Bank of India (BOI) has announced a major recruitment drive for Specialist Officers 2026, offering 205 vacancies across Scale I, Scale II, Scale III and Scale IV in a wide range of specialised fields.
The recruitment, released under Project No. 2026-27/02, is aimed at professionals and graduates with qualifications and experience in areas such as Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Data Engineering, Information Security, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Operations, Law, Civil Engineering, Fire Safety and Security.
Unlike a conventional banking recruitment focused mainly on general banking roles, this BOI vacancy provides opportunities for candidates from diverse technical and professional backgrounds to join a public sector bank in specialised officer positions.
According to the recruitment schedule provided, online applications are scheduled to open on 10 September 2026 and remain available until 25 September 2026, while the relevant date for determining age and qualification is 1 August 2026.
The vacancies are distributed across four management grades, with Manager posts accounting for the largest share, followed by Senior Manager, Officer and Chief Manager positions.
Candidates must carefully check the eligibility criteria for their particular stream because educational qualifications, professional certifications, age limits and required work experience vary considerably from one post to another.
The selection process is primarily based on an online examination and personal interview, although the Bank reserves the right to adopt an interview-only selection process for particular posts.
With opportunities ranging from entry-level Scale I specialist positions to senior Scale IV Chief Manager roles, the BOI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 can be a significant career opportunity for experienced IT professionals, engineers, legal professionals and other specialists looking to move into the public sector banking environment.
Bank of India (BOI) Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Official Notice Out — 205 Specialist Officer Posts (Scale I to Scale IV) | Apply Online 10–25 September 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Bank of India (BOI) |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Officers in Various Specialist Streams up to Scale IV |
| Project Number | Project No. 2026-27/02, Notice dated 01.08.2026 |
| Post Name | Chief Manager, Senior Manager, Manager, Officer — across 48 Specialist streams including Full-Stack Engineering, Information Security, Data Engineering, Law Officer, Fire Officer, Security Officer, Civil Engineer |
| Total Vacancies | 205 (Inclusive of Backlog, Provisional) |
| Notice Release Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India (as per Bank’s requirement) |
| Official Website | www.bankofindia.bank.in |
BOI Specialist Officer 2026 — What This Recruitment Covers
Bank of India, a leading Public Sector Bank headquartered in Mumbai, has released a fresh Specialist Officer notice covering four grades — Scale I (Officer) through Scale IV (Chief Manager). Unlike the traditional IT-Officer-only drives, this cycle is heavily weighted toward technology roles (Full-Stack Engineering, DevSecOps, Data Engineering, Information Security, API Governance) alongside the usual Law Officer, Fire Officer, Security Officer and Civil Engineer posts. The relevant date for age and qualification is fixed as 01.08.2026, and candidates can apply for only one post.
Editorial note: This is a separate recruitment cycle (Project No. 2026-27/02) from the earlier BOI SO 2025-26 drive (115 posts, exam held January 2026). Candidates who appeared in the earlier cycle must apply afresh if eligible for this one.
BOI SO 2026 Important Dates
- Notice Release Date: 01 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 10 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 25 September 2026
- Relevant Date for Age & Qualification: 01 August 2026
- Tentative Online Examination Date: To Be Advised Separately
- Call Letter Download: Will be notified on official website
Nationality / Citizenship
- A Citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or
- A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with intent to settle permanently in India — subject to a Certificate of Eligibility from the Government of India
Age Limit & Age Relaxation (As on 01.08.2026)
Age limit differs post-wise across scales — Scale I posts require 21–30 years, going up to 28–42 years for select Scale IV posts. Full scale-wise age bands are given in the vacancy tables below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (min. 5 yrs service) | 5 Years |
| Persons Affected by 1984 Riots | 5 Years |
Note: SC/ST/OBC relaxation is cumulative with only one of the remaining categories (Ex-servicemen / 1984-riot-affected). There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers’ Cadre — only age relaxation applies.
BOI SO 2026 Vacancy Breakup — Scale-wise (Total: 205)
Vacancies are inclusive of backlog and provisional — subject to change per the Bank’s actual requirement. Category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/GEN) and PWD break-up for every post is given in the official Notice.
