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BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 205 Posts, Check Official PDF and Application Dates

The official BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 31st August 2026 (Project No. 2026-27/02) on the official website of the Bank. A total of 205 vacancies have been announced across Officer Scale I, II, III, and IV, mainly in IT and technology-related specialist roles, along with Law Officer and Fire Officer posts.

Interested candidates can check eligibility criteria, work experience requirement, selection process, important dates, and salary here.

BOI SO Notification 2026 Out

The official Notification PDF contains important details related to the recruitment. Candidates are advised to read the official PDF before applying. The online application window will be open from 10th to 25th September 2026. Eligible candidates must utilise this opportunity to get ahead in their banking careers.

Download Bank of India SO Notification 2026 PDF

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Particulars Details
Organisation
Bank of India (BOI)
Post Name
Specialist Officer (Scale I to IV)
Project No.
2026-27/02
Total Vacancies 205
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date
10th September 2026
Last Date to Apply
25th September 2026
Selection Process
Online Exam + Interview (or Interview only)
Job Location
Anywhere in India
Official Website
www.bankofindia.bank.in

BOI Specialist Officer 2026 – Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Public Release
31st August 2026
Online Application Start
10th September 2026
Last Date for Online Application
25th September 2026
Relevant Date for Age & Qualification
1st August 2026
Online Examination Date
To be notified separately

BOI SO Vacancy 2026

Scale IV – Chief Manager (10 posts) Vacancies
Chief Manager – Full-Stack Engineering 2
Chief Manager – Digital Platforms 1
Chief Manager – Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology 1
Chief Manager – Digital Banking Operations 2
Chief Manager – IT Procurement, Contracts & SLA Management 1
Chief Manager – IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP) 1
Chief Manager – Information Security 2
Total 10
Scale III – Senior Manager (49 posts)
 Vacancies
Senior Manager – Full-Stack Engineering 12
Senior Manager – Digital Platforms 2
Senior Manager – Finacle Application Support 3
Senior Manager – Infrastructure Operations 3
Senior Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture 3
Senior Manager – Data Engineering 4
Senior Manager – API Governance & Security 4
Senior Manager – DevSecOps Engineering 3
Senior Manager – IT Procurement Specialist 2
Senior Manager – Database Administration 2
Senior Manager – Information Security 6
Senior Manager – IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP) 5
Total 49
Scale II – Manager & Other Officers (118 posts)
 Vacancies
Manager – Full-Stack Engineering 18
Manager – BRE/LOS/Decisioning Engineering 4
Manager – Digital Platforms 5
Manager – Application Support & Operations 11
Manager – Infrastructure Operations 12
Manager – IT System Administrator 2
Manager – Performance Testing 2
Manager – Automation Testing 3
Manager – IT Procurement Specialist 4
Manager – IT Project Manager 3
Manager – Business Analysis 2
Manager – Data Analytics 5
Manager – DevSecOps Engineering 3
Manager – UI/UX Design 2
Manager – Emerging Technology & Innovation 2
Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture 2
Manager – Database Administration 1
Manager – Information Security 8
Manager – IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP) 7
Law Officers 10
Fire Officer 2
Security Officer 10
Total 118
Scale I – Officer (28 posts)
 Vacancies
Officer – Full-Stack Engineering 6
Officer – Application Support & Operations 4
Officer – Data Analytics 2
Officer – Data Engineering 2
Officer – QA & Test Engineering 2
Officer – Information Security 2
Civil Engineer 10
Total 28

BOI SO 2026 Age Limit

Scale Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Scale I (Officer) 21 years 30 years
Scale II (Manager) 25 years
32–35 years (as per post)
Scale III (Senior Manager) 28 years
37-40 years (as per post)
Scale IV (Chief Manager) 28 years
40-42 years (as per post)

BOI SO 2026 Qualification

Candidates are advised to check the exact qualification, technical certification, and experience criteria for their chosen post on the official BOI website before applying, since these vary significantly across streams like Full-Stack Engineering, Information Security, Law, and Fire Officer roles.

Download BOI SO 2026 Qualification and Experience Annexure PDF

Bank of India SO Selection Process

  1. Online Examination: English Language (25 marks, qualifying only) + Professional Knowledge relevant to the post (100 marks), composite duration of 100 minutes
  2. Personal Interview: 100 marks
  3. Final Merit: Combined in a 60:40 ratio (Online Exam: Interview); Bank may also select purely through interview without conducting an online exam

How to Apply for BOI SO Recruitment 2026?

The Application Window is from 10th September 2026 to 25th September 2026 and candidates can apply using the following steps:

  1. Visit the official BOI website: www.bankofindia.bank.in
  2. Go to the “Career” section and click on “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02”
  3. Click “Apply Online” and register with Name, Contact details, and Email ID
  4. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password
  5. Fill in personal, educational, and post-specific details; use “Save and Next” to edit before final submission
  6. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications
  7. Preview the application, click “Complete Registration,” and proceed to fee payment
  8. Take a printout of the system-generated application form and e-Receipt for future reference
BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Category Fee
SC/ST/PWD
₹175 (intimation charges only)
General/EWS/OBC
₹1,180 (application fee + intimation charges)

Bank of India SO Salary

Scale/Grade Pay Scale (Rs.)
JMGS-I (Scale I)
48,480 – 2,000(7) – 62,480 – 2,340(2) – 67,160 – 2,680(7) – 85,920
MMGS-II (Scale II)
64,820 – 2,340(1) – 67,160 – 2,680(10) – 93,960
MMGS-III (Scale III)
85,920 – 2,680(5) – 99,320 – 2,980(2) – 1,05,280
SMGS-IV (Scale IV)
1,02,300 – 2,980(4) – 1,14,220 – 3,360(2) – 1,20,940
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