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The Central Bank of India is set to conduct the SO Exam 2026 for 275 Specialist Officer vacancies across various posts, including IT Officer, Developer, Risk Manager, Data Scientist, and other specialist roles. Candidates who have applied should begin their preparation. The official Central Bank of India SO Exam Date 2026 will be announced soon on the bank’s website. Check below for complete details regarding the exam schedule.
Central Bank of India SO Exam Date 2026
The Central Bank of India SO Exam 2026 schedule will be released on the official website for candidates applying to Specialist Officer posts. The examination is expected to be conducted in April 2026 in computer-based mode across multiple centres nationwide. Key details, including the exact exam date, shift timings, and reporting instructions, will be specified on the admit card. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates and notifications.
Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification
The Central Bank of India is recruiting Specialist Officers (SO) for various positions, including Developer, IT Officer, Risk Manager, and other roles. The selection process comprises an online examination followed by an interview, with the exam expected to be conducted in April 2026. Candidates can refer to the official SO Recruitment notification provided below for detailed information.
Click to Download: Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Central Bank of India SO Notification Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Bank of India |
| Recruitment Name | Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancies | 275 |
| Job Level | Scale I, II, III & IV |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Examination & Interview |
| Educational Qualification | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/CA or Relevant Professional Degree (Post-wise) |
| Experience Requirement | 2 to 10 Years (Depending on Post & Scale) |
| Age Limit | 23 to 45 Years (Post-wise) |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen / As per Govt. of India norms |
| Probation Period | 2 Years |
| Official Website | centralbankofindia.co.in |
Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Apply Online Starts: 28 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 23 March 2026
- Online Examination: April 2026 (tentative)
- Interview: April 2026 (tentative)
Central Bank of India SO Vacancy 2026
A total of 275 Specialist Officer vacancies have been announced across multiple domains.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Software Developer (Java) | 13 |
| Mobile Developer (Android/iOS) | 03 |
| Software Developer (.NET) | 06 |
| Database Administration | 11 |
| Digital Channel Manager / Digital Application Specialist | 23 |
| Linux/Solaris/SAN/Storage/SRE/OpenShift | 14 |
| Windows/Active Directory | 05 |
| Cloud Manager | 05 |
| Information Security, Cyber Security & IT GRC | 38 |
| Network Administrator/Network Security | 05 |
| Production Support/ROC/Digital Support | 26 |
| Enterprise/Integration/Public Cloud Architect | 06 |
| DevSecOps | 04 |
| Web Server/Web Logic Administrator | 03 |
| Data Architect | 02 |
| Data Engineer/Data Quality/ETL/PLSQL/BI | 15 |
| Data Scientist | 06 |
| Gen AI | 02 |
| IT Officer | 82 |
| Risk Manager | 04 |
| Taxation/CA | 02 |
| Total | 275 |
Central Bank of India SO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Central Bank of India, including nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, and post-wise work experience as of 31st January 2026.
Central Bank of India SO Age Limit, Educational Qualification, and Experience
| Post/Scale | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 23-30 Years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA in CS/IT/Electronics or equivalent | 1-2 Years |
| Software Developer (Java/.Net/Mobile) | 23-35 Years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA in relevant discipline | 2-4 Years |
| Database Administrator | 23-35 Years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA with DB certification preferred | 3 Years |
| Digital Channel Manager/Application Specialist | 23-35 Years | Engineering Degree / MCA | 3-5 Years |
| Linux/Solaris/Storage/SRE Engineer | 23-35 Years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA | 3-5 Years |
| Windows/Active Directory Administrator | 23-35 Years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA | 3 Years |
| Cloud Manager/Cloud Architect | 25-40 Years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA with Cloud Certification | 5-8 Years |
| Cyber Security/IT GRC/Information Security | 25-40 Years | Engineering Degree with Security Certification | 5-8 Years |
| Network Administrator/Network Security | 23-35 Years | B.E./B.Tech with Networking Certification | 3-5 Years |
| Production Support/ROC/Digital Support | 23-35 Years | B.E./B.Tech/MCA | 2-4 Years |
| Data Engineer/BI/ETL Developer | 23-35 Years | Engineering Degree / MCA | 3-5 Years |
| Data Scientist | 25-40 Years | B.Tech/M.Tech/Data Science/AI/Statistics | 4-6 Years |
| Gen AI Specialist | 25-40 Years | AI/ML/Data Science Qualification | 5+ Years |
| Risk Manager (Scale II/III) | Up to 35 Years | CA/MBA Finance/FRM or equivalent | 3-5 Years |
| Taxation/CA | Up to 35 Years | Chartered Accountant | 3 Years |
| Senior Specialist Roles (Scale III/IV) | Up to 45 Years | Relevant Professional Degree | 8-10 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. Rules |
Nationality
A candidate must be:
- A Citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with Govt. of India eligibility certificate.
