Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 for 205 Officer posts up to Scale IV. Check vacancy, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process and important dates.

Important: The official notification states that applications were accepted from 10 September 2026 to 25 September 2026. Therefore, the application window mentioned in this notification has closed as of 1 October 2026.

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

Bank of India (BOI) has released Project No. 2026-27/02, Notice dated 01.08.2026, for the recruitment of Officers in various specialist streams up to Scale IV. The notification provides a total of 205 vacancies across Scale I, II, III and IV positions.

The recruitment includes posts such as Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Information Security, Data Analytics, Infrastructure Operations, IT Procurement, Law Officer, Fire Officer, Civil Engineer and other specialist positions.

The online application process was scheduled from 10.09.2026 to 25.09.2026, while the relevant date for age and qualification was 01.08.2026. The tentative online examination date was to be announced separately.

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 – Job Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Bank of India
Recruitment	Officers in Various Streams
Project No.	2026-27/02
Notification Date	01 August 2026
Total Vacancies	205 Posts
Job Location	Anywhere in India
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	25 September 2026
Relevant Date for Age & Qualification	01 August 2026
Exam Date	To be advised separately
Official Website	bankofindia.bank.in

The notification specifically states that selected officers may be posted/transferred anywhere in India according to the Bank’s requirements.

Post Details

The recruitment covers 205 posts in four scales. The vacancy distribution is 10 posts in Scale IV, 49 in Scale III, 118 in Scale II and 28 in Scale I.

Scale IV – 10 Posts

Post Name	Total Posts	Age Limit
Chief Manager – Full-Stack Engineering	2	28–40 Years
Chief Manager – Digital Platforms	1	28–40 Years
Chief Manager – Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology	1	28–40 Years
Chief Manager – Digital Banking Operations	2	28–40 Years
Chief Manager – IT Procurement, Contracts & SLA Management	1	28–40 Years
Chief Manager – IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP Qualifications	1	28–42 Years
Chief Manager – Information Security	2	32–42 Years
Total	10	—

Scale III – 49 Posts

Post Name	Total Posts	Age Limit
Senior Manager – Full-Stack Engineering	12	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – Digital Platforms	2	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – Finacle Application Support	3	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – Infrastructure Operations	3	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture	3	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – Data Engineering	4	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – API Governance & Security	4	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – DevSecOps Engineering	3	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – IT Procurement Specialist	2	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – Database Administration	2	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – Information Security	6	28–37 Years
Senior Manager – IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP Qualifications	5	28–40 Years
Total	49	—

Scale II – 118 Posts

Post Name	Total Posts	Age Limit
Manager – Full-Stack Engineering	18	25–35 Years
Manager – BRE/LOS/Decisioning Engineering	4	25–35 Years
Manager – Digital Platforms	5	25–35 Years
Manager – Application Support & Operations	11	25–35 Years
Manager – Infrastructure Operations	12	25–35 Years
Manager – IT System Administrator	2	25–35 Years
Manager – Performance Testing	2	25–35 Years
Manager – Automation Testing	3	25–35 Years
Manager – IT Procurement Specialist	4	25–35 Years
Manager – IT Project Manager	3	25–35 Years
Manager – Business Analysis	2	25–35 Years
Manager – Data Analytics	5	25–35 Years
Manager – DevSecOps Engineering	3	25–35 Years
Manager – UI/UX Design	2	25–35 Years
Manager – Emerging Technology & Innovation	2	25–35 Years
Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture	2	25–35 Years
Manager – Database Administration	1	25–35 Years
Manager – Information Security	8	25–32 Years
Manager – IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP Qualifications	7	27–35 Years
Law Officers	10	25–30 Years
Fire Officer	2	25–35 Years
Security Officer	10	25–35 Years
Total	118	—

Scale I – 28 Posts

Post Name	Total Posts	Age Limit
Officer – Full-Stack Engineering	6	21–30 Years
Officer – Application Support & Operations	4	21–30 Years
Officer – Data Analytics	2	21–30 Years
Officer – Data Engineering	2	21–30 Years
Officer – QA & Test Engineering	2	21–30 Years
Officer – Information Security	2	22–30 Years
Civil Engineer	10	25–30 Years
Total	28	—

The vacancy tables in the notification also contain category-wise reservations and identified PwBD vacancies. The Bank notes that the vacancies are inclusive of backlog and that vacancy numbers/reserved vacancies are provisional and may vary according to its requirements.

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Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

According to the notification, a candidate must be:

• 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 the intention of permanently settling in India; or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the required Government of India eligibility certificate.

Educational Qualification & Experience

The notification states that the post-wise educational qualification, mandatory certifications and professional experience are specified in Annexure-I. The 38-page PDF supplied here refers to Annexure-I but does not contain the actual Annexure-I eligibility table. Therefore, exact educational qualifications and experience requirements for each of the 41 listed posts should not be inferred from the vacancy table.

