Indian Bank Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Indian Bank (A Government of India undertaking) has one (01) post of Consultant for Information Technology Department on contract basis, open to Indian Citizens. Applications in the prescribed format (Annexure - A) go in a closed envelope to the Chief General Manager (CDO & CLO), HRM Department, Recruitment Cell, at the Bank's Corporate Office in Chennai. They must reach on or before 01 December 2026, and applications received after that date will be summarily rejected.

About Indian Bank

Indian Bank describes itself in the notice as a leading Public Sector Bank, with headquarters in Chennai and geographical presence all over India and abroad. Its Corporate Office is at 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Royapettah, Chennai – 600014. This engagement is for the Bank's Information Technology Department and is handled by the HRM Department, Recruitment Cell, at the Corporate Office.

Where and How to Send

Chief General Manager (CDO & CLO), Indian Bank, Corporate Office, HRM Department, Recruitment Cell, 'B' Wing, 2nd Floor, 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Royapettah, Chennai, Pin - 600 014, Tamil Nadu.

The application must reach this address on or before 01 December 2026. The Bank takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss in postal transit, and candidates are therefore advised to send an advance copy of the application to [email protected].

1. Fill the Annexure - A form: name and father's name in capital letters, addresses, phone and mobile numbers, email, date of birth (as per SSC/SSLC), age as on 01.11.2026, category, education, experience as on 01.11.2026, service status and the experience confirmation.
2. Paste a recent passport size colour photograph on the form and sign across it.
3. Pay the fee / intimation charges to the Bank account given below and write the Reference number / UTR Number, amount and date of payment in item 13 of the form.
4. Answer item 18 on any pending vigilance case or adverse observation, attaching details on a separate sheet if the answer is yes.
5. Sign at the bottom of every page and sign the declaration; a signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted.
6. Enclose the self-attested photocopies of the credentials and send the envelope to the address above so that it reaches by 01.12.2026.

Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable)

The fee is paid through Internet Banking / NEFT/RTGS/UPI into the account below, and bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

There is one vacancy of Consultant for Information Technology Department. The cut-off date for age, qualification and experience is 01.11.2026.

• Educational qualification (mandatory): Engineering Graduate or MCA or equivalent qualification from a recognized University / Institution.
• Educational qualification (desirable): Master degree or equivalent in IT Management.
• Post qualification work experience (mandatory): a minimum of 5 years at Senior level (General Manager cadre and above) in Public Sector Banks or equivalent in reputed Private Sector Banks / reputed Financial Institutions / Leading IT service firms, OR a minimum of 5 years as Professor in IIT/IIIT/IISc/ NIT.
• Last assignment should have been one of these:
  • as Head / In charge of Information Technology operations in Public Sector Banks / reputed Private Sector Banks / reputed Financial Institutions and not below the level of General Manager cadre of Public Sector Bank or its equivalent; OR
  • as Head of operations / Senior level positions (equivalent to General Manager cadre of Public Sector Bank) from Leading IT service firms having exposure in Banking and Core Banking Solutions related areas; OR
  • as Professor/Head of Information Technology Department or its equivalent discipline in IIT/IIIT/IISc/ NIT.
• Desirable experience: Banking-IT related areas / projects involving IT Policy and Planning / Financial Networks and Applications / Financial Information Systems / Cyber Security Technologies / Payment Technologies / AI / Emerging Technologies.
• Others: no vigilance case or adverse observation from previous employer / CVC / RBI shall be pending against the candidate.
• Age: Minimum Age – 50 Years and Maximum Age - 65 years (inclusive of all relaxations) as on 01.11.2026.
• Remuneration & Perquisites: Negotiable – CTC based pay structure in the form of Fixed pay and Variable pay.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full wording of the eligibility conditions for this post.

Period of Engagement and Place of Work

• The engagement is on Fixed Term Employment (FTE) on contractual basis for an initial period of six (06) months, extendable for further periods of six months at a time as per the needs and requirements of the Bank, based on review after every six months.
• In no case should the total tenure exceed a continuous term of 5 years in the Bank.
• Termination: one month's notice or one month's fixed component of the compensation in lieu of such notice from either of the parties, at the sole discretion of the Bank.
• Place of work: at present Chennai – a minimum of six (06) days in each calendar month physically at Head Quarters in Chennai, and continuous availability through virtual medium on all other occasions as decided by the Bank.

