The Central Bank of India has released the official notification for Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026 to fill 275 Specialist Officers (SO) posts in various professional and technical streams. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the bank’s official recruitment portal.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 28 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 March 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age/Qualification) | 31 January 2026 |
| Online Examination | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release | To be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850/- (Application Fee + Intimation Charges) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹175/- (Intimation Charges Only) |
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
Age Limit
| Post Scale | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Scale I | 30 Years |
| Scale II / III | 35 Years |
| Scale IV | 45 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government Rules |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Software Developer (Java) | 13 |
| Mobile Developer (Android / iOS) | 3 |
| Software Developer (.NET) | 6 |
| Database Administration | 11 |
| Digital Channel Manager / Digital Application Specialist | 23 |
| Linux/Solaris/SAN/Storage/SRE/OpenShift | 14 |
| Windows / Active Directory Administrator | 5 |
| Cloud Manager | 5 |
| Information Security, Cyber Security & IT GRC | 38 |
| Network Administrator / Network Security | 5 |
| Production Support / ROC / Digital Support | 26 |
| Enterprise / Integration / Public Cloud Architect | 6 |
| DevSecOps | 4 |
| Web Server / Web Logic Administrator | 3 |
| Data Architect | 2 |
| Data Engineer / ETL / BI | 15 |
| Data Scientist | 6 |
| Gen AI Specialist | 2 |
| IT Officer | 82 |
| Risk Manager | 4 |
| Taxation / CA | 2 |
| Total | 275 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Specialist Officers posts must have relevant qualifications as per the requirement of the specific post:
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IT & Technology Roles: B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / ECE / E&TC / Electronics or MCA from a recognized University / AICTE approved institute.
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Risk Manager: Degree in Risk Management or equivalent.
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Taxation / CA: Chartered Accountant (CA) or postgraduate degree in Taxation.
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Relevant experience where specified (varies by post).
Salary / Pay Scale
| Scale | Pay Scale / Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Scale I (Assistant Manager) | ₹48,480 – ₹67,160 |
| Scale II (Manager) | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 |
| Scale III (Senior Manager) | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 |
| Scale IV (Chief Manager) | ₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940 |
Allowances and other perks will be admissible as per bank policy.
Selection Process
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Online Written Examination
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Interview
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Final selection based on combined performance in written test and interview.
How to Apply
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Visit the official Central Bank of India recruitment portal.
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Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
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Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
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Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in prescribed format.
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Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
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Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF Click here
- Apply Online Click here
- Official Website Click here
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in Central Bank of India Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 275 Specialist Officers posts available in multiple technical and professional streams.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 23 March 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for Specialist Officers posts?
Maximum age varies by scale: 30 years for Scale I, 35 years for Scale II/III, and 45 years for Scale IV, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Selection involves an Online Written Examination followed by an Interview.
Q5. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
Yes — ₹850 for General / OBC / EWS candidates and ₹175 for SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates.
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