Oromia Bank External Vacancy Announcement: Fresh Graduate Program 2026
Role description
Oromia Bank, known as “People’s Bank,” is a private commercial bank that serves customers through a wide network of branches across Oromia and several other regions of Ethiopia. The bank has now published three external vacancy announcements, under reference numbers EVAC/033/2026, EVAC/034/2026, and EVAC/028/2026, inviting qualified and competent fresh graduates to apply for the position of Associate Branch Sales and Customer Service Officer. Each announcement is managed by a different district office, namely Jimma, Adama, and Hawassa, and each covers branches in different regions, from Oromia and the South West to Gambella, Sidama, and Somali. No work experience is required, which makes this a strong entry point into banking for 2026 graduates in accounting, management, marketing, economics, and related fields. Employment is permanent after satisfactory completion of the probation period, and pay follows the bank’s salary and benefit policy. Because each district has its own GPA cut-off, age limit, language rule, and registration place, read the section for your preferred district carefully before you travel. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Oromia Bank (People’s Bank)
Associate Branch Sales & Customer Service Officer (Fresh Graduates)
Jimma, Adama, and Hawassa
Permanent After Probation | Per Bank Salary and Benefit Policy
Requirements Common to All Three Districts
- Experience: Work experience is not required.
- Graduation year: Only graduates of 2026 may apply.
- Exit exam: Passing the Exit Examination is mandatory.
- Core competencies: Perseverance, continuous learning, teamwork, integrity and trust, and customer focus.
- Individual competency: Action oriented, with interpersonal skill and problem solving.
- Technical competency: Understanding of the subject matter, marketing and sales, knowledge of bank products, customer service, communication, and negotiation skill.
- Accepted fields of study (BA degree): Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Auditing, Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Public Administration and Development Management, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management, Economics, Banking and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, International Trade and Investment Management, Cooperative Accounting and Auditing, Cooperative Management, and Public Administration and Business Management. The Jimma announcement also accepts Agri-Business and Agri-Economics.
A. Jimma District (Vacancy Ref. EVAC/033/2026)
Associate Branch Sales & Customer Service Officer: Jimma District
- Announcement Date: October 12, 2026.
- Minimum GPA: 3.00 and above for male applicants, and 2.750 and above for female applicants.
- Age Limit: Below 30 years (inclusive).
- Branches in Oromia Region: Proficiency in Afaan Oromo is mandatory, while Amharic and English are preferable.
- Branches in the South West Ethiopian Peoples Region (such as Mizan, Bonga, Shey Bench, Tepi, and others): Proficiency in Amharic is mandatory, while English and the locally spoken language are preferable.
- Branches in Gambella Region (such as Dima, Baro, and others): Proficiency in Amharic is mandatory, while English and the locally spoken language are preferable.
- Registration Dates: October 13, 2026 to October 19, 2026 (six working days).
- Registration Place: Oromia Bank, Jimma District Office, Jimma town, around Markato area, adjacent to Woma Hotel, in front of Ma’adi Igzaber.
B. Adama District (Vacancy Ref. EVAC/034/2026)
Associate Branch Sales & Customer Service Officer: Adama District
- Announcement Date: October 14, 2026.
- Minimum GPA: 3.5 and above for male applicants, and 3.25 and above for female applicants.
- Age Limit: Below 30 years (inclusive).
- Place of Work: Branches found under Adama District.
- Language: Proficiency in Afan Oromo is mandatory, while English and Amharic are preferable.
- Registration Dates: October 14, 2026 to October 20, 2026 (six working days, during working hours).
- Registration Place: Oromia Bank, Adama District Office, Adama town, around Mebrat Hayil, in front of Gimbi Gebeya.
C. Hawassa District (Vacancy Ref. EVAC/028/2026)
Associate Branch Sales & Customer Service Officer: Hawassa District
- Announcement Date: August 27, 2026.
- Minimum GPA: 3.5 and above for male applicants, and 3.25 and above for female applicants.
