Bank of India (BOI) has issued the Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 205 vacancies in technology, engineering, law, fire, security and related specialist streams. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 10 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 under Project No. 2026-27/02.
The recruitment includes posts from Officer Scale I through Chief Manager Scale IV. It is a nationwide opportunity, so selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India according to the Bank’s requirements.
BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bank of India (BOI) |
| Recruitment name | Recruitment of Officers in Various Streams up to Scale IV |
| Project number | 2026-27/02 |
| Notification date | 01 August 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 205 |
| Posts | Officer, Manager, Senior Manager and Chief Manager |
| Scales | Scale I, II, III and IV |
| Application mode | Online |
| Online application start date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 September 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 01 August 2026 |
| Tentative online exam date | To be announced separately |
| Official website | Bank of India Careers |
| Notification PDF | Bank of India Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026 Notification |
The BOI notification covers 48 post categories. Most vacancies are for IT and digital-banking specialists, while openings are also available for Law Officers, Fire Officers, Security Officers and Civil Engineers.
Vacancy Details
The 205 vacancies are distributed across four officer grades as follows:
| Scale | Designation | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scale IV | Chief Manager | 10 |
| Scale III | Senior Manager | 49 |
| Scale II | Manager / Specialist Officer | 118 |
| Scale I | Officer | 28 |
| Total | 205 |
The Scale I segment includes 10 Civil Engineer vacancies, alongside Officer posts in Full-Stack Engineering, Application Support and Operations, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, QA and Test Engineering, and Information Security.
Important Scale I Posts
| Post | Vacancies | Age limit as on 01 August 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
At the Scale II level, BOI has notified major openings in Full-Stack Engineering (18), Infrastructure Operations (12), Application Support and Operations (11), Law Officer (10), Security Officer (10), Information Security (8), and IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP qualifications (7).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the prescribed age, educational qualification, experience and certification requirements for the specific post they choose. The relevant date for determining age and qualification is 01 August 2026. Candidates can apply for only one post; where more than one application is submitted, BOI will retain only the latest completed application and the fee for other registrations will not be refunded.
Educational Qualifications
The eligibility conditions differ significantly by role:
- IT, data, digital-platform and technology roles generally require a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT or Electronics and Communication, or an MCA/M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT, along with relevant professional experience. Several higher-scale posts also require specific certifications.
- Law Officer applicants need a graduate degree in Law from a recognised university.
- Fire Officer candidates need the stipulated Fire Engineering or Fire/Safety qualification and computer knowledge as prescribed in the notification.
- Security Officer candidates need graduation and the required computer qualification or relevant IT subject at graduation level.
- Civil Engineer applicants need a B.E./B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or institution with at least 60% marks. Reserved-category candidates applying for reserved posts receive a 5% relaxation where 60% is specified.
Work experience is essential for many positions. Candidates should not rely only on having the degree; they must read Annexure I of the official notification for post-specific experience, certification and skill requirements before applying.
Age Relaxation
BOI provides upper-age relaxation as follows:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: 5 years
- Persons affected by the 1984 riots: 5 years
Applicants claiming a relaxation must produce valid supporting documents at the appropriate stage of recruitment.
Selection Process and Fee
The selection process may include an online examination and personal interview. BOI also reserves the right to conduct selection through interview alone, depending on the number of eligible applications and its requirements.
Where an online exam is held, the pattern is:
| Test | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 100 minutes composite time |
| Professional Knowledge relevant to the post | 100 | Included above |
English is qualifying in nature and its marks will not be added to the merit list. The Professional Knowledge paper carries the key weightage. There is a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer. If both exam and interview are conducted, the final selection weightage will be 60:40 for online examination and interview respectively.
The application fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹1,180 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, inclusive of applicable charges. Payment must be made online during the application period.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Bank of India website.
- Open the Career section.
- Find “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02.”
- Click Apply Online and complete the new registration process.
- Enter personal, qualification, experience and category details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and eligibility documents as per specifications.
- Pay the applicable online fee.
- Submit the form and save the application printout and fee receipt.
Candidates should upload experience certificates, education records and required professional-certification documents at registration itself. BOI has stated that applications can be shortlisted or rejected based on the documents uploaded, and later submission requests may not be entertained.
For candidates in Telangana, tentative exam centres include Hyderabad, Warangal and Karimnagar. Andhra Pradesh centres include Vijayawada/Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Kurnool and Rajahmundry. The Bank may revise centres depending on administrative requirements.
Before applying, candidates should verify the exact post-wise qualification, mandatory certification, experience requirement, age limit and reservation eligibility from the official PDF. The vacancy figures are provisional and may be changed by BOI based on actual requirements.