The Central Bank of India (CBI) has released the official notification for Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive offers 350 vacancies for posts such as Marketing Officer and Foreign Exchange Officer in different scales of the bank. It is a great opportunity for candidates with MBA, banking, finance, or professional experience who want to build a career in the public sector banking industry.
The selection process includes an online examination followed by an interview, and the recruitment is conducted for officer-level posts in the bank.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 19 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 February 2026 (Extended) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Exam Date | 14 March 2026 |
| Result Date | To Be Announced |
The online examination is scheduled for 14 March 2026, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
- SC / ST / PwD / Female: ₹175
- Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet.
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 300 | Up to 30 Years | Graduation + MBA / PGDM / PGDBM / PGPM (Marketing) + 2 years experience |
| Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale-III) | 50 | 25 – 35 Years | Graduation + Certificate in Forex from IIBF + 5 years experience |
| Total | 350 Posts | Graduation with relevant professional qualification |
- Age relaxation applicable as per government banking recruitment rules.
Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 144 |
| EWS | 35 |
| OBC | 94 |
| SC | 52 |
| ST | 25 |
| Total | 350 Posts |
Vacancies are distributed across the two specialist posts according to government reservation rules.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Online Examination
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Banking / Marketing / Forex) | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
- Exam Duration: 90–120 Minutes (Approx.)
- Negative Marking: As per banking exam rules.
Selection Process
Online Written Examination
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Final Merit List
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale-III) | ₹63,840 – ₹1,16,520 |
Selected candidates will also receive DA, HRA, medical benefits, and other PSU bank allowances.
Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Central Official Website | Click Here |