IDBI Bank JAM Recruitment 2025 - 676 Junior Assistant Manager (Grade O) Posts
IDBI Bank Limited invites online applications for Junior Assistant Manager (JAM) Grade O positions. Bachelor's degree holders can apply from 08/05/2025 to 20/05/2025.
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 08/05/2025
- Last Date: 20/05/2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 20/05/2025
- Exam Date: 08/06/2025
- Admit Card: Before Exam
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1050/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹250/-
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet / E-Challan
Age Limit (as on 01/05/2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories
About IDBI Bank and JAM Role
What is IDBI Bank?
IDBI Bank (Industrial Development Bank of India) is one of India's leading public sector banks and financial service providers. Established in 1964, it became a scheduled commercial bank in 2004. Currently, LIC holds majority stake in IDBI Bank.
Junior Assistant Manager (JAM) Role
The Junior Assistant Manager (Grade O) is an entry-level position in IDBI Bank with responsibilities including:
- Customer service and relationship management
- Handling banking transactions and operations
- Account opening and KYC documentation
- Cross-selling bank products and services
- Assisting in branch administration
- Cash management and teller operations
Career Insight:
JAM is the first step in IDBI Bank's officer cadre with excellent growth opportunities to Assistant Manager, Manager and higher positions through promotions and internal exams.
IDBI Bank JAM 2025 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 676
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
Category | Posts | Percentage |
---|---|---|
UR (Unreserved) | 271 | 40.09% |
OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 124 | 18.34% |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 67 | 9.91% |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 140 | 20.71% |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 74 | 10.95% |
Total | 676 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria | Requirement |
---|---|
Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from recognized university |
Minimum Marks | 60% for General/OBC/EWS (55% for SC/ST/PwD) |
Computer Literacy | Proficiency in computer operations essential |
Language | Knowledge of local language preferred |
Selection Process
Stages of Selection
- Online Examination: Objective type test covering Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates and eligibility documents
- Pre-Recruitment Medical Test: Medical fitness examination
Exam Pattern
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 60 | 2 Hours |
English Language | 40 | 40 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | |
General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Note:
There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The exam will be conducted in online mode at various centers across India.
Salary Structure and Benefits
Pay Scale
- Basic Pay: ₹36,000/- per month (starting)
- Gross Salary: Approximately ₹63,840/- per month (including allowances)
- Pay Scale: ₹36,000 - ₹1,490 (7) - ₹46,430 - ₹1,740 (2) - ₹49,910 - ₹1,990 (7) - ₹63,840
Allowances and Benefits
Financial Benefits
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
- Transport Allowance (TPA)
Non-Financial Benefits
- Medical coverage for employee and family
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Staff loans at concessional rates
- Pension and gratuity benefits
Career Growth
- Promotion to Assistant Manager after 2 years
- Further promotions based on performance
- Opportunities for specialized roles
- Internal exams for higher positions
How to Prepare for IDBI JAM Exam 2025
Preparation Strategy
- Understand the Syllabus: Thoroughly analyze the exam pattern and syllabus
- Create Study Plan: Allocate time for each section daily
- Study Materials:
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- English Grammar & Comprehension books
- Banking Awareness by Arihant or Kiran's
- Practice Mock Tests: Take regular full-length tests
- Current Affairs: Daily newspaper reading (Economic Times, Financial Express)
- Previous Papers: Solve last 5 years question papers
Section-wise Tips
Section | Preparation Tips | Weightage |
---|---|---|
Reasoning | Focus on puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding | 30% |
English | Practice reading comprehension, grammar rules, vocabulary | 20% |
Quantitative Aptitude | Master simplification, data interpretation, number series | 20% |
Banking Awareness | Current banking news, RBI policies, financial terms | 30% |
How to Apply for IDBI JAM Recruitment 2025
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit Official Website: Go to IDBI Bank career portal (www.idbibank.in)
- New Registration: Click on "Careers" then "Current Openings" and find JAM recruitment
- Fill Application Form:
- Personal Details
- Educational Qualifications
- Work Experience (if any)
- Category Details
- Upload Documents:
- Recent Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, 200x230 pixels)
- Signature (black ink on white paper, 140x60 pixels)
- Left Thumb Impression (on white paper with black ink)
- Handwritten Declaration (as per format)
- Payment of Fees: Pay through any of the available online modes
- Final Submission: Verify all details before final submission
- Print Application: Take printout for future reference
Important Notes:
- All documents must be scanned in prescribed format and size
- Name on application must match exactly with educational certificates
- Keep registration number and password safe for future reference
- No changes allowed after final submission
- Multiple applications will lead to cancellation
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
The probation period for Junior Assistant Manager (JAM) is typically 2 years, during which performance is evaluated for confirmation.
No, the selection is based purely on online examination score followed by document verification and medical test.
Yes, final year students can apply provisionally but must submit final mark sheet by the specified date mentioned in notification.
Selected candidates need to execute a bond to serve the bank for minimum 2 years or pay ₹2,00,000 as liquidated damages.
Yes, after successful completion of probation period, JAM becomes a permanent employee of IDBI Bank.
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India as per bank's requirement. Initial posting is usually in rural/semi-urban branches.
Typical career path: JAM → Assistant Manager → Manager → Senior Manager → Chief Manager → Assistant General Manager → Deputy General Manager → General Manager.
Focus on:
- Current banking news (last 6 months)
- RBI policies and circulars
- Banking terms and abbreviations
- Financial and economic surveys
- Government schemes related to banking
General working hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (may vary by branch), with second and fourth Saturdays off. Extended hours during peak periods.
Admit cards will be available on IDBI Bank's career portal:
- Visit www.idbibank.in/careers
- Click on "Download Admit Card"
- Enter registration number and password
- Download and print admit card