Central Bank of India recruitment 2026: The Central Bank of India is set to close the registration window for its Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment 2026, tomorrow, February 15, 2026. The deadline was extended earlier. Interested and eligible applicants are advised to complete the registration process as soon as possible, as the deadline ends tomorrow.This recruitment drive aims to fill 350 Specialist Officer posts in different departments of the bank.Vacancy detailsThe recruitment includes 300 posts for Marketing Officer (Scale I) and 50 posts for Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III).This is a good opportunity for graduates and experienced professionals who want to work in a public sector bank with stable pay and career growth.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must carefully check the eligibility requirements before applying.
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): Applicants must have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Marketing from a recognised institution.
- Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III): Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline and should have relevant work experience in foreign exchange (forex) or trade finance.
Age limit and category-wise relaxations will be given as per Government of India rules. Applicants must make sure they meet all the conditions, or their application may be rejected at a later stage.
Application fee
The application fee is ₹850 for General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates; ₹175 for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Women candidates.The fee must be paid online while submitting the application form.
How to apply
Candidates can apply only through the official recruitment portal of the Central Bank of India. They need to:
- Visit the official website of the bank.
- Click on the recruitment section.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form before February 15, 2026.
Applicants are advised not to wait till the last minute to avoid technical issues.Direct link to apply here.
Selection process
The selection process will include an online examination, and a personal interview. Final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in both stages.Salary and benefits:
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): Salary ranges from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 along with allowances.
- Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III): Salary ranges from ₹85,920 to ₹1,05,280 plus allowances.
Selected candidates will also receive benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), pension benefits, and other facilities as per bank rules.Candidates who are interested should apply immediately, as the registration window closes tomorrow.
