Indian Bank, a Government of India undertaking with its Corporate Office in Chennai, is engaging 5 AI - Cybersecurity Specialist Officers for its Information System Security Department (ISSD) on a contractual basis: 1 Vice President - AI Cybersecurity, 2 Assistant Vice President - AI Cybersecurity and 2 Associate Manager - Senior Officer- AI Cybersecurity. The engagement is Fixed Term Employment for an initial period of 3 years, extendable up to 5 years, with remuneration described as negotiable and not a limiting factor for a deserving candidate. Indian Citizens with a B.E. / B.Tech. or M.E. / M. Tech. in CSE, IT or ECE, a mandatory certification and information security experience in the BFSI sector may apply in the Annexure - A format, which must reach the bank's Corporate Office in Chennai on or before 1 December 2026.
About Indian Bank
Indian Bank describes itself in the notice as a leading Public Sector Bank and a Government of India undertaking, with headquarters in Chennai and a geographical presence all over India and abroad. Its Corporate Office is at 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Royapettah, Chennai – 600014. The posts in this notice are for the bank's Information System Security Department (ISSD), which will use AI/ML capabilities to protect the bank's assets from AI enabled cyber threats.
Vacancy Details
The notice lists 5 vacancies across three posts. The number of vacancies and the number of reserved vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank.
The notice's "Out of which" columns for PwBD categories (VI, HI, OC, ID) show no posts for any of the three posts. The notice adds that there is no reservation for Ex-servicemen in Officers' Cadre, and that EWS vacancies are tentative and subject to further directives of the Government of India and the outcome of any litigation.
Who Can Apply
The notice invites applications from Indian Citizens. The cut-off date for age, educational qualification, certifications and post-qualification work experience is 01.11.2026.
Educational Qualification (all three posts)
Mandatory: B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) / Information Technology (IT) / Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) OR M.E. / M. Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) / Information Technology (IT) / Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE). Qualifications must be from a University / Institution / Board recognised by Govt. of India or approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies. No equivalent educational qualification will be considered for eligibility.
Certification, Experience and Age by Post
The certifications in full, as printed: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). All stipulated certificates must be valid as on the cut-off date and active on the date of submission of the application and of the interview.
Desirable Certifications and Experience
- Vice President - AI Cybersecurity: ISACA AAISM (Advanced in AI Security Management) / EC-Council COASP (Certified Offensive AI Security Professional) / GIAC GMLE (Machine Learning Engineer).
- Assistant Vice President - AI Cybersecurity and Associate Manager - Senior Officer- AI Cybersecurity: ISACA AAISM / EC-Council COASP / GIAC GMLE / CompTIA SecAI+.
- All three posts (preferable/desirable experience): designing / implementing / tuning / operating AI/ML enabled security monitoring / detection / incident response capabilities.
Age Relaxation
The maximum age specified applies to General and EWS category candidates. Relaxation in the upper age limit is as follows:
For ex-servicemen and commissioned officers, the release must be on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application), otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment. Certificates for age relaxation must be submitted at the interview and at any later stage.
Category Certificates
- SC / ST / OBC / PwBD certificates must be issued by the competent authority in the Government of India format; the caste name must match letter by letter with the Central List for the candidate's State/UT.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must be issued on or after 01st April, 2026; candidates who fail to produce it at the interview will not be considered.
- Creamy layer OBC candidates, or those whose caste is not in the Central List, should indicate their category as General.
- EWS candidates must produce an Income & Asset Certificate based on gross annual income for Financial Year 2025-26 and valid for Financial Year 2026-27, on the date of interview; failing which they will not be considered.
- EWS status requires family gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh, and excludes families owning 5 acres of agricultural land and above, a residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above, or residential plots above the limits stated in the notice.
Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of each post.
Pay and Tenure
- Period of engagement: Fixed Term Employment (FTE) on contractual basis for an initial period of 3 years, extendable up to 5 years, to be renewed yearly or at shorter intervals subject to performance review and the needs and requirements of the Bank.
- Remuneration and perquisites: negotiable and not a limiting factor for deserving candidate. The notice does not print an amount.
