Bank of India (BOI), a Public Sector Bank with its Head Office in Mumbai, has released Project No. 2026-27/02 dated 01 August 2026 for recruitment of Specialist Officers in various streams across Scale I to Scale IV – a total of 205 vacancies across 48 distinct posts covering IT, Digital Banking, Information Security, Data Engineering, Law, Fire Engineering and Civil Engineering. Online applications open on 10 September 2026 and close on 25 September 2026 at bankofindia.bank.in. Selection is through an Online Examination (100 marks Professional Knowledge + 25 marks English Language) followed by Personal Interview, with a final 60:40 weightage. All eligibility conditions including mandatory certifications are assessed as on 01 August 2026.
Important – Read Before You Apply: Four things that will cost you the application or the appointment. First, mandatory professional certifications are essential conditions for most Scale III and Scale IV IT posts – not preferences – for example, Chief Manager (Information Security) requires CISA/CISM/CISSP/CCSP/C-CISO (any one), and Senior Manager (Full-Stack Engineering) requires OCP Java SE Programmer-11 or equivalent React/Node JS certification; if you do not hold a valid mandatory certification as on 01 August 2026, you are ineligible for those posts regardless of your degree and experience. Second, candidates who have already held a similar post in Bank of India in the past are not eligible – this is a specific exclusion in the notification; former BOI specialists in the same stream should not apply. Third, you can apply for only one post – multiple applications will retain only the last valid one; study the 48 post codes carefully and choose the one that best matches your profile. Fourth, a refundable security deposit is mandatory on joining – Rs. 1,00,000 for JMGS-I (Scale I), Rs. 2,00,000 for MMGS-II (Scale II) and Rs. 3,00,000 for MMGS-III and SMGS-IV; this must be ready at the time of joining.
Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bank of India (BOI), Head Office, Mumbai |
| Project No. | 2026-27/02 dated 01 August 2026 |
| Posts | Specialist Officers – 48 distinct post codes across IT, Information Security, Law, Fire, Security and Civil Engineering |
| Total Vacancies | 205 |
| Scales | Scale I (Officer), Scale II (Manager), Scale III (Senior Manager), Scale IV (Chief Manager) |
| Application Mode | Online only at bankofindia.bank.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,180 (General/EWS/OBC); Rs. 175 (SC/ST/PwBD) – inclusive of GST |
| Application Opens | 10 September 2026 |
| Application Closes | 25 September 2026 |
| Eligibility and Certification Cut-off | 01 August 2026 |
| Selection | Online Exam (60%) + Personal Interview (40%) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | bankofindia.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 01 August 2026 |
| Eligibility and certification cut-off | 01 August 2026 |
| Online application opens | 10 September 2026 |
| Online application closes | 25 September 2026 |
| Online Examination | To be advised separately |
Vacancy and Pay Scale – Scale-wise Summary
Scale IV – Chief Manager | Pay: Rs. 1,02,300 to Rs. 1,20,940 | Total: 10 Posts
| Post | Vacancies | 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 and SLA Management | 1 | 28-40 |
| Chief Manager – IT (CISA/CISM/CISSP) | 1 | 28-42 |
| Chief Manager – Information Security | 2 | 32-42 |
Scale III – Senior Manager | Pay: Rs. 85,920 to Rs. 1,05,280 | Total: 49 Posts
| Post | Vacancies | 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 and Technology Architecture | 3 | 28-37 |
| Senior Manager – Data Engineering | 4 | 28-37 |
| Senior Manager – API Governance and 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 (CISA/CISM/CISSP) | 5 | 28-40 |
Scale II – Manager | Pay: Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960 | Total: 118 Posts
| Post | Vacancies | 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 and 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 and Innovation | 2 | 25-35 |
| Manager – Solution and Technology Architecture | 2 | 25-35 |
| Manager – Database Administration | 1 | 25-35 |
| Manager – Information Security | 8 | 25-32 |
| Manager – IT (CISA/CISM/CISSP) | 7 | 27-35 |
| Law Officer | 10 | 25-30 |
| Fire Officer | 2 | 25-35 |
| Security Officer | 10 | 25-35 |
Scale I – Officer | Pay: Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920 | Total: 28 Posts
| Post | Vacancies | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Officer – Full-Stack Engineering | 6 | 21-30 |
| Officer – Application Support and Operations | 4 | 21-30 |
| Officer – Data Analytics | 2 | 21-30 |
| Officer – Data Engineering | 2 | 21-30 |
| Officer – QA and Test Engineering | 2 | 21-30 |
| Officer – Information Security | 2 | 22-30 |
| Civil Engineer | 10 | 25-30 |
Key Eligibility – Most Prominent Posts
IT Posts (Scale I, II, III, IV)
B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics and Communication, or 3-year full-time MCA, or M.Sc. in CS/IT from a recognised and AICTE/Govt-approved institution. Mandatory professional certifications vary by post (OCP Java, CISA/CISM/CISSP, TOGAF, PMP, DevSecOps, Cloud certifications etc.) – confirm the full list from Annexure-I of the official notification.
Information Security (All Scales)
Full-time B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics/Electrical or full-time MCA/Master’s with specialisation in IT/Information Security/Cyber Security from a recognised university. Mandatory: CISSP/CISM/CISA/CEH (at least one valid cert as on 01 August 2026).
