Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 has 205 vacancies across Scale I to Scale IV. The online application window is open from 10 September to 25 September 2026.
Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 at a glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting bank | Bank of India |
| Project | 2026-27/02 |
| Total vacancies | 205 |
| Scales | Scale I to IV |
| Application | 10–25 September 2026 |
| Reference date | 1 August 2026 |
| Exam | To be advised separately |
Important dates and application deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Registration closes | 25 September 2026 |
| Fee payment | 10–25 September 2026 |
| Application printing | Up to 10 October 2026 |
Vacancy details: 205 posts
| Scale | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scale I | Officer | 28 |
| Scale II | Manager | 118 |
| Scale III | Senior Manager | 49 |
| Scale IV | Chief Manager | 10 |
| Total | — | 205 |
The recruitment covers specialist areas including full-stack engineering, digital platforms, data engineering, information security, DevSecOps, database administration, IT project management, law, fire, security and civil engineering. Exact conditions are post-specific.
Age limit and relaxation
| Scale | Broad age range on 1 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Scale I | 21–30 years, with post-specific exceptions |
| Scale II | 25–35 years, with post-specific exceptions |
| Scale III | 28–37 years, with some specialist exceptions |
| Scale IV | 28–40 years, with some specialist exceptions |
Age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026. Category-based relaxation applies where provided by the recruitment notice. Candidates must use the exact Annexure-I entry for their chosen specialist post because some streams have different age bands.
Educational qualification and experience
There is no single qualification for all 205 posts. Depending on the stream, requirements include B.E./B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc., LLB, civil or fire engineering qualifications and specialist certifications such as CISA, CISM or CISSP. Relevant professional experience is also prescribed for many posts.
Selection process and exam pattern
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online examination | Professional Knowledge plus qualifying English Language. |
| Interview | Personal interview where prescribed. |
| Final weightage | 60:40 between online exam and interview where both are conducted. |
| Interview-only route | Permitted for specified posts/situations under the notice. |
Application fee and documents
The notified charge is ₹1,180 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Keep the required photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience documents, certifications and category documents ready as applicable.
How to apply online
- Open Bank of India and go to the Career section.
- Select Project No. 2026-27/02 for Officers in various streams up to Scale IV.
- Choose the exact specialist post for which you meet the eligibility conditions.
- Complete registration and enter personal, education and experience details.
- Upload the prescribed documents.
- Pay the applicable fee by 25 September 2026.
- Review and submit the application.
- Save the final form and payment receipt.
Final checklist before 25 September
- Confirm the exact specialist stream and post code.
- Check age on 1 August 2026.
- Match degree, certification and experience requirements.
- Prepare category documents if applicable.
- Check uploaded files before submission.
- Pay the fee and submit before the deadline.
- Retain the application and receipt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date?
25 September 2026 is the last date for online registration and fee payment.
How many vacancies are available?
There are 205 vacancies across Scale I, II, III and IV.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is post-specific, broadly ranging from 21 to 42 across the recruitment, with different ranges by scale and specialist stream.
When is the exam?
The registration portal says the online examination date will be advised separately.
Official sources
- Bank of India Career section and Project No. 2026-27/02 notification.
- Official BOI-linked registration portal.
- Post-wise Annexure-I for exact qualification, experience and age conditions.
Final takeaway: BOI has opened 205 Specialist Officer vacancies and the application window closes on 25 September 2026. The exact eligibility rules depend on the specialist post, so check the relevant Annexure-I entry before submission.
