Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: 205 Posts, Scale I-IV
Bank of India (BOI), a leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in Mumbai, has released a notification for the recruitment of Officers in various Specialist streams up to Scale IV, under Project No. 2026-27/02, dated 1 August 2026. The bank is inviting applications for 205 vacancies across 48 distinct posts, spanning Full-Stack Engineering, Information Security, DevSecOps, Data Engineering, Law, Fire, Security, and Civil Engineering. Applications go online, running 10 to 25 September 2026.
| Organization | Bank of India (BOI) |
| Project No. | 2026-27/02 |
| Total Vacancies | 205, across Scale I (28), Scale II (118), Scale III (49), Scale IV (10) |
| Posts | 48 distinct posts, including Civil Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer, Law Officer, Fire Officer, Security Officer |
| Age Limit | 21–42 years (varies by post), as on 1 August 2026 |
| Application Window | 10–25 September 2026 |
Eligibility
Requirements vary significantly by post — B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc in Computer Science/IT for technical roles, LLB for Law Officer, a Fire/Safety Engineering degree for Fire Officer, and B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (minimum 60% marks) for Civil Engineer, along with post-qualification experience for Scale II-IV roles. Freshers are eligible for Scale I (Officer) posts, while Scale II-IV require relevant work experience. Candidates who previously held a similar post in Bank of India are not eligible to reapply.
Application Fee
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹1,180
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹175
Selection Process
An Online Examination and/or Personal Interview, depending on the post. The online exam runs 100 minutes with 1/4th negative marking per wrong answer; the English section is qualifying only and doesn’t count toward the merit score.
How to Apply
- Visit bankofindia.bank.in and find the Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read Annexure-I of the official notification for exact post-wise qualification and experience requirements.
- Register and fill in the online application with your personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit before 25 September 2026 — note that candidates can apply for only ONE post; multiple applications result in only the latest valid application being retained.
Official Links
Official Website: bankofindia.bank.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 25 September 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there?
A: 205, across Scale I to IV, spanning 48 distinct specialist posts.
Q: Can I apply for multiple posts?
A: No — you can apply for only one post; submitting multiple applications means only the latest one is retained.
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: Yes — 1/4th mark deducted per wrong answer in the online exam.
Final Word
Since applying for more than one post results in only your latest application being kept rather than all of them being considered, choose your single best-fit post carefully before submitting rather than hedging across multiple roles.