IDFC FIRST Bank Emerging Bankers Program
The Emerging bankers Program by IDFC FIRST Bank in association with Manipal Academy of BFSI is an initiative that is designed to train and recruit fresh graduates for a successful career in banking. It is a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBF) program that will equip students with essential banking knowledge, practical skills and hands-on experience needed in the banking domain. The program offers a comprehensive, specialized curriculum adopting a blended learning approach consisting of classroom training at Manipal's state-of-the-art campus and hands-on experience via internships and On-the-Job Training (OJT). On successful completion, Trainee Officers join our Bank as Acquisition Relationship Managers; in addition, students earn stipends during their journey in the Manipal campus, internship and the OJT period.
Program Features
- ₹2,37,288 + GST Program Fees
- Covers: All Boarding, Lodging, Tuition & Tablet Expenses
- 4 Months: Classroom Training
- 3 Months: Internship
(At any IDFC FIRST Bank branch/office across India)
- 5 Months: On-The-Job Training
(At any IDFC FIRST Bank branch/office across India)
- ₹2,89,000
(During The Course Of The Program)
- ₹6,000: Classroom Training (On Campus)
- ₹30,000: Internship
- ₹35,000: On-The-Job Training
On Successful Completion
- Designation: Acquisition Relationship Manager
- Total Fixed Pay: ₹6,00,000 Per Annum*
(*Incentives & Non-Cashable benefits additional)
Course Structure
4 months Campus training
- Immersion into Banking
- Decoding the Product Pulse
- Campus to Corporate transition
- Assignment & Presentations
- Power talks by IDFC FIRST Bank leaders
- Simulated learning environment
- Up your Digital Quotient
- Self-Development activities
3 months Internship
- Hands on training on Systems and Process
- IDFC FIRST Bank branch visits
- Blended learning approach (Classroom + Online)
- Structured internship workshop
- Leader connects
- Hand holding at branches
- Nurturing growth through upskilling & mentorship
5 months On-The-Job Training
- Know your branch processes
- Know your customers
- Know your team
- Know your KRA and scorecards
- Field visits
On successful completion of 12 months of the program, the candidate gets absorbed at IDFC FIRST Bank as an Acquisition Relationship Manager
On successful completion of the program, the candidate is awarded with a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBF)
Registration Process
Eligibility Criteria
₹2,37,288 + GST The program fee only pertains to training, tuition, boarding and lodging costs for the duration of the program.
The program fee will be refunded in following tranches based on completion of:
- 1st Year - 50% of the program fee
- 2nd Year - 50% of the remaining fee
Career Progression
At IDFC FIRST Bank, your growth is our priority. With well-defined career paths and a strong focus on continuous learning,
We Create The Opportunities - You Drive The Journey
About IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank is a fast growing, new age Private Sector Bank created in India with a vision of building a world-class Bank in India, focused on Ethical, Digital, and Social Good Banking. The Bank has 38 million live customers, a deposit base of Rs. 2,27,316 crores and loans and advances of Rs. 2,31,074 crores, spread over 60,000 cities, towns, and villages across India. It has 971 branches but is built as a digital-first Bank in scale, scope, and approach.
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.