Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026 – Specialist Officer Online Form Apply Fast

Quick Highlights – Central Bank of India Vacancy 2026

Detail	Information
Organization	Central Bank of India
Post Name	Specialist Officer (SO) – Various Streams
Total Vacancies	275
Application Mode	Online Only
Opening Date (Registration)	28 February 2026
Last Date – Specialist Officer Online Form 2026	23 March 2026
Online Exam Date	April 2026 (Tentative)
Interview Date	April 2026 (Tentative)
Official Website	www.centralbankofindia.co.in
Apply Online Link	https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbisofeb26/

Important Dates – Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Opening Date for Online Registration	28 February 2026
Closing Date for Online Registration (Last Date)	23 March 2026
Date of Online Examination	April 2026 (Tentative)
Date of Interview	April 2026 (Tentative)
Eligibility Cut-off Date	31 January 2026

Application Fee – Central Bank Specialist Officer Online Form 2026

Category	Fee (Inclusive of GST)
SC / ST / PwBD (Divyangjan) / Women Candidates	Rs. 175/- (Intimation Charges only)
All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS)	Rs. 850/- (Application Fee + Intimation Charges)

Payment is accepted through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets. Bank transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Vacancy Details – Central Bank of India SO 2026 (Post-wise)

Sr.	Post Name	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
1	Software Developer (Java)	1	0	4	1	7	13
2	Mobile Developer – Android/iOS	0	0	1	0	2	3
3	Software Developer (Dot Net)	1	0	2	0	3	6
4	Database Administration (DBA)	1	0	4	1	5	11
5	Digital Channel Manager / Digital Application Specialist	4	2	6	3	8	23
6	Linux/Solaris/SAN/Storage/SRE/OpenShift	1	1	5	1	6	14
7	Windows / Active Directory (AD)	0	0	1	1	3	5
8	Cloud Manager	0	0	2	0	3	5
9	Information Security, Cyber Security & IT Governance, Risk	7	4	12	3	12	38
10	Network Administrator / Network Security	1	0	1	0	3	5
11	Production Support / ROC / Digital Support	3	3	7	2	11	26
12	Enterprise / Integration / Public Cloud Architect	0	0	1	1	4	6
13	DevSecOps	0	0	1	1	2	4
14	Web Server / Web Logic Administrator	0	0	0	1	2	3
15	Data Architect	0	0	1	0	1	2
16	Data Engineer / Data Quality / ETL / PLSQL / BI	2	1	5	1	6	15
17	Data Scientist	0	1	2	0	3	6
18	Gen AI	0	0	0	0	2	2
19	IT Officer	20	8	19	11	24	82
20	Risk Manager	0	0	0	0	4	4
21	Taxation / CA	0	0	0	0	2	2
Grand Total						275

Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary based on actual requirements. Reserved category candidates may also apply for Unreserved/General vacancies if they meet the General Category eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria – Central Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

Nationality / Citizenship

A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India. Relevant certificates from the Government of India must be produced wherever applicable.

Age Limit (as on 31 January 2026)

Scale	Maximum Age
Scale I (Assistant Manager)	30 Years
Scale II (Manager)	35 Years
Scale III (Senior Manager)	35 Years
Scale IV (Chief Manager)	45 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD (Divyangjan)	10 Years (15 for SC/ST; 13 for OBC)
Children/Family of 1984 Riot Victims	5 Years
Ex-Servicemen (with min. 5 yrs military service)	5 Years

Note: The upper age of PwBD candidates must not exceed 56 years as on 31.01.2026.

Educational Qualification

For most IT/Technical posts (Posts 1–18 and 19): A full-time, regular B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics & Communications, or MCA from a Government-recognized university or institution.

For Data Scientist / Gen AI (Posts 17–18): B.E./B.Tech/MCA or Master's degree in Statistics / Economics with Data Science / AI/ML in the curriculum.

For Risk Manager (Post 20): MBA/MMS in Finance or Banking, or Post Graduate Diploma in Banking/Finance, or Post Graduate in Statistics. Preferred: FRM / CFA / Diploma in Risk Management. Scale I requires 60% aggregate from a recognized university.

For Taxation/CA (Post 21): Pass in the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Post-Qualification Experience (Key Highlights)

Post	Scale	Experience Required
Java Developer	I	Min. 2 years in Java development
Java Developer	II	Min. 4 years (2 yrs in Spring Boot/ACE/MQ)
Java Developer	III	Min. 6 years (4 yrs in relevant frameworks)
Java Developer	IV	Min. 10 years (6 yrs as Java Architect)
Mobile Developer	II	Min. 4 years (2 yrs in Android/iOS app development)
Dot Net Developer	II	Min. 4 years (2 yrs in Dot Net)
Database Administration	II	Min. 4 years (2 yrs Oracle DBA in Linux/BFSI)
Database Administration	III	Min. 6 years (4 yrs Oracle DBA in BFSI)
Digital Channel Manager	II	Min. 4 years in bank digital channels
Info/Cyber Security	I	Min. 2 years in IT Security/Compliance in BFSI
Info/Cyber Security	IV	Min. 10 years in IT/IS Risk Management in BFSI
IT Officer	I	Min. 2 years in IT Project Mgmt/Support in BFSI
IT Officer	II	Min. 4 years in IT Project Mgmt/Support in BFSI
Risk Manager	III (Scale III)	Min. 3 years in Risk/Credit/Treasury/ALM
Risk Manager	I (Scale I)	No experience required
Taxation/CA	II	Desirable: 2 years relevant experience

Note: Eligibility cut-off date for age, qualification, and experience is 31 January 2026. Experience of less than 6 months in any organization will not be counted.

