🏦 Federal Bank Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Online for Associate Officer (Sales) Vacancies
Join India’s Most Admired Private Sector Bank | CTC: ₹ 4.64 to ₹ 6.70 LPA
🌟 Accelerate Your Banking Career in Sales!
Federal Bank, one of the leading and most trusted top-tier private sector banks in India, is thrilled to announce a phenomenal career opportunity for dynamic, passionate, and result-oriented individuals. The bank is currently conducting a massive recruitment drive to onboard highly capable candidates for the role of Associate Officer (Sales).
If you possess a flair for sales, exceptional communication skills, and a burning desire to grow within the fast-paced banking and financial services sector, this is your ultimate chance. Federal Bank is seeking fresh graduates as well as young professionals to contribute to its vision of being the “Most Admired Bank”. Selected candidates will enjoy a highly rewarding career path, competitive compensation ranging from ₹ 4.64 Lakh to ₹ 6.70 Lakh per annum, and a robust platform for fast-track career progression.
The online registration window is active from 20th February 2026 to 04th March 2026. Candidates domiciled in the specified states/districts are strongly encouraged to apply through the official Zappyhire portal. Dive deep into this ultra-comprehensive guide below to learn everything about the eligibility parameters, strict photo/signature upload guidelines, state-wise district lists, and the exact step-by-step application procedure! 👇
🚀 Federal Bank Recruitment 2026: Executive Overview
| 🏢 Recruiting Bank | Federal Bank Ltd. |
| 💼 Name of the Post | Associate Officer (Sales) |
| 🎯 Job Nature | Dynamic, Result-Driven Sales Role |
| 💰 Salary Package (CTC) | ₹ 4.64 Lakh to ₹ 6.70 Lakh Per Annum |
| 📍 Job Location (Posting) | Various Districts Across India (As per preferences & Bank needs) |
| 🗓️ Probation Period | 01 (One) Year |
| 📝 Application Mode | Online Registration |
| 🌐 Official Apply Portal | Federal Bank Zappyhire Portal |
📅 Crucial Dates & Timeline
The online application window is short. Candidates must ensure they submit their applications and process fee payments strictly within the timeline provided below.
| Recruitment Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Official Notification | 20th February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 04th March 2026 |
*The Bank reserves the right to close the application window AT ANY TIME before the cut-off date (04.03.2026) based on the volume of applications received. Apply as early as possible!
🎓 Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria (Who Can Apply?)
To maintain its high standards, Federal Bank has laid down strict parameters regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and domicile. Please read through every point meticulously before initiating the application process.
1️⃣ Educational Qualifications (As strictly mandated)
- Degree Requirement: Candidates must be Graduates from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State legislature in India, or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament, or declared to be Deemed as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, GoI or approved by AICTE.
- Minimum Percentage: Candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 50% or above throughout Class X, Class XII / Diploma, and Graduation.
- Rounding Off Rule: The minimum aggregate percentage prescribed is NOT allowed to be rounded off. For example, a candidate securing 49.99% will NOT be permitted to appear for the selection process.
- Course Duration: The Graduation course must entail a minimum of 3 years of education after completing Higher Secondary schooling (12th) or Diploma.
- Rule for Final Year Students (2025-2026 Batch): Candidates passing out in the academic year 2025-2026 are also eligible to participate. However, they must have cleared ALL papers of previous years/semesters with an aggregate of 50% as on 01.02.2026. They must clear final semester exams in the FIRST CHANCE.
2️⃣ Age Limit Criteria (As on 01.02.2026)
| Category | Maximum Age Limit | Date of Birth Constraint |
|---|---|---|
| General & Other Categories | 27 Years | Candidate should be born on or after 01.02.1999. |
| SC / ST Candidates | 32 Years | Candidate should be born on or after 01.02.1994. |
3️⃣ Nationality, Domicile & Other Requirements
- Nationality: Only citizens of India are eligible to apply.
- Place of Domicile: Candidates must be domiciled in the specific States/Union Territories mentioned in the annexure list (Detailed below).
- Language Proficiency: Candidates applying for vacancies in a particular District MUST possess extreme proficiency in the regional language of that District (ability to speak, read, and write).
- Desirable Skill: A valid Indian Driving License (either a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler) is highly desirable for this sales-oriented role.
- No Criminal Record: Candidates applying for the selection process should not have any criminal record.
