South Indian Bank PO and Clerk Recruitment 2026 Out

South Indian Bank, one of the leading private sector banks in India with over 950 branches across the country, has officially released the recruitment notification for the year 2026 on 25 June 2026. The bank is inviting applications from qualified graduates for various positions including Probationary Officer (PO) and Clerk. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official South Indian Bank career portal at southindianbank.com/careers. The last date to apply is 15 July 2026.

The South Indian Bank Recruitment 2026 is one of the most awaited banking recruitment notifications of the year. The bank offers attractive career opportunities with competitive pay scales, performance-based incentives, and excellent growth prospects. Selected candidates will join as Probationary Officers or Clerks and will undergo a structured training program before being posted at various branches of the bank. The pay scale for PO starts at Rs.48480 per month (basic) plus DA, HRA, and other allowances, taking the gross monthly emolument to approximately Rs.65000-70000 per month. For Clerk posts, the starting basic pay is Rs.19500 per month plus allowances.

To be eligible for South Indian Bank Recruitment 2026, candidates must have a Graduation degree in any stream from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Final year graduation students can also apply provisionally, but they need to produce the graduation certificate at the time of joining. The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 30 June 2026, with age relaxation as per Government of India rules for reserved categories. Candidates should have good communication skills, computer literacy, and basic knowledge of banking operations.

Sarkari Notice 247 advises all interested candidates to apply early to avoid last-minute rush on the bank's career portal. The selection process includes an Online Written Examination followed by Group Discussion (for PO posts), Interview, and Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination. The online exam will have 160 objective type questions of 200 marks in 140 minutes, with each correct answer carrying 1 mark and each wrong answer carrying a penalty of 0.25 marks (negative marking). The exam will cover five sections — Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. The detailed post-wise vacancy and eligibility criteria will be mentioned in the official notification available on the bank's website.

How to Apply Online for South Indian Bank 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official South Indian Bank career page at southindianbank.com/careers
• Step 2: Click on the "Apply Online" link for Recruitment 2026
• Step 3: Register with your email ID, mobile number, and create password
• Step 4: Fill in the application form with personal and educational details
• Step 5: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents
• Step 6: Pay the application fee online via UPI, Card, or Net Banking
• Step 7: Download and save the confirmation page for future reference