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Indian Bank AI Cybersecurity Officers 2026: 5 ISSD Posts, VP/AVP/Associate Manager, 1 Dec Deadline

Indian Bank ISSD seeks 5 AI Cybersecurity officers: VP 1 UR, AVP 2 (SC 1, OBC 1), Associate Manager/Senior Officer 2 UR. Age bands 35–48, 27–40 and 25–35; post-graduation Information Security experience 12, 5 or 3 years with distinct BFSI conditions. Mandatory CISSP/CISA/CISM or code-03 CEH certificate. Salary negotiable. Complete offline application must reach Chennai by 1 December 2026.

Posted 11 Nov 202621 days left
Total vacancies
5
Last date
01 Dec 2026
Application mode
Offline
Job location
Tamil Nadu
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About this Recruitment

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Indian Bank AI Cybersecurity Specialist Officers 2026 — five ISSD roles in three grades

Indian Bank | Information System Security Department (ISSD) | Notice dated 11 November 2026 | Offline applications must reach Chennai by 1 December 2026. The Bank is recruiting five fixed-term security specialists across Vice President, Assistant Vice President and Associate Manager–Senior Officer levels. The notice is specific to AI-driven information and cybersecurity operations; it must not be confused with the Bank’s separate eight-post AI Cell (AI Product/Architecture/Responsible AI) recruitment.

A decisive eligibility distinction is that information-security experience in BFSI matters. The three codes do not all demand the same years or certificates. The qualification is an approved B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE, IT or ECE. The prescribed certification must be valid at the 1 November 2026 cutoff and active on application/interview dates. Remuneration is negotiable, not a published fixed pay scale.

🛡️ Three role levels — exact requirements

Post code and roleNotified seatsAge 01.11.2026Essential Information Security experienceMandatory certificate (any one)
01 VP — AI Cybersecurity1 (UR 1)35–4812 years after graduation; 5 in BFSICISSP or CISA or CISM
02 AVP — AI Cybersecurity2 (SC 1, OBC 1)27–405 years after graduation; 5 in BFSICISSP or CISA or CISM
03 Associate Manager / Senior Officer — AI Cybersecurity2 (UR 2)25–353 years after graduation; 3 in BFSICISSP or CISA or CEH

🥧 Official vacancy and reservation distributions

🥧 Post-grade vacancy distribution — five advertised ISSD positions

CategoryOfficial number
VP AI Cybersecurity1
AVP AI Cybersecurity2
Associate Manager / Senior Officer2

AVP has two reserved vacancies (one SC, one OBC); VP has one UR vacancy and Associate Manager/Senior Officer has two UR vacancies. All notified numbers are provisional, and open-category posts are not a promise of an additional category-specific seat.

🥧 Reservation distribution — UR three, SC one, OBC one

CategoryOfficial number
Unreserved (UR)3
Scheduled Caste (SC)1
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)1

📊 Compare the age bands and required working experience

📊 Upper age by ISSD post code (before applicable relaxation)

PostMaximum age (years)
01 — VP — AI Cybersecurity48
02 — AVP — AI Cybersecurity40
03 — Associate Manager / Senior Officer — AI Cybersecurity35

The age chart compares the published unrelaxed upper limits; eligibility also requires being at least 35, 27 or 25 respectively. All ages are measured on 1 November 2026. The advertised age-relaxation categories are not a blanket right to exceed every band without producing eligible evidence.

📊 Minimum post-graduation Information Security experience

PostMinimum experience years
01 — VP — AI Cybersecurity12
02 — AVP — AI Cybersecurity5
03 — Associate Manager / Senior Officer — AI Cybersecurity3

For VP, five out of the 12 required years must be in the BFSI sector. For AVP and Associate Manager, all five or three required years respectively must be in BFSI information security. Candidates with a substantial IT history but no documented security role in the required sector should not assume they qualify.

