Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026

Central Bank of India Assistant General Manager (AGM) Specialist Recruitment 2026

The Central Bank of India (CBI), a leading Public Sector Bank with a PAN-India network of over 4,500 branches, has released an official recruitment notification for the selection of 15 Assistant General Managers (AGM) in Specialist Category (Scale V). These highly specialized senior management roles are across crucial verticals like Risk Management, Finance & Accounts, and Credit.

Eligible candidates with qualifications such as Chartered Accountancy (CA), CFA, CMA, MBA, B.E./B.Tech, or Post Graduate degrees can submit their applications online through the IBPS portal starting from April 30, 2026, to May 25, 2026.

CBI AGM Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown by Stream

The division of the 15 vacancies across specialized streams is structured as follows:

Eligibility Criteria (as of 31-03-2026)

Candidates must ensure they fulfill the stringent educational, certification, and post-qualification experience standards before initiating the application process.

1. AGM - Risk Management / Compliance

• Education: Full-time B.Sc in Statistics/Economics or Bachelor's in Analytics (Statistics, Applied Maths, Data Science) with minimum 55% marks; OR Full-time MBA (Finance/Banking) / PGDBM / IPGD-Risk Management with 55% marks.
• Mandatory Certifications: FRM (GARP USA) / CFA (CFA Institute USA) / PRM (PRMIA USA).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in Banking (Officer Cadre), with at least 5 years in Risk Management/Compliance in a Scheduled Commercial Bank with 2000+ branches. Current role must be Chief Manager (min. 1 year) or Senior Manager (min. 4 years).

2. AGM - Asset Liability Management (ALM)

• Education: Full-time B.E./B.Tech OR Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Business Management/Banking/Finance OR Chartered Accountant.
• Mandatory Certifications: FRM (GARP) / PRM (PRMIA USA) / CFA (CFA Institute).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in Banking (Officer Cadre), with 5 years specifically in Risk Management. Current role must be Chief Manager (min. 1 year) or Senior Manager (min. 4 years).

3. AGM - Digital Risk & Analytics

• Education: Full-time Bachelor's in Mathematics/Statistics OR B.E./B.Tech in Data Science/IT/CS/Software Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in Banking (Officer Cadre), with 5 years in Risk Management. Current role must be Chief Manager (min. 1 year) or Senior Manager (min. 4 years).

4. AGM - Finance & Accounts

• Education: Full-time Graduation AND must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA membership is mandatory).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in a Scheduled Commercial Bank having more than 2000 branches, with at least 7 years in Bank Head Office/Administrative Office handling Corporate Taxation, GST, TDS, Balance Sheet, IFRS, Ind AS, Regulatory Reporting, or Capital Raising.

5. AGM - Credit Officer

• Education: Chartered Accountant / CFA / CMA-ICWA; OR Two years full-time Post Graduation in Banking/Finance/Credit-related fields.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience as an officer, out of which 7 years must be in Corporate Credit, Project Finance, or Mid & Large Credit in Scheduled Banks with 2000+ branches.

Age Limit & Relaxations

• Minimum Age: 33 Years
• Maximum Age: 45 Years (as on March 31, 2026)

Relaxations in upper age limit apply as per Government regulations:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwBD (Divyangjan): 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years

Application Fee

Fees are payable online within the specified transaction window:

• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: Rs. 175/- (Intimation charges only)
• All Other Candidates (General/OBC/EWS): Rs. 850/-

Selection Process & Exam Scheme

The recruitment process employs a dual-stage filter to finalize selection, adhering to a 70:30 weightage ratio between the Written Test and the Interview.

Online Written Examination Pattern

Note: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for reserved category candidates in both the online test and the subsequent interview round.

Key Service Conditions & Indemnity Bond

• Indemnity Bond: Selected candidates are required to execute an Indemnity Bond of INR 3,00,000/- to serve the bank for a minimum continuous period of 3 years.
• Probation Period: 2 Years from the date of active joining.
• Credit History: Candidates must maintain a minimum Credit Information Company (CIC) score of 650 with no records of defaults at the time of document verification.

How to Apply for Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official application portal using the link provided below.
2. Register as a new user by entering basic contact information to generate your Registration Number and Password.
3. Log in and carefully fill in all mandatory fields, including qualification details, experience records, and stream choice.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and the handwritten declaration as per the official dimensions.
5. Pay the application fee via the secure online gateway using Net Banking, Credit/Debit cards, or UPI.
6. Submit the form and retain a printed copy of both the application confirmation and the transaction receipt for future use.