The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has served notice of a nationwide bank strike from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. Branches across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are affected.
Banks are attempting to run skeleton services at branches and offices during the strike, but normal operations may be disrupted.
| Strike period | 28, 29 and 30 September 2026 |
| Called by | United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) |
| Coverage | Nationwide, including A&N Islands |
| Branch service | Skeleton services only; normal operations may be affected |
| Notice issued by | Union Territory Level Banker Committee, Convenor Bank: State Bank of India, Regional Business Office, Sri Vijaya Puram |
What Still Works
Banks have advised customers to use ATMs for cash and Internet Banking, YONO, UPI and other digital channels for transactions during the strike period.
If You Are Applying for a Job This Week
This is the part that matters for anyone with an application in hand. Several recruitments close in the next few days, and a bank strike does not extend an application deadline.
- Application fees: pay online by UPI, net banking or card rather than by challan at a branch. Government recruitment portals accept all of these.
- Demand drafts: if a recruitment requires a DD, branch counters may not issue one on strike days. Do not leave this to the last day.
- Cash: ATMs are working, but they may run dry in the islands over a three-day strike. Withdraw what you need early.
Deadlines falling in this window include HVADA Recruitment on 7 October and the Directorate of Industries posts on 5 October. Everything currently open is under Andaman Govt Jobs.
Source: public notice from the Union Territory Level Banker Committee, Convenor Bank State Bank of India, published in The Daily Telegrams, 26 September 2026. Confirm the position at your own branch. AndamanJobs is not a bank and cannot advise on individual accounts.