EXIM Bank Recruitment 2026: Management Trainee and Manager (120 Posts)

Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor

Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has announced 120 vacancies: 90 Management Trainees (MT) and 30 Managers (Scale MM-II), under Advertisement No. HRM/MT/M/2026-27/05. Online applications open on 27 November 2026 and close on 11 December 2026. The written exam is expected in December 2026.

In short: a graduate and post-graduate (Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, International Business or Foreign Trade, or Chartered Accountancy (CA)) aged 21 to 28 can apply for Management Trainee. After a one-year traineeship at ₹65,000 a month, MTs become Deputy Managers with a starting cost to company (CTC) of about ₹25 lakh a year.

EXIM Bank recruitment 2026 at a glance

Important dates

Vacancies, category-wise

UR is unreserved, SC and ST are Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, OBC (NCL) is Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer), EWS is Economically Weaker Sections, and PwBD is Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

PwBD posts are counted within these totals, not added to them.

Management Trainee posts by area (90)

Manager posts by area (30)

Manager posts need at least four years of relevant post-qualification experience, which varies by area.

Eligibility: Management Trainee

Most MT posts, including the 50 in Banking Operations, need:

• graduation (a full-time course of at least 3 years) with at least 60% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), and
• a two-year full-time post-graduation (MBA, Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or Business Management (PGDBA/PGDBM), or Master of Management Studies (MMS)) in Finance, International Business or Foreign Trade with at least 60%, or CA (membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is required).

Other areas have their own degrees: a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with 60% for Legal; a B.E. or B.Tech (or graduation plus a Master of Computer Applications (MCA)) in Computer Science, IT or Electronics and Communication with 60% for Digital Technology and Cyber Security; Associate Company Secretary (ACS) membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for Compliance; and an MBA in HR for Human Resource Management.

Points to note:

• Final-year students can apply if they will finish their final exams by May 2027. They must have the qualification by the joining date, which will not be later than 30 June 2027.
• Post-graduation through distance, online, part-time or correspondence courses is not accepted.
• If your marksheet shows only a CGPA, you need a letter from your university giving its conversion formula to percentage.

Age limit

The minimum age is 21 for Management Trainee and 24 for Manager. Age is counted as on 1 November 2026. Ex-servicemen get up to 5 years' relaxation.

Salary and benefits

• During the one-year traineeship: a stipend of ₹65,000 a month.
• After absorption as Deputy Manager (JM-I): pay band ₹48,480 – 2,000 – 62,480 – 2,340 – 67,160 – 2,680 – 85,920 (Indian Banks' Association (IBA) 12th Bipartite Settlement). EXIM Bank puts the starting CTC at about ₹25 lakh a year.
• Managers (MM-II): pay band ₹64,820 – 2,340 – 67,160 – 2,680 – 93,960, with a starting CTC of about ₹30 lakh a year.
• Allowances and perks as per the Bank's rules, residential or leased accommodation, and loans for housing, vehicles, a personal computer and children's education.

Selection process

1. Written test: 2 hours 30 minutes. You may need to be at the centre for about 4 hours in all.
2. Personal interview: for candidates shortlisted on the written test, held in Mumbai and/or New Delhi.

The exact sections of the written test will be shared with the call letter. Expect questions that test banking, finance, international trade and economics, along with general aptitude.

Application fee

The fee is not refundable.

Things to know before you apply

• Apply for only one post. If you submit more than one application, only the latest completed one is kept, and the fees for the others are forfeited.
• Service bond: Management Trainees sign a ₹3 lakh bond to serve one year as MT and at least five years as Deputy Manager. Managers sign a ₹3 lakh bond for at least three years.
• Posting: anywhere in India, and abroad with your consent.
• The name on your call letter must match your photo ID exactly.

Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are there in EXIM Bank MT recruitment 2026?

120 in total: 90 Management Trainee posts and 30 Manager (MM-II) posts. The largest group is 50 MT posts in Banking Operations (Credit / Loans / Advances).

What is the last date to apply for EXIM Bank MT 2026?

Applications open on 27 November 2026 and close on 11 December 2026, including fee payment.

What is the age limit for EXIM Bank Management Trainee?

21 to 28 years as on 1 November 2026, with relaxation up to 31 for OBC (non-creamy layer), 33 for SC/ST, and 38 to 43 for PwBD candidates.

What is the salary of an EXIM Bank Management Trainee?

₹65,000 a month during the one-year traineeship. After absorption as Deputy Manager, the starting CTC is about ₹25 lakh a year.

Can final-year MBA students apply for EXIM Bank MT?

Yes, if they will complete their final exams by May 2027 and have the qualification by the joining date, which will not be later than 30 June 2027.

What is the EXIM Bank MT selection process?

A written test of 2 hours 30 minutes, followed by a personal interview for shortlisted candidates.

Is there a bond for EXIM Bank Management Trainees?

Yes. Management Trainees sign a ₹3 lakh bond to serve one year as MT and at least five years as Deputy Manager.

Source: EXIM Bank careers: Advertisement No. HRM/MT/M/2026-27/05. Always check the official advertisement and any corrigendum before you apply.