Law Officer (Scale II)
Graduate in Law (LLB) from a recognised university. Age 25-30 years.
Fire Officer (Scale II)
B.E. in Fire Engineering from NFSC Nagpur; or B.E./B.Tech in Fire/Safety Engineering from a Govt-recognised institution; or B.Sc. from a UGC/AICTE institution plus Graduate-ship in Fire Engineering (GIFE) from Institution of Fire Engineers (India/UK). Computer course certificate of at least 3 months mandatory. Age 25-35 years.
Security Officer (Scale II)
Graduate from a recognised university. Computer course certificate of at least 3 months (or IT as a subject in graduation) mandatory. Age 25-35 years.
Civil Engineer (Scale I)
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognised university. Age 25-30 years.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01 August 2026 and varies by post and scale (21-30 years for Scale I officers to 28-42 years for Scale IV Chief Managers). Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years; PwBD 10 years; Ex-Servicemen 5 years; 1984 riot affected persons 5 years. For detailed post-wise age limits, refer to the official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | Rs. 1,180 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 175 (intimation charges only) |
Paid online via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or QR code from 10 to 25 September 2026. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate. Non-refundable.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Examination | English Language: 25 marks (qualifying only) + Professional Knowledge: 100 marks; Duration: 100 minutes |
| Minimum qualifying marks (Online Exam) | 35% for General/EWS; 30% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD |
| Personal Interview | Maximum 100 marks; Minimum qualifying: 50% for General/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD; approximately 1:3 ratio to vacancies |
| Final merit | Online Exam 60% + Interview 40% |
| Bank’s discretion | Bank may select solely through Interview without an online exam |
Security Deposit on Joining
| Scale | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| JMGS-I (Scale I) | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| MMGS-II (Scale II) | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| MMGS-III and SMGS-IV (Scale III and IV) | Rs. 3,00,000 |
Security deposit is refundable on exit as per Bank’s policy.
How to Apply
- Visit bankofindia.bank.in and click on CAREER.
- Click “Recruitment of Officers in various streams up to Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02 Notice dated 01.08.2026.”
- Click APPLY ONLINE and complete new registration to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details accurately.
- Upload four mandatory items: photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration (write a prescribed paragraph in your own hand in English, then scan and upload).
- Preview all details and click COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Download and print the system-generated application form and fee e-receipt for records.
Important Instructions
- Apply for only one post. Multiple applications retain only the last valid one.
- Candidates who have previously held a similar post in Bank of India are not eligible.
- All mandatory certifications must be valid as on 01 August 2026.
- No change of category or other application details is permitted after registration.
- Refundable security deposit must be ready at the time of joining – Rs. 1L to Rs. 3L by scale.
- Postings are anywhere in India.
- The Bank reserves the right to change, cancel or modify vacancies or the selection process at any stage.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF – Project No. 2026-27/02 | Apply Now |
| Bank of India Official Website | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions – Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
✅ 205 posts across 48 distinct post codes – covering IT, Digital Banking, Information Security, Data Engineering, DevSecOps, Law, Fire, Security and Civil Engineering – from Scale I (Officer) to Scale IV (Chief Manager) under Project No. 2026-27/02.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 25 September 2026. Online applications open on 10 September 2026 at bankofindia.bank.in. The eligibility and certification cut-off date is 01 August 2026.
Q3. Are the professional certifications mandatory or preferred?
✅ For most Scale III and Scale IV IT posts, specific certifications are mandatory essential conditions. For example, Chief Manager (Information Security) requires CISA/CISM/CISSP/CCSP/C-CISO. Candidates who do not hold a valid mandatory certification as on 01 August 2026 are not eligible for those posts. Confirm the full list from Annexure-I of the notification PDF.
Q4. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 1,180 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; Rs. 175 (intimation charges only) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, inclusive of GST.
Q5. What is the selection process?
✅ Online Examination (25 marks English Language qualifying + 100 marks Professional Knowledge) followed by Personal Interview, combined at 60:40 final weightage. Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for General/EWS and 30% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD in the online exam.
Q6. What pay scale does Civil Engineer carry?
✅ JMGS Scale I: Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920, plus DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances as per Bank policy. Civil Engineer posts are at Scale I with an age limit of 25-30 years and minimum 60% marks in B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering.
Q7. Is a security deposit required?
✅ Yes. A refundable security deposit of Rs. 1,00,000 (Scale I), Rs. 2,00,000 (Scale II) or Rs. 3,00,000 (Scale III and IV) is mandatory on joining. It is refunded on exit as per Bank’s policy.
Q8. Can I apply for more than one post?
✅ No. Only one post per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications result in only the last valid one being considered.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Project No. 2026-27/02 dated 01 August 2026, released by Bank of India, Head Office, Mumbai, for 205 Specialist Officer posts across 48 post codes in Scale I to Scale IV. Online applications are accepted from 10 to 25 September 2026 at bankofindia.bank.in. Eligibility and mandatory certifications are assessed as on 01 August 2026. Candidates already holding a similar post in Bank of India previously are not eligible. A refundable security deposit is mandatory on joining. Candidates must read the official notification PDF at bankofindia.bank.in in full before applying. JobShouter.com is not associated with Bank of India in any manner.
