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Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online Extended Till 15th January

The Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 notification has been released to fill 350 Specialist Officer vacancies across two roles, Foreign Exchange Officer and Marketing Officer. The online application process is currently active, and the Bank has officially extended the last date to apply online till 15 February 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must complete their registration before the deadline. Read here for more details.

Central Bank of India Notification 2026

The Central Bank of India has published the official Notification PDF on its website, providing complete details about the selection process. It includes essential information such as vacancy count, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, application procedure, selection stages, exam pattern, pay structure, and important dates. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification PDF carefully before applying to ensure they meet all the requirements. The Central Bank of India Notification 2026 PDF can be downloaded using the link below.

Download Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Latest Update: The original last date to apply was 03 February 2026, but the Bank has now extended it to 15 February 2026. Refer to the official notice provided below.

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Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026: Highlights

The deadline for the application window was earlier 3rd February 2026, and it has now been extended to 15th February 2026. Refer to the table below for key updates and information:

Central Bank of India Notification 2026 Overview
Name of Organisation
Central Bank of India
Name of Recruitment Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies 350
Posts
Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III), Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Mode of Application Online
Application Start Date
20 January 2026
Application Deadline
15th February 2026 (Extended)
Selection Process
Online Exam & Interview
Salary
Industry-standard pay scale with allowances

Central Bank of India Exam 2026: Important Dates

The online application process has started from 20th January 2026, and within a few days, the last date to apply has now been officially extended to 15th February 2026. Those who successfully register for the recruitment will have to appear for the online test to be held in February-March 2026.

Event Date
Notification Release Date
20th January 2026
Online Application Start Date
20th January 2026
Last Date to Apply
15th February 2026
Exam (Tentative)
February / March 2026
Interview (Tentative)
March / April 2026

Central Bank of India 2026 Vacancy Details

The Central Bank of India has announced a total of 350 vacancies under its Recruitment 2026 drive for officer-level positions. These openings are divided between two roles: Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I). The post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the table below.

Sr. No. Post Scale SC ST OBC EWS UR Total
1 Foreign Exchange Officer III 7 3 13 5 22 50
2 Marketing Officer I 45 22 81 30 122 300
Total 52 25 94 35 144 350

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Apply Online (Deadline Extended)

The online application form for the Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 is now available for eligible candidates applying for officer-level posts. The registration process is currently live, and the deadline has been officially extended. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can now submit their applications up to 15 February 2026. Applicants must fill out the form carefully, upload all required documents, and pay the prescribed application fee within the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. For convenience, the direct “Apply Online” link is provided below in the article.

Click to Apply Online for Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Link – Active

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category Fee Amount
SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates
₹175 (Intimation Charges only)
All Other Candidates
₹850 (Application Fee + Intimation Charges)

Steps to Apply Online for Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

Candidates who fulfil the eligibility requirements can submit their applications online by following the steps given below:

  1. Visit the official registration portal at http://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbidec25/.
  2. Click on “Click Here to Apply Online” to access the application form.
  3. Enter the required basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password.
  4. Complete the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and professional information.
  5. Upload the necessary documents, including a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
  6. Capture and upload a live photograph using a webcam or mobile phone as instructed.
  7. Pay the application fee through the online payment mode.
  8. Submit the form and download or print a copy for future reference.

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure that they meet the specific eligibility criteria for the post they are applying for. The eligibility conditions vary for both posts in terms of age, qualification, and experience. A detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria for the Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 has been provided below:

Nationality

A candidate must be:

  • A citizen of India, or
  • A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
  • A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
  • A person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India

Age Limit

The age limit for Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I) has been mentioned below:

  • Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III): Minimum age is 25 years, and maximum age is 35 years.
  • Marketing Officer (Scale I): Minimum age is 22 years, and maximum age is 30 years.

