Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026: Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) & Marketing Officer (Scale I) – Apply Online

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.

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? 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

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? 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.

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? 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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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.

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? 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)

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? 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

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? 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

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? Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years
1984 Riot Victims	5 Years

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? 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

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? Selection Process

1. Online Written Examination
2. 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%

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? Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	?175
Others	?850

(Fee is non-refundable)

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?? How to Apply Online

Candidates must apply online only:

? Online Application Link:
? http://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbidec25/

Steps to Apply

1. Register with basic details
2. Upload photo, signature, thumb impression & handwritten declaration
3. Pay application fee online
4. Submit and print application form

? Last Date: 03 February 2026

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? 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.

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? 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.