Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 275+ Vacancies
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Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Central Bank of India, one of India's leading public sector banks, has officially released a massive recruitment notification for Specialist Officers in various streams.
Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Central Bank of India, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has officially released a massive recruitment notification for Specialist Officers in various streams. With over 4,500 branches PAN India and total business exceeding Rs. 7,74,000 Crores, this is a golden opportunity for experienced professionals to join a prestigious organization.
This comprehensive guide covers all essential details including vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, application process, selection procedure, and important dates.
📅 Important Dates
Event
Date
Opening Date for Online Registration
28th February 2026
Closing Date for Online Registration
23rd March 2026
Date of Online Examination
April 2026 (Tentative)
Tentative Date of Interview
April 2026
📊 Vacancy Details: Total Posts: 275+
Sr. No.
Post Name
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
UR
Total
1
Software Developer (Java)
1
0
4
1
7
13
2
Mobile Developer (Android/IOS)
0
0
1
0
2
3
3
Software Developer (Dot Net)
1
0
2
0
3
6
4
Database Administration
1
0
4
1
5
11
5
Digital Channel Manager
4
2
6
3
8
23
6
Linux/Solaris/SAN/Storage/SRE/OpenShift
1
1
5
1
6
14
7
Windows/AD Administrator
0
0
1
1
3
5
8
Cloud Manager
0
0
2
0
3
5
9
Information Security/Cyber Security
7
4
12
3
12
38
10
Network Administrator/Security
1
0
1
0
3
5
11
Production Support/ROC/Digital Support
3
3
7
2
11
26
12
Enterprise/Integration/Public Cloud Architect
0
0
1
1
4
6
13
DevSecOps
0
0
1
1
2
4
14
Web Server/WebLogic Administrator
0
0
0
1
2
3
15
Data Architect
0
0
1
0
1
2
16
Data Engineer/Data Quality/ETL/PLSQL/BI
2
1
5
1
6
15
17
Data Scientist
0
1
2
0
3
6
18
Gen AI
0
0
0
0
2
2
19
IT Officer
20
8
19
11
24
82
20
Risk Manager
0
0
0
0
4
4
21
Taxation/CA
0
0
0
0
2
2
GRAND TOTAL
41
20
74
27
113
275
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Communications
MCA from Government recognized university or institution
Full-time and Regular Courses only
For specific posts: MBA/MMS in Finance, Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance, Post Graduate in Statistics, CA qualification as applicable
Age Criteria (as on 31.01.2026)
Scale
Maximum Age
Scale IV
45 Years
Scale III
35 Years
Scale II
35 Years
Scale I
30 Years
Age Relaxation
Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ST Candidates
5 Years
OBC Candidates
3 Years
PwBD (Divyangjan)
10 Years
Ex-Servicemen
5 Years
1984 Riot Victims Family
5 Years
💼 Experience Requirements (Post Qualification)
Post
Scale
Minimum Experience
Software Developer (Java)
Scale I
2 Years in Java Development
Software Developer (Java)
Scale II
4 Years (2 Years in Angular/React/Node/Spring Boot)
Software Developer (Java)
Scale III
6 Years (4 Years in relevant frameworks)
Software Developer (Java)
Scale IV
10 Years (6 Years as Java Software Architect)
IT Officer
Scale I
2 Years in IT Project Management/Implementation/Support
IT Officer
Scale II
4 Years in IT Project Management for large platforms
Risk Manager
Scale III
3 Years in Risk Management/Credit/Treasury/ALM
Taxation/CA
Scale II
2 Years desirable experience in relevant fields
*Note: Cut-off date for ascertaining eligibility is 31st January 2026*
💰 Remuneration & Benefits
Scale
Pay Scale
Scale IV (Chief Manager)
₹102300-2980/4-114220-3360/2-120940
Scale III (Senior Manager)
₹85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
Scale II (Manager)
₹64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Scale I (Assistant Manager)
₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Additional Benefits
Perquisites and allowances as per Bank’s policy
Probation Period: 2 years (may be reduced for Scale II and above)
Bond: ₹3.00 Lakh for 3 years from date of joining
CIC Score Requirement: Minimum 650 (No credit default/financial indiscipline)
📝 Selection Procedure
Stage 1: Online Written Examination
Sr. No.
Name of Test
Questions
Marks
Duration
1
Stream/Category Specific Questions
50
75
60 minutes
2
Reasoning
15
15
3
Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness
10
10
30 minutes
Total
75
100
90 minutes
✅ No Negative Marking
Qualifying Marks
General/EWS Category: 50% in Written Test, 50% in Interview
SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 45% in Written Test, 45% in Interview
Stage 2: Interview
Total Marks: 100
Weightage: Written Exam (70%) + Interview (30%)
Examination Centers
Available across all major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Lucknow, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, and more (35+ centers nationwide)
💵 Application Fee
Category
Fee (Inclusive of GST)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates
₹175/- (Intimation Charges only)
All Other Candidates
₹850/- (Application Fee + Intimation Charges)
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/IMPS/Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets/UPI
✅ Total Vacancies: 275+ Specialist Officer Posts ✅ Last Date: 23rd March 2026 ✅ Exam Date: April 2026 (Tentative) ✅ No Negative Marking ✅ PAN India Examination Centers ✅ Attractive Pay Scale with Bank Benefits ✅ Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories
