The Central Bank of India has officially released the Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for 275 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in various IT and Non-IT departments. The recruitment includes posts from Scale I to Scale IV, offering excellent career opportunities for experienced professionals.
Candidates with qualifications in Software Development, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Risk Management, and Chartered Accountancy can apply for these posts.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 28 February 2026 to 23 March 2026 through the official website.
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Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Central Bank of India |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Advertisement No. | To be notified in official notification |
| Job Category | Bank Jobs / Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancy | 275 Posts |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Start | 28/02/2026 |
| Last Date Apply | 23/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 23/03/2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Written Test & Interview |
| Exam Dates | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Salary | ₹48,480 – ₹1,20,940 per month |
| Official Website | www.centralbankofindia.co.in |
Central Bank of India SO Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Software Developer (Java) | 13 |
| Mobile Developer (Android/iOS) | 3 |
| Software Developer (.Net) | 6 |
| Database Administration | 11 |
| Digital Channel Manager / Application Specialist | 23 |
| Linux/Solaris/SAN/Storage/SRE/Open Shift | 14 |
| Windows/AD | 5 |
| Cloud Manager | 5 |
| Info/Cyber Security & IT Governance | 38 |
| Network Administrator / Network Security | 5 |
| Production Support / ROC / Digital Support | 26 |
| Enterprise / Integration / Public Cloud Architect | 6 |
| DevSecOps | 4 |
| Logic Web Server / Web Administrator | 3 |
| Data Architect | 2 |
| Engineer (Data Quality / ETL / PLSQL / BI) | 15 |
| Data Scientist | 6 |
| Gen AI | 2 |
| IT Officer | 82 |
| Risk Manager | 4 |
| Taxation / CA | 2 |
| Total | 275 |
Central Bank of India SO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the required education, age limit, and experience as on 31 January 2026.
Educational Qualification
For most IT posts
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics
- OR MCA (Full-time)
For specific posts:
Risk Manager
- MBA (Finance)
- PG Diploma in Banking & Finance
- Statistics
Taxation / CA
- Chartered Accountant (CA) Final Pass
Age Limit
Age Limit As on 31 January 2026.
| Scale | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Scale I | 30 Years |
| Scale II | 35 Years |
| Scale III | 35 Years |
| Scale IV | 45 Years |
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – 5 Years
Experience Requirement
Most Specialist Officer posts require 2 to 10 years of relevant experience, depending on the position and scale.
Important Note:
Work experience less than 6 months will not be counted (except current employment).
Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Candidates must apply online through the IBPS registration portal.
During the application process, candidates must upload:
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
After completing registration, candidates should carefully fill in their personal, educational, and professional details.
How to Apply for Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of Central Bank of India.
- Click on “Apply Online for Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026.”
- Complete the new registration and note the registration number and password.
- Fill out the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
Central Bank of India SO 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹175 |
| General / OBC / Others | ₹850 |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or IMPS.
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
Central Bank of India SO Salary 2026
The salary varies according to the post and scale.
| Scale | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Scale I – Assistant Manager | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Scale II – Manager | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 |
| Scale III – Senior Manager | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 |
| Scale IV – Chief Manager | ₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940 |
In addition to the basic pay, employees will receive DA, HRA, CCA, special allowances, and other bank benefits.
Central Bank of India SO Selection Process
The selection process includes three stages:
- Online Written Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
Candidates who qualify in the written test will be shortlisted for the interview round.