Salary / Pay Scale – Central Bank SO 2026

Grade / Scale	Basic Pay Scale
Scale I – Assistant Manager	Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Scale II – Manager	Rs. 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Scale III – Senior Manager	Rs. 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
Scale IV – Chief Manager	Rs. 102300-2980/4-114220-3360/2-120940

Perquisites and allowances are applicable as per Bank's policy.

Selection Process – Central Bank Specialist Officer 2026

Selection for the Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026 will take place in two stages:

Stage 1: Online Written Examination

Sr.	Test Name	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
1	Stream/Category Specific Questions	50	75	60 Minutes
2	Reasoning	15	15	30 Minutes
3	Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness	10	10
Total		75	100	90 Minutes

No Negative Marking. Qualifying Marks: 50% for General/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD in both written test and interview.

Stage 2: Interview

Candidates shortlisted from the written exam will be called for an interview. The interview carries 100 marks. Final merit will be calculated on the basis of a 70:30 weightage (Written Test : Interview).

Exam Centres: The online exam will be held across major cities in all states and UTs of India including Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Meerut, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and more.

How to Apply Online – Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to successfully submit your application for the Specialist Officer Online Form 2026:

1. Visit the official IBPS registration portal at https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbisofeb26/ and click on 'Click Here to Apply Online'.
2. Register by entering your basic details. A provisional registration number and password will be generated and sent to your email and mobile.
3. Upload the required documents: recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per given specifications.
4. Capture and upload a live photograph using a webcam or mobile phone as prompted by the application portal.
5. Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI, or Mobile Wallet. SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Rs. 175; Others: Rs. 850.
6. Review all filled details carefully and click the 'Complete Registration' button. No changes are permitted after final submission.
7. Download and save the e-receipt and system-generated application form printout for future reference.

Important: Only online applications are accepted. The application link will be active from 28 February 2026 to 23 March 2026. Do not wait until the last date — apply early to avoid website congestion.

Documents to Upload

Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20–50KB), Signature (140x60 pixels, 10–20KB), Left Thumb Impression (240x240 pixels, 20–50KB), and Handwritten Declaration (800x400 pixels, 50–100KB) — all in JPG/JPEG format.

Bond and Other Conditions

Selected candidates will be required to execute a bond of Rs. 3.00 Lakh for a period of 3 years from the date of joining. Candidates must have a minimum Credit Information Company (CIC) score of 650 with no credit defaults in their credit report. Candidates will be placed on probation for a period of two years from the date of joining.

Place of Posting will primarily be Mumbai / Navi Mumbai or any of the Bank's office locations, including subsidiaries. Candidates may be required to work in 24x7 shifts.

Existing Central Bank of India employees must have completed a minimum of 3 years of service before applying and must resign from their current post if selected.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for Central Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 is 23 March 2026.

How many vacancies are available in Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 275 vacancies are available across 21 specialist streams including IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Risk Management, and Chartered Accountant posts.

What is the application fee for Central Bank SO 2026?

SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates pay Rs. 175 (intimation charges only). All other candidates pay Rs. 850 (application fee + intimation charges). Payment is online only.

What is the educational qualification required for Central Bank SO 2026?

For most IT posts, a full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/MCA from a government-recognized university is required. Risk Manager requires MBA/PG in Finance/Statistics. Taxation/CA post requires CA (Final) from ICAI.

What is the age limit for Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026?

Age limit as on 31.01.2026: Scale I – max 30 years, Scale II – max 35 years, Scale III – max 35 years, Scale IV – max 45 years. Relaxation applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years).

What is the exam pattern for Central Bank SO 2026?

The online exam is of 100 marks and 90 minutes duration. It includes: Stream-Specific Questions (50 Qs, 75 marks, 60 mins), Reasoning (15 Qs, 15 marks), and Banking/General Awareness (10 Qs, 10 marks, 30 mins combined). No negative marking.

What is the selection process for Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026?

Selection is based on an online written examination followed by an interview. Weightage is 70:30 (exam:interview). Qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD in both written test and interview.

Where can I apply for Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online only at the official IBPS registration link: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbisofeb26/ from 28 February 2026 to 23 March 2026.

Official Source

All information on this page is sourced directly from the official recruitment notification released by Central Bank of India's Human Capital Management (Recruitment & Promotion) Central Office, dated 28 February 2026.

Official Website: www.centralbankofindia.co.in (Career Section)

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification PDF carefully before applying. The Bank reserves the right to modify vacancies, exam dates, or selection procedures without prior notice.