The Exim Bank recruitment 2026 offers 120 posts: 90 Management Trainee (MT) posts and 30 Manager (Grade/Scale MM II) posts. As per Advertisement No. HRM/MT/M/2026-27/05 on eximbankindia.in, the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) invites online applications from Indian citizens only. The application link opens on 27 November 2026 and closes on 11 December 2026.
The Bank lists 13 Management Trainee streams and 12 Manager roles. Banking Operations (Credit/Loans/Advances) is the largest, with 50 MT posts. Selection rests on a written test and a personal interview. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Exim Bank advertisement No. HRM/MT/M/2026-27/05 (12-11-2026) on eximbankindia.in.
Last verified: 13 November 2026.
Exim Bank is hiring 90 Management Trainees and 30 Managers. The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 11 December 2026, and the application link opens on 27 November 2026. Selection is a subjective written test (70% weightage) and a personal interview (30% weightage).
Table of Contents
- Quick Summary of Exim Bank Management Trainee and Manager Posts
- Exim Bank recruitment 2026 for Management Trainees and Managers
- Important dates
- Exim Bank vacancy 2026: post-wise details
- Exim Bank salary and benefits
- Age limit and age relaxation
- Eligibility for Exim Bank recruitment 2026
- Selection process
- Exam centres and exam day rules
- Application fee
- How to apply for Exim Bank recruitment 2026
- Joining, training and bond
- Important Links
- FAQs
Quick Summary of Exim Bank Management Trainee and Manager Posts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) |
| Advertisement No. | HRM/MT/M/2026-27/05 |
| Posts | Management Trainee (MT), Manager (Grade/Scale MM II) |
| Total Vacancy | 120 (MT 90, Manager 30) |
| Salary | MT: stipend of ₹65,000 per month during one year of training. Deputy Manager: about ₹25 lakh annual CTC at the start of the scale. Manager: about ₹30 lakh annual CTC at the start of the scale |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Graduation plus a postgraduation, CA or other professional qualification by post, with minimum 60% marks. Manager posts also need 4 years of post-qualification experience |
| Age Limit | MT: 21 to 28 years. Manager: 24 to 30 years. Both as on 1 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written test (Professional Knowledge, subjective) and personal interview |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India, as the Bank requires |
| Application Fee | ₹600 for General and OBC; ₹100 intimation charges for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS and Female candidates |
| Last Date | 11 December 2026 |
Exim Bank recruitment 2026 for Management Trainees and Managers
Exim Bank is an all-India premier financial institution engaged in financing, facilitating and promoting India’s international trade. The Bank has opened a direct recruitment drive across banking operations, treasury, audit, risk, legal, technology, compliance and support functions.
A candidate can apply for only one post. If a candidate applies for more than one, the Bank keeps only the latest valid, completed application (the higher registration number). The fees paid for the other registrations are forfeited.
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India, so only candidates willing to serve anywhere should apply. They may also be transferred to offices outside India with their consent.
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Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application link opens | 27 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 11 December 2026 |
| Written examination (tentative) | December 2026 |
The exact date of the written examination will be advised through the call letter and updated on the Bank’s website. Registration for the Exim Bank recruitment 2026 is complete only when the fee is paid online on or before the last date. Candidates should check the Exim Bank careers page regularly for updates.
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Exim Bank vacancy 2026: post-wise details
The Bank has 120 vacancies in two cadres. The table shows the category-wise split.
| Position | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Trainee (MT) | 40 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 90 |
| Manager (Grade/Scale MM II) | 15 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 30 |
| Total | 55 | 10 | 11 | 32 | 12 | 4 | 120 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal and sits within the overall vacancies. One vacancy each is reserved in four groups: blindness and low vision; deaf and hard of hearing; locomotor disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy); and autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness. Only persons with at least 40% of the relevant disability qualify. PwBD candidates may belong to any category.
