Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Vacancy, Eligibility, Apply Online, Exam Pattern and Salary

 Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 has been announced for the recruitment of Officers in various Specialist Officer (SPL) streams up to Scale IV. The online application process will commence on 10.09.2026, and the BOI SO Application Last Date is 25.09.2026. The relevant date for age and qualification is 01.08.2026. 

The Bank of India (BOI) has released 205 vacancies for Specialist Officer posts across various specialised fields, including technology, security, engineering, legal, and other streams. The recruitment is being conducted across Scales I, II, III, and IV under Project No. 2026-27/02. Of the total vacancies, 28 posts are available in Scale-I, 118 in Scale-II, 49 in Scale-III, and 10 in Scale-IV. 

Bank of India SO Notification 2026

The Bank of India SO Notification 2026 has been released under Project No. 2026-27/02 for the recruitment of Specialist Officers across various specialised streams. The recruitment drive includes 205 vacancies in technology, security, engineering, legal, and other specialised areas across Scale-I, Scale-II, Scale-III, and Scale-IV posts. Candidates interested in the recruitment should carefully check the official notification for details regarding eligibility criteria, vacancies, selection process, application procedure, important dates, and other requirements.

BOI SO Recruitment Notification PDF Link

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Candidates applying for the BOI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 will be required to undergo a selection process comprising an online examination and/or interview, as applicable. 

Bank of India SO Vacancy 2026

The BOI Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026 includes posts from Junior Management Grade Scale-I to Senior Management Grade Scale-IV. The notice mentions 205 Specialist Officer vacancies in total across Scale I, Scale II, Scale III and Scale IV. The vacancies are inclusive of backlog, and the number of vacancies and reserved vacancies is provisional and may vary according to the actual requirements of the Bank.

BOI SO VACANCY 2026 PDF LINK

Scale IV Specialist Officer Posts

The Scale IV posts include:

• Chief Manager – Full-Stack Engineering

• Chief Manager – Digital Platforms

• Chief Manager – Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology

• Chief Manager – Digital Banking Operations

• Chief Manager – IT Procurement, Contracts & SLA Management

• Chief Manager - IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP qualifications

• Chief Manager-Information Security

The total number of Scale IV Specialist Officer vacancies is 10. The age limits vary according to the post, with the notice specifying minimum and maximum ages ranging from 28 to 40 years, with certain posts having a maximum age of 42 years.

Scale III Specialist Officer Posts

The Scale III posts include:

• Senior Manager – Full-Stack Engineering

• Senior Manager – Digital Platforms

• Senior Manager – Finacle Application Support

• Senior Manager – Infrastructure Operations

• Senior Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture

• Senior Manager – Data Engineering

• Senior Manager – API Governance & Security

• Senior Manager – DevSecOps Engineering

• Senior Manager – IT Procurement Specialist

• Senior Manager – Database Administration

• Senior Manager - Information Security

• Senior Manager - IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP qualifications

The total number of Scale III vacancies is 49. The age limits for these posts are specified in the notice, generally ranging from 28 to 37 years, while the IT Officer post with CISA/CISM/CISSP qualifications has an upper age limit of 40 years.

Scale II Specialist Officer Posts

The Scale II Bank of India Specialist Officer Posts include:

• Manager – Full-Stack Engineering

• Manager – BRE /LOS/ Decisioning Engineering

• Manager – Digital Platforms

• Manager – Application Support & Operations

• Manager – Infrastructure Operations

• Manager – IT System Administrator

• Manager – Performance testing

• Manager – Automation Testing

• Manager – IT Procurement Specialist

• Manager – IT Project Manager

• Manager – Business Analysis

• Manager – Data Analytics

• Manager – DevSecOps Engineering

• Manager – UI/UX Design

• Manager – Emerging Technology & Innovation

• Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture

• Manager – Database Administration

• Manager-Information Security

• Manager - IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP qualifications

• Law Officers

• Fire Officer

• Security Officer

The total number of Scale II vacancies is 118. The age limits vary between 25 years and 35 years, with some post having the maximum age limit as 30 and 32. 

Scale I Specialist Officer Posts

The Scale I posts include:

• Officer – Full-Stack Engineering

• Officer – Application Support & Operations

• Officer – Data Analytics

• Officer – Data Engineering

• Officer – QA & Test Engineering

• Officer-Information Security

• Civil Engineer

The total number of Scale I vacancies is 28. The age limits specified in the notice range from 21 to 30 years for most posts, while Civil Engineer has an age range of 25 to 30 years.

BOI SO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in applying for BOI SO Recruitment 2026 should carefully review the PDF provided below to ensure that they meet all the prescribed eligibility requirements. The document contains post-wise eligibility details, including the age limit, educational qualifications, mandatory/preferred qualifications and certifications, work experience, and specific or preferred skills. 

BOI SO Eligibility Criteria Pdf Link

BOI SO Apply Online

Candidates can complete the BOI SO Apply Online process only through the Bank of India's official website. The online application window is from 10.09.2026 to 25.09.2026. No other mode of application will be accepted.

BOI SO Application 2026 Link

Bank of India SO Application Fee 2026

The application fee/intimation charges are payable online from 10.09.2026 to 25.09.2026, both days inclusive.

Bank transaction charges for online payment of application fees/intimation charges have to be borne by the candidate.

The payment can be made through Master/Visa/RuPay Credit cards, Debit cards, Internet Banking, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, QR or UPI.

Steps to Apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Bank of India website

2. Click on CAREER.

3. Click on “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV- Project No. 2026-27/02 Notice dated 01.08.2026”.

4. Click on “APPLY ONLINE”.

5. Select “Click here for New Registration”.

6. Enter the name, contact details and email ID.

7. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system.

8. Complete the application form using the SAVE AND NEXT option where required.

9. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the prescribed specifications.

10. Preview and verify the complete application form.

11. Click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” after checking all details.

12. Click on the Payment tab and pay the applicable fee.

13. Take a printout of the system-generated online application form for future reference.
    Candidates should carefully verify all details before final submission because changes will not be permitted after completion of registration.

Bank of India SO Selection Process 2026

The Bank of India SO Selection Process will consist of an online test and/or personal interview, depending on the number of applicants/eligible candidates. Applications will first be scrutinised based on documents uploaded in support of professional experience, mandatory certification, educational qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

The Bank may conduct the selection process through:

1. Online Examination and Personal Interview, or

2. Personal Interview only.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined scores, with the online examination marks for this purpose being the marks obtained in the Professional Knowledge paper.

If the online examination is not conducted, final selection will be made through the Personal Interview. In that case, the merit list will be prepared based on interview marks.

BOI SO Exam Pattern 2026

The BOI SO Exam Pattern 2026 comprises two tests when an online examination is conducted:

The Bank reserves the right to modify the examination structure, which will be intimated through its official website. Detailed examination information will be provided through the Information Handout made available with the call letters.

The tests, except the English Language test, will be available bilingually in English and Hindi. The English Language test will be qualifying in nature, and marks obtained in English will not be added while preparing the merit list.

Bank of India SO Salary 2026

The Bank of India SO Salary is based on the applicable scale of the post. The notification provides the following present scales of basic pay:

Other allowances and perquisites will be applicable as per the Bank's rules.

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