Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Notification 275 Specialist Officer Vacancies Apply Online

Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: notification released for 275 posts in IT & Risk streams. Apply online from 28 February to 23 March 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, exam date and selection process.

The Central Bank of India has released an official notification for Recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in Various Streams 2026. A total of 275 vacancies are announced across multiple IT, Digital, Security, Risk, and Finance domains in different scales (I to IV). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 28 February 2026 to 23 March 2026.

This is a golden opportunity for experienced IT and finance professionals to join a leading Public Sector Bank with a PAN India presence.

Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

Job Overview

Post Details (Total: 275 Posts)

Major Streams Include:

• Software Developer (Java / Dot Net)
• Mobile Developer (Android/iOS)
• Database Administrator (Oracle/PostgreSQL/MongoDB)
• Digital Channel Manager
• Linux / Solaris / SRE / OpenShift Administrator
• Windows & Active Directory Administrator
• Cloud Manager
• Information Security / Cyber Security / IT Governance
• Network Administrator
• Production Support / Digital Support
• Enterprise / Public Cloud Architect
• DevSecOps
• Data Architect / Data Engineer / Data Scientist
• Gen AI Specialist
• IT Officer
• Risk Manager
• Taxation / CA

Category-wise total vacancies:
SC – 41 | ST – 20 | OBC – 74 | EWS – 27 | UR – 113
PwBD – 11 Posts

Educational Qualification & Experience

Minimum Qualification (Most Posts):

• B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Telecommunications
  OR
• MCA from recognized university (Full-Time Regular Course)

Experience Requirement:

• Scale I – Minimum 2 years experience
• Scale II – Minimum 4 years experience
• Scale III – Minimum 6 years experience
• Scale IV – Minimum 10 years experience

(Experience requirements vary post-wise in relevant specialization.)

Some posts require mandatory certifications like:

• Oracle OCA/OCP
• Red Hat Certified
• Spring Certified Professional
• IBM Certified Developer
• Windows MCSA/MCSE
• Nutanix / VMware Certifications

Age Limit

Age limit will be applicable as per scale and bank rules. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

Salary

Salary will be paid as per JMGS-I, MMGS-II, MMGS-III, SMGS-IV scales of Public Sector Banks along with allowances such as:

• DA (Dearness Allowance)
• HRA
• CCA
• Special Allowance
• Medical & Other Benefits

Application Fees

Application fee details will be as per official notification (to be paid online).

Important Dates

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

1. Online Examination
2. Personal Interview
3. Document Verification

Final selection will depend on performance in exam and interview.

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official website of Central Bank of India.
2. Click on “Recruitment” section.
3. Select Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026.
4. Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill the online application form carefully.
6. Upload required documents.
7. Pay application fee.
8. Submit and take printout for future reference.

Exam Pattern (Expected)

The online exam may include:

• Professional Knowledge
• English Language
• Reasoning Ability
• Quantitative Aptitude

Exact pattern will be as per official call letter.

Important Links

Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 offers a strong career opportunity for experienced IT, Cyber Security, Digital Banking, Risk and Finance professionals. Interested candidates should carefully read the detailed notification and apply before the last date.