StockHolding Fixed Term Engagement Recruitment 2026

StockHolding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL) has opened recruitment for Fixed Term Engagement (FTE) positions in Branch Management, executive operations, investment-products business development and company secretarial work. Graduates and other qualified professionals who meet the role-specific education, certification, experience and age requirements may apply online.

The recruitment covers four post types, with placements across locations in several states and cities; the notification does not state an overall vacancy count. Applications are accepted online from 24 September 2026 at 12 noon until 8 October 2026 at 6 pm. The selection process comprises application shortlisting, an online test and an interview, with the final merit list based on interview performance.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification lists four FTE roles and their locations, but does not provide an overall number of vacancies or a complete post-wise vacancy count. The Executive listing specifies numbers for some locations; those figures are reproduced below as published.

The engagement is for three years or until completion or extension of the relevant project, whichever occurs first. StockHolding may extend the tenure by a further two years at its discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Branch Manager: Applicants must hold a graduate or postgraduate qualification in any discipline. The required professional certifications are NISM Series VI (Depository Operations), NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors) and NISM Series VII (Securities Operations and Risk Management).

Executive: Candidates need a graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline, with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university or institution as of 31 July 2026. NISM Series V-A certification is required where the work involves mutual fund distribution. An appropriate IRDAI certification or licence is required where the role involves insurance distribution.

IP-BDM: Applicants must be graduates or postgraduates in any discipline. Required certifications include NISM Series XXV-B for persons associated with investment advice in sales and other non-core services, as applicable to the role; NISM Series V-A where mutual fund distribution applies; and the appropriate IRDAI certification or licence where insurance distribution applies. The notification also lists “PMS/SIF” among the requirements.

Assistant Company Secretary: Candidates must be members of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. A bachelor’s degree in law from a reputed institute is preferred.

Age Limit

Age is assessed as of 31 July 2026. Branch Manager and IP-BDM applicants must be under 45 years of age. Executive applicants must be at least 21 and no older than 35. For Assistant Company Secretary, the upper age limit is under 45 years for Deputy Manager and 50 years for Manager. No age-relaxation provisions are specified in the notification.

Work Experience

Branch Manager: More than six years of experience after completing graduation or postgraduation in capital markets, securities markets, banking, financial services or another regulated sector is required.

Executive: At least two years of relevant experience after graduation or postgraduation in capital market products is required.

IP-BDM: More than six years of relevant experience in wealth management, private banking, investment distribution, broking, financial services or HNI relationship management is required.

Assistant Company Secretary: More than six years of experience is required for Deputy Manager, and nine years for Manager, in capital markets, securities markets, banking, financial services or another regulated sector.

Application Fee

The notification information provided does not specify an application fee. Candidates should check the official careers page for any instructions shown during the application process.

How to Apply

1. Make sure you have a valid personal email address and mobile number, and keep both active throughout the recruitment process.
2. Visit the StockHolding careers page and locate the relevant FTE position.
3. Complete the online application form with the requested personal, educational and experience details.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and supporting documents in accordance with the portal’s instructions.
5. Review every field carefully before submitting. The notification states that no changes or corrections will be allowed after submission.
6. Submit the form online before 6 pm on 8 October 2026. Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
7. Keep a copy of the submitted application for your records. For system issues, email recruitment@stockholding.com with a screenshot of the error page.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification gives estimated starting annual CTC figures, including maximum variable pay, and basic pay scales by grade. The CTC estimates exclude group medical, life and accident insurance. StockHolding may consider a further increment for suitable candidates.

Selection Process

StockHolding will first shortlist applications against the eligibility conditions, aggregate marks or other screening criteria it decides to use. The higher percentage of marks obtained in graduation or postgraduation will be considered for eligibility and should be entered in the application. For shortlisting for the online test, preference may be given to candidates residing in the relevant state, taking state-wise vacancies and local-language proficiency into account.

Up to 30 times the number of vacancies may be called for the online test. For Branch Manager, IP-BDM and ACS, the test is a personality assessment covering problem-solving, commercial awareness, client expectation management, planning and organising, team management, client management and work management; it takes approximately 25 minutes. For Executive, the approximately one-hour test covers logical ability, spatial reasoning, quantitative ability and basic numerical ability.

Up to 10 times the number of vacancies may be called for interview, based on online-test merit. Interviews will preferably be held virtually. The final merit list is prepared according to interview performance. StockHolding may also maintain a waiting list, valid for six months from the interview date or until the end of the relevant financial year, whichever is earlier.

Eligible applicants should complete the online form carefully and submit it through the official careers page before the deadline of 8 October 2026 at 6 pm.