Central Bank of India (CBI) SO Recruitment 2026: Central Bank of India has published an employment notification for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in various streams. Online applications are invited from eligible and experienced professionals to fill up 275 vacancies across Scale I, II, III, and IV positions. Major roles include IT Officers, Cyber Security Professionals, Software Developers, and Risk Managers.

Vacancy Details

A total of 275 vacancies have been announced. The major post-wise distribution is as follows:

Important Dates

• Opening Date for On-line Registration: 28th February 2026

• Closing Date for On-line Registration: 23rd March 2026

• Date of Online Examination: April 2026

• Tentative Date of Interview: April 2026

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (As on 31.01.2026):

• Scale I: Maximum 30 Years

• Scale II: Maximum 35 Years

• Scale III: Maximum 35 Years

• Scale IV: Maximum 45 Years

• Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 Years), OBC (3 Years), PwBD (10 Years), Ex-Servicemen (5 Years).

2. Educational Qualification & Experience:

• IT Posts (Developers, Security, DBAs, etc.): Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / MCA. Minimum experience required is 2 years for Scale I, 4 years for Scale II, 6 years for Scale III, and 10 years for Scale IV.

• Risk Manager (Scale I): MBA / MMS / PG Diploma in Banking/Finance or PG in Statistics/Math with at least 60% marks. No experience required.

• Taxation / CA (Scale II): A pass in the final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Desirable 2 years of relevant experience.

Application Fee

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection will be based on an Online Written Examination followed by a Personal Interview. The weightage for the Written Exam and Interview shall be 70:30.

• Stream/Category Specific Questions: 50 Questions (75 Marks)

• Reasoning: 15 Questions (15 Marks)

• Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness: 10 Questions (10 Marks)

• Duration: 90 Minutes

• No Negative Marking: There will be NO negative marks for wrong answers.

How to Apply

• Candidates must apply online via the official website of Central Bank of India or via the IBPS portal: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbisofeb26/.

• Register by entering basic information to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.

• Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specifications.

• Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, or UPI.

• Submit the application before 23.03.2026 and print the e-receipt and application form for future reference.