Bank Clerk
Handles customer interaction and maintains accurate records of a bank's daily transactions.
Overview
The responsibilities of a Bank Clerk range from interacting with customers to maintaining accurate financial records of the bank's transactions. They ensure the customer traffic in a bank is well regulated and bank records are updated.
Where they work
- Banks
Work environment
It is a desk job. You are likely to work for 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organisation to organisation.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to do filing or typing
- You are good at keeping records of work
- You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people
- You like to organise things (files/desks/offices)
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream
- 2Pursue Modular Employable Skills (MES) course for 'Accounting' and follow it up with Modular Employable Skills (MES) course for Banking Associate (The courses are offered by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
Alternative route 2
- 1Pursue Diploma in Accounting/Office Automation/Banking and Finance or related subject
Alternative route 3
- 1Pursue Bachelor's in Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business Economics or any related subject
Forms, exams and applications
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
Diploma in Accountancy is offered by the School of Commerce and Management.
Government institutes
- Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik, Maharashtra
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Jamshedpur Womens College, Kolhan University, Jharkhand
- Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, Odisha
- Govt. College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
- Kamla Nehru Group of Institutions, Uttar Pradesh
- Abhyayapuri College, Guwahati, Assam
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- TKWs Institute of Banking and Finance, New Delhi
- Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- National Post Graduate College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Commerce, Pune, Maharashtra
- Greenway Institute of Management Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Indo Asian Academy Degree College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
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
- 1Bank Clerk
- 2Branch Authorizer
- 3Customer Service Executive
- 4Relationship Manager
- 5Personal Banker
- 6Branch Manager
- 7Regional Manager
- 8Zonal Manager
- 9National Head
Expected income
₹8,000 – ₹30,000 per month depending on experience
These figures are taken from NCS and 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 Manager/Branch Manager
Manages the day-to-day operations of a bank or financial institution's branch.
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, Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- 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
Debabrata Chakraborty — After graduating in 1978, Debabrata Chakraborty cleared a written test and interview at a nationalised bank, after which he became a clerk. Eventually, he was internally promoted to an IFA after clearing a written test and exam conducted internally. In June 1988, he was promoted to the position of an officer and over the years moved through several departments such as Rehabilitation Finance and Recovery Home Loan to name a few. Chakraborty retired in August 2015 as a DGM (Deputy General Manager).
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 195 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/407XeMy
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The source card cites a personal interview for this case study rather than a published link; the link shown is the National Career Service portal for general reference.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.