Bank of India (BOI) has released the Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 notification for 205 Specialist Officer vacancies spread across 48 distinct posts, ranging from Officer (Scale I) up to Chief Manager (Scale IV). The recruitment drive falls under Project No. 2026-27/02, and the notice was issued on 01.08.2026. The vacancies cover a wide mix of roles including Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Information Security, Data Engineering, DevSecOps, IT Procurement, Law, Fire, Security and Civil Engineering.
Eligible candidates holding a relevant degree (B.E./B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc in Computer Science/IT, LLB, Fire Engineering, or Civil Engineering, depending on the post) can apply online. This article explains the Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 vacancy break-up, important dates, application fee, eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, and the step-by-step application procedure, based strictly on the official notification.
Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Bank of India (BOI) |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Officers in various Specialist streams up to Scale IV — Project No. 2026-27/02 |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (48 posts, Scale I to Scale IV) |
| Total Vacancies | 205 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification / Notice Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10.09.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Relevant Date for Age & Qualification | 01.08.2026 |
| Online Exam Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification (to be advised separately) |
| Admit Card Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Result Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
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Application Fee
The application fee for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 is payable online only, during the application window from 10.09.2026 to 25.09.2026.
| Category | Fee (Incl. GST) |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹175 (intimation charges only) |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,180 (application fee + intimation charges) |
Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or QR code. Bank transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate.
Vacancy Details
The 205 Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 vacancies are spread across four officer scales — Scale IV (Chief Manager), Scale III (Senior Manager), Scale II (Manager/Officer-level specialist roles) and Scale I (Officer). The post-wise number of vacancies and applicable age band (as on 01.08.2026) for each of the 48 posts are given below.
Scale IV — Chief Manager (Total: 10)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Chief Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 2 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – Digital Platforms | 1 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology | 1 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – Digital Banking Operations | 2 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – IT Procurement, Contracts & SLA Management | 1 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – IT (CISA/CISM/CISSP qualification) | 1 | 28–42 |
| Chief Manager – Information Security | 2 | 32–42 |
Scale III — Senior Manager (Total: 49)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Senior Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 12 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Digital Platforms | 2 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Finacle Application Support | 3 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Infrastructure Operations | 3 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture | 3 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Data Engineering | 4 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – API Governance & Security | 4 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – DevSecOps Engineering | 3 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – IT Procurement Specialist | 2 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Database Administration | 2 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | 6 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – IT (CISA/CISM/CISSP qualification) | 5 | 28–40 |
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Scale II — Manager (Total: 118)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 18 | 25–35 |
| Manager – BRE/LOS/Decisioning Engineering | 4 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Digital Platforms | 5 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Application Support & Operations | 11 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Infrastructure Operations | 12 | 25–35 |
| Manager – IT System Administrator | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Performance Testing | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Automation Testing | 3 | 25–35 |
| Manager – IT Procurement Specialist | 4 | 25–35 |
| Manager – IT Project Manager | 3 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Business Analysis | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Data Analytics | 5 | 25–35 |
| Manager – DevSecOps Engineering | 3 | 25–35 |
| Manager – UI/UX Design | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Emerging Technology & Innovation | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Database Administration | 1 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Information Security | 8 | 25–32 |
| Manager – IT (CISA/CISM/CISSP qualification) | 7 | 27–35 |
| Law Officer | 10 | 25–30 |
| Fire Officer | 2 | 25–35 |
| Security Officer | 10 | 25–35 |
Scale I — Officer (Total: 28)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Officer – Full-Stack Engineering | 6 | 21–30 |
| Officer – Application Support & Operations | 4 | 21–30 |
| Officer – Data Analytics | 2 | 21–30 |
| Officer – Data Engineering | 2 | 21–30 |
| Officer – QA & Test Engineering | 2 | 21–30 |
| Officer – Information Security | 2 | 22–30 |
| Civil Engineer | 10 | 25–30 |
Category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/General) and PWD/Ex-Servicemen break-up for each of the 48 posts is available in the official notice dated 01.08.2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- IT and digital-banking posts: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication, OR MCA (3-year full-time), OR M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Technology.