Scale IV — Chief Manager (Total: 10)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Full-Stack Engineering | 2 | 28-40 |
| Digital Platforms | 1 | 28-40 |
| Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology | 1 | 28-40 |
| Digital Banking Operations | 2 | 28-40 |
| IT Procurement, Contracts & SLA Management | 1 | 28-40 |
| IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP qualification) | 1 | 28-42 |
| Information Security | 2 | 32-42 |
| Total | 10 | — |
Scale III — Senior Manager (Total: 49)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Full-Stack Engineering | 12 | 28-37 |
| Digital Platforms | 2 | 28-37 |
| Finacle Application Support | 3 | 28-37 |
| Infrastructure Operations | 3 | 28-37 |
| Solution & Technology Architecture | 3 | 28-37 |
| Data Engineering | 4 | 28-37 |
| API Governance & Security | 4 | 28-37 |
| DevSecOps Engineering | 3 | 28-37 |
| IT Procurement Specialist | 2 | 28-37 |
| Database Administration | 2 | 28-37 |
| Information Security | 6 | 28-37 |
| IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP qualification) | 5 | 28-40 |
| Total | 49 | — |
Scale II — Manager (Total: 118)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Full-Stack Engineering | 18 | 25-35 |
| BRE / LOS / Decisioning Engineering | 4 | 25-35 |
| Digital Platforms | 5 | 25-35 |
| Application Support & Operations | 11 | 25-35 |
| Infrastructure Operations | 12 | 25-35 |
| IT System Administrator | 2 | 25-35 |
| Performance Testing | 2 | 25-35 |
| Automation Testing | 3 | 25-35 |
| IT Procurement Specialist | 4 | 25-35 |
| IT Project Manager | 3 | 25-35 |
| Business Analysis | 2 | 25-35 |
| Data Analytics | 5 | 25-35 |
| DevSecOps Engineering | 3 | 25-35 |
| UI/UX Design | 2 | 25-35 |
| Emerging Technology & Innovation | 2 | 25-35 |
| Solution & Technology Architecture | 2 | 25-35 |
| Database Administration | 1 | 25-35 |
| Information Security | 8 | 25-32 |
| IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP qualification) | 7 | 27-35 |
| Law Officer | 10 | 25-30 |
| Fire Officer | 2 | 25-35 |
| Security Officer | 10 | 25-35 |
| Total | 118 | — |
Scale I — Officer (Total: 28)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Full-Stack Engineering | 6 | 21-30 |
| Application Support & Operations | 4 | 21-30 |
| Data Analytics | 2 | 21-30 |
| Data Engineering | 2 | 21-30 |
| QA & Test Engineering | 2 | 21-30 |
| Information Security | 2 | 22-30 |
| Civil Engineer | 10 | 25-30 |
| Total | 28 | — |
Analytical note: Civil Engineer (10 posts, Scale I) and Full-Stack Engineering (combined 38 posts across all scales) are the two biggest single-stream openings this cycle — non-IT graduates should specifically watch the Civil Engineer and Law Officer lines, since most other posts demand a CS/IT background.
Education Qualification — Broad Overview by Stream
| Post Group | Broad Qualification Required |
| IT / Digital / Data / Security streams (majority of posts) | B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science / IT / Electronics & Communication) OR MCA (3-yr Full-Time) OR M.Sc. (Computer Science / IT), plus post-specific mandatory/preferred professional certifications (e.g. CISA/CISM/CISSP, PMP, cloud certifications) as listed in Annexure-I |
| Law Officer | Graduate in Law (LLB) from a recognized University |
| Fire Officer | B.E. (Fire Engineering) / B.Tech (Safety & Fire Engineering) from a recognized institution, or B.Sc. plus Graduate-ship in Fire Engineering (GIFE); computer course certificate mandatory |
| Security Officer | Any Graduate; computer course certificate/IT paper at graduation mandatory |
| Civil Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University |
Important: Detailed post-by-post qualification, mandatory/preferred certifications, and post-qualification experience (ranging from 1 year for Scale I to 8+ years for Scale IV) are given in Annexure-I to the official Notice. Since this varies for each of the 48 posts, candidates must cross-check the exact requirement for their target post in the official notification before applying — refer to the official PDF link below.