The category-wise age relaxation applicable to both posts is given below:

Category Age Relaxation
SC / ST 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years
PwBD (Divyangjan) 10 Years
Children / Family of 1984 Riot Victims 5 Years
Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers 5 Years

Educational Qualifications

The required educational qualifications for the two posts available under the Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 have been provided in detail below in terms of educational qualifications, certifications, and experience:

Criteria Foreign Exchange Officer (MMG Scale III) Marketing Officer (JMG Scale I)
Educational Qualification Full-time Graduation from an AICTE/UGC recognized University in any discipline.
Preference will be given to candidates having a CFA/CA/MBA in relevant stream.
Graduation from an AICTE/UGC recognized University along with a two-year full-time MBA/PGDM/ PGDBM/PGPM/PGDBA with Marketing specialization.
Mandatory Certification Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations from IIBF. Not Applicable.
Experience Minimum 5 years as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, with at least 3 years mandatory experience in Trade Finance/Forex Operations/IBU-GIFT City.
Candidate must be currently working in the forex domain. Experience from NBFCs, RRBs, Cooperative Banks, or the Insurance sector is not eligible.
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, including at least 1 year of continuous experience in marketing in the BFSI sector.
Candidate must be currently employed in a marketing role.

Central Bank of India Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of two stages:

  • Online Written Examination
  • Personal Interview

Central Bank of India Exam Pattern 2026

There are 100 questions in total; each question carries 1 mark, divided into two sections of 70 and 30 questions. The time duration is 60 minutes, composite, and there is no negative marking for this examination. The detailed exam pattern has been provided below:

Sr. No. Name of the Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
01 Stream/Category Specific Questions 70 70 Composite time of 60 minutes
02 Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness 30 30
Total 100 100 60 minutes

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Exam Centre List

The online written examination is tentatively scheduled to be held in February/March 2026 at below
mentioned Centre/venue:

State/UT/NCR Examination Centres
Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada / Guntur, Visakhapatnam
Bihar Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna
Chandigarh Mohali
Chhattisgarh Raipur, Bilaspur
Delhi & NCR Delhi / New Delhi / Delhi NCR, Faridabad
Goa Panaji
Gujarat Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar
Haryana Ambala, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
Himachal Pradesh Bilaspur, Shimla
Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar, Jammu
Jharkhand Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Hazaribagh
Karnataka Bengaluru, Dharwad, Hubballi (Hubli), Mangaluru (Mangalore)
Kerala Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur
Maharashtra Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Mumbai / Thane / Navi Mumbai / MMR, Nagpur, Pune
Odisha Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur
Punjab Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Moga, Bathinda
Rajasthan Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota
Tamil Nadu Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Vellore
Telangana Hyderabad, Warangal
Uttar Pradesh Ghaziabad, Noida / Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi
Uttarakhand Dehradun
West Bengal Durgapur, Kolkata / Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri
Northeast States Silchar, Guwahati, Dibrugarh

Central Bank of India Salary 2026

Candidates selected under the Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 will be appointed in Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMG Scale I) and Middle Management Grade Scale III (MMG Scale III), depending on the post. Refer to the table below for more details:

Grade/Scale Scale of Pay (Basic Pay)
Senior Manager (Scale III) ₹85,920 – 2,680/5 – ₹99,320 – 2,980/2 – ₹1,05,280
Assistant Manager (Scale I) ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced under Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026?

A total of 350 Specialist Officer vacancies have been announced for Central Bank of India Recruitment.

What is the new last date to apply for Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online has been extended to 15 February 2026.

What is the selection process for Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?

The selection process consists of: Online Written Exam and Personal Interview.

What is the expected exam date for Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026?

The online exam is tentatively scheduled for February/March 2026.

What educational qualifications are required for Marketing Officer (Scale I)?

Candidates must have a graduation degree along with a 2-year full-time MBA/PGDM/PGDBM with Marketing specialization and relevant work experience.

What is the salary offered under Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026?

Selected candidates will receive industry-standard pay scales along with applicable allowances based on the post and grade.

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