🎓 Degrees and professional certifications — what the notice actually accepts

RequirementAccepted / rejected route
Mandatory degreeB.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE from a recognised institution
VP code 01One valid CISSP, CISA or CISM certificate
AVP code 02One valid CISSP, CISA or CISM certificate
Associate Manager code 03One valid CISSP, CISA or CEH certificate
Only desirable, not a substituteISACA AAISM, EC-Council COASP, GIAC GMLE and for codes 02–03 CompTIA SecAI+
Cutoff for education and experience1 November 2026; certificates also active when applying and at interview
Degree equivalenceNotice expressly states no equivalent educational qualification will be considered

The certification alternative is important: CEH appears under code 03, not under the mandatory certificate choices for VP or AVP. Similarly, optional AI-security credentials can strengthen evidence but cannot replace the required CISSP/CISA/CISM or permitted CEH.

🔐 What the three posts are expected to do

VP: lead AI-assisted security capability

The VP must be ready to lead teams responsible for the security operations of a bank. Practical work may include security monitoring, incident response, threat detection and threat hunting, using AI/ML capabilities to protect banking assets. A strong application shows an actual security programme, technology or response responsibility and measurable outcomes—not merely a list of security product names.

AVP: coordinate detection, response and security operations

The AVP role stresses applying AI/ML to bank security operations. Review the evidence you can produce for detection engineering, response workflows, threat analysis and cross-team execution. Bank-specific information-security exposure must appear in experience letters rather than being inferred from a generic role title.

Associate Manager / Senior Officer: specialist execution

This grade is appropriate for applicants with the lower, three-year threshold but still requires genuine BFSI information-security work. The job profile refers to AI/ML-enabled security monitoring, detection and incident response. Prepare clear examples of the scope of investigations and the documentation, processes and controls you have followed.

💳 Application fees and payment

📊 Non-refundable fee by candidate category

CategoryFee (₹, inclusive of GST)
SC / ST / PwBD175
All other candidates1000

The notice requires payment through Internet Banking, NEFT, RTGS or UPI to the Indian Bank Recruitment Fee Collection Account (Royapettah Branch). Account name: Indian Bank Recruitment Fee Collection Account; Account number: 7422772966; IFSC: IDIB000R021. Copy the exact transaction UTR/reference into the prescribed Annexure-A and confirm these account details against the current bank-hosted PDF before paying. Bank transaction charges, if any, are additional. Applying for multiple post codes requires separate form and separate fee for each.

📮 Send the full offline form, not just an email

  1. Download Annexure-A included after the ten-page advertisement and choose one role: code 01, 02 or 03. Write your name and personal details accurately; sign the photograph and at the bottom of each application page (a signature written entirely in capitals is not accepted).
  2. Attach self-attested degree and marksheet copies; a recognised and valid professional certificate; post-graduation dated experience evidence explaining Information Security and BFSI duty; proof of age; identity and address; category documentation where claimed.
  3. Pay the correct fee and enter its UTR/payment reference and date in Annexure-A.
  4. Put the signed form and papers into a sealed envelope labelled “Application for the post of AI - Cybersecurity Specialist Officers for Information System Security Department (ISSD) on Contractual Basis - 2026”.
  5. Post/send to the Chief General Manager (CDO & CLO), Indian Bank, Corporate Office, HRM Department, Recruitment Section, 254–260 Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Royapettah, Chennai – 600014, Tamil Nadu. It must reach the bank by 1 December 2026.
  6. An advance signed scan with supporting papers may be sent to IBRECRUITMENT@indianbank.bank.in. This is additional and does not replace receipt of the paper application.

📌 Category certificates and age relief

Category / circumstancePublished provision
SC/STUp to 5 years upper-age relaxation under the notified conditions; ₹175 fee
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)Up to 3 years; current valid certificate meeting the Central list and Non-Creamy Layer rules
PwBDUp to 10 years if qualifying under the applicable notice and disability rules; ₹175 fee
Specified ex-servicemen5 years if the military service, release and other qualifying conditions are met
Persons affected by 1984 riots5 years under the notice
OBC certificate timingOn/after 1 April 2026 and by interview under the notice; failing verification defeats the claim

There is no EWS vacancy in this five-post roster. The PDF nonetheless explains EWS income/assets and certificate rules; those general guidelines do not create an EWS-designated seat for this notice. The PDF also includes scribe and compensatory-time rules only if a written examination is subsequently chosen.

