Bank of India Recruitment 2026: Bank of India (BOI) has released the official notification for Recruitment of Officers in various streams up to Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02 to fill 205 Specialist Officer posts across Scale I, Scale II, Scale III and Scale IV. The notification is dated 01.08.2026, with online applications scheduled from 10.09.2026 to 25.09.2026. The recruitment covers specialist positions in Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Information Security, Data Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, IT Procurement, Law, Fire Officer, Civil Engineer and other streams.
Bank of India is a Public Sector Bank headquartered in Mumbai. The notification specifies vacancies across four officer scales, with the age and qualification eligibility reckoned as on 01.08.2026. The basic pay ranges from ₹48,480 to ₹1,20,940, depending on the officer scale, in addition to applicable allowances and perquisites. Candidates must satisfy the post-specific qualification and experience requirements and can apply for only one post under this recruitment project.
Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Bank of India |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV |
| Project Number | 2026-27/02 |
| Notification Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Specialist Officers |
| Total Vacancies | 205 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Relevant Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Salary | ₹48,480 – ₹1,20,940 Basic Pay + applicable allowances |
| Official Website | Bank of India Official Website |
The 205 vacancies comprise 10 posts in Scale IV, 49 posts in Scale III, 118 posts in Scale II and 28 posts in Scale I. The vacancy numbers include backlog vacancies and are provisional; the Bank has stated that the number of vacancies/reserved vacancies may vary according to its actual requirements.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 10.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25.09.2026 |
| Relevant Date for Age & Qualification | 01.08.2026 |
| Online Examination | Will be advised separately |
The notification states that online applications are accepted only from 10.09.2026 to 25.09.2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,180 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
The fee is non-refundable and includes GST. Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.
Age Limit
The age limit varies according to the post and officer scale. The age is calculated as on 01.08.2026.
| Scale | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Scale IV | 28 / 32 years, depending on post | 40 / 42 years |
| Scale III | 28 years | 37 / 40 years |
| Scale II | 25 years | 30 / 32 / 35 years |
| Scale I | 21 / 22 / 25 years | 30 years |
For example, Chief Manager posts generally have a maximum age of 40 years, while the Chief Manager – IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP qualification and Chief Manager – Information Security have maximum ages of 42 years. Scale II and Scale I limits differ according to the particular post.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / eligible Commissioned Officers | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
The maximum age mentioned for General and EWS candidates is the applicable base age limit. Candidates claiming relaxation must produce the required original certificates during the recruitment process.
Educational Qualification
The notification states that candidates must satisfy the post-specific age, educational qualification and experience requirements given in Annexure-I. It also states that candidates must possess the requisite qualification prescribed for the particular post and should be ready to work anywhere in India.
The uploaded 38-page notice references Annexure-I for the detailed post-wise eligibility criteria, but the actual Annexure-I qualification/experience table is not reproduced in the uploaded notice text. Therefore, the exact educational qualification and experience for each of the 48 listed specialist posts should be checked in the Bank’s prescribed Annexure-I before applying.
| Post / Stream | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Specialist Officer Posts – Scale I to IV | Post-specific educational qualification, professional certification and relevant experience as prescribed in Annexure-I |
| IT Officer with CISA / CISM / CISSP | Mandatory professional qualification/certification and experience as prescribed for the post |
| Law Officers | Post-specific law qualification and experience as prescribed in Annexure-I |
| Fire Officer | Post-specific qualification and experience as prescribed in Annexure-I |
| Civil Engineer | Engineering qualification and experience as prescribed in Annexure-I |
Candidates should also note that where a minimum percentage of 60% is prescribed, eligible reserved-category candidates applying against reserved vacancies are entitled to the specified 5% relaxation, making the applicable minimum 55%.
Vacancy Details
Scale IV – Chief Manager – 10 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 2 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – Digital Platforms | 1 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology | 1 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – Digital Banking Operations | 2 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – IT Procurement, Contracts & SLA Management | 1 | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP Qualifications | 1 | 28–42 |
| Chief Manager – Information Security | 2 | 32–42 |
| Total | 10 |
The Scale IV table in the notification shows a total of 10 vacancies.
