CBI Recruitment for 275 Posts: Apply Now Without Delay, Get Full Details Here..
CBI SO Apply Online 2026: The Central Bank of India (CBI) has released a notification for the recruitment of 275 Specialist Officer (SO) positions. If you possess the requisite qualifications for these posts, you may fill out the online application form by March 23, 2026.
CBI SO Apply Online 2026: Which posts are open for recruitment?
Through this recruitment drive, the bank aims to strengthen its various technical departments. Appointments will be made for a total of 21 different types of specialist positions, including IT Officer, Data Engineer, Risk Manager, Software Developer (Java/.NET), Data Scientist, and Cyber Security Specialist. This recruitment covers various scales, ranging from Scale I to Scale IV.
CBI SO Apply Online 2026: Key Details
Start Date for Applications: February 28, 2026
Last Date to Apply: March 23, 2026
Exam Date: April 2026
CBI SO Apply Online 2026: Who can apply?
For most technical positions, candidates must hold a B.E. / B.Tech degree (in Computer Science, IT, or ECE) or an MCA degree. Conversely, for positions such as Risk Manager and Taxation Specialist, a degree in a related subject or a CA qualification is mandatory. The experience requirements vary depending on the specific post; detailed information regarding these requirements can be found in the official notification.
CBI SO Apply Online 2026: Age Limit and Fee
Depending on the specific scale, the maximum age limit ranges from 30 to 45 years. (Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation in accordance with government regulations.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. However, SC, ST, PwD (Persons with Disabilities), and female candidates are required to pay only ₹175.
CBI SO Apply Online 2026: How will the selection be conducted?
Online Written Examination: This carries a weightage of 70%.
Interview: This carries a weightage of 30%. Only candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the interview.
CBI SO Apply Online 2026: How to Apply?
First, visit the bank's official website: centralbank.bank.in.
Navigate to the 'Careers' section and click on the link for 'Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2026'.
Register yourself and carefully fill in all the details requested in the form.
Upload your photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
Pay the application fee, and ensure you take a printout of the form after submitting it.
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