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Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 205 Civil Engineer, Officer

The BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released inviting applications for 205 Specialist Officer vacancies across Scale I, II, III, and IV in various technical and specialized streams. The recruitment includes vacancies for specialized roles in fields such as Civil Engineering, Information Security, Full-Stack Development, DevSecOps, Law, Fire, Security, Database Administration, and IT Procurement.

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Eligible candidates can apply online for the BOI SO Recruitment 2026 from 10 September to 25 September 2026 through the official BOI website. The selection process will comprise an online examination and/or personal interview, depending on the post.

BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, application fee, and other requirements before submitting their applications.

Particulars Details
Organization Bank of India
Recruitment Specialist Officers
Project Number 2026-27/02
Total Vacancies 205
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 25 September 2026
Age & Qualification Cut-Off Date 1 August 2026
Exam Date To be advised separately
Selection Process Online Exam and/or Interview
Official Website bankofindia.bank.in

BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF contains complete details about 205 Specialist Officer vacancies, including post-wise eligibility, qualifications, certifications, work experience, selection process, and application details. The detailed notification PDF is provided below for candidates’ reference.

BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

BOI SO Vacancy 2026

Bank of India has announced vacancies across four officer scales. Candidates can check the scale-wise vacancy distribution below:

Scale Post Vacancies
Scale IV Chief Manager 10
Scale III Senior Manager 49
Scale II Manager 118
Scale I Officer 28
Total 205

Age, Qualification, Certifications & Experience of BOI SO 2026?

The notification details the eligibility requirements, including age limit, educational qualifications, certifications, work experience, and required technical skills for various posts. The post-wise eligibility criteria, covering Age, Educational Qualifications, Mandatory/Preferred Qualifications & Certifications, Work Experience, and Specific/Preferred Skills, are provided in the PDF below.

BOI SO Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria PDF

BOI Specialist Officers 2026 Apply Online

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for BOI SO Recruitment 2026 through the official website of Bank of India from 10 September 25 September 2026. Applicants should carefully fill in the required details, upload the required documents and photographs, pay the applicable fees and submit the application form before the deadline.

BOI SO Apply Online 2026: Will be active on 10 September

How to Apply for BOI SO 2026

Candidates can apply online through the official Bank of India website by following these steps:

  • Visit the official Bank of India website.
  • Go to the Career section.
  • Find the BOI SO Recruitment 2026 application link.
  • Complete the registration process and fill in the required details.
  • Upload the prescribed documents and photographs.
  • Pay the applicable application fee.
  • Submit the application form and download a copy for future reference.

Candidates will need to upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature in black ink, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and complete the required live photograph capture through webcam/mobile

Application Fee of BOI SO 2026

Candidates are required to pay the applicable non-refundable application fee while submitting the online application.

  • SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175, including intimation charges
  • General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,180, including application fee and intimation charges

BOI SO Security Deposit 2026

In addition to the application fee, selected candidates must deposit a refundable security amount, which will be returned after completing three years of service, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Scale Security Deposit
JMGS-I ₹1,00,000
MMGS-II ₹2,00,000
MMGS-III & SMGS-IV ₹3,00,000

BOI SO 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for Specialist Officer posts will consist of an Online Examination and/or Personal Interview, depending on the post and recruitment requirements.

Online Exam

The online examination will have a composite duration of 100 minutes and will consist of the following sections:

  • English Language: 25 Qualifying
  • Professional Knowledge: 100 Merit-based

The marks obtained in the English Language section will not be counted for the final merit list.

Candidates need to secure the prescribed minimum qualifying marks in the online examination. The minimum qualifying requirement is 35% for General/EWS candidates and 30% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

There will also be a negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every incorrect answer.

BOI SO Interview 2026

Candidates shortlisted for the interview will be assessed out of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. The final selection will be based on the combined performance in the online examination and interview, with a 60:40 weightage assigned to the online test and interview, respectively.

Scale-Wise Pay Scale BOI SO 2026

The BOI SO Recruitment 2026 offers Specialist Officer posts across JMGS-I to SMGS-IV, with the basic pay varying according to the officer scale. The detailed scale-wise pay structure is given below:

Scale / Grade Scale of Pay
Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) ₹48,480 – 2,000 (7) – ₹62,480 – 2,340 (2) – ₹67,160 – 2,680 (7) – ₹85,920
Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) ₹64,820 – 2,340 (1) – ₹67,160 – 2,680 (10) – ₹93,960
Middle Management Grade Scale-III (MMGS-III) ₹85,920 – 2,680 (5) – ₹99,320 – 2,980 (2) – ₹1,05,280
Senior Management Grade Scale-IV (SMGS-IV) ₹1,02,300 – 2,980 (4) – ₹1,14,220 – 3,360 (2) – ₹1,20,940

FAQs

How many vacancies have been announced under BOI SO Recruitment 2026?

Bank of India has announced a total of 205 Specialist Officer vacancies across Scale I, II, III, and IV.

When will the BOI SO Recruitment 2026 application process begin?

The online application process will begin on 10 September 2026.

What is the last date to apply for BOI SO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online until 25 September 2026.

What is the BOI SO Recruitment 2026 selection process?

The selection process will include an online examination and/or personal interview, depending on the post.

What is the application fee for BOI SO 2026?

SC/ST/PwBD candidates have to pay ₹175, while General/OBC/EWS candidates have to pay ₹1,180.

Is there negative marking in the BOI SO online exam?

Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

What is the security deposit for BOI Specialist Officer posts?

The refundable security deposit is ₹1 lakh for JMGS-I, ₹2 lakh for MMGS-II, and ₹3 lakh for MMGS-III and SMGS-IV.

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