🏦 Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
📢 Last Date Extended! Apply for 350 Specialist Officer Posts
Forex Officer (Scale III) & Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 📍 Pan India
📅 New Last Date: 15.02.2026
Central Bank of India (CBI) has released an important Corrigendum Notification (Dated 04.02.2026) regarding the ongoing recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in Scale I and Scale III. The bank has extended the last date for online registration.
Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for 350 regular vacancies, specifically for Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I). Candidates who missed the earlier deadline can now apply online via the IBPS portal until 15th February 2026. Selection will be based on an Online Examination followed by a Personal Interview. 👇 Check the revised schedule, detailed vacancy breakup, and eligibility criteria below.
Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for 350 regular vacancies, specifically for Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I). Candidates who missed the earlier deadline can now apply online via the IBPS portal until 15th February 2026. Selection will be based on an Online Examination followed by a Personal Interview. 👇 Check the revised schedule, detailed vacancy breakup, and eligibility criteria below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization | Central Bank of India (CBI) |
| 🆔 Post Name | Specialist Officers (Forex & Marketing) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 350 Posts |
| 💰 Salary Scale |
Scale III: ₹ 85,920 – 1,05,280/- Scale I: ₹ 48,480 – 85,920/- |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Online (Through IBPS) |
📊 Post & Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Scale | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Officer | III | 07 | 03 | 13 | 05 | 22 | 50 |
| Marketing Officer | I | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
| Grand Total | 52 | 25 | 94 | 35 | 144 | 350 | |
*Vacancies include reservations for PwBD candidates as per Govt guidelines.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As on 01.01.2026)
1. Marketing Officer (Scale I)
- ✅ Education: MBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialization in Marketing/Finance (2 Years Full Time Course).
- ✅ Experience: Freshers can apply (Experience is desirable but not mandatory).
- ✅ Age Limit: 20 to 30 Years.
2. Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III)
- ✅ Education: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Preference given to candidates with IIBF Certificate in Forex.
- ✅ Experience: Minimum 3 Years of experience in Forex/Trade Finance in a Public Sector Bank or Private Sector Bank.
- ✅ Age Limit: 26 to 35 Years.
*Note: Age relaxation applies for Reserved Categories (SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years).
⚔️ Selection Process
The selection process for both posts will consist of two stages:
- 1️⃣ Online Written Examination: Questions on Stream/Category Specific Questions, Computer Knowledge, and Banking Knowledge.
- 2️⃣ Personal Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for the interview round.
📅 Exam Date: Tentatively in February/March 2026.
💸 Application Fees
- 🔸 SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: ₹ 175/- (Intimation Charges + GST)
- 🔸 All Other Candidates (Gen/OBC/EWS): ₹ 850/- (Application Fee + GST)
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
📅 Important Dates Schedule
- 🟢 Online Registration Started: 19.01.2026
- 🔴 Old Last Date: 03.02.2026
- 🆕 Extended Last Date to Apply: 15.02.2026
- 📝 Exam Date (Tentative): Feb/March 2026
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the Central Bank of India official website: www.centralbankofindia.co.in.
- Navigate to the “Career” section.
- Click on “Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2026”.
- Register using your Name, Email, and Mobile Number.
- Fill in the application form with educational and personal details.
- Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand Written Declaration.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the e-receipt and application form for future reference.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the new last date to apply for Central Bank of India SO 2026?
Ans: The last date has been extended to 15th February 2026.Q2. How many vacancies are there for Marketing Officer?
Ans: There are 300 vacancies for the post of Marketing Officer (Scale I).Q3. Does the Foreign Exchange Officer post require experience?
Ans: Yes, Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) requires minimum 3 years of experience in Forex/Trade Finance.Q4. What is the salary for Scale III Officer?
Ans: The pay scale for Scale III Officer is ₹ 85,920 – 1,05,280/-.Q5. Is the application link active?
Ans: Yes, the application link provided earlier remains active till 15.02.2026.