Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 275 Specialist Officer Posts

Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

• Online Registration Start Date: 28 February 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 23 March 2026

• Online Examination: April 2026 (Tentative)

• Interview: April 2026 (Tentative)

• Eligibility Cut-off Date: 31 January 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

Vacancy Details

A total of 275 Specialist Officer vacancies have been announced in different technical and professional fields. These include positions such as:

• Software Developer (Java & .NET)

• Mobile Application Developer (Android / iOS)

• Database Administrator

• Digital Channel Manager

• Information Security & Cyber Security Specialist

• Network Administrator

• Cloud Manager

• Data Engineer and Data Scientist

• DevSecOps Engineer

• IT Officer

• Risk Manager

• Taxation / Chartered Accountant roles

Among these, the IT Officer post has the highest number of vacancies.

Category Wise Vacancy Distribution

The vacancies are distributed among different categories as follows:

• General (UR): 113

• OBC: 74

• SC: 41

• ST: 20

• EWS: 27

• PwBD: 11 posts reserved

The total number of vacancies may change depending on the bank’s requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026 must meet the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

For most IT-related posts, candidates must have:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related field, OR

• MCA from a recognized university

For other posts:

• Risk Manager: MBA / PG Diploma in Finance or related field

• Taxation / CA Post: Chartered Accountant qualification

Work Experience

Candidates must have 2 to 10 years of relevant work experience, depending on the post and scale.

Age Limit

The age limit varies according to the officer scale:

• Scale I: Up to 30 years

• Scale II: Up to 35 years

• Scale III: Up to 35 years

• Scale IV: Up to 45 years

Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as per government rules.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the officer scale in public sector banks:

• Scale I: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920

• Scale II: ₹64,820 – ₹93,960

• Scale III: ₹76,010 – ₹1,09,440

• Scale IV: ₹89,890 – ₹1,20,940

In addition to the basic salary, candidates will receive allowances such as DA, HRA, medical benefits, LTC, and other banking benefits.

Selection Process

The selection process for Specialist Officer posts will consist of the following stages:

1. Online Written Examination

2. Personal Interview

The written exam will contain 90 questions for 100 marks and the duration will be 90 minutes. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Application Fee

The application fee for the recruitment is:

• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: ₹175

• All Other Candidates: ₹850

The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

How to Apply for Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:

1. Visit the official website of Central Bank of India

2. Go to the Recruitment / Career section

3. Click on Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

4. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number

5. Fill in the application form with correct details

6. Upload required documents and pay the application fee

7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
   
   

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting the application form.