Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 – 205 Civil Engineer, Officer & More Posts | Full Details

By Chandan Kumar ✓ Published on August 31, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 for 205 IT, Civil Engineer, Law, Security and other Specialist Officer posts.

Bank of India (BOI) has released Project No. 2026-27/02, Notice dated 1 August 2026, inviting applications for 205 Specialist Officer posts across four grades — from entry-level Officer (Scale I) all the way up to Chief Manager (Scale IV). Online registration runs from 10 September to 25 September 2026, and this drive is almost entirely built around technology, IT security, and digital banking roles.

Table of Contents

1. Recruitment Overview

This isn’t a traditional generalist SO drive — nearly every single post in this notification sits inside BOI’s technology and specialist streams, covering roles like Full-Stack Engineering, DevSecOps, Information Security, Data Engineering, and API Governance, alongside a smaller cluster of Law, Fire Safety, Security, and Civil Engineering posts. If you’re a tech professional wondering whether banking has openings for your specific skill set, this notification is worth a genuinely close look.

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Bank	Bank of India (BOI)
Project No.	2026-27/02
Notice Date	1 August 2026
Total Vacancies	205
Grades Covered	Scale I to Scale IV (Officer to Chief Manager)
Stream	Specialist Officer (SPL)
Application Mode	Online only
Age & Qualification Reckoning Date	1 August 2026
Official Website	bankofindia.bank.in

With 118 of the 205 seats sitting in Scale II alone — the Manager grade — this recruitment leans heavily toward mid-career specialists rather than fresh graduates, though a meaningful entry-level window does exist at Scale I too.

2. Important Dates

Event	Date
Notice Release Date	1 August 2026
Online Application Start Date	10 September 2026
Online Application Last Date	25 September 2026
Age & Qualification Cut-off Date	1 August 2026
Online Examination Date	To be advised separately

There’s a notable gap between the notice date and when applications actually open — over five weeks. Use that runway to gather your documents and double-check your professional experience proof now, rather than scrambling once the portal goes live.

3. Vacancy Details

The 205 posts split across four scales, each with its own specialisations:

Scale IV — Chief Manager: 10 Posts

Post	Vacancies	Age (Min–Max)
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 (CISA/CISM/CISSP)	1	28–42
Chief Manager – Information Security	2	32–42

Scale III — Senior Manager: 49 Posts

Post	Vacancies	Age (Min–Max)
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 (CISA/CISM/CISSP)	5	28–40

Scale II — Manager: 118 Posts

Post	Vacancies	Age (Min–Max)
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 (CISA/CISM/CISSP)	7	27–35
Law Officers	10	25–30
Fire Officer	2	25–35
Security Officer	10	25–35

Scale I — Officer: 28 Posts

Post	Vacancies	Age (Min–Max)
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

Grand Total: 205

Full-Stack Engineering has the single largest footprint across all four grades combined (2+12+18+6 = 38 posts) — the widest single specialisation window in this entire notification. Civil Engineer, meanwhile, is the largest individual post at the entry-level Scale I grade, with 10 seats.

Important caveat from the Bank: the above vacancy numbers include backlog posts, and both the total and reserved-category numbers are provisional — subject to change based on the Bank’s actual requirement at the time of final selection.

4. Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African/Vietnam nations with the intention of permanently settling in India (with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India where applicable).

Educational Qualification & Experience: Varies significantly by post — since this notification spans dozens of specialised streams, the exact degree, certification, and years-of-experience requirement is listed post-by-post in Annexure-I of the official notification. Broadly, expect a mix of Engineering/Technology degrees for technical posts, an LLB for Law Officer, and relevant professional certifications (like CISA/CISM/CISSP) for the dedicated IT security posts.

Marks relaxation: Reserved-category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) applying against reserved vacancies get a 5% relaxation wherever a minimum of 60% marks is stipulated — meaning 55% becomes the applicable cut-off for them.

CGPA conversion: If your qualifying degree used a CGPA/OGPA system, it must be converted to a percentage as per your university’s own norms before you enter it in the application — and any fraction gets rounded down, so 59.99% is treated as below 60%.

Barred from applying: Candidates who previously held a similar post at Bank of India are not eligible to reapply.

One post per candidate: You can apply for only one post. If you submit multiple applications, only your most recent completed one is retained — and the fee paid on the others is forfeited, not refunded.

Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026) — Ranges by post, from as young as 21–30 years for entry-level Officer posts up to 28–42 years for senior Chief Manager roles. Check the exact range against your target post in the tables above.

Age Relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD	10 years
Ex-Servicemen	Service period + 3 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots	5 years

Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC candidates are allowed cumulatively with only one of the remaining categories — not stacked across several at once.

