Bank of India has invited online applications for 205 Specialist Officer vacancies across 48 posts in Scales I to IV. The recruitment covers a wide range of IT and specialist roles including full-stack engineering, information security, data engineering, law, fire and civil engineering; the online application window has been extended and candidates should apply only via the official portal.
Important dates
The official notification and extension notice specify the key dates for the recruitment process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 01.08.2026 |
| Online application start date | 10.09.2026 |
| Original online application last date | 25.09.2026 |
| Extended online application last date | 05.10.2026 |
| Relevant date for age & qualifications | 01.08.2026 |
| Online exam date | Not specified in the notification |
Vacancies and post summary
The recruitment fills 205 vacancies distributed across four scales, covering technical and specialist streams with postings anywhere in India.
| Scale | Number of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scale IV (Chief Manager) | 10 |
| Scale III (Senior Manager) | 49 |
| Scale II (Manager) | 118 |
| Scale I (Officer) | 28 |
| Total | 205 |
Post-wise highlights
The notification lists 48 distinct specialist posts; major categories include the following functional and specialist roles.
- Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms and Application Support
- Information Security, DevSecOps, API Governance and Database Administration
- Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Emerging Technologies
- IT Procurement, Project Management and Solution Architecture
- Law Officer, Fire Officer, Security Officer and Civil Engineer
Eligibility and qualifications
Minimum educational and experience requirements vary by post and are specified in the official notice and Annexure-I.
- IT and digital-banking posts: primarily B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science/IT/Electronics), MCA or M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT) as applicable.
- Law Officer: Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
- Fire Officer: Recognised Fire/Safety Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications listed in the notice.
- Civil Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks.
- Post-qualification experience ranges from 1 year (Scale I) to a minimum of 8 years with domain-specific experience for Scale IV. Mandatory and preferred professional certifications are post-specific and detailed in the notification (examples include CISA/CISM/CISSP, OCP Java, PMP, TOGAF, AWS/Azure, CKA, ITIL).
Application fee, age limit and selection process
Candidates must pay the prescribed fee online and satisfy post-specific age criteria as on the relevant date stated in the notification.
| Category | Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹175 (intimation charges only) |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,180 (application fee + intimation charges) |
Age limits vary by post (examples: 21–30 years for Scale I; up to 28–42 years for Scale IV). Upper age relaxation is available as per rules for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other reserved categories.
The selection process comprises an online examination and a personal interview (unless the Bank decides to select solely through interview). Key features are:
- Online examination: English Language (25 marks, qualifying only) + Professional Knowledge relevant to the post (100 marks). Composite duration: 100 minutes.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for General/EWS; 30% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD in the online exam.
- Personal interview: Maximum 100 marks; qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. Candidates will be called for interview at approximately a 1:3 ratio to vacancies.
- Final merit: Combined weightage of Online Examination and Interview is 60:40.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only through the prescribed online registration portal; candidates should follow the registration, upload and payment process as specified in the official notice.
- Visit the Bank of India careers section on the official website and locate the recruitment notice for Project No. 2026-27/02 dated 01.08.2026.
- Complete new registration to obtain a provisional registration number and password, fill in personal, educational and experience details, and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- Preview and submit the application, pay the fee online and take a printout of the system-generated application form and e-receipt for records.
Candidates can apply only for one post; multiple applications will retain only the latest valid submission.
Salary, deposits and other conditions
Pay scales differ by grade and are supplemented by allowances as per Bank policy. Selected candidates must also comply with other conditions mentioned in the notification.
| Scale / Grade | Scale of Pay (Basic) |
|---|---|
| JMGS-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I) | ₹48,480 – … – ₹85,920 |
| MMGS-II (Middle Management Grade Scale-II) | ₹64,820 – … – ₹93,960 |
| MMGS-III (Middle Management Grade Scale-III) | ₹85,920 – … – ₹1,05,280 |
| SMGS-IV (Senior Management Grade Scale-IV) | ₹1,02,300 – … – ₹1,20,940 |
Selected candidates must deposit a refundable security deposit: ₹1,00,000 (JMGS-I), ₹2,00,000 (MMGS-II), ₹3,00,000 (MMGS-III and above). All mandatory certifications must be valid as on 01.08.2026. The Bank reserves the right to modify vacancies, selection procedure or cancel the recruitment.
Documents required at interview
Candidates called for interview must carry original documents and self-attested copies as proof of identity, date of birth, educational qualifications, experience, category and certifications.
- Interview call letter and printout of the online application form
- Proof of Date of Birth and Photo Identity (PAN/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter ID/Aadhaar with photo)
- Educational mark sheets and certificates, experience certificates and mandatory certification proofs
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD), as applicable; NOC where required
Important links
Candidates should use the official links below for applying and for detailed information in the notification.
- Official Notification PDF: bankofindia.bank.in — FINAL_NOTICE_SPECIALIST_OFFICER-01082026.pdf
- Extended notice (extension of last date): bankofindia.bank.in — Webnotice_EXTENSION-2026-27-02_Notice.pdf
- Apply online (registration and application portal): ibpsreg.ibps.in/boiaug26
- Bank of India official website (Careers section): bankofindia.bank.in
Frequently asked questions
This section answers common candidate queries based on the official notice.
- How many vacancies are notified? There are 205 vacancies across 48 specialist posts in Scales I to IV.
- What is the last date to apply? The extended online application last date is 05.10.2026.
- What are the main qualifications required? Primarily B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) for IT posts, LLB for Law Officer, Fire Engineering qualifications for Fire Officer and B.E./B.Tech in Civil for Civil Engineer; exact post-wise qualifications are in the notification.
- What is the selection process? The Bank will conduct an online examination (English qualifying + Professional Knowledge) followed by a personal interview; final selection is on combined 60:40 weightage, unless the Bank opts for interview-only selection.