🧾 Interview and contract conditions

Stage / termPublished rule
ScreeningSubmitted applications and original evidence checked against specified qualification, experience and certificates
InterviewSelection Committee interview for shortlisted candidates
Possible preliminary stageWritten test/group discussion/preliminary interview may be introduced only for a substantially large applicant pool
ContractInitial 3-year fixed term; review-based possible extension to 5 years total
PlaceChennai or another location chosen by the bank
RemunerationNegotiable; no monthly numeric salary has been published
Leave30 days annually pro rata; no carry-forward/encashment
TerminationThree months’ notice or three months’ fixed compensation component in lieu

Serving government or public-sector applicants must produce employer NOC at interview, plus discharge evidence before joining. Appointments remain subject to verification and medical fitness. Do not count any written-test date, admit card, answer key, merit list or result as released unless Indian Bank publishes that stage separately.

📅 Published deadlines

MilestoneDate or status
Bank notice dated11 November 2026
Age / education / certification / experience cutoff1 November 2026
Physical Annexure-A and documents must reach Chennai1 December 2026
Interview / conditional preliminary processDate not specified; watch official Careers announcements

Official documents: Indian Bank ISSD 12-page detailed advertisement with Annexure-A; Indian Bank Careers. Follow any later official notice for date or selection-stage changes.

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Post-wise Vacancies

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011 vacancies

Vice President — AI Cybersecurity

Qualification: Essential B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE, plus any one CISSP or CISA or CISM. Named AI security certifications such as ISACA AAISM/COASP/GMLE (and SecAI+ where listed) are desirable only.
Age: 35–48 years
Pay: Negotiable; no numerically stated salary
UR: 1
Educational qualification

Essential B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE, plus any one CISSP or CISA or CISM. Named AI security certifications such as ISACA AAISM/COASP/GMLE (and SecAI+ where listed) are desirable only.

Experience

Required: Yes · Description: A minimum of 12 years in Information Security after graduation, within which 5 years must be in BFSI. Record both windows with exact dates and a description of security responsibility. A generic 12-year IT career is not enough. · Minimum Years: 12

Age relaxation

Description: SC/ST 5 years; OBC non-creamy layer 3 years; eligible PwBD 10 years; qualifying ex-servicemen 5 years; persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years. Relaxations require the certificate and notice-specific conditions. EWS follows the general baseline. Dates/conditions in original notice control.

Job location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Skills
BFSI Information SecuritySecurity operations and incident responseThreat detection and threat huntingAI/ML-enabled security analyticsRisk and security control documentation
Post description

Vice President — AI Cybersecurity — Indian Bank ISSD recruitment 2026

Code 01 · 1 advertised seat · UR 1 · Age 35–48 years as on 1 November 2026.

Role focus

Senior leadership of an information-security function with the judgement to direct detection, incident response and AI-assisted defence across a bank.

Qualification and age

The Bank requires B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology or Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised institution. No other degree equivalence is automatically accepted. Mandatory professional certificate: Any ONE of CISSP or CISA or CISM. CEH is not specified for this grade. Age: minimum 35 and maximum 48 on 01.11.2026, subject to valid documented relaxation.

Experience: a precise test

A minimum of 12 years in Information Security after graduation, within which 5 years must be in BFSI. Record both windows with exact dates and a description of security responsibility. A generic 12-year IT career is not enough.

Nature of work

  • Lead security teams using AI/ML in threat monitoring, detection engineering, threat hunting and incident response across banking technology assets.
  • Set measurable incident detection and containment outcomes, reporting paths, control ownership and response escalation to protect sensitive banking operations.
  • Align AI-based cyber monitoring to risk tolerance, data protection requirements and existing security operations without treating automation as a substitute for analyst verification.
  • Coordinate with operations, security engineering and senior management to assess threat patterns and respond to AI-enabled adversarial activity.

Match your certificates and work evidence

EvidenceWhat to show
Specialist certificateCISSP or CISA or CISM; valid at cutoff and active at application/interview
Educational routeAccepted B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE, IT or ECE
Role-relevant employment12 years after graduation, including 5 in BFSI; dates, employer, responsibilities
Age and category35–48 baseline; allocation UR 1
ApplicationAnnexure-A code 01; fee UTR, signed form/photograph and complete self-attested records

Application and selection

The correctly marked, paid, physical Annexure-A must reach the Chennai Recruitment Section by 1 December 2026. A scanned advance copy may be emailed to IBRECRUITMENT@indianbank.bank.in but the printed application remains obligatory. Screening followed by interview is stated; conditional written/GD/preliminary interview can occur if applications are substantially numerous. There is no announced paper, syllabus or interview date. The appointment is a three-year initial fixed term with potential review-based extension up to five; compensation is negotiable.

