Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd., headquartered at Thrissur, Kerala, has released two separate recruitment notices in 2026. The first is for Senior Officer/Assistant Manager/Manager in the Finance & Accounts Department, based at Thrissur. The second is for Branch Head/Assistant Branch Manager/Additional Officer, through lateral recruitment of professionals with banking experience, for branches in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat and the NCR. Both notices are available on the bank’s careers page at www.dhan.bank.in/careers. Neither notice carries a printed notification number or an issue date.
A full eligibility and post-wise breakdown for both openings follows below. The Finance & Accounts post is based at Thrissur, Kerala, while the Branch Head-level post covers branches across seven states and the NCR. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. recruitment notices. Last verified: 5 September 2026.
Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. is recruiting for two posts in 2026: Senior Officer/Assistant Manager/Manager in its Finance & Accounts Department at Thrissur, Kerala, and Branch Head/Assistant Branch Manager/Additional Officer for branches across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat and NCR. The Finance & Accounts post closes on 15 September 2026, and the Branch Head-level post closes on 11 September 2026. Candidates apply online with their CV at the bank’s careers portal.
Quick summary of Dhanlaxmi Bank Recruitment 2026
| Senior Officer/AM/Manager — Finance & Accounts | Branch Head/Asst. Branch Manager/Additional Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation | Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. | Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. |
| Application Mode | Online, with CV | Online, with CV |
| Eligibility (one line) | Graduate + CA Inter/IPCC or CA, 3+ yrs taxation experience | Graduate/Postgraduate, 2+ yrs banking/NBFC experience |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, then interview | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Place of Posting | Thrissur, Kerala (transferable anywhere in India) | Branches in TN/AP/Karnataka/Telangana/Maharashtra/Gujarat/NCR |
| Last Date | 15 September 2026 | 11 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | CA Inter/CA-qualified graduates in taxation/finance | Graduates with bank, NBFC or cooperative bank experience |
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About Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd.
Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. is a private sector bank headquartered at Thrissur, Kerala, with more than 99 years of banking history. The bank operates 549 touch points across India, including 264 branches and 285 ATMs. It is currently expanding its business development function through lateral hiring at the Senior Officer, Assistant Manager and Manager grades, alongside a separate hiring drive for its Finance & Accounts Department.
How this compares
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website. Both openings are lateral, direct-to-bank hires rather than exam-based recruitment, so there is no written test stage — candidates are shortlisted and interviewed based on their existing qualifications and work experience. This is a different route from public sector bank hiring through IBPS, which runs on a fixed annual exam calendar. Candidates weighing a private bank role against a public sector bank opening should note that private banks generally publish fewer upfront details on pay scale and vacancy count, and final compensation is usually settled during the interview stage rather than fixed in the notice itself.
Important dates
| Post | Last Date to Apply Online (with CV) |
|---|---|
| Senior Officer/Assistant Manager/Manager — Finance & Accounts | 15 September 2026 |
| Branch Head/Assistant Branch Manager/Additional Officer | 11 September 2026 |
The age limit is also calculated against different cut-off dates for each post — 31 March 2026 for the Finance & Accounts post, and 30 June 2026 for the Branch Head-level post.
Dhanlaxmi Bank Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy details and salary
| Post / Discipline | Grade |
|---|---|
| Senior Officer/Assistant Manager/Manager — Finance & Accounts | CA Intermediate/IPCC track, or Chartered Accountant track |
| Branch Head/Assistant Branch Manager/Additional Officer | Senior Officer/Assistant Manager/Manager grade |
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Eligibility
Senior Officer/Assistant Manager/Manager — Finance & Accounts
- Age: Maximum 37 years as on 31.03.2026
- Qualification (CA Intermediate track): Graduation from a recognised university, with CA Intermediate/IPCC
- Qualification (CA track): Graduation from a recognised university, and qualification as a Chartered Accountant
- Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in taxation (both direct and indirect taxes), preparation of financial statements, and advanced MS Excel skills. Bank/NBFC experience is preferred.
Branch Head/Assistant Branch Manager/Additional Officer
- Age: Not above 35 years as on 30.06.2026
- Qualification: Any degree or master’s degree from a recognised university, with 60% marks or CGPA of 6.0 and above
- Work Experience: Minimum 2 years working in a bank (including a Small Finance Bank), an RBI-registered NBFC, or a State/District Cooperative Bank
- Job Role: Branch operations and business development; regulatory compliance, risk management and internal control; maintaining client and stakeholder relationships
Selection process
For the Finance & Accounts post, shortlisting and final selection are based on qualification, experience and certifications in banking-related areas, followed by an interview. The management’s decision on selection is final.
For the Branch Head-level post, the notice does not mention selection stages beyond the online application. Not mentioned in the official notification.
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How to apply
- Visit the bank’s careers page at www.dhan.bank.in/careers, or use the direct apply link for the post you are eligible for (below).
- Fill in the online application form.
- Attach your latest CV along with the application before the last date.
Documents to keep ready: latest CV. This is added context, not part of the official notice — candidates applying for the Finance & Accounts post should also keep CA Intermediate/IPCC or CA qualification certificates ready, and candidates applying for the Branch Head-level post should keep degree/postgraduate certificates and experience letters ready, since these are the qualifications the notice asks for. Confirm with the official website.
Important links
- Finance & Accounts Department — Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online — Senior Officer/AM/Manager, Finance & Accounts
- Lateral Recruitment — Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online — Branch Head/Assistant Branch Manager/Additional Officer
- More Private Sector Job Openings
Should you apply?
The Finance & Accounts post suits Chartered Accountants or CA Intermediate/IPCC-qualified graduates who already have three years of taxation and financial-statement experience — it is not an entry-level opening, and the notice states the selected candidate can be transferred anywhere in India, not only Thrissur. The Branch Head-level post suits graduates with at least two years of banking, NBFC or cooperative bank experience who want to move into branch leadership; it is open only to candidates who can work in the listed states or the NCR. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Neither notice discloses a fixed pay scale or vacancy count upfront, which is common for private bank lateral hires — candidates typically learn the exact compensation only after shortlisting. Since there is no written exam for either post, the main trade-off is a faster, more direct hiring process against less published information than a public sector bank recruitment would normally carry. Confirm final compensation and role details with the official website before applying.
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FAQs on Dhanlaxmi Bank Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for the Dhanlaxmi Bank Finance & Accounts recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application with CV for the Senior Officer/Assistant Manager/Manager post in the Finance & Accounts Department is 15 September 2026.
What is the eligibility for the Dhanlaxmi Bank Branch Head recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a degree or master’s degree with 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.0 and above, at least 2 years of experience in a bank, NBFC or cooperative bank, and must not be above 35 years of age as on 30 June 2026.
Is there an application fee for Dhanlaxmi Bank recruitment 2026?
Application fee details are not mentioned in either official notice. Candidates should check the official careers page for any updates before applying.
How is this different from a public sector bank recruitment?
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Both Dhanlaxmi Bank posts are filled through direct application, shortlisting and interview, unlike public sector banks that usually recruit through an IBPS exam. There is no written test stage mentioned in either notice.
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