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
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Central Bank of India SO Recruitment Details 2026
SELECTION PROCESS (2-3 Stages)
**Stage 1: Online Test** (200 Marks) - Merit Based
**Stage 2: Interview** (100 Marks)
**Stage 3: Document Verification** (Final Merit)
Final Merit: Online Test (80%) + Interview (20%) [Scale I-IV Officers]
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Exam PATTERN (Common for All SO Posts)
200 Questions | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes | Online CBT
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 20 Min |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 25 Min |
| Professional Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 60 Min |
| Data Analysis & Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 15 Min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Min |
✅ Negative Marking: -0.25 | Sectional Timing | Qualifying Marks: 40% (Gen), 35% (Reserved)
DETAILED SECTION-WISE SYLLABUS
1. Reasoning Ability (40 Marks – High Level)
✅ Puzzles: Floor/Box (8-10 vars), Scheduling, Comparison
✅ Seating Arrangement: Circular/Linear (With/Without Variables)
✅ Inequality: Coded, Direct (4-5 Statements)
✅ Syllogism: Reverse, Possibility (4-5 Statements)
✅ Input-Output: Machine/Shift Pattern (7 Steps)
✅ Logical: Critical Reasoning, Statement-Assumption
✅ Data Sufficiency (2 Statements)
✅ Coding-Decoding: Chinese Coding, New Pattern
2. English Language (40 Marks – Moderate)
✅ Reading Comprehension: Banking/Economy (8-10 Qs)
✅ Cloze Test: Banking Context (8 Qs)
✅ Error Spotting: Grammar Based (6 Qs)
✅ Phrase Replacement: Single/Double Filler (5 Qs)
✅ Para Jumbles: 5 Sentences (5 Qs)
✅ Word Usage: Double Meaning (4 Qs)
✅ Sentence Connector (4 Qs)
✅ Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idiom Meaning
3. Data Analysis & Quantitative Aptitude (20 Marks – Easy)
✅ Data Interpretation: Missing/Cased (2 Sets, 10 Qs)
✅ Arithmetic: Profit-Loss, SI/CI, Time-Work, Partnership (10 Qs)
✅ Number Series: Wrong/Missing Number (5 Qs)
✅ Quadratic Equation (5 Qs)
✅ Quantity Comparison (5 Qs)
4. Professional Knowledge (100 Marks – Scale I/II Posts)
Post-Wise Syllabus (Choose Your Specialization)
**IT Officer:**
✅ Programming: C/C++, Java, Python, Data Structures
✅ DBMS: SQL, Normalization, ER Diagrams
✅ Networking: OSI Model, TCP/IP, Network Security
✅ Operating Systems: Linux/Windows Commands
✅ Web Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Cyber Laws
**Law Officer:**
✅ Banking Laws: RBI Act, Banking Regulation Act
✅ Contract Act, Negotiable Instruments Act
✅ SARFAESI Act, DRT, IBC 2016
✅ Constitution: Article 19, 21, 226, 32
✅ Criminal Law: IPC Sections (138, 420, 406)
**Agriculture Officer:**
✅ Crop Production: Kharif/Rabi Crops, Irrigation
✅ Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology
✅ Agricultural Economics, Schemes (PMFBY)
✅ Horticulture, Animal Husbandry
✅ Govt Schemes: PMKSY, Soil Health Card
**HR/Personnel Officer:**
✅ Industrial Relations: Labour Laws (Factories Act)
✅ Recruitment, Training, Performance Appraisal
✅ Compensation Management, Grievance Handling
✅ HRIS, Competency Mapping
✅ Industrial Disputes Act, Trade Unions
**Marketing Officer:**
✅ Marketing Management: 4Ps, STP, Marketing Mix
✅ Consumer Behaviour, Market Segmentation
✅ Digital Marketing: SEO, SEM, Social Media
✅ Product Life Cycle, Brand Management
✅ Banking Products, Customer Relationship
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INTERVIEW SYLLABUS (100 Marks)
✅ Professional Knowledge (50 Marks)
✅ Banking Awareness (20 Marks)
✅ Communication Skills (20 Marks)
✅ Personality & Leadership (10 Marks)
Demo/Case Study for Technical Posts (IT/Law)
7-DAY PREP PLAN (Scale I SO Focus)
**Day 1:** Reasoning Puzzles + Seating (100 Qs)
**Day 2:** English RC + Cloze + Error (Full Coverage)
**Day 3:** Quant DI + Arithmetic (3 Sets Daily)
**Day 4:** Professional Knowledge (Your Domain)
**Day 5:** 2 Full Mocks (200 Qs, 120 Min)
**Day 6:** Sectional Tests + Weak Areas
**Day 7:** Interview Prep + Banking Current Affairs
Daily: 150-200 MCQs | Error Log | Formula Sheet
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FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Posts | 500+ SO (Scale I-IV) |
| Notification | March/April 2026 |
| Exam Date | June/July 2026 |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 |
| Professional Weight | 50% (100 Marks) |
| Sectional Cutoff | Yes (35-40%) |
| Salary Scale I | ₹48,480 – ₹87,180 |
| Age Limit | 20-35 Years (Post-wise) |
| Experience | Scale I Freshers, Scale II+ Exp |
| Final Merit | 80:20 (Test:Interview) |
RESOURCES
✅ **Reasoning:** Advanced Bank Exams (Disha)
✅ **English:** Descriptive Book (Plinth to Paramount)
✅ **Quant:** Magical Book on Quicker Maths
✅ **Professional:** Arihant SO Guide (Your Stream)
✅ **PYQs:** Oliveboard CBI SO Papers
✅ **Mocks:** Adda247/Testbook SO Series
Important Links : Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | CBI |
PRO TIPS:
✅ **Professional Knowledge = 70+/100** (Game Changer)
✅ **Reasoning Accuracy > Speed** (28+/40 Safe)
✅ **English Safe 25+/40** (RC Must Attempt)
✅ **Quant Easy Scoring** (15+/20)
✅ **Current Affairs:** RBI Circulars, Banking News
✅ **Interview:** Domain + Banking Basics Ready
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