Official notice: Indian Bank AI Cybersecurity ISSD detailed PDF.

Duties

Senior leadership of an information-security function with the judgement to direct detection, incident response and AI-assisted defence across a bank.

Responsibilities
  • Lead security teams using AI/ML in threat monitoring, detection engineering, threat hunting and incident response across banking technology assets.
  • Set measurable incident detection and containment outcomes, reporting paths, control ownership and response escalation to protect sensitive banking operations.
  • Align AI-based cyber monitoring to risk tolerance, data protection requirements and existing security operations without treating automation as a substitute for analyst verification.
  • Coordinate with operations, security engineering and senior management to assess threat patterns and respond to AI-enabled adversarial activity.
Post-specific instructions
  • Select ISSD Post Code 01 on Annexure-A; use a separate signed paper application and payment for each selected role.
  • Age 35–48 and minimum 12 years after graduation (5 years in BFSI), as at 01.11.2026.
  • Show valid mandatory certificate from: CISSP or CISA or CISM. Desirable certificates alone do not replace these.
  • Experience proof must specify exact dates and duties in BFSI Information Security; generic IT service does not establish eligibility.
  • The bank must physically receive the complete application by 01.12.2026; an email scan alone does not meet the published postal submission rule.
  • Interview/conditional shortlisting dates and numeric CTC are not announced; verify only official notices.
Reservation note

Notified seat allocation: UR: 1. Vacancies provisional. Category eligibility and applicable central certificate conditions remain mandatory.

Selection stages for this post
Application Screening And Credential ScrutinyConditional Written Test, Group Discussion Or Preliminary InterviewSelection Committee InterviewOriginal Records, Category/NOC And Medical Fitness Verification
022 vacancies

Assistant Vice President — AI Cybersecurity

Qualification: Essential B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE, plus any one CISSP or CISA or CISM. Named AI security certifications such as ISACA AAISM/COASP/GMLE (and SecAI+ where listed) are desirable only.
Age: 27–40 years
Pay: Negotiable; no numerically stated salary
SC: 1OBC: 1
Educational qualification

Essential B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE, plus any one CISSP or CISA or CISM. Named AI security certifications such as ISACA AAISM/COASP/GMLE (and SecAI+ where listed) are desirable only.

Experience

Required: Yes · Description: The full minimum five years after graduation must be in Information Security in the BFSI sector; the VP rule of only five BFSI years within 12 total does not apply. One seat is SC and one OBC. · Minimum Years: 5

Age relaxation

Description: SC/ST 5 years; OBC non-creamy layer 3 years; eligible PwBD 10 years; qualifying ex-servicemen 5 years; persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years. Relaxations require the certificate and notice-specific conditions. EWS follows the general baseline. Dates/conditions in original notice control.

Job location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Skills
BFSI Information SecuritySecurity operations and incident responseThreat detection and threat huntingAI/ML-enabled security analyticsRisk and security control documentation
Post description

Assistant Vice President — AI Cybersecurity — Indian Bank ISSD recruitment 2026

Code 02 · 2 advertised seats · SC 1, OBC 1 · Age 27–40 years as on 1 November 2026.

Role focus

Operational cybersecurity leadership in BFSI, connecting detection and response workflows to responsible use of AI/ML security capabilities.

Qualification and age

The Bank requires B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology or Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised institution. No other degree equivalence is automatically accepted. Mandatory professional certificate: Any ONE of CISSP or CISA or CISM. CEH is not specified for this grade. Age: minimum 27 and maximum 40 on 01.11.2026, subject to valid documented relaxation.

Experience: a precise test

The full minimum five years after graduation must be in Information Security in the BFSI sector; the VP rule of only five BFSI years within 12 total does not apply. One seat is SC and one OBC.

Nature of work

  • Apply AI-assisted security analytics to detection, incident investigation and threat hunting, escalating anomalies to the appropriate bank teams.
  • Design dependable use of monitoring alerts, triage guidance, tuning and investigative evidence without losing human oversight of high-impact actions.
  • Work with teams responsible for banking networks, applications, identities and security operations to improve response quality and operational resilience.
  • Demonstrate real BFSI information-security service rather than unrelated IT management experience.

