Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organization | Bank of India (BOI) |
| HQ | Star House, Plot C-5, “G” Block, BKC, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051 |
| Project No. | 2026-27/02 (Notice dated 01.08.2026) |
| Recruitment Type | Specialist Officers (IT / Technology / Law / Security / Fire) |
| Total Vacancies | 205 Posts |
| Scales | JMGS-I (Officer) | MMGS-II (Manager) | MMGS-III (Sr. Manager) | SMGS-IV (Chief Manager) |
| Salary – Scale I | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/month |
| Salary – Scale II | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960/month |
| Salary – Scale III | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280/month |
| Salary – Scale IV | ₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940/month |
| Application Fee | ₹1,180/- (Gen/EWS/OBC) | ₹175/- (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Security Deposit | ₹1L (Scale I) | ₹2L (Scale II) | ₹3L (Scale III & above) – refundable after 3 years |
| Exam Centres (TG) | Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar ✅ |
| Selection Process | Online Exam (English + Professional Knowledge) → Personal Interview (60:40 weightage) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 September 2026 |
| Official Website | bankofindia.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 01 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date – Application & Fee | 25 September 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | To be announced on bankofindia.bank.in |
Vacancy Breakup – Scale-wise
Scale IV – Chief Manager (10 Posts) | Age: 28–40/42 years
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age (Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 2 | 40 |
| Chief Manager – Digital Platforms | 1 | 40 |
| Chief Manager – Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology | 1 | 40 |
| Chief Manager – Digital Banking Operations | 2 | 40 |
| Chief Manager – IT Procurement, Contracts & SLA Management | 1 | 40 |
| Chief Manager – IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP) | 1 | 42 |
| Chief Manager – Information Security | 2 | 42 |
| Scale IV Total | 10 | — |
Scale III – Senior Manager (49 Posts) | Age: 28–37/40 years
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 12 |
| Senior Manager – Digital Platforms | 2 |
| Senior Manager – Finacle Application Support | 3 |
| Senior Manager – Infrastructure Operations | 3 |
| Senior Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture | 3 |
| Senior Manager – Data Engineering | 4 |
| Senior Manager – API Governance & Security | 4 |
| Senior Manager – DevSecOps Engineering | 3 |
| Senior Manager – IT Procurement Specialist | 2 |
| Senior Manager – Database Administration | 2 |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | 6 |
| Senior Manager – IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP) | 5 |
| Scale III Total | 49 |
Scale II – Manager (118 Posts) | Age: 25–35 years
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager – Full-Stack Engineering | 18 |
| Manager – BRE/LOS/Decisioning Engineering | 4 |
| Manager – Digital Platforms | 5 |
| Manager – Application Support & Operations | 11 |
| Manager – Infrastructure Operations | 12 |
| Manager – IT System Administrator | 2 |
| Manager – Performance Testing | 2 |
| Manager – Automation Testing | 3 |
| Manager – IT Procurement Specialist | 4 |
| Manager – IT Project Manager | 3 |
| Manager – Business Analysis | 2 |
| Manager – Data Analytics | 5 |
| Manager – DevSecOps Engineering | 3 |
| Manager – UI/UX Design | 2 |
| Manager – Emerging Technology & Innovation | 2 |
| Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture | 2 |
| Manager – Database Administration | 1 |
| Manager – Information Security | 8 |
| Manager – IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP) | 7 |
| Law Officers | 10 |
| Fire Officer | 2 |
| Security Officer | 10 |
| Scale II Total | 118 |
Scale I – Officer (28 Posts) | Age: 21–30 years
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officer – Full-Stack Engineering | 6 |
| Officer – Application Support & Operations | 4 |
| Officer – Data Analytics | 2 |
| Officer – Data Engineering | 2 |
| Officer – QA & Test Engineering | 2 |
| Officer – Information Security | 2 |
| Civil Engineer | 10 |
| Scale I Total | 28 |
| Grand Total (All Scales) | 205 Posts |
Pay Scale (7th Bipartite Settlement)
| Scale | Pay Scale | Starting Pay |
|---|---|---|
| JMGS-I (Officer) | ₹48,480–2000(7)–62,480–2340(2)–67,160–2680(7)–85,920 | ₹48,480/month |
| MMGS-II (Manager) | ₹64,820–2340(1)–67,160–2680(10)–93,960 | ₹64,820/month |
| MMGS-III (Sr. Manager) | ₹85,920–2680(5)–99,320–2980(2)–1,05,280 | ₹85,920/month |
| SMGS-IV (Chief Manager) | ₹1,02,300–2980(4)–1,14,220–3360(2)–1,20,940 | ₹1,02,300/month |
Plus DA, HRA, CCA, Medical and other allowances as applicable. Career progression in Specialist Stream → promotion to higher grades as per Bank’s Promotion Policy.