Scale III – Senior Manager – 49 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 12 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Digital Platforms | 2 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Finacle Application Support | 3 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Infrastructure Operations | 3 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture | 3 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Data Engineering | 4 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – API Governance & Security | 4 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – DevSecOps Engineering | 3 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – IT Procurement Specialist | 2 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Database Administration | 2 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | 6 | 28–37 |
| Senior Manager – IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP Qualifications | 5 | 28–40 |
| Total | 49 |
The Scale III vacancy total is 49 posts.
Scale II – Manager – 118 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 18 | 25–35 |
| Manager – BRE / LOS / Decisioning Engineering | 4 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Digital Platforms | 5 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Application Support & Operations | 11 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Infrastructure Operations | 12 | 25–35 |
| Manager – IT System Administrator | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Performance Testing | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Automation Testing | 3 | 25–35 |
| Manager – IT Procurement Specialist | 4 | 25–35 |
| Manager – IT Project Manager | 3 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Business Analysis | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Data Analytics | 5 | 25–35 |
| Manager – DevSecOps Engineering | 3 | 25–35 |
| Manager – UI/UX Design | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Emerging Technology & Innovation | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture | 2 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Database Administration | 1 | 25–35 |
| Manager – Information Security | 8 | 25–32 |
| Manager – IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP Qualifications | 7 | 27–35 |
| Law Officers | 10 | 25–30 |
| Fire Officer | 2 | 25–35 |
| Security Officer | 10 | 25–35 |
| Total | 118 |
The Scale II table gives a total of 118 vacancies.
Scale I – Officer – 28 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Officer – Full-Stack Engineering | 6 | 21–30 |
| Officer – Application Support & Operations | 4 | 21–30 |
| Officer – Data Analytics | 2 | 21–30 |
| Officer – Data Engineering | 2 | 21–30 |
| Officer – QA & Test Engineering | 2 | 21–30 |
| Officer – Information Security | 2 | 22–30 |
| Civil Engineer | 10 | 25–30 |
| Total | 28 |
The Scale I vacancy table shows 28 posts in total.
Overall Vacancy Summary
| Officer Scale | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scale IV – Chief Manager | 10 |
| Scale III – Senior Manager | 49 |
| Scale II – Manager | 118 |
| Scale I – Officer | 28 |
| Grand Total | 205 |
Selection Process
The Bank has stated that selection will be through online examination and/or personal interview, depending on the number of applicants and eligible candidates. Initial scrutiny/shortlisting is based on documents uploaded in support of professional experience, mandatory certification and educational qualifications.
Online Examination
| Test | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | Composite 100 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge relevant to the post | 100 | Composite 100 Minutes |
The English Language test 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 the prescribed 5% relaxation for eligible SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates applying against reserved vacancies. There is a 1/4 mark penalty for each wrong answer in the objective tests.
Personal Interview
Candidates who qualify in the online examination and rank sufficiently high may be called for personal interview. The interview carries 100 marks. The qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for eligible SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. Where both online examination and interview are conducted, the weightage is 60:40.
The Bank may also conduct the selection through personal interview alone without an online examination, depending on the recruitment process.
Salary Details
The notification specifies the following basic pay scales:
| Officer Scale | Basic Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Scale I – JMGS-I | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Scale II – MMGS-II | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 |
| Scale III – MMGS-III | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 |
| Scale IV – SMGS-IV | ₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940 |
Other applicable allowances and perquisites are provided as per Bank rules.
How to Apply Bank of India Recruitment 2026?
Candidates were required to apply online only through the Bank of India website. The notification does not accept applications through any other mode.
- Visit the official Bank of India website.
- Open the Career section.
- Select Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02.
- Click Apply Online.
- Select Click here for New Registration.
- Enter the candidate’s name, contact details and email ID.
- Note down the generated Registration Number and Password.
- Complete the application form carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Preview and verify all details.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Complete the registration and submit the application.
- Download and print the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.
The application procedure specifically states that candidates should carefully verify their details before completing registration because changes are not permitted after final submission.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration in English
- Valid photo identity proof
- Date of Birth proof
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates
- SC/ST/OBC certificate, wherever applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD/Disability Certificate, wherever applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, wherever applicable
- No Objection Certificate for candidates working in Government/PSU/Banking or other specified organisations
- Professional certification documents applicable to the post
- Any other documents supporting eligibility
At the interview stage, candidates are required to produce originals along with self-attested photocopies of the relevant documents.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