Indian Bank Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The Consultant will provide consultation for:

• The profitability/advantages vs Risk for all IT, Digital, Information Security, AI, DPDP related projects to be analysed and reviewed by the Consultant along with the Bank's representative(s).
• Reviewing the existing policies related to IT, Digital, Digitisation, Analytics, Information Security, AI, DPDP to suggest enhancements and assist the bank in preparation of new policies like Fintech Partnership policy, AI & ML adoption policy etc.
• Suggesting strategies and opportunities to enhance customer experience.
• Identifying new avenues in Digital transformation and automation which will guide the Bank to provide customer delight.
• Assisting with the strategies to revamp of Core Banking Solution 'BaNCS' in process optimisations, hollow the core, infrastructure revamp etc. (M/s TCS is the OEM of BaNCS).
• Assisting in complying with IT, Digital and Information/Cyber security related Guidelines/Directions from RBI, NPCI, DFS, Cert-In, IBA etc.
• Providing guidance to close observations in reports of various IS Audits, VAPT, RBI IT Examination etc, which may involve seeking exemption, procurement & implementation, etc.
• Identification and implementation of new technologies and technology products.
• Development of enterprises technology standards, governance processes and performance metrics to ensure that IT delivers value to enterprise.
• Monitoring & Managing Core IT Infrastructure, Network, Business applications and related IT Operations of the Bank.
• Supporting the business department and meeting their needs in a time bound manner.
• Providing Industry Expertise for the IT initiatives of the Bank.
• Optimization and management of existing information technology network for high efficiency with sufficient resilience and yet managing costs effectively.
• Development of long-term plans to sustain and support the business, anticipating the future trends.
• Ensuring that there is no failure in business operations and appropriate disaster recovery plans are in place and regularly tested for readiness for unforeseen and unexpected events which can impact the business continuity.
• Ensuring that all IT assets achieve full life time cycle value.
• Maintaining relationships and extract maximum efficiency from the Bank's technology partners who support various IT applications.
• Compliance to IT security policies as well as regulatory prescriptions.
• Evaluation of the cost efficiency of emerging technologies and assess their applicability to various business and technology solutions.
• Building quality assurance, data protection processes and robust Technology Management systems.
• Identifying security threats, formulate strategies and solutions to mitigate the threats.
• Monitoring KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and IT budgets to assess technological performance on IT front.
• Using stakeholders' feedback for necessary improvements and adjustments in technology. Increase in operational efficiency.
• Designing of systems and interfaces for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration, on-boarding and management of vendors that supply solutions to enhance the Bank's products and services.

The notice states that this job description is only illustrative and not exhaustive, and other jobs may be assigned from time to time.

Enclosures

Self-attested photocopies only of the following are to be enclosed with the application form:

• Proof of date of Birth (the form asks for a copy of SSC / Birth Certificate).
• Mark sheet and Passing certificate of all educational, technical qualifications.
• Experience certificate(s) specifying designation / job profile, period of service (with specific dates), emoluments and activity profile of previous and present employers; the certificate must state specifically that the candidate had experience in the related field as required.
• Photo Identity proof and Address proof.
• Proof of VRS / resignation / superannuation, if the candidate is not in service (item 16 of the form).

Selection Process

Selection will be by way of (1) Scrutiny of applications by a Screening Committee and (2) Interview of shortlisted candidates by a Selection Committee. If the number of applicants is substantially large, a Written Test / Group Discussion / Preliminary Interview or a combination of these may be adopted.

• Only candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be called for interview and intimated by email; call letters may be sent to the registered email ID.
• Original certificates for educational qualifications, experience, age, category etc. must be produced at the interview, failing which the candidate will not be allowed for interview and the candidature will be cancelled.
• Candidates already in service of Govt. / quasi-Govt. organizations and public sector banks / undertakings must produce a "No Objection Certificate" from their employer at the time of interview, and a proper discharge certificate before appointment.
• No Travelling Allowance is payable to candidates called for interview.

Important Instructions

• The engagement is governed by the provisions of the contract and shall not be construed as an employment or a regular employment in the Bank; it ends automatically on completion of the contractual period.
• Engagement of the selected candidate is subject to being declared medically fit as per the requirements of the Bank and to the Rules & Policies of the Bank.
• Candidates need a valid personal email ID and mobile number, kept active during the process.
• Requests for change of contact no./address/email ID/interview centre/interview date & time/mode of interview will not be entertained, and no requests seeking clarification about eligibility will be entertained.
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
• Providing incorrect information or process violation will lead to disqualification, and the candidate will not be allowed to appear in any future recruitment of the Bank; if detected later, disqualification takes retrospective effect.
• The Bank reserves the right to alter the eligibility criteria or other terms, and to cancel the engagement process partly or entirely at any stage without notice.
• Disputes are subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts at Chennai; clarifications by the General Manager (HRM / HRD / HR Strategy), Indian Bank, are final.
• All further announcements will be published only on the career page of the Bank website www.indianbank.bank.in.

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