u/MangoAvailable2639

i'm 24, working in an MNC, package is decent. but the job security thing is real. my parents are right about one thing - i have not once seen a govt employee get laid off in a restructuring.

downsides i'm aware of: 2-3 years of prep typically, no guarantee, income drops initially, posting anywhere in India.

upsides beyond stability: pension (NPS not old but still), leaves, predictable hours, societal weight especially outside metros.

genuinely asking: has anyone made this switch and regretted it? or was it worth it?

IDBI Bank conducted the Junior Assistant Manager and Assistant Manager exam on April 12. 1300 vacancies total. 1100 for JAM Grade O and 200 for AM Grade A.

Selection is CBT followed by interview.

IDBI exams usually take around 4-6 weeks for results. So rough expectation is May to early June.

One thing worth knowing about IDBI: it's not a typical PSB anymore. LIC owns a majority stake and there have been talks of further privatization. The work culture has drifted closer to private banking. The pay and structure still have PSB elements but day-to-day operations are faster paced.

Not a red flag necessarily. Just worth knowing before you join.

Anyone who appeared for IDBI JAM, how did it compare in difficulty to IBPS Clerk?