The Bank of India (BOI) has released the official recruitment notification (Project No. 2026-27/02) for 205 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies across Scale I (Officer), Scale II (Manager), Scale III (Senior Manager), and Scale IV (Chief Manager) in various streams such as Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Information Security, Data Engineering, Law, DevSecOps, Fire Safety, and more. Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 September 2026 to 5 October 2026 (Extended) through the official website bankofindia.bank.in.
Important Dates
| Relevant Date for Age & Qualification | 01 August 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 5 October 2026 (Extended) |
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| Online Examination Date | To be Advised Separately |
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Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 1,180/- (Application Fee + Intimation Charges, incl. GST) |
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| SC / ST / PWD | Rs. 175/- (Intimation Charges only, incl. GST) |
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| Fee Payment Mode | Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets) |
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Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 40 Years (Varies by Scale and Post) |
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| Age Relaxation | As per Government / Banking Rules. |
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Eligibility (Stream-wise Overview)
| IT / Tech Streams | B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in CS/IT/ECE or MCA with relevant post-qualification experience and certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP, AWS, etc.). |
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| Law Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) with requisite advocacy/banking experience. |
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| Civil / Fire / Security | Degree in Civil Engineering / Fire Safety / Ex-Defence Officer as per notification guidelines. |
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| Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for complete post-specific qualification details. |
Salary / Scale of Pay
| JMGS-I (Scale I) | Rs. 48,480 - 2,000(7) - 62,480 - 2,340(2) - 67,160 - 2,680(7) - 85,920 |
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| MMGS-II (Scale II) | Rs. 64,820 - 2,340(1) - 67,160 - 2,680(10) - 93,960 |
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| MMGS-III (Scale III) | Rs. 85,920 - 2,680(5) - 99,320 - 2,980(2) - 1,05,280 |
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| SMGS-IV (Scale IV) | Rs. 1,02,300 - 2,980(4) - 1,14,220 - 3,360(2) - 1,20,940 |
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| Plus DA, HRA, CCA, and other admissible allowances and perquisites. |
Security Deposit (Refundable after 3 Years)
| Officers in JMGS-I | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
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| Officers in MMGS-II | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
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| Officers in MMGS-III & above | Rs. 3,00,000/- |
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| (The security deposit is refundable after 3 years of satisfactory service. Forfeited if left before completing 3 years.) |
Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Scale-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Scale / Grade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN (UR) | Total Posts |
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| Scale IV - Chief Manager | 01 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 06 | 10 (PwBD: 01) |
| Scale III - Senior Manager | 07 | 03 | 13 | 04 | 22 | 49 (PwBD: 02) |
| Scale II - Manager | 17 | 08 | 31 | 11 | 51 | 118 (PwBD: 05) |
| Scale I - Officer | 04 | 02 | 07 | 02 | 13 | 28 (PwBD: 01) |
| Grand Total | 29 | 15 | 52 | 17 | 92 | 205 |
How to Apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: www.bankofindia.bank.in and click on the “CAREER” tab.
- Locate the link “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV - Project No. 2026-27/02” and click on “APPLY ONLINE”.
- Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter your basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in educational qualification, work experience, and stream details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration as per prescribed specifications.
- Review the full application using “Preview” and click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” only after verifying all details.
- Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, QR, or UPI.
- Submit the form before the closing date: 25 September 2026.
- Take a printout of the system-generated application form and payment e-Receipt for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