Match your certificates and work evidence

EvidenceWhat to show
Specialist certificateCISSP or CISA or CISM; valid at cutoff and active at application/interview
Educational routeAccepted B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE, IT or ECE
Role-relevant employment5 years after graduation, including 5 in BFSI; dates, employer, responsibilities
Age and category27–40 baseline; allocation SC 1, OBC 1
ApplicationAnnexure-A code 02; fee UTR, signed form/photograph and complete self-attested records

Application and selection

The correctly marked, paid, physical Annexure-A must reach the Chennai Recruitment Section by 1 December 2026. A scanned advance copy may be emailed to IBRECRUITMENT@indianbank.bank.in but the printed application remains obligatory. Screening followed by interview is stated; conditional written/GD/preliminary interview can occur if applications are substantially numerous. There is no announced paper, syllabus or interview date. The appointment is a three-year initial fixed term with potential review-based extension up to five; compensation is negotiable.

Official notice: Indian Bank AI Cybersecurity ISSD detailed PDF.

Duties

Operational cybersecurity leadership in BFSI, connecting detection and response workflows to responsible use of AI/ML security capabilities.

Responsibilities
  • Apply AI-assisted security analytics to detection, incident investigation and threat hunting, escalating anomalies to the appropriate bank teams.
  • Design dependable use of monitoring alerts, triage guidance, tuning and investigative evidence without losing human oversight of high-impact actions.
  • Work with teams responsible for banking networks, applications, identities and security operations to improve response quality and operational resilience.
  • Demonstrate real BFSI information-security service rather than unrelated IT management experience.
Post-specific instructions
  • Select ISSD Post Code 02 on Annexure-A; use a separate signed paper application and payment for each selected role.
  • Age 27–40 and minimum 5 years after graduation (5 years in BFSI), as at 01.11.2026.
  • Show valid mandatory certificate from: CISSP or CISA or CISM. Desirable certificates alone do not replace these.
  • Experience proof must specify exact dates and duties in BFSI Information Security; generic IT service does not establish eligibility.
  • The bank must physically receive the complete application by 01.12.2026; an email scan alone does not meet the published postal submission rule.
  • Interview/conditional shortlisting dates and numeric CTC are not announced; verify only official notices.
Reservation note

Notified seat allocation: SC: 1, OBC: 1. Vacancies provisional. Category eligibility and applicable central certificate conditions remain mandatory.

Selection stages for this post
Application Screening And Credential ScrutinyConditional Written Test, Group Discussion Or Preliminary InterviewSelection Committee InterviewOriginal Records, Category/NOC And Medical Fitness Verification
032 vacancies

Associate Manager — Senior Officer — AI Cybersecurity

Qualification: Essential B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE, plus any one CISSP or CISA or CEH. Named AI security certifications such as ISACA AAISM/COASP/GMLE (and SecAI+ where listed) are desirable only.
Age: 25–35 years
Pay: Negotiable; no numerically stated salary
UR: 2
Educational qualification

Essential B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE, plus any one CISSP or CISA or CEH. Named AI security certifications such as ISACA AAISM/COASP/GMLE (and SecAI+ where listed) are desirable only.

Experience

Required: Yes · Description: At least three years of Information Security experience after graduation in the BFSI sector; this role accepts CEH as an alternative mandatory certification, unlike codes 01 and 02. · Minimum Years: 3

Age relaxation

Description: SC/ST 5 years; OBC non-creamy layer 3 years; eligible PwBD 10 years; qualifying ex-servicemen 5 years; persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years. Relaxations require the certificate and notice-specific conditions. EWS follows the general baseline. Dates/conditions in original notice control.

Job location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Skills
BFSI Information SecuritySecurity operations and incident responseThreat detection and threat huntingAI/ML-enabled security analyticsRisk and security control documentation
Post description

Associate Manager — Senior Officer — AI Cybersecurity — Indian Bank ISSD recruitment 2026

Code 03 · 2 advertised seats · UR 2 · Age 25–35 years as on 1 November 2026.

