Bank Manager/Branch Manager
Manages the day-to-day operations of a bank or financial institution's branch.
Overview
A Bank Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a bank or financial institution's branch.
Where they work
- Public and Private Banks
Work environment
It is a desk job. You will handle a team. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Banks usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good at Maths
- You like to lead
- You can make people work under your directions
- You would like to work in an office
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Government Banks
- 2Complete 10 + 2 in any stream → Pursue Bachelor's in any subject → Qualify IBPS PO Exam or SBI PO Exam → Induction Training at the Management Training Academies of the Bank → Join the bank as Assistant Manager on probation → After 3–5 years you can become a Bank Manager
Alternative route 2
- 1Private Banks
- 2Complete 10 + 2 in any stream → Pursue Bachelor's in Accounting/Economics/Business/Finance or any related subject → Follow it up with a Master's in the same or allied field → Qualify any Probationary Bank Exam held by private banks → Join as a Banking Professional → Rise to the level of Bank Manager
Forms, exams and applications
IBPS PO or SBI PO exam for government banks; probationary bank exams held by private banks. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Finance/Banking/Business Analysis.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, Kerala
- Indian Institute of Management, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon, Haryana
- SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal, Karnataka
- Great Lakes Chennai – Great Lakes Institute of Management, Tamil Nadu
- IBS Business School, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Goa Institute of Management, Satari, Goa
- Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Officer
- 2Manager
- 3Senior Manager
- 4Assistant General Manager
- 5General Manager
- 6Executive Director
- 7Director
- 8Chairman
Expected income
₹50,000 – ₹1,25,000 per month or more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Bank Probationary Officer
Works across finance, accounting, billing and investment verticals in a bank, handling customer issues.
Bank Clerk
Handles customer interaction and maintains accurate records of a bank's daily transactions.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Commerce, Maths, Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to leading.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Arundhati Bhattacharya — A retired Indian banker and former Chairperson of the State Bank of India. She is the first woman to be the Chairperson of SBI. In 2016, she was listed as the 25th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes. She started her career as a Probationary Officer with SBI in 1977. She has an M.A. in English Literature.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 197 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Bank_Manager/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.