
Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Out: Bank of India has released the notification announcing the specialist officer recruitment for multiple profiles. Bank of India SO Recruitment has been announced to fill 205 posts. Candidates must possess a graduation degree or a post-graduation degree, depending on the profiles available for the recruitment of specialist officers in BOI. The age limit is 21 years to 42 years. The application portal will open for candidates from September 10 to September 25, 2026.
The Bank of India (BOI) is a leading public sector bank in India with its head office in Mumbai. It is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for Specialist Officer (SO) posts.
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Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Overview |
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Bank Name |
Bank of India (BOI) |
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Post Name |
Specialist Officer (SO) |
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Project Number |
2026-27/02 Notice dated 01.08.2026 |
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Total Vacancies |
205 vacancies |
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Scale of Posts |
Scale I, Scale II, Scale III, and Scale IV |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Dates |
September 10 to September 25, 2026 |
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Selection Mode |
Online Exam and/or Personal Interview |
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Official Website |
www.bankofindia.bank.in |
BOI Specialist Officer Notification 2026 has been issued on the official website. Candidates can download the official SO notification. They can check the Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 details. It covers the eligibility criteria, vacancy breakdown, application fee, eligibility, selection process, and instructions for the candidates.
BOI Specialist Officer Notification PDF Download
Bank of India Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026 has been released in the official notification. A total of 205 vacancies have been announced for the specialist officer profile in the Bank of India.
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Bank of India Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026 |
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Scale |
Post |
Number of Posts |
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Scale IV |
Chief Manager |
10 |
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Scale III |
Senior Manager |
49 |
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Scale II |
Manager |
118 |
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Scale I |
Officer |
28 |
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Total |
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205 |
Bank of India SO Apply Online 2026 portal will open for candidates from September 10, 2026, to September 25, 2026. Candidates can visit the website to complete the application form and submit it with fee payment.
Application Fee:
SC / ST / PWD: Rs. 175/- (Intimation charges)
General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1180/- (Application fee + Intimation charges)
Bank of India SO Apply Online 2026 (Starts From September 10, 2026)
Candidates need to meet the minimum requirements covered in the BOI Specialist Officer Eligibility 2026 and apply for the recruitment.
Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or meet specified government norms.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026):
Scale I: 21 to 30 years (Civil Engineer: 25 to 30 years)
Scale II: 25 to 35 years (Law Officer: 25 to 30 years)
Scale III: 28 to 37 years (IT Officer CISA/CISM/CISSP: 28 to 40 years)
Scale IV: 28 to 40 years (Information Security: 32 to 42 years)
Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) gets 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation.
Education & Experience: Candidates must possess a graduation degree, post-graduation, or relevant professional tech degrees (B.E./B.Tech/MCA/Law/CA) along with necessary work experience based on the specific post applied for.
BOI SO Selection Process 2026 includes two main stages in the selection process.
Online Test: An objective test to check candidates' skills.
Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the exam are called for an interview worth 100 marks
Candidates who want to prepare for the Specialist Officer profile in Bank of India. They should carefully refer to the subjects as provided in the Bank of India SO Syllabus 2026. This can help them to start their exam preparation.
English Language: Basic English grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, error detection, and sentence arrangement.
Professional Knowledge: Core concepts related to your specialised subject area (such as Computer Science/IT, Engineering, Law, Data Analysis, or Information Security)
The Bank of India Specialist Officer Exam Pattern 2026 helps candidates understand the online paper’s exam style. It includes the subjects, number of questions asked, marking scheme, and time.
English Language: 25 Maximum Marks (Qualifying in nature).
Professional Knowledge: 100 Maximum Marks (Used for merit list).
Exam Duration: Composite time of 100 minutes.
Medium: The test is available bilingually in English and Hindi (except English Language).
Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1/4th (0.25) mark for every wrong answer.
Selected officers receive a competitive pay scale along with standard central banking allowances.
Bank of India SO Salary Structure
Scale I (JMGS-I): Rs. 48480 - 85920
Scale II (MMGS-II): Rs. 64820 - 93960
Scale III (MMGS-III): Rs. 85920 - 105280
Scale IV (SMGS-IV): Rs. 102300 - 120940
Job Profile: Selected officers work in specialised roles such as managing IT infrastructure, handling cybersecurity, overseeing full-stack development, managing digital platforms, or ensuring legal compliance. Officers can be posted anywhere in India.