The EWS appointment is provisional and depends on verification of the Income and Asset Certificate. The certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2025 and before the date of document verification at the interview.
Management Trainee posts
| Management Trainee stream | Posts |
|---|---|
| Banking Operations (Credit/Loans/Advances) | 50 |
| Treasury & Accounts | 3 |
| International Relations | 1 |
| Internal Audit | 5 |
| Compliance | 2 |
| Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) | 1 |
| Risk Management | 2 |
| Cyber Security | 2 |
| Legal | 10 |
| Digital Technology | 9 |
| Human Resource Management | 2 |
| Administration | 2 |
| Corporate Communications | 1 |
| Total | 90 |
Manager posts
| Manager role | Posts |
|---|---|
| Credit Appraisal | 4 |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Documentary Credit | 3 |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Bank Guarantees | 3 |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Trade Finance | 4 |
| Special Situations Group (Recovery) | 3 |
| Risk Management | 2 |
| Compliance | 2 |
| Internal Audit – Treasury & Risk Management | 2 |
| Internal Audit – Information Security | 1 |
| Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) | 2 |
| Sustainable Enterprise and Export Development | 2 |
| Corporate Communications / Corporate Social Responsibility | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
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Exim Bank salary and benefits
Management Trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹65,000 during one year of training. After successful training, they are absorbed as Deputy Manager in Grade/Scale Junior Management (JM-I). The pay band is ₹48,480-2,000-62,480-2,340-67,160-2,680-85,920 as per the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) 12th Bipartite Settlement. The current annual CTC of a Deputy Manager at the start of the scale is about ₹25 lakh.
The Manager (Scale MM-II) pay band is ₹64,820-2,340-67,160-2,680-93,960 as per the same settlement. The current annual CTC of a Manager at the start of the scale is about ₹30 lakh.
Selected candidates also get allowances, perquisites and benefits as applicable to the grade under the Bank’s rules at the time of joining. Residential accommodation may be provided subject to availability, or a leased accommodation scheme applies. Loan schemes for housing, vehicle, personal computer and children’s education are also available.
Age limit and age relaxation
The age limit is counted as on 1 November 2026. Management Trainee candidates must be not below 21 and not above 28 years. Manager candidates must be not below 24 and not above 30 years.
| Category | MT maximum age | Manager maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Upper age limit (no relaxation) | 28 years | 30 years |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 33 years | 35 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 years | 33 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 43 years | 45 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 41 years | 43 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 38 years | 40 years |
Under DoPT circular No. 36034/2/2013 dated 8 April 2013, ex-servicemen get a maximum relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for appointment in Group A (Officers cadre). The EWS quota is 10% for candidates not covered by the SC, ST and OBC reservation.
OBC candidates need a Non-Creamy Layer certificate valid on the last date of applying, issued within one year before that date. The caste name must match the Central Government list letter by letter. Creamy layer candidates must choose ‘General’ in the form.
Eligibility for Exim Bank recruitment 2026
Eligibility differs by post. Most finance-linked posts share one qualification, which the tables below call the finance qualification.
Finance qualification: graduation (minimum 60%, minimum 3-year full-time) and a postgraduation (MBA / PGDBA / PGDBM / MMS) with Finance specialisation (Finance / International Business / Foreign Trade), minimum 60% and minimum 2-year full-time, or Chartered Accountant (CA). For CA, passing the professional examination is sufficient, and ICAI membership is mandatory.