- Leave: 30 days per calendar year on pro-rata basis; leave balance is not carried forward and leave encashment is not permitted.
- Termination: three months' notice or three months' fixed component of the compensation in lieu thereof, from either party, at the sole discretion of the Bank.
- Place of work: Chennai or as decided by the Bank.
- The engagement is not to be construed as an offer of employment or a regular employment in the Bank, and ends automatically on completion of the contractual period.
Indian Bank Recruitment 2026 Job Description
Vice President - AI Cybersecurity
- Lead cybersecurity team that leverages AI/ML capabilities in security operations, incident response, threat detection, threat hunting to protect Bank's assets from AI enabled cyber threats.
Assistant Vice President - AI Cybersecurity
- Leverage AI/ML capabilities in security operations, incident response, threat detection, threat hunting to protect Bank's assets from AI enabled cyber threats.
Associate Manager - Senior Officer- AI Cybersecurity
- Leverage AI/ML capabilities in security operations, incident response, threat detection, threat hunting to protect Bank's assets from AI enabled cyber threats.
The notice states that the job description is only illustrative and not exhaustive, and that other jobs may be assigned by the Bank from time to time.
How to Apply for Indian Bank Recruitment 2026
- Fill the application in the prescribed format given as Annexure - A of the notice, pasting a recent passport size colour photograph signed across, and signing at the bottom of all pages (signature in CAPITAL LETTERS is not accepted).
- Pay the fee (Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD; Rs. 1000/- for all other candidates) through Internet Banking / NEFT / RTGS / UPI to Account Name: Indian Bank Recruitment Fee Collection Account, Account Number 7422772966, Indian Bank, Royapettah (Current Account), IFSC IDIB000R021.
- Write the Reference number / UTR Number of the payment in the application form.
- Enclose self-attested photocopies of the documents listed below.
- Put the application in a closed envelope superscribed "Application for the post of AI - Cybersecurity Specialist Officers for Information System Security Department (ISSD) on Contractual Basis - 2026".
- Send it to: Chief General Manager (CDO & CLO), Indian Bank, Corporate Office, HRM Department, Recruitment Section, 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Royapettah, Chennai, Pin - 600 014, Tamil Nadu, so that it reaches on or before 1 December 2026. Applications received after the due date will be summarily rejected.
- Optionally, send an advance signed and scanned copy of the application with supporting documents to [email protected].
A separate application and a separate fee payment are required for each post. Bank transaction charges for the fee are borne by the candidate. The fee is non-refundable.
Documents named in the notice
- Proof of Date of Birth (the form asks for a copy of the SSC / Birth Certificate).
- Mark sheet and passing certificate of all Educational, Technical / Professional qualifications / Certifications.
- 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 specifically state experience in the related field.
- Photo Identity proof and Address proof.
Selection and Interview
Selection will be by (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 process or a combination of these may be adopted. Only eligible candidates will be called for interview and intimated by email, and the Bank may send interview call letters to the registered email ID.
- Original certificates for educational qualifications, certifications, experience, age and category must be produced at the interview; otherwise the candidate will not be allowed for interview.
- Candidates working in Govt. / quasi-Govt. organisations and public sector banks / undertakings must produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview, and a proper discharge certificate before appointment.
- Requests to change contact number, address, email ID, interview centre, interview date and time or mode of interview will not be entertained.
- If a written test is held, scribe and compensatory time rules for persons with benchmark disabilities apply as set out in the notice.
Important Instructions
- Applications without a proper visible passport size photograph, signature or fee payment details will be rejected.
- The Bank takes no responsibility for delay in receipt or loss in postal transit.
- Candidates must keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active during the process.
- Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per the requirements of the Bank.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification; incorrect information or process violation leads to disqualification and a bar from future recruitment by the Bank.
- Requests for advice or clarification on eligibility will not be entertained; disputes fall under the sole jurisdiction of the Courts at Chennai.
- The Bank reserves the right to cancel the engagement process partly or entirely without notice; further announcements will be published only on the career page of www.indianbank.bank.in.
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