EXIM Bank Special Recruitment Drive 2026

EXIM Bank Special Recruitment Drive 2026

Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has invited applications under a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for Backlog Vacancies for the posts of Deputy Manager and Manager. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility, and how to apply.

Important – Who Can Apply

This is a Special Recruitment Drive specifically for filling backlog vacancies reserved for SC/ST/OBC candidates. All advertised posts in this drive are earmarked for these categories; this is not a general open recruitment.

EXIM Bank Special Recruitment Drive 2026 – Overview

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Reservation for PwBD candidates is on a horizontal basis for Hearing Impairment (HI) disability.

Eligibility Criteria – Deputy Manager (Banking Operations)

Eligibility Criteria – Manager (Internal Audit)

How to Apply

1. Wait for the application link to go live on 15 September 2026 at EXIM Bank’s official website: www.eximbankindia.in.
2. Register and apply online for either Deputy Manager or Manager post; candidates can apply for only ONE post.
3. Complete registration by depositing the requisite fee through online mode.
4. Ensure the application and fee payment are completed by 10 October 2026.

Selection Process

• Written Examination, tentatively in November 2026, conducted at Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Guwahati (centres may change based on candidate numbers).
• Personal Interviews will be conducted in Mumbai and New Delhi.
• The exact examination date will be advised through the call letter and updated on the Bank’s website.

Terms and Conditions

• Candidates can apply for only one post; if a candidate applies for more than one, only the latest valid registration will be retained, and fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.
• Candidates from Universities/Institutes awarding grades (CGPA/GPA) rather than percentages must furnish a conversion formula letter from their Institute/University if the equivalent percentage is not mentioned on the marksheet/certificate.
• Candidates who completed graduation/postgraduation through correspondence/part-time/open university/distance/e-learning modes are NOT eligible.
• All eligibility (age, educational qualification) is reckoned as on 31 August 2026.

About EXIM Bank’s Special Recruitment Drive

Export-Import Bank of India is an all-India premier financial institution engaged in financing, facilitating, and promoting India’s international trade. This Special Recruitment Drive is specifically conducted to fill backlog vacancies reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates, a mechanism used by Government of India institutions and PSU-linked bodies to address shortfalls in reserved-category representation from previous recruitment cycles.

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Why a Special Recruitment Drive Differs from Regular Recruitment

Unlike EXIM Bank’s regular recruitment drives, which are open to all eligible candidates across categories, a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for Backlog Vacancies is conducted specifically to fill positions that remained vacant in previous cycles due to a shortfall of suitably qualified reserved-category candidates. This means every single post in this particular drive, both Deputy Manager and Manager, is earmarked exclusively for SC, ST, or OBC candidates as detailed in the category-wise table, and General/Unreserved category candidates are not eligible to apply under this specific advertisement.

Understanding the Two Distinct Roles

The Deputy Manager (Banking Operations) post focuses on project finance, credit appraisal, and term lending, requiring at least 1 year of post-qualification experience, while the Manager (Internal Audit) post requires a more substantial 3 years of experience specifically in internal/credit audit functions, including direct engagement with RBI on audit and inspection matters. Candidates should apply for the specific role matching their qualification and experience profile, since these are functionally distinct positions within EXIM Bank’s operations.

Why Backlog Vacancy Drives Matter for Reserved Category Candidates

Special Recruitment Drives for backlog vacancies exist because, under Government of India reservation policy, if a suitable reserved-category candidate is not found in a regular recruitment cycle, the vacancy is carried forward rather than filled by a general-category candidate, accumulating into a “backlog” that institutions are required to periodically clear through dedicated drives like this one. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, such drives represent a targeted opportunity where competition is limited exclusively to candidates from these categories, without competing against the general/unreserved candidate pool.

Preparing for the Written Examination and Interview

Given the two-stage selection process, a written examination followed by a personal interview restricted to Mumbai and New Delhi centres, candidates from other cities should factor in travel arrangements for the interview stage well in advance once shortlisted. Candidates should prepare for the written examination by revisiting core banking, finance, and international trade concepts relevant to their applied post, given EXIM Bank’s specific mandate around financing and facilitating India’s international trade.

Final Word

Eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates meeting the qualification and experience criteria for Deputy Manager (Banking Operations) or Manager (Internal Audit) should watch for the application link to go live on 15 September 2026 at www.eximbankindia.in, and complete their application and fee payment by 10 October 2026.

A Note on the Application Timeline

Since the application link is not yet live as of this notification and will only open on 15 September 2026, interested candidates should use the time before then to organize their educational certificates, experience letters, and category certificates, so they are ready to complete the online application promptly once the portal opens, rather than waiting until closer to the 10 October 2026 deadline.

Checking Back for the Application Link

Since the application portal is not yet active and is scheduled to open specifically on 15 September 2026, candidates should bookmark the EXIM Bank official website (www.eximbankindia.in) and check back on that date rather than attempting to search for the application form prematurely, since no other means or mode of application will be accepted once the drive formally opens.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

A Note on the Single-Application Restriction

Since the notification strictly limits candidates to applying for only one post, and states that if multiple registrations are made, only the latest valid one is retained while fees paid for the others are forfeited, candidates should carefully decide upfront between Deputy Manager (Banking Operations) and Manager (Internal Audit) based on which role their qualification and experience align with more strongly, rather than attempting to apply for both and risk losing fees paid for an earlier registration.

Understanding EXIM Bank’s Mandate

As India’s premier institution dedicated to financing, facilitating, and promoting the country’s international trade, EXIM Bank plays a distinct role compared to commercial retail banks, focusing instead on export credit, project finance for overseas ventures, and supporting Indian businesses engaged in cross-border trade. Candidates joining through this drive, particularly into Banking Operations or Internal Audit, will be working within this specialized trade-finance context, making prior exposure to international banking, export-import documentation, or trade finance concepts a valuable asset even beyond the notification’s stated minimum requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What posts are advertised by EXIM Bank?

Deputy Manager (Banking Operations, 6 posts) and Manager (Internal Audit, 2 posts), 8 posts total.

2. Who is eligible to apply?

Only SC/ST/OBC candidates; this is a Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies reserved for these categories.

3. When does the application link open?

15 September 2026.

4. What is the last date to apply?

10 October 2026.

5. What is the essential qualification for Deputy Manager?

Graduation + MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/MMS (Finance specialization) or CA, plus 1 year of relevant banking/financial institution experience.

6. What is the essential qualification for Manager (Internal Audit)?

Same academic qualification as Deputy Manager, plus 3 years of internal/credit audit experience.

7. When is the written examination?

Tentatively in November 2026; exact date via call letter.

8. Where will the examination be held?

Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Guwahati.

9. Can I apply for both posts?

No, candidates can apply for only one post.

10. Where are interviews conducted?

Mumbai and New Delhi.

11. What is the age limit for Deputy Manager?

33 years (SC/ST), 31 years (OBC-NCL), as on 31.08.2026.

12. What is the age limit for Manager?

35 years (SC/ST), 33 years (OBC-NCL), as on 31.08.2026.

13. Are distance/correspondence degrees accepted?

No, candidates with graduation/postgraduation via correspondence/part-time/distance/e-learning are not eligible.

14. How many posts are for ST candidates in Manager (Internal Audit)?

Both 2 posts are reserved for ST candidates.

15. Is there PwBD reservation?

Yes, on a horizontal basis for Hearing Impairment (HI) disability.