Central Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – 275 Posts | IT, Risk Manager, CA | Apply Online – Central Bank of India - Public Sector Bank (Established 1911) Recruitment 2026

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY via IBPS

Portal: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbisofeb26/

Steps:

STEP 1: Pre-requisites

• Valid personal email ID
• Mobile number
• Scanned documents ready (as per specifications)
• Payment details

STEP 2: Registration

• Visit IBPS portal
• Register with basic details
• Upload documents

STEP 3: Fill Application

• Complete all fields carefully
• Select post/scale
• Enter qualification & experience details

STEP 4: Upload Documents

• Photo, signature, thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Live photo via webcam

STEP 5: Pay Fee

• Online payment only
• ₹850 (General) or ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women)

STEP 6: Submit

• Review and submit
• Take printout for records
• Note registration number

Important Dates:

Central Bank of India is a leading Public Sector Bank with:

• PAN India Network: 4,500+ branches
• Total Business: ₹7,74,000+ Crores
• Workforce: 34,000+ employees
• Legacy: Incorporated and operational since 1911

1. Post Name & Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 275

Category-wise Distribution:

• UR: 113
• OBC: 74
• SC: 41
• EWS: 27
• ST: 20

PwBD Reservations:

• HI (Hearing Impaired): 3
• OC (Orthopedically Challenged): 3
• VI (Visually Impaired): 3
• ID (Intellectual Disability): 2

Post-wise Breakdown:

2. Educational Qualification & Experience

General Requirement: BE/BTech in CS/IT/Electronics OR MCA (Full-time)

Key Posts - Details:

Software Developer (Java):

• Scale I: 2 years Java + Angular/React/Spring Boot
• Scale II: 4 years Java, 2 years Spring Boot/API
• Scale III: 6 years Java + certifications (Mandatory)
• Scale IV: 10 years Java Architecture

Cyber Security / Information Security:

• Scale I: 2 years InfoSec/CyberSec in BFSI
• Scale II: 4 years evaluating InfoSec in BFSI
• Scale III: 6 years leading risk assessments (Certifications mandatory)
• Scale IV: 10 years IT/InfoSec Management (CISSP/CISM mandatory)

IT Officer:

• Scale I: 2 years IT Project Mgmt in banking/fintech
• Scale II: 4 years IT Project Mgmt in BFSI

Risk Manager:

• Scale I: MBA/PG in Banking & Finance (No experience)
• Scale III: MBA in Finance + 3 years Risk Management

CA (Taxation):

• Scale II: ICAI Final Pass + 2 years experience (desirable)

[Full details for all 21 posts available in notification]

3. Age Limit (as on 31.01.2026)

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC, max 56 years)
• 1984 Riot Victims: 5 years
• Ex-servicemen: 5 years

4. Pay Scale

Plus: Perquisites and allowances as per Bank policy

5. Selection Process

Two-Stage Selection:

Stage 1: Online Written Examination (90 minutes)

Stage 2: Interview

Qualifying Marks:

• Written Test: 50% (General/EWS) | 45% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
• Interview: 50% (General/EWS) | 45% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)

Final Merit:

• Written Exam: 70% weightage
• Interview: 30% weightage

Note: NO negative marking

6. Application Fee

Payment: Online mode only (Feb 28 to March 23, 2026) Non-refundable

7. Important Conditions

Probation & Bond:

• Probation: 2 years
• Bond: ₹3,00,000 for 3 years

CIBIL Score:

• Minimum 650 required
• No credit defaults/financial indiscipline

Other:

• May require 24x7 shift work
• Posting: Mumbai/Navi Mumbai (primary)
• CBI employees: Minimum 3 years service, must resign if selected

8. Required Documents

Upload at Application:

1. Recent photograph (4.5×3.5cm, 200×230px, 20-50KB)
2. Signature (140×60px, 10-20KB, black ink)
3. Left thumb impression (240×240px, 20-50KB)
4. Handwritten declaration in English (800×400px, 50-100KB)
5. Live webcam/mobile photo at registration

For Interview: 6. Educational certificates & marksheets 7. Experience certificates (as on 31.01.2026) 8. CIBIL score report (min 650) 9. Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) 10. NOC from current employer (Govt/PSU employees) 11. CGPA to percentage conversion certificate

1. One Application Only: Latest valid application retained
2. BFSI Experience Preferred: For most IT positions
3. Certifications: Mandatory for Scale III/IV in many posts
4. Full-time Degree: Only full-time BE/BTech/MCA accepted
5. No Withdrawal: Applications cannot be withdrawn
6. Shortlisting: Bank may shortlist based on higher qualifications
7. No TA/DA: Except SC/ST unemployed candidates for interview
8. Mumbai Jurisdiction: For all legal disputes
9. Medical Fitness: Required after selection
10. False Information: Leads to cancellation/termination

Exam Centres: 100+ centres across India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and many more)