Bank of India has opened the online application process for the recruitment of 205 Officers across specialist streams, from Scale I to Scale IV. Eligible candidates can now complete their registration and submit the application form for the notified posts until September 25, 2026.
The recruitment is being conducted under Project No. 2026-27/02 and covers Chief Manager, Senior Manager, Manager, and Officer-level positions in information technology, cybersecurity, digital banking, data engineering, Law, security, fire services, and civil engineering. Eligibility conditions are calculated as of August 1, 2026. The date of the online examination has not yet been announced.
Candidates interested in the recruitment should complete the application well before the closing date rather than waiting for the final day. Post-wise educational qualifications, certifications, and experience requirements vary considerably, particularly for specialist technology positions.
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Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bank of India |
| Recruitment | Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 205 |
| Posts | Scale I to Scale IV Officers |
| Application Status | Applications Open |
| Application Dates | September 10 to 25, 2026 |
| Eligibility Date | August 1, 2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Test and/or Interview |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Bank of India has announced 205 vacancies across Scale I, II, III, and IV. Manager Scale II accounts for the largest share of vacancies, while opportunities are also available at Officer, Senior Manager, and Chief Manager levels.
Vacancy Details
| Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chief Manager – Scale IV | 10 |
| Senior Manager – Scale III | 49 |
| Manager – Scale II | 118 |
| Officer – Scale I | 28 |
| Total | 205 |
The recruitment includes specialist posts in full-stack engineering, digital platforms, application support, infrastructure operations, data engineering, cybersecurity, information security, DevSecOps, database administration, Law, security, fire services, and civil engineering.
The notified vacancies include backlog positions and are provisional. Bank of India may modify the number of vacancies depending on its actual requirements.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Eligibility cut-off date | August 1, 2026 |
| Online application started | September 10, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | September 25, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | September 25, 2026 |
| Online examination | To be announced |
The application window is currently open. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can submit their forms until September 25, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility conditions vary by post and officer scale. Applicants should carefully verify the educational qualifications, certifications, and work experience requirements applicable to the particular position for which they intend to apply.
Several IT posts accept qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electronics and Communication, a three-year full-time MCA, or M.Sc. in Computer Science or Information Technology.
Certain specialized and senior positions also require professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, cloud certifications, DevSecOps certifications, or database-related credentials.
Work-experience requirements also vary by scale. Many Scale II technology posts require at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience, while several Scale III positions require five years of experience. Senior Scale IV positions carry higher experience requirements.
Candidates can apply for only one post under this recruitment.
Law Officer Eligibility
Bank of India has notified 10 Law Officer vacancies in Scale II. Applicants must hold a graduate degree in Law from a recognized university.
Candidates should also have at least three years of post-qualification experience from the date of registration with the Bar Council. Eligible experience may include practice as an advocate or service as a Law Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, PSU, Central or State Government organization, or an eligible combination of such experience.
Security Officer Eligibility
The recruitment includes 10 Security Officer posts in Scale II.
Candidates must be graduates from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification along with the prescribed computer-related qualification.
Eligible professional backgrounds include commissioned service in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, service as a police officer at the prescribed level, or equivalent experience in eligible paramilitary forces.
Fire Officer Eligibility
Two Fire Officer vacancies have been announced.
Eligibility depends on the candidate’s prescribed Fire Engineering, Safety, or related qualification. Relevant professional experience requirements range from approximately three to six years, depending on the qualification route.
Civil Engineer Eligibility
The Bank of India has announced 10 Civil Engineer posts in Scale I.
Applicants must possess a B.E./B. Tech in Civil Engineering with at least 60% marks from a recognized university or institution, and should have at least three years of relevant experience.
The prescribed experience includes work related to construction, renovation, interior furnishing, and maintenance of commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, or administrative buildings.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs | 5 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
Post-wise minimum and maximum age limits vary by position. Candidates should therefore check the specific age requirement applicable to their chosen post.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹175 |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹1,180 |
The fee includes GST. Candidates may also have to bear applicable online transaction charges.
Salary
| Scale | Basic Pay Range |
|---|---|
| JMGS-I | ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 |
| MMGS-II | ₹64,820 to ₹93,960 |
| MMGS-III | ₹85,920 to ₹1,05,280 |
| SMGS-IV | ₹1,02,300 to ₹1,20,940 |
Selected candidates will also receive applicable allowances and other benefits in accordance with Bank of India rules. Actual monthly remuneration will vary depending on scale, posting, and applicable allowances.
Selection Process
Bank of India may select candidates through an online examination and/or a personal interview.
Depending on the number of eligible applicants, the Bank also reserves the right to conduct selection only through interviews for certain posts.
Where both the online examination and interview are conducted, the notified final weightage is:
- Online Examination: 60%
- Personal Interview: 40%
Candidates must satisfy the applicable qualifying requirements at each stage.
Online Exam Pattern
If an online examination is conducted, the test will include:
| Test | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| English Language | 25 |
| Professional Knowledge | 100 |
| Total Duration | 100 minutes |
The English Language section is qualifying in nature, and its marks will not be considered while preparing the final merit list.
There will be negative marking. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. No penalty will be imposed for unanswered questions.
Personal Interview
The personal interview carries 100 marks.
The notified qualifying marks are:
- General/EWS: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates against applicable reserved vacancies: 45%
Where an online test is held, candidates who rank sufficiently highly in Professional Knowledge may be shortlisted for the interview. The Bank has indicated an interview-call ratio of approximately 1:3 against vacancies, subject to its discretion.
How to Apply for Bank of India Recruitment 2026
The Bank of India Officer Recruitment 2026 application process is now underway. Eligible candidates can complete their applications before September 25, 2026.
Candidates should:
- Visit the Bank of India careers section and open the relevant Specialist Officer recruitment.
- Access the online application facility for Project No. 2026-27/02.
- Complete a new registration using the required personal and contact details.
- Fill in educational, professional, and employment information carefully.
- Select the eligible specialist post.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review all details before final submission.
- Save a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
Applicants should avoid waiting until the closing date, as payment, document upload, or server-related issues may occur in the final hours of registration.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Before starting the application, candidates should keep their photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration ready in the prescribed format.
Applicants should also have educational certificates, experience certificates, professional certification details, category certificates (where applicable), and other documents required to establish eligibility.
The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in English and should not be written entirely in capital letters.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Applicants should verify post-specific qualifications carefully before submitting the form. Several specialist technology posts require both academic qualifications and mandatory professional certifications or relevant experience.
Mandatory certifications must satisfy the conditions prescribed as of August 1, 2026.
Candidates employed in government departments, public sector undertakings, nationalized banks, or financial institutions may also be required to produce a No Objection Certificate at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.
Most importantly, candidates should remember that only one post can be selected under this recruitment exercise.