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.08.2026)
| Scale | Min Age | Max Age (Gen) | OBC (+3) | SC/ST (+5) | PwBD (+10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale I (Officer) | 21 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 40 |
| Scale II (Manager) | 25 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 45 |
| Scale III (Sr. Manager) | 28 | 37–40* | 40–43* | 42–45* | 47–50* |
| Scale IV (Chief Manager) | 28 | 40–42* | 43–45* | 45–47* | 50–52* |
*Age varies by post — check official Annexure-I for exact post-wise age limits
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,180/- (application fee + intimation charges, incl. GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- (intimation charges only, incl. GST) |
Selection Process
- Eligibility Scrutiny: Applications screened based on experience, mandatory certifications and qualifications uploaded at registration — no further document submission later
- Online Examination: English Language (25 marks, qualifying only) + Professional Knowledge (100 marks) | 100 minutes total | Negative marking (¼ per wrong answer) | Min. qualifying: 35% (Gen/EWS) | 30% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
- Personal Interview: For shortlisted candidates (top ~3× vacancies) | 100 marks | Min. qualifying: 50% (Gen/EWS) | 45% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
- Final Merit: Online Exam (60%) + Interview (40%) combined score
Note: Bank may conduct Interview only (without written test) if insufficient applications are received. English language marks are qualifying only and not counted in final merit.
Exam Centres – Telangana & AP
Online exam will be conducted across 30 states. Candidates from Telangana and AP can opt for:
- Telangana: Hyderabad | Warangal | Karimnagar
- Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada/Guntur | Visakhapatnam | Kurnool | Rajahmundry
Security Deposit
| JMGS-I (Scale I) | ₹1,00,000/- refundable after 3 years satisfactory service |
| MMGS-II (Scale II) | ₹2,00,000/- refundable after 3 years |
| MMGS-III & above (Scale III, IV) | ₹3,00,000/- refundable after 3 years |
How to Apply – Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit bankofindia.bank.in → Career → “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02”
- Click “APPLY ONLINE” → “Click here for New Registration”
- Register with name, contact details, email — note Registration Number and Password (also sent via SMS/email)
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details carefully (no changes after final submission)
- Upload scanned photo, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
- Upload mandatory documents: experience certificates, certifications (CISA/CISM/CISSP etc. as applicable), qualification certificates
- Pay fee online (₹1,180 Gen/OBC/EWS | ₹175 SC/ST/PwBD)
- Final Submit — take printout (do NOT send to Bank)
- Apply only for ONE post — multiple applications → only last valid application retained, fee for others forfeited
About Bank of India
Bank of India (BOI) is one of India’s largest public sector banks, founded in 1906 and headquartered at Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai. With over 5,100 branches across India and 60+ overseas offices in 23 countries, BOI is a global banking institution. Listed on both BSE and NSE, Bank of India regularly conducts large-scale specialist officer recruitments to strengthen its IT, technology, legal and operations functions. The Bank’s digital transformation agenda and growing fintech partnerships make IT Specialist Officer roles among the most impactful banking tech careers available in India today.
Frequently Asked Questions – Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?
Bank of India has released Project No. 2026-27/02 (Notice dated 01.08.2026) for 205 Specialist Officer posts across Scale I (28 posts), Scale II (118 posts), Scale III (49 posts) and Scale IV (10 posts) in IT, Technology, Law, Security, Fire Officer and Civil Engineer streams.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 25 September 2026. Online application opens on 10 September 2026.
Q3. Which post has the highest vacancies in BOI SO 2026?
Manager – Full-Stack Engineering (Scale II) has the highest vacancies with 18 posts, followed by Manager Application Support & Operations (11), Manager Infrastructure Operations (12), and Manager Information Security (8).
Q4. What is the salary for Bank of India Senior Manager (Scale III)?
Starting basic pay is ₹85,920/month (Pay Scale: ₹85,920–₹1,05,280) plus DA, HRA, CCA, Medical and other allowances.
Q5. Is Hyderabad an exam centre for BOI SO 2026?
Yes. Hyderabad, Warangal and Karimnagar are all exam centres for Telangana candidates.
Q6. What is the security deposit for BOI SO posts?
₹1 Lakh (Scale I) | ₹2 Lakhs (Scale II) | ₹3 Lakhs (Scale III & IV) — refundable after completing 3 years of satisfactory service. Forfeited if the officer leaves before 3 years.
Q7. Can I apply for multiple posts?
No. Candidates can apply for only one post. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid completed application is retained — fee for others is forfeited.
Q8. What is the application fee for Bank of India SO 2026?
₹1,180/- (incl. GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates. ₹175/- (intimation charges only, incl. GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Payment by Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI.
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Source: Official Bank of India Notice, Project No. 2026-27/02 dated 01.08.2026 | General Manager (HR), Bank of India, Mumbai | bankofindia.bank.in