The Bank specifically requires candidates to upload documents supporting:

• Educational qualifications
• Relevant professional experience
• Mandatory certifications
• Other documents applicable to the eligibility criteria

These documents are used during the scrutiny/shortlisting stage.

Important Eligibility Conditions

• Eligibility is assessed as on 01.08.2026.
• Candidates must have the requisite qualification prescribed for the post.
• Candidates who previously held a similar post in Bank of India are stated to be ineligible.
• Candidates should be ready to work anywhere in India.
• A candidate can apply for only one post.
• If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid completed application is retained and fees paid for other registrations are forfeited.
• Where 60% marks are stipulated, eligible reserved-category candidates applying against reserved vacancies receive the stated 5% relaxation, making the requirement 55%.
• Graduation percentage must be entered to two decimal places; the notification states that fractions are ignored.

Age Limit

The age limit varies according to the post and scale:

Scale	General Age Range in Notification
Scale I	21–30 Years, depending on post
Scale II	25–35 Years, with some posts having lower maximum age
Scale III	28–37 Years, with IT Officer post up to 40
Scale IV	28–40 Years, with certain posts up to 42

The relevant date for determining age is 01.08.2026.

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC – Non-Creamy Layer	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Eligible Ex-Servicemen/Specified Military Personnel	5 Years
Persons affected by 1984 riots	5 Years

The notification contains additional conditions governing the application of age relaxation and the certificates required.

Salary

Bank of India has specified the following basic pay scales, along with applicable allowances and perquisites:

Scale	Basic Pay Scale
Scale I – JMGS-I	₹48,480 – 2,000 (7) – ₹62,480 – 2,340 (2) – ₹67,160 – 2,680 (7) – ₹85,920
Scale II – MMGS-II	₹64,820 – 2,340 (1) – ₹67,160 – 2,680 (10) – ₹93,960
Scale III – MMGS-III	₹85,920 – 2,680 (5) – ₹99,320 – 2,980 (2) – ₹1,05,280
Scale IV – SMGS-IV	₹1,02,300 – 2,980 (4) – ₹1,14,220 – 3,360 (2) – ₹1,20,940

The notification states that other applicable allowances and perquisites will be provided.

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee / Intimation Charges
SC/ST/PwD	₹175/-
General/EWS/OBC	₹1,180/-

The amounts are inclusive of GST. Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate. The fees/intimation charges are non-refundable.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	01 August 2026
Online Application Start	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	25 September 2026
Relevant Date for Age & Qualification	01 August 2026
Online Exam Date	To be advised separately

Application status: The notified application deadline of 25 September 2026 has passed.

Selection Process

The Bank states that selection may be through Online Examination and/or Personal Interview, depending on the number of applicants/eligible candidates.

1. Scrutiny of Eligibility

Applications are scrutinized on the basis of documents uploaded during registration, including relevant experience, mandatory certifications and educational qualifications.

2. Online Examination

The notified examination structure is:

Test	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	25
Professional Knowledge relevant to the post	100	Composite 100 Minutes

English is qualifying in nature and its marks are not added to the merit list. The minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General/EWS candidates, with a 5% relaxation for eligible SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates applying against reserved vacancies.

There is a 1/4 mark penalty for each wrong answer in the objective tests. No penalty is applied to questions left unanswered.

3. Personal Interview

The interview carries 100 marks.

Minimum qualifying marks:

• General/EWS: 50%
• SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates against reserved vacancies: 45%

If both online examination and interview are conducted, the notification specifies a 60:40 weightage between the online examination and interview.

The Bank may also conduct the selection through interview alone, without an online examination, depending on the recruitment process.

Examination Centres

The notification lists tentative online examination centres across India. For Gujarat, the listed centres are:

• Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar
• Rajkot
• Surat/Bardoli
• Vadodara/Anand

The Bank reserves the right to cancel/add centres or allot a candidate to a centre other than the one selected. No request for change of examination centre will be entertained.

How to Apply?

Candidates were required to apply online only through the Bank of India’s official website.

The procedure specified in the notification was:

1. Visit the Bank of India website.
2. Go to the Career section.
3. Select the recruitment link for Recruitment of Officers in various streams up to Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02.
4. Click Apply Online.
5. Complete New Registration using name, contact details and email ID.
6. Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
7. Complete the application form carefully.
8. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as prescribed.
9. Preview and verify the application.
10. Complete registration.
11. Pay the applicable application fee online.
12. Save/print the submitted application and e-receipt for future reference.

The notification states that no changes can be made to important application details after final submission.

Important Links

Particular	Link
Official Website	Bank of India Official Website
Careers Section	Bank of India Careers
Official Recruitment Notification	Read Here
Apply Online	Apply Here

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 offered 205 Officer vacancies across specialist streams up to Scale IV. Candidates were required to meet the post-specific educational qualification, certification and experience requirements prescribed by Bank of India and apply online within the notified application period. The application deadline was 25 September 2026.

Candidates should rely on the official Bank of India recruitment notification and its applicable Annexure-I for the exact eligibility requirements of individual posts.