Application Fee
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹175/- (Intimation Charges Only, inclusive of GST) |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,180/- (Application Fee + Intimation Charges, inclusive of GST) |
| Fee Payment Window | 10 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 |
| Payment Methods | Master/Visa/RuPay Debit & Credit Cards, Internet Banking, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, QR Code, UPI |
Note: Fee/intimation charges are non-refundable. Bank transaction charges are borne separately by the candidate.
BOI SO 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
| Scale / Grade | Scale of Pay (₹) |
| Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) | 48,480 – 2,000(7) – 62,480 – 2,340(2) – 67,160 – 2,680(7) – 85,920 |
| Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) | 64,820 – 2,340(1) – 67,160 – 2,680(10) – 93,960 |
| Middle Management Grade Scale-III (MMGS-III) | 85,920 – 2,680(5) – 99,320 – 2,980(2) – 1,05,280 |
| Senior Management Grade Scale-IV (SMGS-IV) | 1,02,300 – 2,980(4) – 1,14,220 – 3,360(2) – 1,20,940 |
Basic pay is supplemented by DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances/perquisites as per Bank’s rules applicable to the respective grade.
Refundable Security Deposit (Payable by Selected Candidates)
| Officers in JMGS-I | ₹1,00,000/- |
| Officers in MMGS-II | ₹2,00,000/- |
| Officers in MMGS-III & above | ₹3,00,000/- |
This security deposit is refundable after 3 years of satisfactory service and stands forfeited if the officer leaves before completing 3 years.
BOI SO 2026 Selection Process
- Stage 1 — Online Examination: English Language (25 Marks, Qualifying Only) + Professional Knowledge relevant to the post (100 Marks); Composite Duration of 100 Minutes
- Except English Language, tests are bilingual (English & Hindi)
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for General/EWS, relaxed by 5% (i.e. 30%) for SC/ST/OBC/PWD in the reserved category
- Penalty for wrong answers: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty
- Stage 2 — Personal Interview: Maximum 100 Marks; qualifying marks 50% for General/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD; interview call ratio approximately 1:3 to vacancies
- Final Merit: Combined weightage of Online Examination and Interview is 60:40
Important Points
- Bank reserves the right to conduct selection through Interview alone, without holding the Online Examination, at its discretion
- Merit list is prepared category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/GEN) in descending order of combined marks
- In case of tie, candidate senior in age (Date of Birth) ranks higher
- Only ONE post can be applied for — multiple applications will retain only the latest completed one, and fee paid for others is forfeited
BOI SO 2026 Exam Centers
The online examination will be tentatively conducted across 30 States/UTs, including major cities such as Delhi/NCR, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh region (Ambala/Gurugram), and other regional centres in every state and most Union Territories. No request for change of exam centre is entertained, and the Bank reserves the right to cancel or add centres based on response and administrative feasibility.
Documents Required for BOI SO Application 2026
- Valid Interview Call Letter and system-generated printout of the online application form
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/10th Certificate with DOB)
- Photo Identity Proof (PAN/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter ID/Aadhaar with photograph)
- Mark sheets & certificates for the required educational qualification, with result declared on or before 01.08.2026
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer/EWS/PWD) in prescribed Government of India format, as applicable
- Mandatory professional certification proofs relevant to the post applied for (e.g. CISA/CISM/CISSP, PMP, cloud certifications, etc.)
- Experience certificates, as applicable to the post
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) — mandatory for candidates already serving in Government/PSU/Nationalised Bank
- Disability Certificate in prescribed format for PWD category, and Scribe form/undertaking if a scribe was used
Note: Non-production of the relevant eligibility documents at the time of interview will make the candidate ineligible for further recruitment process — no documents are to be sent directly to the Bank before or after the interview.
