Axis Bank Unveils Salary-Linked Training for SME Relationship Managers in 2026

Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has announced a specialized Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) program in collaboration with Adda Education (Career247).

Launched on February 25, 2026, the initiative aims to build a dedicated cadre of Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG), focusing specifically on the bank’s rapidly expanding Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) portfolio.

Axis Bank Solving the “Readiness Gap” in SME Banking

Unlike traditional hiring models that involve long gestation periods for new employees to become productive, the HTD model is designed to make RMs “first-day-first-hour” ready.

The curriculum is co-curated to address the nuanced financial needs of SME clients, whose business requirements often differ from large corporate entities.

The program includes:

• Practice-Led Learning: Training is grounded in real-life simulations and customer engagement scenarios.
• Technical Depth: Candidates receive structured exposure to trade products, foreign exchange (Forex), cash management, and regulatory compliance.
• Earn-While-You-Learn: Selected candidates receive a monthly stipend of approximately ₹15,000 during the training phase, which transitions into a competitive salary package of ₹6.3 to ₹8 LPA upon deployment.

Strategic Alignment with National Goals

The launch coincides with the Union Budget 2026 focus on skilling and service-sector employment.

Rajkamal Vempati, Head of Human Resources at Axis Bank, stated that the services sector is driving India’s growth.

He noted that the need for job-ready, future-facing talent has never been more critical.

The program specifically targets the “Commercial Banking Coverage Group,” which manages clients with turnovers ranging from ₹10 crore to ₹250 crore.

Eligibility and Career Path

The program is open to graduates with at least one year of experience. Post-graduates with six months of work experience are also eligible.

After a rigorous selection process, candidates undergo two months of virtual learning followed by residential training and an internship.

Upon successful completion, the bank places participants as Deputy Managers in its wholesale banking division.

This appointment ensures a stable and high-growth career path in corporate banking.

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