Important Service Conditions (Must Know Before Applying)
Candidates need to keep these important conditions in mind when applying for the Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026:
- Selected candidates will undergo 2 years of probation.
- Posting will primarily be in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, though transfer liability exists across India.
- Experience must be post-qualification and supported by valid documents.
- Relevant certifications (Cloud, Cyber Security, Networking, Data Analytics, etc.) are desirable for technical posts.
- Candidates already working in government/public sector organisations must produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) during the interview.
Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The online application process for the Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 has already been completed on the official website. Candidates who are interested in these positions will now be able to apply in the next recruitment cycle.
Steps to Apply for Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official Central Bank of India website.
- Open the SO Recruitment 2026 notification link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal and professional details carefully.
- Upload a photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download the application form.
Documents Required for CBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep a scanned copy of these documents prepared when filling out the application form:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature scan
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (PwBD candidates)
- Valid ID proof
Central Bank of India SO Recruitment: Application Fee
The application fee for the recruitment has been provided below:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 + GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹175 + GST |
Central Bank of India SO Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 comprises the following two stages:
- Online Written Examination
- Personal Interview
Central Bank of India SO Exam Pattern 2026
The Online Written Examination will be conducted for 100 marks, followed by an Interview round. The written test carries 70% weightage, while the Interview carries 30% weightage in the final selection. There is nogative marking for the online 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 | 50 | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| 02 | Reasoning | 15 | 15 | 30 Minutes |
| 03 | Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Central Bank of India SO Exam Centre List 2026
The tentative exam centre list for the Central Bank of India SO Exam 2026 has been provided below:
| State/UT/NCR | Examination Centres |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada/Guntur, Visakhapatnam |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Chandigarh | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Bhilai/Bhilai Nagar |
| Delhi & NCR | Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi NCR, Faridabad |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar |
| Haryana | Ambala, Gurugram |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Shimla |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar, Jammu, Samba |
| 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, Berhampur-Ganjam |
| 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, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Durgapur, Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri |
| Northeast Region (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | Silchar, Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Naharlagun, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Kohima, Gangtok, Agartala |
Central Bank of India SO Salary 2026
The detailed pay scale for the various posts, as per the official Notification, has been provided below:
| Grade/Scale | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Manager (Scale IV) | Basic: ₹1,02,300 – 2,980/4 – ₹1,14,220 – 3,360/2 – ₹1,20,940 |
| Senior Manager (Scale III) | Basic: ₹85,920 – 2,680/5 – ₹99,320 – 2,980/2 – ₹1,05,280 |
| Manager (Scale II) | Basic: ₹64,820 – 2,340/1 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/10 – ₹93,960 |
| Assistant Manager (Scale I) | Basic: ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920 |
Salary Structure
The numbers after each pay stage represent annual increments. For example:
- ₹2,980/4 means an increment of ₹2,980 every year for 4 years.
- After completing one stage, officers move to the next increment band.
Apart from basic pay, Specialist Officers are also entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Pension & Other PSU Bank Benefits
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