💰 Cost to Company (CTC) & Bank Benefits
Federal Bank provides an industry-leading compensation package for the Associate Officer (Sales) role, designed to reward high performers.
💵 Annual CTC: ₹ 4.64 Lakh to ₹ 6.70 Lakh
The Cost to Company per annum will range depending upon the performance of the employee, place of posting, and other factors.
🎁 Additional Perks & Benefits:
- Coverage under the National Pension Scheme (NPS).
- Eligibility for standard benefits like Gratuity.
- Access to Loans on Concessional Interest Rates (Subject to Bank policy).
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance Coverage for self and dependents.
- A well-defined growth path with opportunities for fast-track career progression based solely on sales performance and targets achieved.
⚙️ Selection Process & Probation Details
Federal Bank employs a multi-stage rigorous selection process to identify the best sales talent.
- Group Discussion (GD): The GD round will be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams. It acts as an elimination stage.
- Aptitude Test & Personal Interview: These rounds will be conducted across various physical centres. Candidates will have to travel to the allotted centres at their own expense.
- Confidentiality: Marks/Ratings secured by candidates during any round will be strictly confidential and will NOT be disclosed to anyone.
- Finality: The decision of the Bank with respect to qualifying criteria in each round will be final and binding.
- Identity Check: If the identity of the candidate is in doubt at any stage, the Bank holds the right to deny participation.
🛡️ Period on Probation & Background Verification
Candidates finally selected as Associate Officer (Sales) will be placed on a Probation period of 1 Year.
Onboarding is strictly subject to: Being declared medically fit by the Bank’s Medical Officer, satisfactory police character and antecedent verification, clear Credit History (CIBIL/Experian scores), and satisfactory reference checks.
💳 Application Fees & Payment Gateway
The application page is integrated with a payment gateway. Please ensure your internet connection is stable while making the payment.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (Base) * |
|---|---|
| General / Others | ₹ 500/- |
| SC / ST Candidates | ₹ 125/- |
*Note: GST at applicable rates (@ 18%) & online transaction charges (if applicable) will be charged extra. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Payment Modes Accepted: Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, UPI, or Internet Banking.
📸 Strict Guidelines for Scanning & Uploading Documents
🚨 WARNING: If the face in the photograph or the signature is not clear, the application WILL be rejected. Ensure correct files are uploaded in their respective fields.
🖼️ Photograph Image Specifications
- Must be a recent passport-style color picture.
- Taken against a light-colored, preferably white background.
- Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face. No “red-eye” if flash is used.
- If wearing glasses, ensure NO reflections and eyes are clearly visible.
- Caps, hats, and dark glasses are strictly not permitted. Religious headwear is allowed but must not cover the face.
- Format: JPEG or PNG.
- Resolution: 378 pixels (width) x 437 pixels (height).
- Max File Size: Not more than 50 KB (Mentioned in main PDF, though guidelines PDF says 2MB, stick to 50KB for safety).
✍️ Signature Image Specifications
- The applicant must sign on a white paper with a BLUE INK PEN or BLACK INK PEN. (Note: Guidelines PDF says Blue ink, Main PDF says Black ink pen. We advise using Black/Blue clearly legible ink).
- The scanned image must be in color.
- Format: JPEG or PNG.
- Resolution: 140 pixels (width) x 110 pixels (height).
- Max File Size: Not more than 50 KB.
📄 Resume & Education Documents Upload Guidelines
- Resume: Must be in PDF format. File size should not exceed 1 MB.
- Education Documents: You must combine Educational certificates and marklists of X/SSLC (must have DOB), XII/HSC, and final marklist & certificate of graduation into a SINGLE FILE in PDF format. File size should not exceed 3 MB.
