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Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 205 Specialist Officer Posts (Scale I, II, III & IV)

Advt No: Project No. 2026-27/02•Bank of India

Official Process Flow

Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Bank of India

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Application window closed on 25 Sept 2026

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Stage 1: Online Computer-Based Written Examination

(150 Questions, 175 Marks, 150 Minutes, 0.25 Negative Marking) conducted by IBPS

Date To Be Notified

Stage 2: Shortlisting of Candidates based on merit rank in...

Shortlisting of Candidates based on merit rank in Online Written Test in 1:3 ratio per vacancy

Date To Be Notified

Stage 3: Comprehensive Personal Interview

(60 Marks; Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% for General/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)

Interview

Stage 4: Document Verification of educational qualification...

Document Verification of educational qualifications, professional certifications, caste/income certificates, and post-qualification experience

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15-Second Executive Decision Summary

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Total Vacancies

BOI

205

IT Officer / Software Developer / Data Engineer (Scale I), Information Security / Cloud Engineer / DevOps Specialist (Scale II), Senior Manager (IT Risk / Cyber Defence / Law) (Scale III)

Min Qualification

B TECH BE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 38 Yrs

as on 1 Aug 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹48,480–₹1,20,940

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About this Recruitment

Bank of India (BOI), a leading public sector bank, has notified recruitment for 205 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies across Scale I to Scale IV under Project No. 2026-27/02. Positions cover Information Technology (Full-Stack, Cloud, Data, DevOps), Information Security, Law, and Risk Management. The recruitment offers revised 12th Bipartite Settlement pay scales ranging from Scale I (₹48,480 - ₹85,920) to Scale IV (₹1,02,300 - ₹1,20,940) plus bank leased accommodation, petrol allowances, and medical aid. Selection comprises an IBPS online test followed by a personal interview. Online registration is active from 10 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 at bankofindia.bank.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

Bank of India Specialist Officer recruitment announced for 205 regular officer vacancies (Project No. 2026-27/02)
Scale-wise post distribution: Scale I (60 posts), Scale II (55 posts), Scale III (50 posts), Scale IV (40 posts)
Specialized streams: Information Technology, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Defence, Law, Risk Management, and Digital Banking
Competitive revised 12th BPS pay scales ranging from ₹48,480 to ₹1,20,940 basic plus liberal banking perks
Age eligibility: 21 to 38 years as of 01 August 2026 depending on the scale and role applied for
Selection via IBPS Online Examination (175 marks) followed by Personal Interview (60 marks) in 80:20 weightage
Application fee of ₹1,180 (General/EWS/OBC) and ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) payable online till 25 September 2026

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

38 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 August 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST): +5 Years

Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer): +3 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers: +5 Years

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Educational Eligibility: B TECH BE, MCA, M TECH ME, LLB LLM, ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

1 August 2026

Application Start Date

10 September 2026

Last Date to Apply

25 September 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
IT Officer / Software Developer / Data Engineer (Scale I)	60	B TECH BE
Information Security / Cloud Engineer / DevOps Specialist (Scale II)	55	B TECH BE
Senior Manager (IT Risk / Cyber Defence / Law) (Scale III)	50	B TECH BE
Chief Manager (Full-Stack / Digital Platforms / Enterprise Architecture) (Scale IV)	40	B TECH BE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: 12th Bipartite Settlement Pay Scale: Scale I (₹48,480 - ₹85,920) to Scale IV (₹1,02,300 - ₹1,20,940) + DA, HRA, CCA & Perks

Official Pay Scale

Scale I: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920 | Scale IV: ₹1,02,300 - ₹1,20,940

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹48,480

Dearness Allowance (DA)73%

₹35,390

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹8,726

Transport Allowance (TA)₹3,114

Gross Monthly Salary₹95,710

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹8,387

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹650

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹9,097

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹86,613

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹11.49 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Online Objective Written Examination (IBPS)

Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (Objective Multiple Choice)

150 Minutes

Total Marks: 175

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Professional Knowledge (Subject Stream Specific)	60	100	60 min
English Language with special reference to Banking	30	25	30 min
General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry	60	50	60 min

Interactive Syllabus & Topic Study Tracker

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Professional Knowledge: Information Technology & Cyber Security

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General Awareness with special reference to Banking

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English Language with special reference to Banking

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the Bank of India official careers page at [bankofindia.bank.in/career](https://bankofindia.bank.in/career).

Click on 'Recruitment of Specialist Officers - Project No. 2026-27/02' and then select 'Apply Online' which opens the dedicated IBPS application portal.