How to Apply Online for BOI SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Bank of India website — www.bankofindia.bank.in
- Click on ‘CAREER’ and then the link “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV — Project No. 2026-27/02 Notice dated 01.08.2026”
- Click “APPLY ONLINE” and then “Click here for New Registration” — enter Name, Contact details and Email ID
- Note down the system-generated Provisional Registration Number and Password (also sent by Email & SMS)
- Log in again and fill in personal, educational and experience details; use “SAVE AND NEXT” to save progress
- Upload scanned Photograph (4.5cm×3.5cm, 20-50KB), Signature (10-20KB), Left Thumb Impression (20-50KB) and Hand-written Declaration (50-100KB) as per prescribed specifications — plus a live webcam/mobile photo capture
- Preview the complete application on the Preview Tab before clicking “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” — no changes are allowed afterward
- Click ‘Payment’ Tab and pay the applicable fee/intimation charges online
- Take a printout of the system-generated application form and e-Receipt and retain it for future reference (not to be sent to the Bank)
Important General Instructions
- Candidates who previously held a similar post in Bank of India in the past are NOT eligible to apply again
- No change of category, address, email ID, mobile number or any other application detail is permitted after registration
- All mandatory certifications specified for the post must be held/valid as on 01.08.2026
- Candidates serving in Government/PSU offices must submit a No Objection Certificate — absence will lead to non-consideration of candidature
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification; use of mobile phones/calculators inside the exam venue is strictly prohibited
- Bank reserves the right to change, cancel or modify the criteria, method of selection, or scrap any post at any stage without assigning reason
BOI SO 2026 Preparation Strategy
- Professional Knowledge carries 100 of 125 total online-exam marks — this single section decides most of your score, so devote the bulk of preparation time to your specific domain/stream syllabus and certifications listed for your target post
- English Language is qualifying only (35%/30% cut-off) — a quick daily practice of grammar and comprehension is enough; don’t over-invest time here
- For IT/Full-Stack/DevSecOps/Data streams: revise core CS fundamentals (DBMS, networking, OS) alongside the specific certification syllabus (CISA/CISM/CISSP, cloud, DevOps tools) relevant to your post
- For Law Officer: focus on Banking Laws — SARFAESI Act, RBI Act, NI Act, DRT Act, Companies Act, and Contract Law
- For Fire Officer & Security Officer: along with domain knowledge, keep basic computer literacy sharp since a computer certificate is a mandatory qualification requirement
- For Civil Engineer: revise core B.Tech Civil subjects — structural design, construction management, estimation & costing, and building materials
- Attempt only questions you are confident about — the 0.25-mark negative marking can meaningfully pull down an otherwise strong score
BOI Specialist Officer — Career Path & Job Profile
- Selected candidates join the Specialised Segment/Stream of the Bank as per their applied post
- IT/Digital streams (Full-Stack, DevSecOps, Data Engineering, Information Security, etc.) manage the Bank’s core banking systems, digital platforms, cybersecurity posture, API infrastructure and cloud operations
- Law Officer handles loan documentation vetting, DRT/SARFAESI litigation, legal opinions and NPA recovery matters
- Fire Officer oversees fire-safety compliance and emergency preparedness across Bank premises
- Security Officer manages branch/office security protocols and risk mitigation
- Civil Engineer handles infrastructure, construction and premises-related engineering work for the Bank
- Career progression follows the Bank’s extant Promotion Policy, allowing eligible officers to move up in Scale alongside General Banking Officers
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BOI SO 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in BOI SO Recruitment 2026?
205 total Specialist Officer vacancies across 48 posts, Scale I to Scale IV.
Q2. When can I apply online for BOI SO 2026?
From 10 September 2026 to 25 September 2026.
Q3. What is the relevant date for age and qualification?
01 August 2026.
Q4. What is the application fee?
₹175/- for SC/ST/PWD; ₹1,180/- for General/EWS/OBC candidates.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Online Examination (English Language + Professional Knowledge) followed by Personal Interview, combined in 60:40 weightage. Bank may also select via Interview alone.
Q6. When is the online exam date?
Not yet announced — the official notice states it will be advised separately via the Bank’s website.
Q7. Can I apply for more than one post?
No, only one application per candidate is allowed; multiple applications retain only the latest completed one.