Management Trainee qualification
| Management Trainee stream | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Banking Operations (Credit/Loans/Advances) – 50 | Finance qualification |
| Treasury & Accounts – 3 | Finance qualification |
| International Relations – 1 | Law degree / LLB. Integrated LLB needs a minimum of 60%. Regular LLB needs a minimum of 60% in graduation and/or LLB. Graduation must be minimum 3-year full-time |
| Internal Audit – 5 | Finance qualification |
| Compliance – 2 | Associate Membership (ACS) of the ICSI and full-time graduation with minimum 60%. Additional qualifications like MBA / LLB are preferred |
| ESG – 1 | Postgraduate in Management / Environmental Science, with minimum 60% in graduation and postgraduation. An ESG or climate risk certificate from CFA or GARP, or a certificate course in GHG accounting, is preferred |
| Risk Management – 2 | Finance qualification |
| Cyber Security – 2 | Full-time B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech / M.E / M.C.A in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication, with minimum 60% |
| Legal – 10 | Law degree / LLB. Integrated LLB needs a minimum of 60%. Regular LLB requires a minimum of 60% in graduation and/or LLB. Graduation must be a minimum of 3-year full-time |
| Digital Technology – 9 | Minimum 60% in B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics and Communication, or 60% in both graduation and MCA (minimum 2-year full-time) |
| Human Resource Management – 2 | Graduation (minimum 60%, minimum 3-year full-time) and postgraduation (MBA / PGDBA / PGDBM / MMS) in Human Resource Management / Personnel Management, minimum 60% in both |
| Administration – 2 | Graduation (minimum 60%, minimum 3-year full-time) and postgraduation (MBA / PGDBA / PGDBM / MMS) in Hotel and Hospitality Management / Facilities Management or equivalent, minimum 60% |
| Corporate Communications – 1 | Graduation (minimum 60%, minimum 3-year full-time) and a Master’s degree or PG Diploma in Corporate Communication / Mass Communication / Advertising / Journalism / Marketing or related fields, minimum 60% |
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Manager qualification and experience
Every Manager role needs a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in the area below.
| Manager role | Qualification | Minimum experience (4 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Appraisal – 4 | Finance qualification | Reputed commercial bank, financial institution, state-level term lending institution or other organisation of repute in banking, project finance, credit appraisal, term lending, analysis of cross-border risks and financing of overseas joint ventures |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Documentary Credit – 3 | Finance qualification | Trade finance operations, including import and export Letters of Credit, document examination, discrepancy handling, SWIFT operations and trade compliance. Working knowledge of Finacle is a must. CITF, CSDG or other ICC trade finance certification is preferred |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Bank Guarantees – 3 | Finance qualification | Trade finance transactions in a scheduled commercial bank, financial institution or international banking environment, with significant exposure to Bank Guarantees, SWIFT operations and trade compliance |
| Loan Operations and Monitoring – Trade Finance – 4 | Finance qualification | Trade finance operations, including export/import transactions, letters of credit, bank guarantees, export credit, foreign exchange remittances, FEMA/RBI compliance and SWIFT messages. Sound knowledge of ICC rules (UCP 600, URDG 758, ISBP). CDCS or International Trade Finance certification is preferred |
| Special Situations Group (Recovery) – 3 | Finance qualification | Recovery of stressed assets in public sector banks, reputed private banks, all India financial institutions, large NBFCs or asset reconstruction companies. Corporate recovery work (IBC 2016, SARFAESI, DRT, OTS, assignments, NI Act 138) is preferred |
| Risk Management – 2 | Finance qualification | Risk management or treasury in commercial banks, financial institutions, large NBFCs or other organisations of repute |
| Compliance – 2 | ACS of the ICSI and full-time graduation with minimum 60%. MBA / LLB preferred | After ICSI membership: corporate credit work, or secretarial compliance for a ‘High Value Debt Listed Entity’ under SEBI LODR Regulations, and RBI compliances |
| Internal Audit – Treasury & Risk Management – 2 | Finance qualification | Internal audit, credit audit, risk management or treasury in a scheduled commercial bank, all India financial institution or organisation of repute. Includes audit reports, audit compliance and dealing with RBI on audit or inspection matters |
| Internal Audit – Information Security – 1 | Full-time B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech / M.E / M.C.A in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication, minimum 60%. CISA or an equivalent certification is mandatory | Information security functions in a scheduled commercial bank, an all-India financial institution or an organisation of repute |
| MSME – 2 | Finance qualification | MSME loans, MSME financing, credit appraisal, business development, relationship management, credit monitoring or MSME branch banking operations |
| Sustainable Enterprise and Export Development – 2 | Finance qualification | Banking or credit analysis in mid-corporate or small and medium enterprises, or in venture capital or private equity firms in Deeptech or other emerging sectors |
| Corporate Communications / CSR – 2 | Graduation (minimum 60%, minimum 3-year full-time) and a Master’s degree or PG Diploma, minimum 60%. Corporate Communication: Corporate Communication / Mass Communication / Advertising / Journalism or related. CSR: Social Work or equivalent | Corporate house, media organisation, advertising or public relations agency or other organisation of repute. NGO experience is considered for the CSR position |
Other eligibility conditions
- Candidates who have appeared or will appear in their final qualifying examinations by May 2027 can sit the written examination. The offer depends on proof of the qualification by the joining date set by the Bank, which should not be later than 30 June 2027.
