Central Bank of India, a leading Public Sector Bank with a strong PAN India presence of 4,500+ branches, has released an official recruitment notification for Specialist Officer posts on a regular basis. The bank invites applications from experienced and eligible professionals for the posts of:
- Foreign Exchange Officer – MMG Scale III
- Marketing Officer – JMG Scale I
This recruitment is conducted by the Human Capital Management (Recruitment & Promotion) Central Office.
? Important Dates – Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 03 February 2026 |
| Online Examination (Tentative) | February / March 2026 |
| Interview (Tentative) | March / April 2026 |
? About Central Bank of India
Central Bank of India is one of the oldest and most trusted public sector banks in India with:
- Total Business: ?7.74 lakh crore+
- Workforce: 34,000+ employees
- Nationwide operations, including subsidiaries
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking secure, high-growth banking careers.
? Vacancy Details (Post-wise & Category-wise)
1?? Foreign Exchange Officer – Scale III
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
PwBD Reservation: HI-1, OC-1
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Key Highlights
2?? Marketing Officer – Scale I
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
PwBD Reservation: HI-3, OC-3, VI-3, ID-3
? Total Vacancies: 350 Posts
Note: Vacancies are provisional and may change as per bank requirements.
? Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.01.2026)
? Nationality
Candidate must be:
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal / Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee (before 01.01.1962), or
- Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries (with GOI eligibility certificate)
? Educational Qualification & Experience
? Foreign Exchange Officer – Scale III
Educational Qualification
- Full-time Graduation from AICTE/UGC recognized university
- Preference for CA / CFA / MBA (Finance / International Business)
Mandatory Certification
- Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations – IIBF
Preferred Certifications
- CAIIB
- CDCS / CITF
- Trade Finance / Forex certifications (IIBF)
- NISM Treasury / Derivatives certifications
Experience
- Minimum 5 years as Officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks
- At least 3 years in Forex / Trade Finance / IBU-GIFT City
- Currently working in forex domain
Age Limit
- Minimum: 25 years
- Maximum: 35 years
? Marketing Officer – Scale I
Educational Qualification
- Graduation (AICTE/UGC approved)
- 2-year full-time MBA / PGDM / PGDBM / PGPM with Marketing specialization
Experience
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification
- At least 1 year continuous experience in BFSI marketing
- Currently employed in marketing role
Age Limit
- Minimum: 22 years
- Maximum: 30 years
? Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| 1984 Riot Victims | 5 Years |
? Pay Scale (Salary)
Scale III – Senior Manager
?85,920 – 1,05,280 + allowances
Scale I – Assistant Manager
?48,480 – 85,920 + allowances
? Additional perks as per Bank’s service rules
? Selection Process
- Online Written Examination
- Personal Interview
Online Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stream / Category Specific | 70 | 70 |
| Banking & General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- No negative marking
- Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 45%
- Weightage: Written Test 70% + Interview 30%
? Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ?175 |
| Others | ?850 |
(Fee is non-refundable)
?? How to Apply Online
Candidates must apply online only:
? Online Application Link:
? http://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbidec25/
Steps to Apply
- Register with basic details
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression & handwritten declaration
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and print application form
? Last Date: 03 February 2026
? Exam Centres
Examination will be conducted across multiple states & UTs, including:
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Kochi, Bhopal, Pune, and many more.
? Final Words
This Central Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for professionals looking for high-paying, stable government banking jobs with long-term growth and prestige.
? Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
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