Last Updated : 29 September 2026 | Source: Bank of India Project No. 2026-27/02, Notice dated 01.08.2026 + Extension Notice dated 25.09.2026 | Posted By: GovtJobDeck | Estimated Time To Read: 14 Minutes
Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 has been extended for candidates seeking Specialist Officer opportunities in a public sector bank. Bank of India has announced 205 vacancies across Scale I, Scale II, Scale III and Scale IV, covering technology, information security, data, digital banking, IT procurement, law, fire, security and civil engineering roles.
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The original application deadline was 25 September 2026, but Bank of India has now extended the last date to 5 October 2026. The relevant date for age, qualification and experience remains 1 August 2026.
Important: The extension notice changes the application deadline to 5 October 2026. It states that all other contents of the original notification remain unchanged.
For a broader overview of opportunities in the sector, see our Banking Jobs Guide.
The recruitment is being conducted under Project No. 2026-27/02, dated 1 August 2026. Candidates can apply online through the designated application portal.
The notification states that candidates should be ready to work anywhere in India, and the Bank reserves the right to post or transfer officers anywhere in India according to its requirements.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
01 August 2026
Online Application Starts
10 September 2026
Original Last Date
25 September 2026
Extended Last Date
05 October 2026
Relevant Date for Age & Qualification
01 August 2026
Online Examination
To be advised separately
The original notification listed 25 September 2026 as the closing date. The subsequent official extension notice revised this to 5 October 2026.
Bank of India has announced 205 vacancies across four management scales.
Scale
Grade
Vacancies
Scale IV
Senior Management Grade
10
Scale III
Middle Management Grade
49
Scale II
Middle Management Grade
118
Scale I
Junior Management Grade
28
Total
205
The vacancy figures include backlog vacancies. Bank of India states that the number of vacancies and reserved vacancies is provisional and may change according to the Bank’s actual requirements.
The eligibility criteria are post-specific. Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, professional experience and mandatory certification requirements prescribed for the particular post.
The Bank’s main notification specifically directs candidates to Annexure-I for the detailed post-wise eligibility criteria. Therefore, applicants should not assume that a general graduation or engineering qualification is sufficient for every Specialist Officer post.
Nationality
A candidate must generally 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 migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the required Government of India eligibility certificate.
The recruitment contains different age ranges depending on the post and scale, from 21 years minimum for several Scale I positions to 42 years maximum for certain Scale IV positions.
The Bank also specifies rules concerning cumulative relaxation and documentary proof.
You can use the Age Calculator to check your age against the Bank of India SO eligibility date of 1 August 2026.
Important Eligibility Rules
Candidates should note these points before applying:
The eligibility criteria are assessed as on 1 August 2026.
Candidates must possess the qualification prescribed for the particular post.
Relevant professional experience and mandatory certifications may be required.
Candidates must upload supporting documents during registration where required.
Candidates who previously held a similar post in Bank of India are not eligible.
Candidates must be willing to work anywhere in India.
Only one post can be applied for.
If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid completed application is retained, while fees paid for other registrations are forfeited.
For qualifications requiring 60% marks, the Bank specifies a 5% relaxation for eligible reserved-category candidates applying against reserved vacancies.
A percentage such as 59.99% is treated as below 60%; similarly, 54.99% is below 55%.
Bank of India SO Salary 2026
Bank of India has specified the following basic pay scales, along with applicable allowances and perquisites.
Scale
Grade
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
These figures are the Bank’s stated basic-pay scales; the notification also provides for other applicable allowances and perquisites.
To estimate salary-related figures for banking roles, you can also use the Bank Salary Calculator.
Bank of India SO Selection Process 2026
Shortlisting: The Bank may shortlist candidates based on eligibility, qualifications, experience and required certifications.
Online Examination: If conducted, it will have 125 marks — English Language (25 marks) and Professional Knowledge (100 marks), with a composite time of 100 minutes.
Negative Marking:1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
Personal Interview: The interview carries 100 marks. The qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates against reserved vacancies.
Selection Without Online Exam: Bank of India may conduct selection through personal interview alone without an online examination.
Final Merit: If both stages are conducted, the final score will be based on 60% Online Examination + 40% Personal Interview.
Candidates must qualify at the required stages, and the final merit list will be prepared category-wise.
The amounts include GST as specified in the notification. The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable.
How to Apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
Visit the official Bank of India SO application portal: Apply Online
Complete the online registration using your name, contact details and email ID.
Select one eligible post and enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable application fee online.
Review the application carefully and complete the final submission.
Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.
The extended last date to apply is 5 October 2026.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following ready, as applicable:
Photograph
Signature
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration
Valid photo ID
Educational qualification certificates
Mark sheets
Experience certificates
Mandatory professional certifications
Category certificate, where applicable
EWS Income & Asset Certificate, where applicable
PwD certificate, where applicable
The Bank requires original eligibility documents and photocopies at later stages such as the interview, wherever applicable.
Handwritten Declaration
The notification specifies that the handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in English. The Bank states that declarations written by another person or in another language can result in an invalid application.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using 25 September 2026 as the final deadline — the deadline has been extended to 5 October 2026.
Applying for more than one post.
Applying without checking the post-specific Annexure-I eligibility.
Ignoring mandatory experience or certification requirements.
Entering a percentage incorrectly.
Treating 59.99% as 60%.
Uploading unclear photographs, signatures or other required documents.
Using someone else’s handwritten declaration.
Entering a name differently from certificates or identity documents.
Waiting until the final day to complete the application.
1. How many vacancies are available in Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
There are 205 vacancies across Scale I, II, III and IV.
2. What is the last date to apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
The extended last date is 5 October 2026.
3. What is the age limit for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
The age limit depends on the post. The notification contains age ranges from 21–30 years for several Scale I posts to 32–42 years for Chief Manager – Information Security.
4. What is the Bank of India SO application fee?
SC/ST/PwD candidates pay ₹175, while General/EWS/OBC candidates pay ₹1,180, including applicable GST.
5. Is there an interview in Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
Yes. The Bank may conduct an online examination and personal interview. It also reserves the right to conduct selection through interview alone if the online examination is not conducted.
6. Is there negative marking in the Bank of India SO exam?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer.
7. What is the Bank of India SO exam pattern?
The online examination consists of English Language for 25 marks and Professional Knowledge relevant to the post for 100 marks, with a composite duration of 100 minutes.
8. Can I apply for more than one Bank of India SO post?
No. The notification allows candidates to apply for only one post.
9. What is the Bank of India SO salary?
The basic pay depends on the scale. It ranges from ₹48,480–₹85,920 in Scale I to ₹1,02,300–₹1,20,940 in Scale IV, plus applicable allowances and perquisites.
10. Where can I apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
GovtJobDeck is an independent job-information platform and is not affiliated with Bank of India. This article is prepared from the Bank of India Project No. 2026-27/02 notification dated 1 August 2026 and the official extension notice dated 25 September 2026. Candidates should verify the latest official notification and application portal before applying.
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