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PM Internship — Banking & Financial Services Sector

Branch operations, customer service, loan processing, and financial product support. India's largest banks and NBFCs with thousands of branches across every state.

🏦6 companies · 5 role types · 24 states

About the Banking & Financial Services Sector

Banking & Financial Services has the highest volume of internship openings of any sector in the PM Internship Scheme. SBI alone operates 22,000+ branches across every district, including rural areas. Private banks (HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Kotak) and NBFCs (Bajaj Finance, Shriram) offer urban and semi-urban postings. Every state in India has banking opportunities — this sector is truly pan-India.

Typical Roles Available

While exact roles depend on each company's requirements, Banking & Financial Services sector internships typically include:

Branch Assistant

Customer Service Executive

Loan Processing Trainee

KYC Analyst

Operations Support

💡 Practical Tip for Banking & Financial Services Applicants

Banking internships are available in every state, including Tier 3 towns and rural areas. SBI branches in remote districts are often underserved by candidates — apply here for near-certain placement. Customer-facing roles require good communication skills. Bajaj Finance and similar NBFCs offer sales-intensive roles with high activity and clear performance metrics.

Featured Companies in Banking & Financial Services

These top companies participate in the PM Internship Scheme in the Banking & Financial Services sector. Visit the official portal to see their current openings.

HDFC Bank

📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra

India's largest private sector bank with thousands of branches offering customer-facing and back-office roles.

ICICI Bank

📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra

One of India's largest banks with internship roles in branches, operations, and digital banking.

State Bank of India

📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra

India's largest public sector bank with pan-India presence including rural and semi-urban branches.

Bajaj Finance

📍 Pune, Maharashtra

India's largest NBFC offering consumer loans — internship roles in sales, collections, and credit operations.

🏢 Axis Bank

🏢 Kotak Mahindra Bank

Career Path After This Internship

🚀 Where this leads

Banking internships are the most direct pathway to full-time banking jobs. Performance here often leads to pre-placement offers or priority consideration in IBPS/SBI clerk and officer exams. The KYC and operations skills transfer across all financial institutions. Insurance, microfinance, and rural banking careers are also accessible from this entry point.

States with Banking & Financial Services Opportunities

The Banking & Financial Services sector has significant operations in the following states. Internship placements are more likely in these locations:

How to Apply for Banking & Financial Services Internships

To find internships in the Banking & Financial Services sector, register on the official PM Internship portal and browse roles filtered by sector or company. Look for companies listed under Banking & Financial Services and apply to up to 5 positions that match your education and location preference.

Make sure you meet the basic eligibility — aged 21–24, not in full-time employment, and family income below ₹8 lakh — before applying.

Apply on Official Portal ↗Check Eligibility