Equitas IGNITE Bankers Program – Business Development
The Equitas IGNITE Bankers Program is a job-assured, field-driven training pathway designed to prepare graduates for the role of Business Development Officer at Equitas Small Finance Bank. Through 14 days of intensive classroom learning, participants gain hands-on skills in digital customer acquisition, KYC documentation, liability product pitching and relationship management. The program equips learners with real-world banking competencies needed to succeed in a fast-paced field sales environment. Participants learn to identify high-potential zones, engage prospects from apartment societies to commercial hubs, and guide them through digital account opening. The curriculum covers sales communication, objection handling, regulatory compliance and referral network building. Equitas Small Finance Bank is one of India's leading Small Finance Banks committed to delivering transparent banking solutions to underserved communities. This program offers graduates a direct pathway into a recognized banking career with a salary of up to Rs 3,50,000 per annum, making it an ideal launchpad for those seeking meaningful work in financial services.
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Course Start Date:
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Application Deadline:
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Duration:
14 Days
₹ 28,000
Overview
The Equitas IGNITE Bankers Program is a purpose-built, job-assured training initiative offered through TimesPro in partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank. Designed for fresh graduates eager to build a banking career, the program focuses on preparing candidates for the Business Development Officer role through 14 days of intensive classroom-based learning. Equitas Small Finance Bank is one of India's foremost small finance institutions, known for delivering fair, transparent and inclusive banking solutions to communities historically underserved by traditional banks. The bank's people-first culture, built on trust and ownership, makes it an exceptional starting point for a meaningful financial services career. This program goes beyond theory. Learners step into real banking environments, engaging with prospective customers across apartment complexes, commercial zones and community clusters. The accelerated format ensures participants gain practical field readiness in a short span, with direct placement support into the Business Development Officer role at Equitas.
Why Banking & Finance?
The Equitas IGNITE Bankers Program stands out as one of the most direct and practical routes into a banking career available to fresh graduates in India today. Unlike conventional certification courses that end at theory, this program comes with a job-assured outcome, placing successful learners directly into the Business Development Officer role at Equitas Small Finance Bank with a salary of up to Rs 3,50,000 per annum. The 14-day classroom format is deliberately accelerated to match the pace of real-world banking. Every session is designed to build skills you will actually use on the ground: opening digital accounts, pitching liability products, handling objections and building referral networks. The program offers a recognized certification and real exposure to field sales in a leading bank. For graduates who want to enter the banking and financial services sector quickly, earn while they grow and make a tangible community impact, this program provides a rare combination of training quality, employer credibility and placement assurance.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
Job-assured placement as Business Development Officer at Equitas Small Finance Bank
14-day accelerated classroom-based training
Salary up to Rs 3,50,000 per annum
Recognized certification upon completion
Instructor-led sessions on banking products, digital onboarding and field sales
Hands-on learning in digital customer acquisition and KYC documentation
Direct pathway into retail banking with one of India's leading Small Finance Banks
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Who is this programme for?
Recent graduates seeking a fast entry into the banking and financial services sector
Candidates with strong communication skills and customer-facing aptitude
Individuals comfortable with field sales and on-ground customer engagement
Those looking for job-assured programs with immediate placement support
Graduates aged 26 years or below with at least 50% marks in their degree
Candidates who own a bike and valid driving license and are comfortable with digital tools
Minimum Eligibility
Open to graduates and above with at least 50% aggregate marks
Strong local market understanding and customer-facing abilities
Good communication and negotiation skills
Must be comfortable using various digital channels
Must own a bike, a valid driving license and a mobile phone
Age: 26 years or below
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Who is the programme for?
Admission to the Equitas IGNITE Bankers Program follows a structured multi-step process designed to identify candidates with the right aptitude, communication skills and field readiness. The process begins with a career counselling call, where prospective learners are guided on the program scope and fit. This is followed by a faculty interview conducted by TimesPro, assessing communication ability, motivation and suitability for a field sales role. Eligible candidates proceed to registration, after which documents are verified and final enrollment is confirmed. Academically, the program requires graduates with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Candidates must be 26 years of age or below and possess a bike, valid driving license and a mobile phone, given the field-intensive nature of the role. The 14-day academic component consists of instructor-led classroom sessions covering banking products, digital onboarding processes, KYC procedures and field sales communication.