- Law Officer: Graduate in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
- Fire Officer: B.E. (Fire Engineering) from the National Fire Service College, Nagpur, or an equivalent recognized Fire/Safety Engineering degree, or a B.Sc. plus GIFE from the Institution of Fire Engineers.
- Security Officer: Graduate from a recognized University with a computer course certification of at least three months, or IT as a subject at the graduation level.
- Civil Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University/Institution.
- Information Security roles (across scales): B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in a relevant stream or MCA/Masters with specialization in IT/Information Security/Cyber Security, along with a mandatory certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCSP or CDPSE, depending on the post.
Beyond the base educational qualification, each of the 48 posts also carries its own mandatory or preferred professional certification requirement (examples include OCP Java, CISA/CISM/CISSP, PMP, TOGAF, AWS/Azure certifications, CKA, and ITIL). These are post-specific and are listed in full in Annexure-I of the official notification.
Age Limit
The minimum and maximum age for each post is reckoned as on 01.08.2026 and varies by scale — from 21–30 years for Scale I Officer posts up to 28–42 years for Scale IV Chief Manager posts, as shown in the vacancy tables above.
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Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
Experience Requirement
Post-qualification work experience requirements vary by scale — broadly starting around 1 year for Scale I posts and going up to a minimum of 8 years of domain-specific experience for Scale IV posts. Candidates should refer to Annexure-I of the official notification for the exact experience requirement applicable to their post of interest.
Post-wise Eligibility (Summary)
Because Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 covers 48 distinct posts, each with its own mandatory and preferred certifications, the table below summarizes the core educational qualification for each post group. Candidates must verify the full certification requirements for their specific post in Annexure-I of the official notification before applying.
| Post Group | Core Qualification |
| Full-Stack Engineering (all scales) | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT/ECE) + coding certification such as OCP Java, React JS, Node JS, MERN Stack or Python (mandatory at Chief Manager/Senior Manager level) |
| Digital Platforms | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) + Product Management / Agile / Cloud Architect certification (mandatory at Chief Manager/Senior Manager level) |
| Infrastructure Operations / IT System Administrator | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) + certifications such as RHCSA, AWS SysOps, Azure Administrator, VCP, CCNA/CCNP |
| Data Engineering / Data Analytics / BRE-LOS | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) + certifications such as AWS/Azure/Google Data Engineer, Power BI, CDMP (post-specific) |
| DevSecOps Engineering / API Governance & Security | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) + certifications such as CKA/CKS, AZ-500, OAuth/FAPI, MuleSoft/Apigee (post-specific) |
| Database Administration | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) + OCP-DBA / Azure or Google Cloud DB certification (mandatory at Senior Manager level) |
| IT Procurement / Project Management / Business Analysis | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT); PMP, PgMP, PMO-CP, PRINCE2 or Finastra certification preferred/mandatory depending on post |
| Testing (Performance/Automation/QA) | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT); ISTQB CTFL, CSTE or CPT certification preferred |
| UI/UX Design & Emerging Technology | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT); CUXP, Blockchain/DLT or Quantum Computing exposure preferred |
| Information Security (all scales) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) or MCA/Masters with IT-Security specialisation + mandatory CISSP/CISM/CISA/CEH/CCSP/CDPSE certification |
| IT posts requiring CISA/CISM/CISSP (all scales) | BE/B.Tech (IT/CS/Electronics)/MCA/M.Sc (min 60%) + essential CISA/CISM/CISSP from ISACA/ISC2, USA |
| Law Officer | Graduate in Law (LLB) from a recognised University |
| Fire Officer | B.E. (Fire Engineering)/B.Tech (Safety & Fire Engineering) or equivalent recognized qualification, plus a computer course certification |
| Security Officer | Graduate with a computer course certification of at least three months, or IT as a graduation subject |
| Civil Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Scale / Grade | Scale of Pay (₹) |
| Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) | 48,480 – 2,000(7) – 62,480 – 2,340(2) – 67,160 – 2,680(7) – 85,920 |
| Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) | 64,820 – 2,340(1) – 67,160 – 2,680(10) – 93,960 |
| Middle Management Grade Scale-III (MMGS-III) | 85,920 – 2,680(5) – 99,320 – 2,980(2) – 1,05,280 |
| Senior Management Grade Scale-IV (SMGS-IV) | 1,02,300 – 2,980(4) – 1,14,220 – 3,360(2) – 1,20,940 |
Basic pay is supplemented by dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other perquisites as applicable under Bank of India’s service rules.
