Varun Sharma
Bank of India has opened the door for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) for the year 2026 under the project number 2026-27/02. The recruitment will be made for Specialist Officer posts at Scale I, Scale II, Scale III and Scale IV.
The recruitment drive comprises of specialist jobs in technology, information security, data engineering, law, civil engineering, fire safety, security and other niche cadres.
The online application process commenced from September 10, 2026 and the last date for applying and paying the requisite fee was 25 September 2026. The candidates can visit the Bank of India recruitment website for further information on the examination and selection process.
Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: An Overview
Particulars Details
Organisation Bank of India
Post Specialist Officer
Project Number 2026-27/02
Total Vacancies 205
Job Type Specialist Officer
Scales Scale I, II, III and IV
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 10 September 2026
Last Date 25 September 2026
Relevant Cut-Off Date 01 August 2026
Exam Date Yet to be announced
The Bank of India recruitment notification comprises of 205 vacancies, which includes 28 posts of Scale I, 118 posts of Scale II, 49 posts of Scale III and 10 posts of Scale IV.
Important Dates
The candidates must note the following important dates of the recruitment process.
Event Date
Notification date 01 August 2026
Online application started 10 September 2026
Last date to apply online 25 September 2026
Last date to pay the exam fees 25 September 2026
Online examination date To be announced
As of 26 September 2026, the last date to apply for the BOI SO recruitment has passed. The candidates who applied can view the further instructions on the Bank of India website for the online examination and admit card.
Application Fee
The application fee for the Bank of India SO recruitment 2026 is different for general candidates and SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Category Application/Intimation Charges
General/EWS/OBC ₹1180
SC/ST/PwBD ₹175
The fees were to be paid by the candidates through online mode only.
Age Limit
As of now, the age limit for applying to the Bank of India SO recruitment has not been specified. However, for most of the posts falling under Scale I, the upper age limit is 30 years. For some of the higher-scale posts, the age limit may be different. The candidate must have attained 21 years as of the cut-off date, which was 01 August 2026, to apply for the posts. For reserved categories, the age relaxation will be provided as per the norms.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification for the Bank of India SO recruitment varies depending on the post. As of now, the required educational qualifications include:
• Basic eligibility – Graduation (Any Stream)/B.E/B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc(LLB)/Civil Engineering/Fire Engineering qualifications
• For some posts – Professional graduation plus requisite experience
The candidates must check the required eligibility for the post they are applying to.
Vacancy Details
The Bank of India SO recruitment 2026 consists of 205 vacancies. The vacancies are divided into four different scales as mentioned below.
Scale Designation Vacancies
Scale I Officer 28
Scale II Manager 118
Scale III Senior Manager 49
Scale IV Chief Manager 10
Total 205
The vacancy list includes candidates from various specialisations.
Selection Process
The shortlisted candidates will be selected through an online examination and interview (if applicable). The exact process will be communicated by the Bank of India recruitment authorities.
The candidates must go through the recruitment notification to know the selection process specific to their post.
How to Check BOI SO Recruitment Updates
The candidates who have applied for the Bank of India SO recruitment can check for updates through the following process:
Procedure to check updates
1. Visit the official website of Bank of India
2. Navigate to the career/recruitment section
3. Look for the Specialist Officer recruitment under project number 2026-27/02
4. Check for notifications regarding the online examination, admit card and other updates
5. The candidates can download and save the relevant notifications/documents for reference
The official website of the Bank of India recruitment must be treated as the primary source of updates on the SO recruitment.
Conclusion
The Bank of India SO recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 205 vacancies. The vacancies are for various posts ranging from Scale I to Scale IV. The application process for the SO recruitment was open from 10 September to 25 September 2026. The candidates who applied need to check the Bank of India website for updates on the next steps, such as the online examination and admit card.
