Central Bank of India Hiring 275 Specialist Officers in 2026 – Check Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online
Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 275 Specialist Officer Posts Before March 23
Central Bank of India, a leading Public Sector Bank, with PAN India Branch Network of More than 4500 branches, with total business of more than Rs. 7,74,000 Crores and driven by talented work force of 34000 plus employees, invites application from experienced/eligible professionals for the post of Specialists Officers in various Streams:
Central Bank of India Hiring Specialist Officers Apply Online Now – Deadline March 23
Graduates Wanted! Big Opportunity Bank Hiring 275 Officers – Apply Before 23 March 2026
Engineers & IT Professionals Wanted! Central Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Registration Open
The Central Bank of India has released an official recruitment notification inviting applications for Specialist Officer (SO) positions in multiple technology, data, and risk management domains. A total of 275 vacancies have been announced across different scales.
The online application process started on February 28, 2026, and will remain open until March 23, 2026. Candidates interested in banking technology or risk roles can apply through the official IBPS registration portal.
The recruitment process will include an online examination scheduled for April 2026, followed by interviews expected in the same month.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR SELECTION OF OFFICERS IN SPECIALIST CATEGORY IN VARIOUS STREAMS.
NOTE : APPLICATIONS FROM SERVING EMPLOYEES OF CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA:
▪ Existing employees of Central Bank of India may apply through online mode only after minimum 3 years of service in our Bank as on cutoff date subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria such as educational, experience etc.
▪ Such candidates if selected should resign from the existing post and join the new post as a fresh candidate like any other external candidate.
Note: Candidates are advised to read eligibility criteria of educational qualification and experience carefully in all respects before applying to avoid any inconvenience with regards to disqualification
from candidature in future.
Important Dates
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Online Registration Start Date: 28 February 2026
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Last Date to Apply Online: 23 March 2026
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Online Examination: April 2026
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Tentative Interview Schedule: April 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their forms well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can complete the application process by following these steps:
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Visit the official registration portal https://centralbank.bank.in.
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Click on “New Registration.”
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Enter basic details and generate login credentials.
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Use the registration number and password sent via SMS/email.
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Fill out the application form carefully and verify details.
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Upload required documents as per specifications.
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Pay the application fee online.
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Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
⚠️ Note: No corrections will be allowed after final submission.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive covers specialist roles in:
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Software Development (Java & .NET)
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Mobile App Development
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Database Administration
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Digital Channel Management
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Cyber Security & Information Security
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Network & Cloud Administration
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Windows & Active Directory Management
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Data Engineering & Data Science
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DevSecOps & Gen AI
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Risk Management & IT Officer roles
Category-wise reservation includes:
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SC: 41 posts
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ST: 20 posts
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OBC: 74 posts
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EWS: 27 posts
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UR: 113 posts
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PwBD: 11 posts
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility cut-off date is January 31, 2026.
Most posts require:
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Full-time BE/BTech in relevant fields or MCA from a recognized institution
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Relevant work experience ranging from 2 to 10 years, depending on the scale
Preferred certifications may include Oracle, VMware, Red Hat, Microsoft technologies, Spring framework, or cybersecurity credentials.
Other Important Conditions
Applicants must meet nationality requirements defined by the Government of India.
Existing employees of the bank may apply after completing three years of service, but they must resign from their current position if selected for a new role.
The bank has clarified that the number of vacancies is provisional and may change depending on organizational needs. Candidates should carefully review the official notification before applying.
Read this before applying : Check the detailed notification here
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