Central Bank of India Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 275 Posts

CBI SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Central Bank of India has announced recruitment for 275 Specialist Officers positions across various technical and managerial roles, primarily in IT and risk management. This drive aims to strengthen the bank's digital infrastructure and compliance teams with skilled professionals. Eligible candidates with relevant engineering degrees or certifications can apply online between February 28 and March 23, 2026. The selection involves an online exam in April followed by interviews, offering opportunities in a reputed public sector bank. Aspirants should review the official notification for detailed post-wise requirements to ensure they meet the criteria.

CBI SO Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 28 February 2026
• Online Application Starts: 28 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 23 March 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 23 March 2026
• Exam Date: April 2026
• Result Date: To be announced soon
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

CBI SO APPLICATION FEE

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 (Application Fee + Intimation Charges)
• SC / ST / PH: ₹175 (Intimation Charges only)
• All Female Candidates: ₹175 (Intimation Charges only)
• Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

CBI SO vacancies Details

• The total number of vacancies announced is 275 for Specialist Officers in various streams like IT, Cyber Security, Data Science, Risk Management, and more. Category-wise and post-wise breakdowns are available in the official notification for detailed distribution across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR categories.

CBI SO Salary 2026

CBI SO Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or MCA from a recognized university for most IT-related posts; relevant postgraduate degrees for Risk Manager and Taxation/CA roles. Experience in respective fields is required for higher scales, as detailed in the notification.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years for Scale I, 35 years for Scale II/III, and 45 years for Scale IV, calculated as on January 31, 2026.
• Mandatory Requirement: Relevant work experience as specified per post, such as 2-7 years in IT domains for technical roles.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get +5 years; OBC +3 years; PwBD +10 years; Ex-Servicemen +5 years, as per government norms.
• Any other official conditions: Candidates must be Indian citizens and possess valid documents. Proficiency in English and Hindi is desirable for communication.

CBI SO Selection Process 

1. Online Written Examination (objective type, covering professional knowledge, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English).
2. Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
3. Final: Merit list based on combined scores from exam and interview, with medical fitness check.

How to apply for the CBI SO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of Central Bank of India at centralbank.bank.in
2. Navigate to the 'Career' or 'Recruitment' section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link for 'Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2026' to access the notification and application portal.
4. Register yourself by providing basic details like name, email, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
5. Log in and fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates in the specified format and size.
7. Pay the application fee through the integrated online payment gateway and submit the form.
8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference, including application number.