5. Selection Process

Selection depends on how many eligible applicants come through for each post — BOI has kept its options open here rather than committing to one fixed format across the board.

Stage 1 — Scrutiny of Eligibility Documents: Before anything else, your uploaded documents (professional experience proof, mandatory certifications, educational qualifications) are screened. Shortlisting or rejection at this stage is based purely on what you uploaded at registration — no follow-up requests for missing documents are entertained later.

Stage 2 — Online Examination (where conducted):

Section	Marks	Duration
English Language	25	Composite 100 minutes
Professional Knowledge (relevant to post)	100	(shared with above)

English Language is qualifying only — its marks don’t count toward your final merit. Both papers (except English) are available bilingually in English and Hindi.

Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for General/EWS candidates in both English and Professional Knowledge; SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates applying against reserved vacancies get a 5% relaxation on this threshold.

Negative marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Stage 3 — Personal Interview: Carries 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 50 for General/EWS and 45 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates against reserved posts. Candidates are typically called in a 1:3 ratio against vacancies, though the Bank can adjust this ratio at its discretion.

Weighted merit (if both stages are conducted): Online Examination and Interview combine in a 60:40 ratio for the final score. You need to be found suitable in both stages independently — clearing just one doesn’t carry you through.

Interview-only path: For some posts, BOI may skip the written exam entirely and select purely through interview, based on your qualification, experience, and overall suitability — this decision is made at the Bank’s discretion and communicated through the official website.

Tie-breaker: If two candidates end up with identical combined marks, the one who scored higher in the online exam ranks ahead; if that’s also equal, the older candidate (by date of birth) gets precedence.

6. Salary & Pay Structure

Scale/Grade	Pay Scale (₹)
Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)	48,480 – 85,920
Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II)	64,820 – 93,960
Middle Management Grade Scale-III (MMGS-III)	85,920 – 1,05,280
Senior Management Grade Scale-IV (SMGS-IV)	1,02,300 – 1,20,940

Beyond basic pay, selected officers receive other allowances and perquisites as applicable under Bank of India’s service rules.

Security Deposit (refundable): Every selected candidate must deposit a fixed amount, refunded only after 3 years of satisfactory service — and forfeited entirely if you leave before completing that period.

Grade	Security Deposit
JMGS-I	₹1,00,000
MMGS-II	₹2,00,000
MMGS-III and above	₹3,00,000

Career progression: Selected specialists follow their own stream’s career path initially, and later become eligible to compete for promotion to higher grades alongside General Banking Officers, provided they meet the Bank’s standard promotion-policy criteria.

7. Application Fee

Category	Fee (Including GST)
SC/ST/PwBD	₹175 (intimation charges only)
General/EWS/OBC	₹1,180 (application fee + intimation charges)

Bank transaction charges for the online payment are borne separately by the candidate. Fee is non-refundable, and applications once registered cannot be withdrawn.

8. How to Apply

Visit the official website: bankofindia.bank.in, click “CAREER,” then the link for this recruitment project.
Click “APPLY ONLINE,” then “Click Here for New Registration.”
Enter your name, contact details, and email ID — a Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent to you by email/SMS. Note these down carefully.
Fill in the application form section by section, using “Save and Next” to preserve your progress as you go.
Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration, following the exact specifications below.
Use the Preview tab to check everything carefully — no changes are possible once you click “Complete Registration.”
Proceed to Payment and complete your fee online (cards, net banking, wallets, QR, or UPI).
Take a printout of your e-Receipt and the submitted application form for your own records — don’t send this to the Bank.

Document upload specifications:

Document	Dimensions	File Size
Photograph	200×230 pixels	20–50 KB
Signature	140×60 pixels	10–20 KB
Left Thumb Impression	240×240 pixels	20–50 KB
Handwritten Declaration	800×400 pixels	50–100 KB

The handwritten declaration must be written by you, in English, in your own handwriting (not capital letters) — get it typed and use a thumb impression instead only if you’re visually impaired and unable to write. It must read: “I, [your name], hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

Documents to carry at the interview stage: Printed interview call letter, printed application form, proof of date of birth, valid photo ID (PAN/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Aadhaar — ration cards and learner’s licences are not accepted), educational mark sheets and certificates, category certificate (in the prescribed government format), Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates, disability certificate for PwBD candidates, and a No Objection Certificate if you’re currently employed in government/PSU service.

Examination centres span 30 states and Union Territories, with multiple city options in most — the Bank reserves the right to allot a centre other than your preferred one, and no requests for centre changes are entertained.