Role focus

Execution-oriented information-security work in BFSI, with particular relevance to AI/ML-assisted analysis, alert triage and security operations.

Qualification and age

The Bank requires B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology or Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised institution. No other degree equivalence is automatically accepted. Mandatory professional certificate: Any ONE of CISSP or CISA or CEH. CEH is an expressly permitted mandatory alternative for this grade. Age: minimum 25 and maximum 35 on 01.11.2026, subject to valid documented relaxation.

Experience: a precise test

At least three years of Information Security experience after graduation in the BFSI sector; this role accepts CEH as an alternative mandatory certification, unlike codes 01 and 02.

Nature of work

  • Support analysis and prioritisation of suspicious security signals in enterprise banking systems using approved security and analytical tools.
  • Document incidents, coordinate investigation records and contribute to detection tuning and threat-hunting activities.
  • Translate technical findings into clear response steps while adhering to bank policies and the security team’s escalation framework.
  • Provide evidence of three years of post-graduation Information Security work within BFSI, matching the certificate route permitted for code 03.

Match your certificates and work evidence

EvidenceWhat to show
Specialist certificateCISSP or CISA or CEH; valid at cutoff and active at application/interview
Educational routeAccepted B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE, IT or ECE
Role-relevant employment3 years after graduation, including 3 in BFSI; dates, employer, responsibilities
Age and category25–35 baseline; allocation UR 2
ApplicationAnnexure-A code 03; fee UTR, signed form/photograph and complete self-attested records

Application and selection

The correctly marked, paid, physical Annexure-A must reach the Chennai Recruitment Section by 1 December 2026. A scanned advance copy may be emailed to IBRECRUITMENT@indianbank.bank.in but the printed application remains obligatory. Screening followed by interview is stated; conditional written/GD/preliminary interview can occur if applications are substantially numerous. There is no announced paper, syllabus or interview date. The appointment is a three-year initial fixed term with potential review-based extension up to five; compensation is negotiable.

Official notice: Indian Bank AI Cybersecurity ISSD detailed PDF.

Duties

Execution-oriented information-security work in BFSI, with particular relevance to AI/ML-assisted analysis, alert triage and security operations.

Responsibilities
  • Support analysis and prioritisation of suspicious security signals in enterprise banking systems using approved security and analytical tools.
  • Document incidents, coordinate investigation records and contribute to detection tuning and threat-hunting activities.
  • Translate technical findings into clear response steps while adhering to bank policies and the security team’s escalation framework.
  • Provide evidence of three years of post-graduation Information Security work **within BFSI**, matching the certificate route permitted for code 03.
Post-specific instructions
  • Select ISSD Post Code 03 on Annexure-A; use a separate signed paper application and payment for each selected role.
  • Age 25–35 and minimum 3 years after graduation (3 years in BFSI), as at 01.11.2026.
  • Show valid mandatory certificate from: CISSP or CISA or CEH. Desirable certificates alone do not replace these.
  • Experience proof must specify exact dates and duties in BFSI Information Security; generic IT service does not establish eligibility.
  • The bank must physically receive the complete application by 01.12.2026; an email scan alone does not meet the published postal submission rule.
  • Interview/conditional shortlisting dates and numeric CTC are not announced; verify only official notices.
Reservation note

Notified seat allocation: UR: 2. Vacancies provisional. Category eligibility and applicable central certificate conditions remain mandatory.

Selection stages for this post
Application Screening And Credential ScrutinyConditional Written Test, Group Discussion Or Preliminary InterviewSelection Committee InterviewOriginal Records, Category/NOC And Medical Fitness Verification
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Eligibility & Qualification

Recruitment-level qualifications and eligibility rules. Post-specific conditions are also shown inside each vacancy card.

Indian citizenship

The bank specifically invites Indian citizens for ISSD AI Cybersecurity fixed-term officer engagement.

CSE, IT or ECE Engineering degree or corresponding postgraduate engineering qualification

B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE OR M.E./M.Tech in the same branches. Equivalent educational qualifications are not accepted. All degrees must be recognised.

Role-specific BFSI information-security experience

VP code 01: 12 years after graduation in Information Security, of which 5 in BFSI. AVP code 02: 5 years after graduation in Information Security within BFSI. Associate Manager code 03: 3 years after graduation in Information Security within BFSI.

