Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026

Bank of India (BOI) has released a recruitment notification for Specialist Officer posts under its SO recruitment drive for 2026. The hiring is for candidates who can apply for roles across multiple specialist streams and scales, ranging from Scale I (Officer/Junior Management) to Scale IV (Chief Manager/Senior Management). Eligible candidates should submit their applications online through the bank’s official career portal within the notified dates.

This recruitment is announced for a total of 205 vacancies distributed across four scales: Scale I (28), Scale II (118), Scale III (49) and Scale IV (10). Online applications will be accepted from 2026-09-10 and the last date to submit the online form is 2026-09-25. The selection process is expected to involve an Online Test and/or a Personal Interview, depending on the number of applicants and eligible candidates, with further shortlisting based on information and documents provided during registration.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification provides post-wise and scale-wise vacancy distribution for Specialist Officers. The streams mentioned include, among others, Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Information Security, Data Engineering, Law, Fire Safety, and Civil Engineering.

Scale IV – Chief Manager (10 Posts)

Chief Manager roles include Chief Manager – Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Supply Chain & Trade Finance Technology, Digital Banking Operations, IT Procurement/Contracts & SLA Management, IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP), and Information Security.

Scale III – Senior Manager (49 Posts)

Senior Manager roles include Senior Manager – Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Finacle Application Support, Infrastructure Operations, Solution & Technology Architecture, Data Engineering, API Governance & Security, DevSecOps Engineering, IT Procurement Specialist, Database Administration, Information Security, and IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP).

Scale II – Manager (118 Posts)

Manager roles include Manager – Full-Stack Engineering, BRE/LOS/Decisioning Engineering, Digital Platforms, Application Support & Operations, Infrastructure Operations, IT System Administrator, Performance Testing, Automation Testing, IT Procurement Specialist, IT Project Manager, Business Analysis, Data Analytics, DevSecOps Engineering, UI/UX Design, Emerging Technology & Innovation, Solution & Technology Architecture, Database Administration, Information Security, IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP), Law Officer, Fire Officer, and Security Officer.

Scale I – Officer (28 Posts)

Officer roles include Officer – Full-Stack Engineering, Application Support & Operations, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, QA & Test Engineering, Information Security, and Civil Engineer.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 must meet the age limit, educational qualification, and post-qualification experience requirements specified for the respective post. These conditions are computed as on 2026-08-01. The notification also states that eligibility varies by post and is detailed in Annexure-I of the notice.

Educational Qualification

The notification indicates that educational qualification and experience requirements differ for each post and are provided in Annexure-I of the official notice PDF. The exact qualification details are not reproduced in the provided text, so candidates must refer to Annexure-I for the post-wise minimum qualifications and any mandatory certifications.

Age Limit

The notification provides broad approximate age ranges across scales, with specific variations depending on the stream/post. The age eligibility is to be computed as on 2026-08-01. Broadly, the approximate age ranges mentioned are: Scale I (Officer) 21–30 years; Scale II (Manager) 25–35 years (with Law Officers: 25–30 years, Information Security: 25–32 years, and IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP: 27–35 years); Scale III (Senior Manager) 28–37 years (with IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP: 28–40 years); and Scale IV (Chief Manager) 28–40 years (with IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP: 28–42 years and Information Security: 32–42 years).

Additional eligibility conditions mentioned include: candidates applying against reserved vacancies (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) are entitled to a relaxation of 5% wherever a minimum of 60% marks is stipulated (meaning a minimum of 55% is required in such cases). Candidates who previously held a similar post in Bank of India are not eligible. A candidate can apply for only one post; if multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid application is retained.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the prescribed, non-refundable application fee/intimation charges online during the fee payment window from 2026-09-10 to 2026-09-25. Bank transaction charges for online payment must be borne by the candidate.

How to Apply

1. Go to www.bankofindia.bank.in and click on the “CAREER” section.
2. Open the link titled “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02” and select “APPLY ONLINE”.
3. Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details, and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
4. Fill the application form using “SAVE AND NEXT” in stages. Verify the details carefully before final submission.
5. Upload the required scanned documents, including photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and the handwritten declaration, as per the specifications mentioned in the notice.
6. Preview the complete application and click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” only after confirming that all details are correct.
7. Proceed to the “Payment” tab and pay the fee/intimation charges using one of the available online methods such as Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking, Cash Card/Mobile Wallet, QR, or UPI.
8. Download and print the system-generated application form and the e-Receipt for your personal records. Do not send the printout to the bank.

The notification also states that no changes are permitted after clicking “COMPLETE REGISTRATION.” Candidates should submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid one is retained and fees for the other registrations are forfeited.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scales mentioned for the respective grades/scale along with admissible allowances and perquisites.

In addition, the notification mentions a refundable security deposit requirement. The security deposit is returnable after 3 years of satisfactory service and is forfeited if the candidate leaves the bank before completing 3 years.

Selection Process

Selection for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 will be based on an Online Test and/or Personal Interview, depending on the number of applicants and eligible candidates. The notification states that shortlisting for further stages will be based on documents uploaded during registration, including professional experience, mandatory certification, and educational qualifications.

Online Examination Structure

Interview

Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks and secure a sufficiently high rank in merit (based on Professional Knowledge marks) will be called for interview in an approximate ratio of 1:3 relative to the number of vacancies. The interview carries a maximum of 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.

Final Selection

If both an online examination and an interview are conducted, the weightage will be 60:40, with 60% for the online examination and 40% for the interview. Candidates must be found suitable in both stages for final selection. If the bank decides not to conduct an online examination, the selection will be made purely through Personal Interview based on qualification, experience, and overall suitability.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their online application and fee payment before the last date of 2026-09-25, as applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.