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IPB PO Academy

IPB PO Academy is a venture of the Institute of Professional Banking. IPB PO Academy in collaboration with Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited is offering Advanced Certificate in Banking and Financial Services (ACBFS). This program is designed for graduates and postgraduates with the goal of shaping them into “Modern Bankers”.

Why Join IPB PO Academy?

IPB directly recruits and prepares graduates for confirmed roles at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.

  • 100% Job Guarantee on successful completion of all stages
  • Structured 12-month program designed for Utkarsh Bank requirements
  • Hands-on training at actual Utkarsh branches
  • Education loan facility from Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
  • Training by experienced senior bankers

Career Benefits That Matter

  • Starting CTC Up to ₹5 LPA
  • Paid Internship Stipend - ₹10,000 Per Month
  • On-the-Job Training Stipend - ₹16,000 Per Month
  • Professional Banking Certification
  • Practical Industry Exposure
  • Mentorship from Banking Leaders

Your 12-Month Journey to Banking Career

Phase 1 - Classroom Banking Training

Duration: 4 Months

Residential training conducted at Baddi University, focused on building strong foundations in banking operations, customer service, sales, and RM

Phase 2 - Paid Banking Internship

Duration: 2 Months

Gain practical exposure by learning banking processes and branch operations within a real banking environment.

Phase 3 - On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Duration: 6 Months

Work alongside experienced banking professionals and develop hands-on operational experience within the banking sector.

Immersive Learning

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Experiential Learning

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Course Curriculum & Design

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Paid Internship

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ACBFS Course Cycle

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Learning Outcomes

Admission Process

Eligibility

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Job Roles

Assistant Manager

Credit Manager - MBIL

Relationship Officer

Sales Manager

Trainers

IPB Team Member

Mr. Harpal Singh

Retd. General Manager
Punjab National Bank

Mr. Mahesh Hingorani

Retd. Deputy General Manager
ICICI Bank

Mr. Jasbir Singh

Retd. General Manager
Oriental Bank of Commerce

Lakhbir Singh

Mr. Lakhbir Singh

Retd. General Manager
Canara Bank

Anil Kumar Gupta

Mr. Anil Kumar Gupta

Retd. General Manager
State Bank of India

Mr. Pawan Kumar Lath

Mr. Pawan Kumar Lath

Retd. Assistant General Manager
State Bank of India

Mr. Pawan Kumar Verma

Mr. Pawan Kumar Verma

Retd. Zonal Head Credit & Risk
ICICI Bank

Rajesh Khurana

Mr. Rajesh Khurana

Retd. Training Faculty
HDFC Bank

Sunil Anandani

Mr. Sunil Anandani

Ex Training Manager
Kotak Mahindra Bank

Sanjeev Bhutani

Mr. Sanjeev Bhutani

Soft Skills Trainer
Motivational Speaker

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a 12-month Advanced Certificate in Banking and Financial Services (ACBFS) program offered in collaboration with Utkarsh Small Finance Bank to prepare graduates for Probationary Officer / Assistant Manager roles.
Yes, the program offers 100% job guarantee at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank upon successful completion of all stages.
Selected candidates receive a starting CTC of up to ₹5 LPA along with paid internship and on-the-job training stipends.
It includes 4 months of residential classroom training, 2 months of paid internship (₹10,000/month), and 6 months of on-the-job training (₹16,000/month).
The 4-month classroom training is conducted residentially at Baddi University Campus, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.
All graduates or postgraduates below 27 years of age with a regular graduation degree and minimum 50% marks can apply.
The total fee is ₹2.65 lakhs, with an initial deposit of ₹40,000 and the remaining amount covered through an education loan from Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.
Candidates must complete an online application, clear the main examination, and successfully pass the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
Successful candidates are placed in roles such as Assistant Manager, Credit Manager – MBIL, Relationship Officer, or Sales Manager at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.
Training is delivered by experienced senior and retired bankers from leading institutions like PNB, ICICI Bank, SBI, Canara Bank, and HDFC Bank.

Immersive Learning

  • Multi modal delivery through classroom, assignments and experiential learning
  • Curriculum in line with industry standards and template
  • Delivery by industry experts and Ex senior bankers
  • Designed to create high quality, job ready workforce

Experiential Learning

  • Simulated practical sessions
  • Mentoring with industry experts
  • Role play - banking functions, daily operations, and rules

Course Curriculum & Design

The course is designed to focus on traditional as well as new age banking topics. These are essentially encapsulated in five distinct areas:

  • Overview of banking and banking products and services
  • Third party and asset products
  • Risk management and regulatory compliance
  • Selling skills and customer service
  • IT in banking

Program Structure

  • Residential classroom training at Baddi University - 4 months
  • Internship with USFB - 2 months
  • On the job training with USFB - 6 months
  • Job deployment

Paid Internship

  • 2 months internship with USFB - stipend ₹ 10,000/- per month
  • 6 months on the job training with USFB - stipend – ₹ 16,000/- per month

Eligibility

  • All graduates or postgraduates below 27 years
  • Regular graduation with minimum 50% marks

Screening Process

Online Application

Main Examination

Group Discussion & Personal Interview

Course Fee

  • The fees for the program is ₹ 2.65 Lacs
  • An initial deposit of INR 40,000 is required upon acceptance of the Offer Letter, with the remaining amount covered by a loan.

Residential Programme

  • Methodology and duration  - classroom study for 4 months
  • Location - Baddi University Campus, Baddi, H.P.

a) Theoretical and practical training aimed at immersive knowledge and skill development of POs at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.

  • Multi modal delivery through classroom, assignment work and experiential learning
  • Contemporary and in line with the Industry expectations
  • Content design and creation in line with industry standards and template
  • Delivery by industry experts andex senior bankers
  • Designed to create high quality, job ready workforce

b) Development of all round skills of the participants