🗺️ Localised Recruitment: Eligible States & Districts
Candidates are required to select their TWO preferred Districts during registration. Posting is subject to bank requirement, and the bank reserves the right to deploy anywhere in India. Below is the list of eligible domiciled states and districts:
| State / UT | Eligible Districts |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Ananthapuramu, Chittoor, East Godavari, Guntur, Krishna, Kurnool, NTR, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Sri Sathya Sai, Visakhapatnam, West Godavari & Y.S.R. Kadapa |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Papum Pare |
| Assam | Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Kamrup, Nagaon, Sonitpur, Sribhumi & Tinsukia |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, Patna & Siwan |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Durg & Raipur |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli / Daman & Diu | Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman |
| Delhi | Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North-West Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi, South-East Delhi, South-West Delhi & West Delhi |
| Goa | North Goa & South Goa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Banas Kantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kachchh, Kheda, Mahesana, Morbi, Navsari, Panch Mahals, Rajkot, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara & Valsad |
| Haryana | Bhiwani, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sonipat & Yamunanagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, East Singhbum, Hazaribagh & Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bagalkote, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Urban, Belagavi, Ballari, Chikkaballapura, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Dakshina Kannada, Davanagere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Hassan, Haveri, Kodagu, Kolar, Koppal, Mandya, Mysuru, Raichur, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Uttara Kannada & Vijayapura |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Dewas, Indore, Narmadapuram, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sehore & Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Ahilyanagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Nagpur, Nashik, Palghar, Pune, Raigad, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg, Solapur & Thane |
| Meghalaya | East Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills & West Jaintia Hills |
| Mizoram | Kolasib |
| Nagaland | Chumoukedima |
| Odisha | Angul, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Khordha & Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Barnala, Bathinda, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Mansa, Moga, Pathankot, Patiala, Rupnagar, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Sangrur, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar & Sri Muktsar Sahib |
| Rajasthan | Alwar, Bikaner, Ganganagar, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota & Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Ariyalur, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Kanniyakumari, Karur, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Ranipet, Salem, Sivaganga, Tenkasi, Thanjavur, The Nilgiris, Theni, Thiruvallur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupathur, Tiruppur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Viluppuram & Virudhunagar |
| Telangana | Hanumakonda, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Medchal Malkajgiri, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga Reddy, Siddipet, Suryapet & Warangal |
| Tripura | North Tripura & West Tripura |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Hardoi, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Rae Bareli & Saharanpur |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun & Haridwar |
| West Bengal | Darjeeling, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, Paschim Bardhaman & Purba Bardhaman |
🖥️ Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online
Candidates are strictly advised to use a Desktop or Laptop for completing the registration process and avoid using mobile phones to prevent errors.
- Visit Portal: Go to the Bank’s Careers page or directly visit the Zappyhire link provided below.
- OTP Verification: Enter your valid Email ID and Mobile Number. Click ‘Send OTP’ to validate both.
- Fill Details: Enter your Personal, Academic, Experience, and other details correctly. (No changes will be entertained later).
- Upload Files: Upload the Photo, Signature, Resume, and combined Educational PDF exactly as per the specifications mentioned above.
- Payment: Proceed to the payment gateway. Pay the fee via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. Do not press back or refresh during processing.
- Confirmation: An E-Receipt and a system-generated User ID (Application Ref. Id) will be generated. A confirmation email will also be sent. Receipt of both is mandatory for participation.
Note on Traffic: Access to the website could be delayed towards the closing date due to heavy traffic. Avoid the last-minute rush!
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for the Federal Bank Associate Officer role?
The online application portal will close on 04th March 2026. However, the bank reserves the right to close it earlier if a sufficient threshold of applications is reached.
Q2. I am a fresh graduate passing out in 2026. Can I apply?
Yes, candidates passing out in the academic year 2025-2026 are eligible to apply, provided they have cleared all previous semester papers with an aggregate of 50% as of 01.02.2026.
Q3. What is the salary offered for this position?
The total Cost to Company (CTC) per annum will range between ₹ 4.64 Lakh and ₹ 6.70 Lakh, depending on employee performance and place of posting.
Q4. Is this a permanent job role?
No, this is initially a contractual role for 3 years. However, high-performing candidates may be considered for regular employment as Assistant Manager (Scale I) upon completion of the contract.
Q5. What is the application fee for General category candidates?
The application fee is ₹ 500 for General/Others and ₹ 125 for SC/ST candidates. GST @ 18% will be charged extra.
Q6. What are the stages in the selection process?
The selection process involves three main rounds: 1) Group Discussion (conducted virtually via MS Teams), 2) Aptitude Test, and 3) Personal Interview.
Disclaimer: All the information provided above is derived meticulously from the official Federal Bank Recruitment Notification. Candidates are strongly urged to verify all conditions from the official portal before making the fee payment. Any canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Vinit Rajput is the Founder of GovtRank.com. He is an education news analyst from Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar with 5+ years of experience in tracking government job notifications. He specializes in verifying official circulars and simplifying them for students.