Central Bank of India has announced a new recruitment drive for Specialist Officer (SO) positions under Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the banking sector.
The bank aims to fill 275 Specialist Officer vacancies across multiple streams such as Risk Management, Information Technology (IT), and Taxation. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online until March 23, 2026, which is the last date for submitting applications.
Eligibility Criteria for Specialist Officer Recruitment
Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications to apply for these positions.
- For IT stream positions, applicants should have a B.E. / B.Tech degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or ECE, or an MCA degree.
- For Risk Management roles, candidates must possess a relevant degree in the related field.
- For Taxation stream positions, candidates should be a Chartered Accountant (CA) or hold a postgraduate degree in Taxation.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit varies according to the scale of the position:
- Scale I: Up to 30 years
- Scale II / III: Up to 35 years
- Scale IV: Up to 45 years
Age relaxation will be provided to SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates as per government rules.
Vacancy Details and Salary Structure
Under this recruitment drive, 275 posts will be filled in different streams including IT, Risk Management, and Taxation.
Some of the key positions include:
- Software Developer
- Mobile Developer
- Database Administrator
- Cloud Manager
- Information Security Specialist
- Network Administrator
Candidates can find detailed information about each post on the official website of Central Bank of India.
Salary
The salary varies depending on the scale of the post:
- Scale IV: ₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940 per month
- Scale I: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month
This salary package is considered competitive and attractive for experienced professionals in the banking and IT sectors.
Selection Process
The selection process for Central Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 will consist of multiple stages:
- Written Examination
- Total Questions: 75
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Interview for candidates who qualify in the written exam
- Document Verification
Only candidates who successfully clear all these stages will be selected for the respective posts.
Application Fee
The application fee varies by category:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates: ₹175 (Intimation charges only)
The fee must be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Central Bank of India.
- Application Start Date: Already started
- Last Date to Apply: March 23, 2026
The written exam and interview are expected to be conducted in April 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should apply as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.