- Age Limit: Below 26 years (inclusive).
- Oromia Region (Guji and Borana Zones): Afan Oromo is mandatory, while Amharic and English are preferable.
- Kambata Zone: Kembatigna and Amharic are mandatory, while English is preferable.
- Hadiya Zone: Hadiyigna and Amharic are mandatory, while English is preferable.
- Wolaita Sodo Zone: Wolaitigna and Amharic are mandatory, while English is preferable.
- Gamo Gofa Zone: Gamogna and Amharic are mandatory, while English is preferable.
- Sidama Region: Sidaamu Afoo and Amharic are mandatory, while English is preferable.
- Somali Region (Dolo Ado and Melka Dida): Af-Somali and Amharic are mandatory, while English is preferable.
- Registration Period: Six working days from the first date of the announcement (no calendar dates are printed).
- Registration Place: Hawassa District Office, around Atote, adjacent to Bashu International Hotel. For the Somali Region posts, register at the Dolo Ado Branch or the Melka Dida Branch.
- Submit a non-returnable application in person, with copies of supporting credentials and the originals, at the registration place of your chosen district during working hours.
- Documents required: A signed application letter indicating your work place preference, a Curriculum Vitae (CV), original and unreturned copies of your degree, your student copy, and your Grade 8 certificate showing your age. If the Grade 8 certificate does not show your age, bring the copy and original of your birth certificate.
- Document quality: Documents must be visible and free from eraser marks. Erased documents will not be accepted.
- Eligibility: Only applicants who graduated in the listed fields of study are eligible. The bank may cancel a vacancy at any time if it is deemed necessary.
- Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidate Guidance: How to Prepare for Bank Fresh Graduate Registration
Fresh graduate bank vacancies attract thousands of applicants, and registration officers reject incomplete files. Use these steps to protect your chance:
- Pick your district first: GPA cut-offs, age limits, and language rules differ, so choose the district where you meet every condition.
- Check your GPA and age carefully: Jimma accepts 3.00 (male) and 2.750 (female) with an age limit of below 30. Adama requires 3.5 and 3.25 with below 30. Hawassa requires 3.5 and 3.25 with below 26.
- Confirm your exit exam and graduation year: Only 2026 graduates who passed the exit exam can apply.
- Match your degree title: Compare your degree with the accepted fields of study. Titles outside the list are not eligible.
- Write your work place preference clearly: The application letter must state the branch location you prefer, so check the language rule for that region first.
- Prepare clean originals and copies: Bring a degree, student copy, Grade 8 certificate, and birth certificate if age is not shown, with no erasures.
- Go early: Registration lasts only six working days, and lines are long on the final day.
Registration & Submission Summary
- Jimma District deadline: October 19, 2026 | Jimma town, Markato area, adjacent to Woma Hotel
- Adama District deadline: October 20, 2026 | Adama town, Mebrat Hayil area, in front of Gimbi Gebeya
- Hawassa District deadline: Six working days from the first announcement date (announcement dated August 27, 2026) | Atote area, adjacent to Bashu International Hotel
- Documents required: Signed application letter with work place preference, CV, original and unreturned copies of degree, student copy, and Grade 8 certificate (or birth certificate).
- Submission method: In person only.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is work experience required for the Oromia Bank Associate Branch Sales and Customer Service Officer job?
A: No. These posts are for fresh graduates of 2026 who passed the exit examination, and no work experience is needed.
Q: What GPA is required?
A: For Jimma, 3.00 for male and 2.750 for female applicants. For Adama and Hawassa, 3.5 for male and 3.25 for female applicants.
Q: What is the age limit?
A: Applicants must be below 30 years (inclusive) for Jimma and Adama, and below 26 years (inclusive) for Hawassa.
Q: Can I apply online or by email?
A: No. Applications are submitted in person at the district registration place, with originals and non-returnable copies.
Q: Are these jobs permanent?
A: Yes. Employment is permanent upon satisfactory completion of the probation period, with pay set by the bank’s salary and benefit policy.
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