IDBI Bank Ltd. has announced a golden opportunity for aspiring banking professionals through its Recruitment Advertisement No. 3/2025-26. The bank invites online applications for the post of Junior Assistant Manager (JAM), Grade 'O', with 676 vacancies across India. This recruitment drive, announced on May 07, 2025, offers a chance to join one of India's leading banks. Read on to learn about the eligibility criteria, application process, and selection procedure.
The recruitment is for 676 Junior Assistant Manager (JAM) positions, with reservations for various categories as per government guidelines. The vacancies are provisional and may be modified or canceled at the bank's discretion. Below is the breakdown:
| Post | Total Vacancies | Unreserved (UR) | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD (VH) | PwBD (HH) | PwBD (OH) | PwBD (MD/ID) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant Manager (JAM), Grade 'O' | 676 | 271 | 140 | 74 | 124 | 67 | 08 | 07 | 08 | 08 |
Note: Offer letters may be issued in phases based on the bank's requirements.
The recruitment process follows a strict timeline. Candidates must adhere to the following key dates:
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility (Age & Education): May 01, 2025
- Advertisement Date: May 07, 2025
- Online Registration & Modification: May 08 – May 20, 2025
- Payment of Application Fee: May 08 – May 20, 2025
- Tentative Date of Online Test: June 08, 2025 (Sunday)
Important: Any changes to the online test date will be updated on the bank's website (www.idbibank.in) under the Careers section. Candidates should regularly check for updates.
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria as of May 01, 2025:
- Age: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 25 years (born between May 2, 2000, and May 1, 2005, inclusive). Age relaxation is applicable as per government guidelines:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks for General, EWS, and OBC candidates (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) from a recognized university approved by AICTE/UGC. Diploma courses do not qualify.
- Computer Literacy: Proficiency in computers is mandatory.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India, or subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, or persons of Indian origin from specified countries, with a certificate of eligibility if required.
Candidates must provide original documents and photocopies for verification during the selection process. Percentage calculations should include all semesters/years and subjects, converted to percentage as per university rules.
The selection process comprises the following stages:
- Online Test (OT): A 120-minute test with sectional timings, covering:
Test Name No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted (Minutes) Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Interpretation 60 60 40 English Language 40 40 30 Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 30 General/Economy/Banking Awareness 60 60 20 Note: The test includes negative marking (0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer). The test will be bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the English Language section.
- Personal Interview (PI): Candidates who qualify in the Online Test will be shortlisted for the PI. The PI assesses communication skills, banking knowledge, and suitability for the role.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates must undergo document verification and a pre-recruitment medical test. Final selection is subject to medical fitness and satisfactory verification.
Merit List: The final merit list will be based on the combined scores of the Online Test and Personal Interview, subject to category-wise cut-offs.