Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 -Specialist Officers in Various Streams – 275 Vacancies

Central Bank of India has released a notification for 275 Specialist Officer vacancies across various IT, Risk, and Digital Banking streams. The recruitment includes posts from Scale I to Scale IV such as IT Officer, Cyber Security, Data Scientist, Cloud Manager, and more. The online application process starts on 28 February 2026 and closes on 23 March 2026. Selection will be based on an Online Examination and Interview. Eligible candidates with required qualifications and experience can apply online.

📅 Important Dates – Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the last date to avoid technical issues.

💼 Post-wise Major Streams

1. Software Developer (Java) – Scale I/II/III/IV
2. Mobile Developer (Android/iOS) – Scale II
3. Software Developer (.NET) – Scale II
4. Database Administrator – Scale II/III
5. Digital Channel Manager – Scale II/III
6. Digital Application Specialist – Scale I/II
7. Linux/Solaris/SAN/Storage/SRE/OpenShift – Scale II/III
8. Windows & Active Directory – Scale II/III
9. Cloud Manager – Scale II/III
10. Information Security / Cyber Security / IT Governance & Risk – Scale I to IV
11. Network Administrator / Network Security
12. IT Officer – Scale II
13. Risk Manager – Scale III
14. Taxation / CA
15. Data Scientist / Data Engineer / Data Architect
16. Gen AI Specialist

📌 Post-wise Vacancy Distribution

1️⃣ Software Developer (Java) – Total 13

2️⃣ Mobile Developer (Android/iOS) – Total 3

3️⃣ Software Developer (.NET) – Total 6

4️⃣ Database Administration – Total 11

5️⃣ Digital Channel Manager / Digital Application Specialist – Total 23

6️⃣ Linux / Solaris / SAN / Storage / SRE / OpenShift – Total 14

7️⃣ Windows / Active Directory – Total 5

8️⃣ Cloud Manager – Total 5

9️⃣ Information Security / Cyber Security / IT Governance – Total 38

1️⃣0️⃣ IT Officer – Total 82

Remaining Posts (Single Scale Positions)

📌 Grand Total (All Scales Combined)

Abbreviations: SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Class, EWS = Economically Weaker Section ,UR = Unreserved, HI = Hearing Impairment, OC = Orthopedically Challenged, VI = Visual Impairment , ID = Intellectual Disability

📚 Discipline & Educational Qualification

All posts require:

B.E. / B.Tech / MCA (Full-Time & Regular Course) in:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Electronics
• Electronics & Communication
• Electronics & Telecommunications
• Computer Applications

(From Government recognized University/Institution)

🎓 Minimum Qualifying Marks

The notification does not specify separate minimum qualifying percentage for educational degree.
Candidates must meet required qualification & experience criteria.

Final selection based on:

• Online Examination
• Interview
• Document Verification

🏆 Experience Requirement (Post Qualification)

🎯 Age Limit

Age criteria varies as per Scale (as mentioned in detailed eligibility section).
Age relaxation applicable as per Government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories.

📝 Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Online Written Examination
2. Interview
3. Document Verification

Candidates must qualify in each stage.

💰 Application Fee

(As per notification – category-wise fee applicable)
Online payment mode only.

🌍 Nationality / Citizenship

Candidate must be:

• Citizen of India
  OR
• Subject of Nepal / Bhutan
  OR
• Tibetan Refugee (before 1 Jan 1962)
  OR
• Person of Indian Origin from specified countries (with eligibility certificate).

📌 General Conditions

• Vacancies are provisional.
• Bank employees must have minimum 3 years of service to apply.
• Selected internal candidates must resign from current post and join as fresh candidate.
• Qualification must be full-time regular course only.
• Candidate must ensure eligibility before applying.
• Experience must be post-qualification.

🖥️ How to Apply – Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

As per the official notification, candidates must apply online only through the Bank’s official website. No other mode of application will be accepted.

✅ Step-by-Step Application Process

1️⃣ Visit Official Website

Go to the official website of Central Bank of India and navigate to:
Recruitment / Career Section → Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026

2️⃣ Online Registration

• Click on “Apply Online” link.
• Register by entering:
  • Valid Email ID
  • Active Mobile Number
• A Registration Number & Password will be generated and sent via SMS/Email.
• Keep these credentials safe for future login.

3️⃣ Fill Application Form

• Log in using Registration Number & Password.
• Enter personal details:
  • Name (as per documents)
  • Date of Birth
  • Category
  • Address
  • Contact details
• Fill educational qualifications (Degree, University, Year of Passing).
• Enter Post Qualification Experience details carefully.
• Select the Post & Scale you are applying for.

Ensure all details match your official documents to avoid rejection during verification.

4️⃣ Upload Documents

Upload scanned copies of:

• Passport size photograph
• Signature
• Left thumb impression (if required)
• Handwritten declaration (as per prescribed format)
• Relevant certificates (Caste / PwBD / Experience / Qualification)

Important:

• Documents must be in the prescribed format and size mentioned in the notification.
• Blurred or unclear documents may lead to rejection.

5️⃣ Application Fee Payment

• Pay application fee through online mode only:
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Net Banking
  • UPI
• Fee once paid will not be refunded.

6️⃣ Final Submission

• Preview the complete application form carefully.
• Click on Final Submit.
• Take a printout of:
  • Submitted Application Form
  • Fee Payment Receipt

Keep these documents for future reference.

🔐 Key Skills Required (Major Streams)

• Java / Spring Boot / Microservices
• .NET / MVC / CI-CD
• Database Administration (Oracle/PostgreSQL)
• Cyber Security / SOC / VAPT
• Linux / RHEL / OpenShift
• Digital Banking Platforms (UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, AEPS etc.)
• Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Risk & Compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, RBI Guidelines)

📢 Final Note

Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification carefully before applying to avoid disqualification.

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