Central Bank of India Vacancy 2026: The Central Bank of India has officially released a major recruitment notification for Specialist Officers (SO) across multiple technical and professional streams. With 275 vacancies available nationwide, this hiring drive is a significant opportunity for experienced professionals in IT, cybersecurity, data science, and banking technology.
Central Bank of India, a leading Public Sector Bank, with PAN India Branch Network of More than 4500
branches, with total business of more than Rs. 7,74,000 Crores and driven by talented work force of 34000
plus employees, invites application from experienced/eligible professionals for the post of Specialists
Officers in various Streams:
The online application process has already started, and candidates must apply before the deadline to secure their chance.
Central Bank of India Vacancy 2026 OVERVIEW
| Category | Details |
| Organization | Central Bank of India |
| Post | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancies | 275 |
| Application Start Date | 28 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | April 2026 |
| Interview | April 2026 |
Vacancy Details (Stream-Wise)
The recruitment includes a wide range of specialist roles:
- Software Developer (Java / .NET)
- Mobile Developer (Android/iOS)
- Database Administrator
- Digital Channel Manager
- Linux / Cloud / Storage Experts
- Cyber Security & IT Governance Specialists
- Network Administrator
- Data Scientist / Data Engineer
- IT Officer
- Risk Manager & Taxation Experts
Among all positions, IT Officer roles have the highest number of vacancies (82 posts), followed by digital and cybersecurity-related roles.
Eligibility Criteria for Central Bank of India Vacancy
Educational Qualification
B.E. / B. Tech. in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics & Communications / MCA from Government recognized university or institution only. (the Qualification to be Full time and Regular Courses only)
Certifications Any one of the below (Mandatory – Scale III , Preferable – Scale II): Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator, Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Solaris Administrator, Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Experience Requirement
- Scale I: Minimum 2 years
- Scale II: Minimum 4 years
- Scale III: Minimum 6 years
- Scale IV: Minimum 10 years
Experience must be relevant to the applied specialization.
Age Limit & Nationality
Applicants must be:
- Indian citizens (or eligible categories as per government norms)
- Age limits vary depending on scale and post
Relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Salary Amount:
Chief Manager (SCALE IV) Basic: 102300-2980/4-114220-3360/2-120940
Senior Manager (SCALE III) Basic: 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
Manager (SCALE II) Basic: 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Assistant Manager (SCALE I) Basic: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
APPLICATION FEE/ INTIMATION CHARGES (NON-REFUNDABLE):
Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Payable from 28.02.2026 to 23.03.2026 (Only online payment),
Both dates inclusive shall be as follows:
- Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe/PwBD candidates (Divyangjan)/ Women candidates: Rs. 175/- (Intimation Charges only)
- All Other Candidates Rs. 850/- (Application Fee + Intimation
Charges)
Important Skills Required
Depending on the role, candidates should have expertise in:
- Programming (Java, .NET, Python, etc.)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Cybersecurity frameworks and risk management
- Database systems (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)
- DevOps tools and microservices architecture
For senior roles, leadership and project management skills are also essential.
Application Process for Central Bank of India Vacancy 2026
- Candidates are first required to go to the Bank’s website and click the option “CLICK HERE TO
APPLY ONLINE” to open the On-Line Application Form. The link for online application is as under:-
https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbisofeb26/ - To register their application candidates will be entering their basic information in the online application
form. After that a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional registration number and
password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be
sent in the specified e-mail id & mobile numbers. They can reopen the saved data using Provisional
registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. - andidates are required to upload their
– Photograph
– Signature
– Left thumb impression
– A handwritten declaration
– Candidates will also be required to capture and upload their live photograph through webcam or
mobile phone during the registration process.
As per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents, live photo
Candidates are advised to carefully fill in the online application themselves as no change in any of the data
filled in the online application will be possible/ entertained. Prior to submission of the online application
candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application
form and modify the same if required. No change is permitted after clicking on “COMPLETE
REGISTRATION” Button. Visually Impaired candidates are responsible for carefully verifying/ getting
the details filled in, in the online application form properly verified and ensuring that the same are correct
prior to submission as no change is possible after submission.
Candidates have to make the payment of requisite fees/ intimation charges through ONLINE mode only:
Last date to apply: 23 March 2026
Selection Process
The recruitment process will be conducted in two stages:
- Online Examination
- Objective-type test
- Covers technical knowledge and aptitude
- Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be called
- Final selection based on overall performance
The exam and interview are expected to be held in April 2026.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 28 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 March 2026 |
| Online Examination | April 2026 |
| Interview (Tentative) | April 2026 |
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