📢 Central Bank of India (CBI) Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 – Full Details
The Central Bank of India (CBI) has officially announced the Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 for a total of 350 vacancies across various specialist roles. This is a great opportunity for experienced professionals and qualified graduates aiming for a career in banking.
This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in the banking sector with a reputed public sector bank.
📅 Important Dates
Notification Released : 20 January 2026
Online Registration Starts: 20 January 2026
Last Date to Apply: 03 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 03 February 2026
Admit Card: To be released before the exam
Exam Date (Tentative): February / March 2026
Interview (Tentative): March / April 2026
Result: To be notified later|
🧑💼 Vacancy & Post-Wise Details
A total of 350 Specialist Officer posts have been announced by the Central Bank of India. The post distribution and eligibility requirements are as follows:
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 300 | Graduation + MBA/PGDM/PGDBM/PGPM with minimum 2 years relevant experience. |
| Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) | 50 | Graduation + Foreign Exchange Operations Certificate from IIBF and minimum 5 years experience. |
➡️ Total Vacancies: 350 Posts
💰 Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive attractive remuneration according to the post and scale:
Marketing Officer (Scale I): ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month
Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III): ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 per month
Allowances: DA, HRA, TA and other admissible bank benefits as per rules
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
Marketing Officer: Minimum 22 years – Maximum 30 years
Foreign Exchange Officer: Minimum 25 years – Maximum 35 years
Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
💼 Selection Process
The recruitment will involve:
Online Written Examination
Interview (if applicable)
The written exam generally consists of 100 objective-type questions covering banking/finance awareness and subject-specific knowledge.
💳 Application Fee
Candidates need to pay the following fees online:
General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
SC / ST / PwBD / All Female: ₹175
Fees to be paid through online modes only.
💻 How to Apply
Visit the official website: https://centralbank.bank.in
Go to the Recruitment / Careers section.
Find “CBI Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online”.
Register with details, upload documents and pay the fee.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
✔ Ensure to check eligibility before applying.
✔ Keep scanned copies of all documents ready.
✔ Submit the form before the last date.
✔ Read the official notification thoroughly for post-wise qualification and rules.
🔗 Useful Link
👉 Official Website: https://centralbank.bank.in
FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION READ THE OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION!