Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme – Assistant Manager Role 2026

Start Your Career as an Assistant Manager with Bandhan Bank


The Aspiring Bank Champions Programme, a joint initiative by Bandhan Bank and UNext Manipal Academy of BFSI, is a specialized career-launching program designed to transform fresh graduates into skilled banking professionals. This intensive 6-month certification blends 3 months of immersive on-campus learning with 3 months of real-world On-the-Job Training (OJT).

The curriculum focuses on core branch banking operations, customer relationship management, and specialized sales strategies. By providing a monthly stipend throughout both training phases, the program ensures you are supported while you build expertise. Upon successful completion, you will directly join Bandhan Bank as an Assistant Manager, stepping into a dynamic work culture that rewards performance and drives financial empowerment across India.

✅ CTC: ₹4,00,000 PA* | ✅ Designation: Assistant Manager | ✅ 6-Month Program | ✅ 100% Fee Reimbursement


Program Highlights

  • Program Fee: ₹2,00,000 + GST (100% Reimbursed#)
  • Earn When You Learn:
    • Stipend of ₹5,000/month (Classroom Training)
    • Stipend of ₹15,000/month (On-the-Job Training)
  • Program Duration: 6 Months
  • Training Mode: In-Campus Based
  • Location: Pan-India
  • Designation: Assistant Manager
  • CTC: ₹4,00,000 PA*
  • Variable Pay: Additional to fixed pay, subject to bank, department, and individual performance

Program Overview – Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme

The Aspiring Bank Champions Programme is a specialized career-launching program designed to transform fresh graduates into skilled banking professionals.

Program Structure:

  • 3 Months: Immersive on-campus learning at Manipal Academy of BFSI
  • 3 Months: Real-world On-the-Job Training (OJT) at Bandhan Bank branches

Curriculum Focus:

  • Core branch banking operations
  • Customer relationship management
  • Specialized sales strategies

Key Benefits:

  • Monthly stipend throughout both training phases
  • Direct placement as Assistant Manager at Bandhan Bank
  • Dynamic work culture that rewards performance
  • Opportunity to drive financial empowerment across India

Selection & Student Journey

Step 1: Register

Complete the online application form with your personal and educational details.

Step 2: Online Assessment

Clear the online aptitude test covering quantitative, logical, and verbal skills.

Step 3: Virtual Interview

Attend a virtual interview with the Bandhan Bank panel.

Step 4: Provisional Offer Letter

Receive a provisional offer letter from Bandhan Bank.

Step 5: Campus Training

Begin 3-month immersive classroom training at Manipal Academy of BFSI campus.

Step 6: On-The-Job Training (OJT)

Complete 3-month practical training at Bandhan Bank branches.

Step 7: Join Bandhan Bank

Upon successful completion, join as Assistant Manager at Bandhan Bank.


Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualification: Any Graduate (Full-Time Degree)
  • Age: 21–28 years
  • Minimum Marks: 50% in Graduation
  • Experience: Freshers eligible

Program Fee & Financial Benefits

Program Fee: ₹2,00,000 + GST

The program fee only pertains to training, tuition, boarding, and lodging costs for the 3-month classroom training.

100% Fee Reimbursement Structure

Bandhan Bank will fully reimburse your program fees based on your tenure milestones:

  • 50% Reimbursement: After completing 1 year of service (with a 1-year clawback clause)
  • Remaining 50% Reimbursement: After completing 2 years of service (with a 1-year clawback clause)

Net Effective Cost: Zero – Earn back your full program fee through tenure milestones.

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Stipend Structure – Earn While You Learn

  • Classroom Training (3 Months): ₹5,000 per month
  • On-The-Job Training (3 Months): ₹15,000 per month
  • Total Stipend During Program: ₹60,000

Career Growth Path at Bandhan Bank

Year 1-2

  • Role: Assistant Manager
  • CTC: ₹4,00,000 PA + Variable Pay

Year 3-5

  • Role: Deputy Manager / Branch Operations
  • CTC: ₹5-7 LPA

Year 5-8

  • Role: Branch Manager / Area Head
  • CTC: ₹8-12 LPA

Year 8+

  • Role: Regional Head / Cluster Head
  • CTC: ₹12-20 LPA+

About Bandhan Bank

Bandhan Bank stands as a transformative force in India’s banking sector. Born from a vision of financial inclusion and grass-roots empowerment, it has rapidly scaled into a world-class commercial bank. Combining a massive rural and urban footprint with cutting-edge digital financial services, Bandhan Bank offers young professionals the unique opportunity to build a high-growth corporate career while creating a tangible social impact.


About Manipal Academy of BFSI

Established in 2008, Manipal Academy of BFSI, a UNext Learning entity part of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), is a premier institution that provides industry-relevant education and training for Freshers and Experienced Professionals, in traditional operations, sales, and new-gen roles for the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: The Aspiring Bank Champions Programme is a joint initiative by Bandhan Bank and UNext Manipal Academy of BFSI. It is a 6-month certification program designed to transform fresh graduates into skilled banking professionals with guaranteed placement as Assistant Manager at Bandhan Bank.


Q: What is the CTC offered in the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: The CTC is ₹4,00,000 PA (fixed pay). Variable pay is additional to fixed pay, subject to bank, department, and individual performance.


Q: What is the program fee for the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: The program fee is ₹2,00,000 + GST. The fee covers training, tuition, boarding, and lodging costs for the 3-month classroom training.


Q: Is the program fee refundable in the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: Yes, the program fee is 100% reimbursed by Bandhan Bank:

  • 50% after completing 1 year of service (with a 1-year clawback clause)
  • Remaining 50% after completing 2 years of service (with a 1-year clawback clause)

Q: What is the stipend during training in the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: You receive:

  • ₹5,000/month during 3-month Classroom Training
  • ₹15,000/month during 3-month On-The-Job Training

Total Stipend During Program: ₹60,000


Q: What is the duration of the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: The program duration is 6 months – 3 months of on-campus classroom training + 3 months of On-The-Job Training (OJT).


Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: You need:

  • Any Graduate (Full-Time Degree)
  • Age: 21–28 years
  • Minimum 50% in Graduation
  • Freshers eligible

Q: Where is the training conducted for the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: The 3-month classroom training is conducted at the Manipal Academy of BFSI campus in Bengaluru. The 3-month OJT is conducted at Bandhan Bank branches.


Q: Is the job guaranteed after completing the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: Yes, upon successful completion of the program, you will directly join Bandhan Bank as Assistant Manager.


Q: What is the selection process for the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: The selection process includes:

  • Online Registration
  • Online Assessment
  • Virtual Interview
  • Provisional Offer Letter
  • Campus Training
  • On-The-Job Training
  • Join Bandhan Bank

Q: What certification will I receive after completing the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: You will receive a certification from Manipal Academy of BFSI, which is recognized in the banking and financial services sector.


Q: Can freshers apply for the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: Yes, the program is specifically designed for fresh graduates. No prior banking experience is required.


Q: What is the job role after completing the Bandhan Bank Aspiring Bank Champions Programme?

A: You will join as Assistant Manager at Bandhan Bank.

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