Min: 3 years post-graduation BFSI Information Security for code 03Max: 12 years post-graduation Information Security required for code 01Mandatory

Mandatory cyber security certification (not merely desirable)

VP/AVP: any one CISSP/CISA/CISM; Associate Manager: any one CISSP/CISA/CEH. Valid at 1 Nov cutoff and active at application/interview. AI-security certificates in desirable list do not replace these.

Min: 1 valid accepted certificationMandatory

Minimum/maximum age by code on 1 November 2026

VP 35–48; AVP 27–40; Associate Manager/Senior Officer 25–35. Category relaxations by bank rules and relevant certificates.

Min: 25 years for code 03Max: 48 years for code 01 before valid relaxationMandatory

Separate hard-copy applications and fee for multiple roles

Select a post code in Annexure-A, sign each page, insert receipt/UTR and send by post to the Bank in Chennai for receipt by 1 Dec 2026. Advance email is additional, not sufficient on its own.

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Age Limit & Relaxation

Recruitment-level age criteria. Post-specific age conditions remain visible inside each vacancy card.

Minimum age
25
Maximum age
48
Reference date
01 Nov 2026
Age relaxation: Distinct unrelaxed bands: VP 35–48, AVP 27–40, Associate Manager 25–35. SC/ST 5 years; OBC non-creamy layer 3 years; eligible PwBD 10 years; qualifying ex-servicemen 5 years; persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years. Relaxations require the certificate and notice-specific conditions. EWS follows the general baseline.
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Application Fee

Category-wise application fee information.

Applicant category
SC/ST/PwBD
₹175
ApplicationNon-refundable

₹175 inclusive of GST, non-refundable; pay separately for each role applied for. Record payment reference/UTR in Annexure-A.

Applicant category
General/OBC/EWS/other candidates
₹1,000
ApplicationNon-refundable

₹1,000 inclusive of GST, non-refundable. Pay by Internet Banking, NEFT, RTGS or UPI, recording the UTR/reference in the printed form.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Post-wise salary, stipend or pay-matrix information.

Vice President — AI Cybersecurity
Negotiable; no numerically stated salary
Negotiable; no numerically stated salary

Fixed-term 3 years, possible extension up to 5. No fixed numerical CTC in official ISSD notice.

Assistant Vice President — AI Cybersecurity
Negotiable; no numerically stated salary
Negotiable; no numerically stated salary

Fixed-term 3 years, possible extension up to 5. No fixed numerical CTC in official ISSD notice.

Associate Manager — Senior Officer — AI Cybersecurity
Negotiable; no numerically stated salary
Negotiable; no numerically stated salary

Fixed-term 3 years, possible extension up to 5. No fixed numerical CTC in official ISSD notice.

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Selection Process

Selection stages in the order configured for this recruitment.

1

Application screening and credential scrutiny

Screening Committee reviews the post-code-specific Annexure-A, exactly one of three relevant cybersecurity certificates, B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE, post-graduation BFSI information-security experience, age and the physical application/fee received by 1 December.

2

Conditional written test, group discussion or preliminary interview

Optional

Only if substantially many applications arrive: Indian Bank may choose written test, group discussion, preliminary interview or a combination. No test date, marks, syllabus, mode or paper pattern is announced.

3

Selection Committee interview

Selection Committee interview for shortlisted VP/AVP/Associate Manager candidates. Prepare dated evidence of information-security duties, incident handling, banking security operations and the certificates required for the particular code; no interview date has been announced.

4

Original records, category/NOC and medical fitness verification

Original degree, certifications, experience, age, identity and category certificates are verified; government and public-sector employees need NOC at interview and discharge before joining. Engagement depends on bank medical fitness and contract approval.

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Important Dates

Application and recruitment milestones published with this job.

Other
Age, education, certification and post-graduation work reference date
01 Nov 2026

Not the application opening date; bank eligibility cutoff 01.11.2026.

Notification
Indian Bank ISSD AI Cybersecurity recruitment notice dated
11 Nov 2026

Bank signed notice 11 November 2026, first ten pages and Annexure-A.

Application End
Last date complete physical application must arrive at Indian Bank Chennai
01 Dec 2026

No cutoff hour announced; advance emailed scan does not replace paper submission.

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