- The university or institute must be recognised or approved by the Government, AICTE or UGC.
- Candidates who completed postgraduation through online, correspondence, part-time, open university, open learning, external or distance learning are not eligible.
- Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be proficient in computers and information technology.
- Where a mark sheet shows grades without the equivalent percentage, the candidate must furnish a letter from the head of the institute or the Controller of Examination with the conversion formula.
Selection process
The selection process in the Exim Bank recruitment 2026 has a written test and a personal interview. The Bank will advise the date and timing of the written test through its website, personal email and/or SMS. Candidates shortlisted on written-test performance and eligibility are called for the personal interview.
| Test | Part | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge – Subjective | Part I: Question 1, a compulsory question or case study as per the selected specialisation | 40 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge – Subjective | Part II: Attempt any 6 out of 8 questions based on the selected specialisation | 60 | (same paper) |
| Total | 100 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
- There is no sectional cut-off. The interview list is drawn from written-test performance and eligibility.
- The final list is drawn from the written test (out of 100, 70% weightage) and the interview (out of 100, 30% weightage).
- Personal interviews are held in Mumbai and/or New Delhi.
- A pre-recruitment training is organised for candidates from reserved categories. Candidates opt for it in the online form, and the Bank shares details after the last date of registration.
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Exam centres and exam day rules
The written examination will be held in Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. The centres might change if enough candidates are not available. The Bank may cancel or add centres and may allot any centre other than the one a candidate chose. It takes no request to change the centre, venue, date or session.
- Candidates reporting after the time on the call letter cannot take the examination.
- The paper lasts 2 hours 30 minutes, but candidates may need to stay at the venue for about 4 hours.
- Carry the call letter and the original and a photocopy of a valid photo ID. The name must match the call letter exactly.
- Accepted IDs include PAN card, Passport, permanent driving licence, Voter’s card, bank passbook with photograph, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar, and employee ID. A ration card and a learner’s driving licence are not valid.
- Candidates who changed their name must show the original Gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit.
- Candidates with a scribe must arrange their own scribe at their own cost. Scribe users and candidates with locomotor disability or cerebral palsy (writing extremity affected, minimum 40%) get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour or as advised.
Application fee
| Category | Fee (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / EWS and Female | ₹100 (intimation charges only) |
The advertisement states that SC/ST/PwBD/EWS and Female candidates pay no application fee, only the intimation charges. Candidates bear the bank transaction charges. Payment works through debit cards (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro), credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards and mobile wallets. Fees are not refunded if the candidate is found ineligible. A missing e-receipt means the payment failed, and the candidate must log in again with the Provisional Registration Number and password and repeat it.
How to apply for Exim Bank recruitment 2026
- Scan the photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm), signature in black ink, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration to the sizes in the table below. Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active until the process ends.
- When the link goes live on 27 November 2026, open the Exim Bank careers page and click ‘Apply Online’.
