Bank of India — Specialist Officer Cadre
| Application Start | 10 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Scale I to IV) |
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| Total Vacancies | 205 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc in relevant streams, LLB for Law, or Fire Engineering degree with required certifications. |
| Age Limit | 21-42 years depending on the post and scale (as of 2026-08-01). |
| Salary | As per IBA guidelines for Bank Officers (Scale I to IV). |
| Application Fee | Details available in official notification. |
| Selection Process | Online Examination and/or Personal Interview based on the post requirements. |
Bank of India (BOI) has issued an official notification (Project No. 2026-27/02) for the recruitment of 205 Specialist Officers across various scales. The recruitment covers 48 distinct technical and specialist domains, ranging from Scale I (Officer) to Scale IV (Chief Manager). Candidates can submit their applications online starting September 10, 2026, until September 25, 2026.
The 205 positions are categorized based on organizational hierarchy:
| Scale | Designation | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scale IV | Chief Manager | 10 |
| Scale III | Senior Manager | 49 |
| Scale II | Manager | 118 |
| Scale I | Officer | 28 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the specific educational and professional certification requirements stipulated for their chosen stream. Generally, technical roles require a B.E./B.Tech, MCA, or M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT/Electronics. Specific roles such as Law Officer require an LLB, while Fire Officer positions mandate a recognized Fire/Safety Engineering degree. Additionally, post-qualification experience ranging from 1 to 8 years is mandatory based on the scale of the post.
The upper age limit varies by specific post within Scale IV, generally ranging between 40 and 42 years. Please refer to the official notification for post-specific age constraints.
Yes, most IT-related positions require specific certifications such as OCP Java, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or cloud-related certifications (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud). Mandatory certifications vary per post.
Rajesh Kumar Sharma is a seasoned career consultant with over 12 years of experience in the Indian government recruitment sector. He has helped thousands of aspirants navigate the complex world of Sarkari Naukri, specializing in SSC, UPSC, and Banking examinations.