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Selection Process
- Stage 1 – Online Examination: English Language (25 marks, qualifying in nature) + Professional Knowledge relevant to the post (100 marks); composite duration of 100 minutes.
- Minimum qualifying marks in the Online Examination: 35% for General/EWS candidates and 30% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
- Stage 2 – Personal Interview: Maximum 100 marks; qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD. Candidates are shortlisted for interview at approximately a 1:3 ratio to the number of vacancies.
- Final Selection: Combined weightage of Online Examination and Personal Interview in a 60:40 ratio.
- Bank of India reserves the right to select candidates solely through Personal Interview, without an online examination, at its discretion.
How to Apply Online for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website www.bankofindia.bank.in and click on the ‘CAREER’ link.
- Click the link for ‘Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02 Notice dated 01.08.2026’.
- Click ‘APPLY ONLINE’ and complete new registration to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details, and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the specified format.
- Preview and verify all entered details carefully before clicking ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’.
- Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online.
- Take a printout of the system-generated application form and the fee payment e-receipt for future reference.
Documents Required for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
- Printout of the online application form and, at the interview stage, the valid Interview Call Letter
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Photo Identity Proof (PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Voter ID / Aadhaar Card with photograph)
- Educational mark sheets and degree/provisional certificates
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer/EWS/PWD), as applicable
- Experience certificates and proof of the mandatory/preferred certifications relevant to the post applied for
- No Objection Certificate, for candidates already employed in Government departments or Public Sector Undertakings
Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one post; if multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid application will be retained.
- Candidates who have previously held a similar post in Bank of India are not eligible to apply again for that post.
- No change in category or other application details is permitted once the registration is complete.
- Selected candidates are required to deposit a refundable security deposit: ₹1,00,000 for JMGS-I, ₹2,00,000 for MMGS-II, and ₹3,00,000 for MMGS-III and above.
- All mandatory certifications claimed by a candidate must be valid as on 01.08.2026.
- Bank of India reserves the right to change, cancel or modify the vacancies, posts or selection process at any stage of the recruitment.
Important Links
Apply Online — Bank of India Careers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment notification (Project No. 2026-27/02, dated 01.08.2026) issued by Bank of India for 205 Specialist Officer vacancies across 48 posts, from Scale I to Scale IV.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 205 vacancies have been announced across 48 different Specialist Officer posts.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 25.09.2026. Applications open on 10.09.2026.
Q4. What is the application fee for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
₹175 for SC/ST/PWD candidates and ₹1,180 for General/EWS/OBC candidates, payable online.
Q5. What is the age limit for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies by post, ranging from 21–30 years for Scale I Officer posts to 28–42 years for Scale IV Chief Manager posts, as on 01.08.2026.
Q6. What is the selection process for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
An Online Examination followed by a Personal Interview, with a final combined weightage of 60:40.
Q7. What is the salary for Bank of India Specialist Officers?
Basic pay ranges from ₹48,480 (JMGS-I) to ₹1,20,940 (SMGS-IV), in addition to other allowances.
Q8. How can I apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
Online, through the ‘CAREER’ section of www.bankofindia.bank.in, between 10.09.2026 and 25.09.2026.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 notification (Project No. 2026-27/02, Notice dated 01.08.2026) and information published by the Bank at the time of writing. Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official notification and Annexure-I on www.bankofindia.bank.in before applying, as the Bank’s official notification will prevail in case of any discrepancy. This article does not guarantee selection or employment.