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Bank of India Recruitment 2026 – 205 Specialist Officer Posts, Apply Online

Bank of India (BOI)  |  Project No. 2026-27/02  |  Scale-I to Scale-IV

205
Total Posts
₹1,180
Application Fee
4 Scales
Scale I–IV
25 Sep
Last Date



Bank of India (BOI) has released an official notification for the BOI Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 to fill 205 vacancies across Scale-I, Scale-II, Scale-III, and Scale-IV levels. The positions cover various specialized streams including IT, Law, Information Security, Data Analytics, Civil Engineering, and Security. Interested candidates can apply online through the official BOI website (bankofindia.bank.in) from September 10, 2026, to September 25, 2026. Selection will be based on an online examination and/or personal interview.

🔔 Applications Open: Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 starts 10 September 2026. Last date to apply and pay fee: 25 September 2026. Age/qualification cut-off date: 1 August 2026. IT, Security, Law, Civil Engineering & more – apply now!

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Post Category Specialist Officer – Scale I, II, III & IV
Organisation Bank of India (BOI)
Project No. 2026-27/02
Total Vacancies 205 Posts
Pay Scale JMGS-I: ₹48,480+ | SMGS-IV: up to ₹1,20,940
Qualification Post-specific (Refer Annexure-I)
Age/Qualification Cut-off 1 August 2026
Application Fee ₹1,180/- (Gen/EWS/OBC) | ₹175/- (SC/ST/PwBD)
Apply Start Date 10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 25 September 2026




Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Bank of India (BOI) has opened recruitment for Specialist Officers in technology, security, engineering, legal, and other specialised streams up to Scale IV under Project No. 2026-27/02. The drive offers opportunities at Scale-I, Scale-II, Scale-III, and Scale-IV levels, with 205 vacancies distributed across specialist positions.

The online application process starts on 10 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply up to 25 September 2026. Eligibility – including educational qualification, professional certifications, and experience – varies considerably from one specialist post to another. The crucial date for determining age and qualification is 1 August 2026.

Provisional Vacancies: The advertised vacancies include backlog vacancies and are provisional – the Bank may modify them according to its actual requirements.

Scale-wise Vacancy Distribution



Scale Vacancies
Scale-I (JMGS-I) 28
Scale-II (MMGS-II) 118
Scale-III (MMGS-III) 49
Scale-IV (SMGS-IV) 10
Total 205
🌟 Scale-II (MMGS-II) has the highest allocation with 118 posts, more than half of all vacancies in this drive.




Relevant Disciplines & Specialist Streams

Computer Science / Information Technology
Information Security
Data Analytics / Data Engineering
Software & Full-Stack Engineering
Application Support & Operations
Engineering & Technology Architecture
IT Procurement & Project Management
UI/UX & Emerging Technologies
Law
Civil Engineering
Fire & Safety
Security & other specialised technology streams
ℹ Candidates must possess the qualification prescribed for the particular post and be able to produce documentary evidence of education, professional experience, and mandatory certifications.




Important Qualification Rule

Where a post prescribes 60% marks, eligible candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories applying against reserved vacancies receive a 5% relaxation, making the requirement 55%. The percentage must be calculated per the candidate’s university rules; where CGPA/OGPA is used, it must be converted into percentage.

⚠ Check the post-specific Annexure-I eligibility before applying rather than assuming one qualification applies to all 205 vacancies – requirements differ significantly across streams.




Age Limit (As on 1 August 2026)

Scale General Age Range
Scale-I 21 – 30 Years
Scale-II 25 – 35 Years
Scale-III 28 – 37 Years
Scale-IV 28 – 40 Years
Certain specialised posts have different upper-age limits: Scale-IV IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP – up to 42 years; Information Security – 32–42 years; Scale-III IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP – up to 40 years.

Age Relaxation

Category Relaxation
SC / ST 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years
PwBD 10 Years
Eligible Ex-Servicemen 5 Years
Persons Affected by 1984 Riots 5 Years




Salary & Pay Scale

Scale Basic Pay Scale (₹)
JMGS-I 48,480 – 85,920
MMGS-II 64,820 – 93,960
MMGS-III 85,920 – 1,05,280
SMGS-IV 1,02,300 – 1,20,940
💰 Apart from basic pay, applicable allowances and other benefits/perquisites are available as per Bank of India rules for the respective scale.

Selection Process

The Bank will decide whether to conduct an Online Examination and Personal Interview depending on the number of eligible applicants. Selection may follow either of these paths:

Online Examination → Interview → Final Merit
Interview Only → Final Merit (for posts with fewer eligible applicants)




Important Documents

Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration
Valid photo identity proof
Educational qualification certificates & mark sheets
Professional certification documents, wherever applicable
Experience certificates
Category / EWS / PwBD certificate, if applicable
NOC from employer, wherever applicable

Application Fee

General / EWS / OBC₹1,180/-
SC / ST / PwBD₹175/-
⚠ The ₹175 fee for SC/ST/PwBD is towards intimation charges only. The ₹1,180 fee for General/EWS/OBC includes application fee plus intimation charges. Bank transaction charges are extra, as applicable.

Important Dates



Notification Date
1 August 2026
Apply Starts
10 September 2026
⏰ Last Date to Apply
25 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
25 September 2026
⭐ Online Exam / Interview
To Be Announced Separately

How to Apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

1

Visit the official Bank of India website, go to the Careers section, and select the recruitment link for “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02.”

2

Select Apply Online, complete registration, and note the generated registration number and password.

3

Fill in personal, educational, and professional details. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per prescribed specifications, plus documents supporting qualifications, certifications, and experience.

4

Check the complete form, pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway, and complete registration. Retain the system-generated application form, registration number, password, and e-receipt.

Important Links



Online Application Form
Opens 10 September 2026 | Closes 25 September 2026

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Official Notification PDF
Project No. 2026-27/02

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Official Website – Bank of India
bankofindia.bank.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QHow many vacancies are available in Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?

The total number of vacancies is 205, distributed as 28 in Scale-I, 118 in Scale-II, 49 in Scale-III, and 10 in Scale-IV.

QWhat is the last date to apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 25 September 2026. Applications open on 10 September 2026.

QWhat is the age limit for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?

Age varies by scale: Scale-I (21–30 yrs), Scale-II (25–35 yrs), Scale-III (28–37 yrs), Scale-IV (28–40 yrs), calculated as on 1 August 2026. Some specialised posts have higher upper-age limits.

QWhat is the application fee for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?

The fee is ₹1,180 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, plus applicable bank transaction charges.

QIs there a written exam for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?

The Bank will decide whether to conduct an Online Examination and/or Personal Interview depending on the number of eligible applicants for each post. The exam date will be announced separately.


Apply Online Now – Bank of India SO 2026 | Last Date: 25 September 2026
Download Official Bank of India Notification PDF

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