Bank of India has published the Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 notification for 205 Specialist Officer vacancies spread across 48 distinct posts in Scale I to Scale IV, covering areas such as full-stack engineering, information security, DevSecOps, data engineering, law, fire safety, civil engineering and security. This is one of the larger banking recruitment drives of the season, with vacancies ranging from Officer (Scale I) to Chief Manager (Scale IV).
Candidates applying under Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 must hold a relevant technical or professional qualification depending on the post, along with the minimum years of experience specified for each scale — from 1 year for Scale I officers up to 8 years and domain certifications for Scale IV chief managers. The selection combines an online examination and a personal interview, and candidates must complete registration online before the deadline.
Overview of Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Bank of India (BOI)
Posts
48 Specialist Officer roles (Scale I to Scale IV)
Total Vacancies
205
Project Number
2026-27/02
Application Mode
Online
Application Window
10 to 25 September 2026
Cut-off Date
1 August 2026
Official Website
bankofindia.bank.in
Eligibility Criteria
IT/Digital posts: B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in Computer Science or IT, with relevant certifications such as OCP Java, CISA/CISM/CISSP, PMP, TOGAF, AWS/Azure, CKA or ITIL depending on the post.
Law Officer: LLB graduate from a recognised university.
Fire Officer: B.E. Fire Engineering or equivalent from NFSC Nagpur or a recognised institution.
Civil Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks.
Security Officer: Any graduate with a 3-month computer certification.
Age & Experience (as on 01.08.2026): Scale I 21–30 years (1 year experience), Scale II 25–35 years, Scale III 28–37 years, Scale IV 28–42 years (up to 8+ years’ experience), varying by post.
Pay Scale
Scale
Basic Pay Range (Rs.)
Scale I (JMGS-I)
48,480 – 85,920
Scale II (MMGS-II)
64,820 – 93,960
Scale III (MMGS-III)
85,920 – 1,05,280
Scale IV (SMGS-IV)
1,02,300 – 1,20,940
Selection Process
Online examination — English Language (25 marks, qualifying) and Professional Knowledge (100 marks, domain-specific).
Personal interview of maximum 100 marks.
Final selection based on 60% weightage to the online exam and 40% to the interview.
Application Fee
Category
Fee (incl. GST)
SC/ST/PWD
Rs. 175
General/EWS/OBC
Rs. 1,180
How to Apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
Visit bankofindia.bank.in and open the Career section.
Select “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02”.
Register online to generate your provisional registration number and password.
Fill in personal, educational and experience details, and upload photograph, signature and declaration.
Pay the applicable fee online and submit the form before 25 September 2026.
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Q1: How many total vacancies are there in Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 205 vacancies spread across 48 Specialist Officer posts from Scale I to Scale IV.
Q2: What is the application fee for general category candidates?
A: General, EWS and OBC candidates must pay Rs. 1,180, while SC/ST/PWD candidates pay Rs. 175.
Q3: What is the selection process for these posts?
A: Selection involves an online examination followed by a personal interview, with a 60:40 weightage respectively.
Q4: What is the last date to apply online?
A: The online application window closes on 25 September 2026.
Q5: Is there a security deposit for selected candidates?
A: Yes, selected candidates must pay a security deposit ranging from Rs. 1 lakh (Scale I) to Rs. 3 lakh (Scale III and above).
Specialist professionals in IT, law, engineering and security domains should check their eligibility for the exact post code under Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 and apply online well before 25 September 2026.
