Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

Central Bank of India, one of India’s oldest and leading public sector banks, invites applications from dynamic and qualified professionals for Specialist Officer (SO) positions across multiple domains. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the Bank’s technical, digital, and risk management operations. Candidates seeking a stable and rewarding career in the banking sector are encouraged to apply.

Post Details

Position Title: Specialist Officer (SO)
Total Vacancies: 275

Functional Areas Include:

• Information Technology & Software Development

• Cyber Security & Information Security

• Data Science & Data Engineering

• Cloud & Network Administration

• Risk Management

• Digital Banking Operations

Specific role allocation and scale details will be mentioned in the official notification.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following qualifications relevant to the post applied:

• For IT & Technical Roles: B.E./B.Tech/MCA or equivalent qualification from a recognized university/institution.

• For Risk / Management Roles: MBA/Postgraduate Degree in relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

• Relevant professional certifications and prior work experience in the respective domain will be preferred.

Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive salary as per the Bank’s pay scale structure.

Indicative Salary Range:
₹48,480 – ₹1,20,940 per month (depending on scale and position).

In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to allowances such as:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

• Special Allowances

• Medical and other benefits as per Bank norms

Age Limit

Age criteria (as per the specified cut-off date in the notification):

• Scale I: Maximum 30 years

• Scale II / III: Maximum 35 years

• Scale IV: Maximum 45 years

Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/- (Application Fee + Intimation Charges)

• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: ₹175/- (Intimation Charges Only)

The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 28 February 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 23 March 2026

• Eligibility Cut-Off Date: 31 January 2026

• Online Examination (Tentative): April 2026

• Interview (Tentative): April 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.

Process – How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Bank.

2. Navigate to the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section.

3. Locate the Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification.

4. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

5. Fill out the online application form carefully with accurate personal and educational details.

6. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.

7. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.

8. Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.