Selection process
How to apply?
Programme Length
14 days of classroom-based learning
Tuition Fee
The total program fee for the Equitas IGNITE Bankers Program is Rs 28,000 plus applicable taxes. GST is charged at the prevailing rate and is applicable over and above the base fee. All payments are processed securely through the TimesPro platform. The fee covers the full 14-day classroom training, certification and placement support leading to the Business Development Officer role at Equitas Small Finance Bank. Given the job-assured nature of the program and the salary potential of up to Rs 3,50,000 per annum, the program represents a high-return investment for fresh graduates entering the banking sector. Candidates are encouraged to confirm the current GST rate at the time of enrollment. For any payment-related queries, learners may contact TimesPro directly through official channels.
Fee Structure
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Learning Experience
The Equitas IGNITE Bankers Program delivers a classroom-first, practice-oriented learning experience tailored to the realities of field banking. Unlike self-paced online courses, all training takes place in instructor-led sessions that combine conceptual input with practical exercises, role plays and simulations. Trainers with domain expertise in banking and financial services guide learners through real-world scenarios drawn from Equitas's actual field operations. The learning environment is designed to build confidence rapidly. Learners practise customer conversations, digital onboarding workflows and product pitches in a safe classroom setting before taking those skills into the field. The 14-day accelerated format creates focused, high-intensity learning sessions that mirror the pace of a live banking environment. This approach ensures that learners are not just certificated on paper but operationally ready to perform as Business Development Officers from day one of their placement.
University Experience
Equitas Small Finance Bank brings a strong institutional identity and purpose-driven work culture to this program. As one of India's leading Small Finance Banks, Equitas has built its reputation on delivering inclusive, transparent and fair banking to communities that have historically lacked access to formal financial services. The bank fosters a work environment grounded in trust, ownership and community impact. Employees are not just banking professionals; they are agents of financial inclusion with a clear social purpose. For learners joining the Equitas IGNITE Bankers Program, this means entering a workplace where your contribution is valued, your growth is supported and your daily work connects to something larger than a transaction. Equitas's people-first philosophy is rooted in the belief that happy employees create lasting value for all stakeholders, making it a compelling environment for early-career professionals to build their banking foundations.
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About the University
Equitas Small Finance Bank focuses its online educational initiatives on financial literacy and professional development through its Equitas Academy and the Equitas Virtual Learning platform. These courses are designed to empower both employees and the general public, covering essential topics like banking fundamentals, digital financial security, and specialized micro-entrepreneurship training for small business owners. By offering accessible digital modules, the bank aims to bridge the knowledge gap for underserved communities, helping them navigate formal credit systems and improve their personal financial management skills.
21,500+
Total Employees
950+ (Banking Outlets)
Geographic Reach
5.2 Million+
Client Base (Customers)
Affiliation & Recognition
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
United Nations (UNEP FI)
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
RE100 Commitment
Career services
The Equitas TimesPro Career Services program is an online, instructor-led Certificate in Sales and Relationship Management designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. This digital course focuses on intensive training in retail banking, customer relationship management, and financial products, specifically preparing candidates for a guaranteed role as a Relationship Officer at Equitas Small Finance Bank upon successful completion. Delivered via a virtual classroom, it combines theoretical banking knowledge with practical sales simulations to ensure graduates are "day-one ready" for the bank's operational environment.
520,000+
Total Training Hours
24.5 Hours / Year
Learning Hours per Employee
28% (Positions filled via IJP)
Internal Mobility Rate
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Course Start Date:
Starting Soon
Application Deadline:
Closing Soon
Duration:
14 Days
₹ 28,000
Frequently asked questions
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