Central Bank of India (CBI) has released 275 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies for various IT, Cyber Security, Risk, Taxation and other specialist posts in Scale I–IV for 2026 recruitment. Selection is through an online exam followed by an interview, with eligibility based on degree (like B.Tech/MCA/CA/MBA etc.), relevant experience, and age limit as per the post
Central Bank of India (CBI)Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026CBI Special Official Exam | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (approx) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 + GST |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | ₹175 + GST |
- Payment mode: Online (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, etc.)
Vacancy Details (275 Posts – Summary)
Exact post-wise list is long, so here is a clear group-wise summary.
| Group / Stream (examples) | Scale(s) | Approx vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (multiple roles) | Scale I & II | 70+ |
| Information Security / Cyber Security / IT GRC | Scale II | 30+ |
| Digital Banking / Digital Channel roles | Scale II | 20+ |
| IT Production Support / ROC | Scale I & II | 20–25 |
| Data Engineer / ETL / BI | Scale II | 10–15 |
| Software Developer (e.g. Java) | Scale II | 10+ |
| Database / Linux / SAN / SRE Admin | Scale II | 15–20 |
| Risk / Taxation / other specialist (finance etc.) | Scale III & IV | 60+ |
Approx category-wise distribution (out of 275):
- UR: about 110+
- SC: about 40+
- ST: about 20
- OBC: about 70+
- EWS: about 25–30
- PwD: about 10–12 (combined across posts)
Eligibility (General Pattern)
Educational Qualification (Broad)
- IT / Technical posts:
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / ECE / related branch, or
- MCA / M.Sc (IT/CS) for some posts.
- Risk / Finance / Taxation / other specialists:
- Graduation plus professional qualification such as:
- CA / ICWA / CMA
- MBA (Finance) / PG in Risk Management / Taxation etc.
- Graduation plus professional qualification such as:
Experience (Typical)
- Scale I: Fresher or 1–2 years relevant experience (depending on post).
- Scale II: Usually 2–5 years relevant experience.
- Scale III: 5–10 years.
- Scale IV: 10+ years.
(Exact experience and field are given post‑wise in the official notification.)
Age Limit (as per scale)
| Scale | Maximum age (general) |
|---|---|
| Scale I | 30 years |
| Scale II | 35 years |
| Scale III | 40 years |
| Scale IV | 45 years |
Relaxations (usual pattern):
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwD: +10 years (depending on category)
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Exam | Objective test, mainly Professional Knowledge + other sections |
| Interview | For candidates shortlisted from the exam |
| Final Merit | Combined score of Online Exam and Interview (e.g., 70% + 30%) |
Professional Knowledge carries the highest weight in the exam for SO posts.
Salary / Pay Scale (Indicative)
| Scale | Approx basic pay range* |
|---|---|
| Scale II (Manager) | around ₹64,000 – ₹94,000 |
| Scale III (Sr Manager) | around ₹86,000 – ₹1,05,000 |
| Scale IV (Chief Mgr) | around ₹1,02,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
* Plus DA, HRA, CCA, medical, PF, gratuity and other benefits as per bank rules.
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Visit the official website
- Go to Central Bank of India official site → “Recruitment” section.
- Open SO Recruitment 2026 link
- Click on “Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2026 – 275 Posts” (similar title).
- Registration
- Click on “New Registration”.
- Enter basic details: Name, Mobile, Email, DOB, etc.
- Verify via OTP / link and note your Registration ID and Password.
- Fill the Application Form
- Log in with Registration ID and Password.
- Fill personal details (address, category, ID proof, etc.).
- Fill educational details – 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG/professional degrees.
- Fill experience details – organisation, designation, period, job role, etc.
- Select the post/stream/scale you are applying for (as allowed for your profile).
- Upload Documents
- Photograph (JPG/JPEG, around 20–50 KB).
- Signature (JPG/JPEG, around 10–20 KB).
- If required: thumb impression, handwritten declaration (as per format).
- Category / PwD / experience certificates in allowed formats (PDF/JPG).
- Pay Application Fee
- Pay ₹850 or ₹175 + GST according to your category.
- Save the e‑receipt generated after successful payment.
- Final Submit
- Preview the entire form carefully.
- Submit the application; editing may not be allowed afterwards.
- Download/print the final application form and fee receipt for future use.
Important Documents
- Recent passport size photo
- Signature
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / DL etc.)
- 10th & 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Graduation / PG / professional degree certificates
- Experience certificates (clearly showing role and duration)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
Important Links : Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | CBI |
Short FAQs : Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
- Q1. How many vacancies?
A. 275 Specialist Officer posts across multiple streams. - Q2. Last date to apply?
A. 23 March 2026 (online submission). - Q3. What is the fee?
A. About ₹850 + GST for General/OBC/EWS and about ₹175 + GST for SC/ST/PwD/Women. - Q4. Are freshers eligible?
A. Some Scale I posts may allow low or no experience, but most posts are experience‑based. - Q5. Is there both exam and interview?
A. Yes, first an online exam, then interview for shortlisted candidates, and final merit is based on both.
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