- Choose ‘Click here for New Registration’ and enter name, contact details and email ID. Note the Provisional Registration Number and password, which the system also sends by email and SMS.
- Fill in the form and use ‘Save and Next’ to check the details. Spell the candidate’s name and the father’s or husband’s name exactly as on the certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Open the Preview tab and click ‘Complete Registration’ only after verifying every detail. No change is possible after this click.
- Open the Payment tab and pay the fee online. Wait for the server’s confirmation and do not press back or refresh.
- Click ‘Submit’, then print the application form and the e-receipt.
| File | Size | Preferred pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 20 to 50 KB | 200 x 230 |
| Signature | 10 to 20 KB | 140 x 60 |
| Left thumb impression | 20 to 50 KB | 240 x 240 |
| Handwritten declaration | 50 to 100 KB | 800 x 400 |
All files must be in JPG or JPEG format. Signatures and declarations in capital letters are not accepted. The candidate must write the declaration personally, in English. It must state that the information in the form is correct, true and valid, and that the candidate will present the supporting documents when required. Anyone else’s writing, or any other language, makes the application invalid.
The left thumb impression goes on white paper in black or blue ink. A candidate without a left thumb may use the right thumb. The Bank rejects an application if the photograph, signature, thumb impression or declaration is unclear or smudged.
Documents to keep ready
- Degree certificates and mark sheets, with proof of the date of passing
- Caste certificate (OBC-NCL with the non-creamy layer clause), experience certificates and other relevant certificates, in original
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, if applicable
- Relieving letter or discharge certificate from the present employer, at the time of joining, for candidates already in service
Joining, training and bond
Management Trainees sign a personal bond of ₹3 lakh at joining. It requires one year of service as Management Trainee from the joining date and a minimum of 5 years as Deputy Manager from the date of absorption. Managers sign a personal bond of ₹3 lakh for a minimum period of 3 years from the joining date. The advertisement does not state the unit for this Manager period, so candidates should confirm it in the PDF.
Canvassing in any form is a disqualification. Incorrect information or process violation leads to disqualification and a bar from future Exim Bank recruitment. The Bank may cancel, restrict, curtail or enlarge the recruitment, including the number of vacancies, without notice. Legal matters fall under the courts of Mumbai.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Download Exim Bank MT and Manager advertisement PDF |
| Careers page and application | Open Exim Bank careers page for the Apply Online link |
Should you apply?
The posts suit postgraduates in finance, Chartered Accountants, company secretaries, lawyers and engineers, depending on the stream. Manager posts also suit candidates with 4 years of relevant bank or institution experience. Management Trainees get a one-year training stipend and then absorption as Deputy Manager.
Candidates should check the stream-wise qualification before paying, because the fee is not refunded. Apply for one post only, since extra registrations lose their fees. The bond and the all-India posting apply to every selected candidate, so the Exim Bank recruitment 2026 suits those ready to serve anywhere in India.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Exim Bank recruitment 2026?
The last date is 11 December 2026 for both application and fee payment. The application link opens on 27 November 2026. Registration is complete only after the fee is paid online.
How many vacancies are there in Exim Bank recruitment 2026?
There are 120 vacancies: 90 Management Trainee posts and 30 Manager posts. Banking Operations (Credit/Loans/Advances) has the most, with 50 Management Trainee posts.
What is the age limit for Exim Bank Management Trainee and Manager posts?
Management Trainees must be 21 to 28 years and Managers 24 to 30 years, as on 1 November 2026. Reserved categories get the relaxation in the age table above.
What is the selection process for Exim Bank recruitment 2026?
Selection includes a subjective written test of 100 marks and a personal interview of 100 marks. The final list uses 70% weightage for the written test and 30% for the interview.
What is the salary of an Exim Bank Management Trainee?
Management Trainees get a stipend of ₹65,000 per month during one year of training. After absorption as Deputy Manager, the annual CTC at the start of the scale is about ₹25 lakh.
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B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.