Description: The Central Bank of India (CBI) has released the official notification for Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 to fill various technical and professional posts in different departments of the bank. This recruitment drive is aimed at hiring qualified candidates with expertise in IT, Risk Management, Law, Credit, HR, and other specialist areas.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Central Bank of India recruitment portal. Selection will be based on online examination and/or interview, as decided by the bank.
This is a great opportunity for experienced professionals and fresh qualified candidates looking to build a career in the banking sector.
Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Particulars
Details
Bank Name
Central Bank of India
Recruitment Name
Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026
Post Name
Specialist Officer (Various Posts)
Job Type
Bank Job (Government)
Application Mode
Online
Job Location
Across India
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Apply Start Date
20 January 2026
Online Apply Last Date
03 February 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
03 February 2026
Exam Date
February – March 2026
Tentative Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Date
Will Be Updated
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹850/- (Including GST)
SC / ST / PwBD
₹175/-
Payment Mode
Online
Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
Central Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. Of Post
Foreign Exchange Officer
50 Post
Marketing Officer
300 Post
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name
General
OBC
EWS
SC
ST
Foreign Exchange Officer
22
13
05
07
03
Marketing Officer
122
81
30
45
22
Exact post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.
Age Limit (As on Cut-Off Date)
Post Type
Age Limit
Officer (Scale I / II / III)
20 – 40 Years
Age Relaxation
As per Govt / Bank rules
Eligibility Criteria
Post
Educational Qualification
IT Officer
B.E / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc (IT)
Risk Manager
Graduation + relevant experience
Credit Officer
Graduation / CA / MBA (Finance)
Law Officer
LLB
HR Officer
MBA / PGDM (HR)
Relevant work experience may be required for some posts.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Online Examination
If conducted
Interview
Personal Interview
Final Selection
Based on merit
The bank may shortlist candidates directly for interview depending on the number of applications.
Pay Scale / Salary
Scale
Pay Details
Scale I
₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Scale II
₹64,820 – ₹93,960
Scale III
₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280
Salary includes basic pay + DA + HRA + other allowances as per bank rules.