Click on 'Click here for New Registration' and enter your basic contact details (Full Name, Mobile Number, Email ID) to generate your Provisional Registration Number and Password.

Log in with your credentials and complete the detailed application form by entering your category, domicile, educational qualifications, and work experience.

Upload scanned copies of your recent passport photograph (20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), left thumb impression (20-50 KB), and hand-written declaration (50-100 KB).

Review the application preview carefully to ensure all uploaded documents and spellings are accurate before final submission.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway and pay the requisite application fee online (₹1,180 for Gen/OBC/EWS; ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD).

Download and take a printout of the e-receipt and the fully completed application form containing transaction details for your records.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Color Passport Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, light/white background, dimensions 200 x 230 pixels

Candidate Signature

10 KB to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, on white paper with black ink, dimensions 140 x 60 pixels

Left Thumb Impression

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, on white paper with black or blue ink

Hand-Written Declaration Text

50 KB to 100 KB, JPG/JPEG format, clearly handwritten in English on white paper with black ink

Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate

Proof of date of birth and spelling of name

Engineering / Law / Post Graduate Degree & Consolidated Marksheets

Recognized B.Tech/MCA/LLB degree certificates showing minimum 60% aggregate marks

Work Experience Certificates & Relieving Letters

Official letters detailing designation, duration, and job profile from previous employers (for Scale II, III, IV)

Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD)

Standard Government of India format certificate issued by designated revenue authority

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Application Fee Details

General, EWS & OBC Candidates₹1180

SC, ST & PwBD Candidates₹175

Payment Modes: MasterCard, Visa, RuPay Debit / Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards / Mobile Wallets, UPI

Selection Process

Stage 1: Online Computer-Based Written Examination (150 Questions, 175 Marks, 150 Minutes, 0.25 Negative Marking) conducted by IBPS

Stage 2: Shortlisting of Candidates based on merit rank in Online Written Test in 1:3 ratio per vacancy

Stage 3: Comprehensive Personal Interview (60 Marks; Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% for General/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)

Stage 4: Document Verification of educational qualifications, professional certifications, caste/income certificates, and post-qualification experience

Stage 5: Final Selection Merit List prepared by combining Online Written Exam and Interview marks in 80:20 ratio subject to medical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

What posts are covered under Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment covers 205 posts across four officer grades: Scale I (IT Officer, Software Developer, Data Engineer), Scale II (Cloud Engineer, DevOps, Information Security), Scale III (Senior Manager - IT Risk, Cyber Defence, Law), and Scale IV (Chief Manager - Full-Stack, Digital Platforms, Enterprise Architecture).

What is the educational qualification required for BOI Specialist Officers?

For IT / Technical streams: 4-year B.E./B.Tech degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or MCA / M.Sc (IT/CS) with minimum 60% marks. For Law Officer: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) with minimum 60% marks and Bar Council enrollment. Relevant post-qualification experience is required for Scale II (2 years), Scale III (4 years), and Scale IV (7 years).

What is the age limit for Bank of India SO recruitment?

The age limit as on 01 August 2026 varies by scale: Scale I: 21 to 30 years; Scale II: 25 to 35 years; Scale III: 28 to 36 years; Scale IV: 30 to 38 years. Relaxation in upper age limit is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

What is the salary and pay scale for Bank of India Specialist Officers?

Salaries are governed by the 12th Bipartite Settlement: Scale I basic pay is ₹48,480 - ₹85,920 (gross ~₹75,000 - ₹82,000/month); Scale II is ₹64,820 - ₹93,960; Scale III is ₹85,920 - ₹1,05,280; Scale IV is ₹1,02,300 - ₹1,20,940 (gross ~₹1,45,000 - ₹1,60,000/month). Officers are also eligible for Bank Leased Accommodation, petrol conveyance, medical insurance, and performance bonuses.

What is the selection process and exam pattern for BOI SO?

Selection is based on an Online Examination (150 questions, 175 marks, 150 minutes) covering Professional Knowledge (60 Qs, 100 marks), English Language (30 Qs, 25 marks - qualifying), and General Awareness with special reference to Banking (60 Qs, 50 marks). Candidates qualifying in the test will be called for a Personal Interview (60 marks). Combined weightage is 80:20.

What is the application fee for Bank of India SO recruitment 2026?

The application fee including intimation charges and GST is ₹1,180 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. For SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, the intimation charge is ₹175. Fee must be paid online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI by 25 September 2026.