in previous South Indian Bank notifications and were not included in the final selection list are not eligible to apply again.

Job Profile and Terms of Employment

Designation & Role

  • Designation: Junior Officer / Business Promotion Officer
  • Nature of Role: Target-based sales role with focus on business promotion, customer acquisition, and cross-selling.

Type and Tenure of Employment

  • Type: Contractual
  • Initial Contract Period: 3 years
  • Extension: Renewable based on:
    • Performance evaluation
    • Business requirements
    • Bank’s discretion

Career Progression

  • High-performing candidates may be considered (without obligation, at the bank’s sole discretion) for regular employment as Assistant Manager (Scale I) after the completion of contract or its extension, as per the prevailing norms at that time.

Posting and Transfer

  • Candidates can be posted anywhere in India as per bank requirement.
  • Liable to be transferred across India during the contract.
  • Proficiency in local language of the place of posting will be given preference.

Salary, CTC and Benefits

Total CTC

  • Total CTC at joining: ₹7.56 lakhs per annum (approx.)​

CTC Break-up

  • Fixed CTC: ₹4.20 lakhs per annum (including NPS contribution)
  • Variable Pay: Up to ₹2.88 lakhs per annum (performance-based)
  • Health Insurance Premium (by Bank): ₹0.48 lakhs per annum (Health insurance coverage up to ₹5.25 lakhs)

Other Benefits

  • Official Duty Allowances as per bank norms for:
    • Lodging
    • Halting
    • Travelling expenses
  • Insurance Coverage:
    • Group Medical Insurance (bank borne)
    • Group Accident Insurance (bank borne)
    • Group Life Insurance (premium borne by employee)
  • Annual Increment:
    • Released during the contract period based on performance evaluation and other parameters decided by the bank.

Not Applicable

  • Regular employee benefits like staff loans, perquisites, and other facilities applicable to permanent staff will not be applicable to this contract role.

Application Fee – Important Clarification

The notification contains two related points about the application fee:

  • Section g) clearly states: “APPLICATION FEE: Nil”
  • Section h) Point 7 mentions: “Remit application fee online through Bank’s payment gateway. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, UPI and Internet Banking.”

To avoid confusion:

  • Treat “Application Fee: Nil” as the primary information from the fee section.
  • The payment gateway line appears to be part of a standard template in the “How to Apply” section.
  • Candidates should still carefully check the official online application form at the time of submission to see whether any fee is actually being charged or not.

If there is any mismatch, rely on:

  • The latest information shown on the official South Indian Bank careers page and
  • Any instructions displayed in the online application portal.

Selection Process

The selection process for South Indian Bank Junior Officer / Business Promotion Officer includes:

  1. Group Discussion (GD)
    • This is an elimination stage.
    • Only candidates shortlisted from GD will be called for the next stage.[
  2. Personal Interview (PI)
    • Final assessment of suitability, communication skills, banking/sales awareness, and profile fit.

Additional Screening / Conditions

  • Mere fulfillment of eligibility does not guarantee being called for GD/PI.
  • The bank reserves the right to:
    • Modify the selection process
    • Decide the number of candidates to be called for the recruitment process
  • Bank’s decision on eligibility and selection will be final and binding, and no further correspondence will be entertained.

Pre-Appointment Checks

Appointment will be subject to:

  • Psychometric test clearance
  • Medical fitness
  • Satisfactory background verification including CIBIL/credit history check
  • Completion of other formalities as per bank rules from time to time

Application Process – How to Apply Online

Candidates must apply online only through the careers section of the official South Indian Bank website between 20.02.2026 and 02.03.2026.

Steps:

  1. Visit the official website of South Indian Bank and open the Careers page.
  2. Select the Junior Officer / Business Promotion Officer recruitment link.
  3. Register online using a valid email ID.
  4. Fill in all personal, academic, and work experience details carefully.
  5. Upload photograph, signature, resume, and educational documents as per the specified guidelines.
  6. Submit the online application. A system-generated User ID (Application Ref. ID) will be created, and you need to create your own password.
  7. Save/print the application form for future reference.
  8. Check your profile login and official website for further updates.

Once the form is submitted, there will be no provision to edit the application, and multiple registrations for the same role will lead to disqualification.

Documents & Upload Specifications

Photograph

  • Recent passport-size colour photograph
  • White background
  • No caps, hats, or dark glasses
  • Resolution: 378 × 437 pixels
  • File size: ≤ 50 KB

Signature

  • Signature on white paper with black ink
  • Resolution: 140 × 110 pixels
  • File size: ≤ 50 KB

Resume

  • Format: PDF only
  • File size: ≤ 1 MB

Educational Documents

  • Single combined PDF containing:
    • X/SSLC certificates and marklists (with Date of Birth)
    • XII/HSC certificates and marklists
    • Final marklist and degree certificate for graduation
  • File size: ≤ 3 MB

General Conditions

  • Ensure you fulfil all eligibility criteria (age, education, experience) before applying.
  • If any information is later found to be false, the selection/appointment is liable to be terminated.
  • Keep two copies of the same photograph used in the application for use during the recruitment process.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
  • Candidates must appear for the recruitment process at their own cost.​
  • Only applicants willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.

Preparation & Career Suggestions

For this target-based sales banking role, candidates should focus on:

  • Basics of retail banking products (accounts, deposits, loans, insurance, third-party products)
  • Sales and marketing fundamentals, cross-selling, and customer relationship management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for GD and PI
  • Clear examples of working with targets, pressure, and field sales in past experience

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Brief Disclaimer & Fraud Alert

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  • Apply only through the official South Indian Bank website and official career portal.
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  • Verify all details with the original notification and official website before making final decisions.

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