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

The Bank of India (BOI) has announced the BOI SO Recruitment 2026 for 205 Specialist Officer vacancies across Scale I, II, III, and IV. The recruitment covers multiple specialised positions in areas such as Civil Engineering, Information Security, Full-Stack Development, DevSecOps, Law, Fire & Security, Database Administration, and IT Procurement, providing opportunities for candidates from different professional backgrounds.

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The BOI SO Apply Online 2026 process has started from 10 September 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official BOI website until 25 September 2026. Depending on the post, candidates will be shortlisted through an Online Examination and/or Personal Interview as prescribed by the Bank.

BOI SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

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

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:

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

The BOI SO Apply Online 2026 process has started today, 10 September 2026. Eligible candidates can now visit the official Bank of India website and complete their application by entering the required details, uploading the necessary documents and photograph, and paying the applicable fee. The last date to submit the application form is 25 September 2026.

BOI SO Apply Online 2026: Active

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.

Administrative, Financial & Posting Details of BOI SO

Candidates should also be aware of certain administrative and application-related conditions mentioned in the recruitment guidelines. These details are important to understand before applying for the BOI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026.

• Posting & Transferability: Selected candidates may be posted or transferred anywhere in India as per the Bank’s requirements and applicable transfer policy.
• Probation Period: Candidates selected for MMGS-II and above will be required to undergo the prescribed probation period of 1 year.
• Biometric Verification: Candidates may be required to undergo biometric verification during the recruitment process. The biometric details may be used for authentication at different stages.
• Live Photograph: Candidates must follow the prescribed guidelines for capturing and uploading their photograph. A live photograph may also be required during the online application process.
• Document Upload: Scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and other required documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format, size, and specifications mentioned in the official notification.
• Mode of Payment: The application fee is payable online through the integrated payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment methods.
• Application Confirmation: After successful submission and fee payment, candidates should save or download the application confirmation page for future reference.

How Candidates Will Be Shortlisted for BOI SO Interview

Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their Online Examination performance and the prescribed qualifying criteria. The final selection will follow the specified weightage of the Online Exam and Interview.

• Candidates must qualify the prescribed sectional/overall requirements wherever applicable.
• The Professional Knowledge score plays a key role in shortlisting.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Personal Interview carrying 100 marks.
• The final merit list will be prepared using 60% weightage for the Online Examination and 40% for the Interview.

BOI SO 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for BOI Specialist Officer posts may include an Online Examination and/or Personal Interview, depending on the post.

Online Exam

• English Language: 25 marks — Qualifying
• Professional Knowledge: 100 marks — Merit-based
• Duration: 100 minutes
• English marks will not be counted in the final merit.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for General/EWS and 30% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
• Negative marking: 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.

BOI SO Interview 2026

Shortlisted candidates will appear for an interview carrying 100 marks.

• Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for General/EWS
• 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD
• Final merit will be prepared using 60% weightage for the Online Exam and 40% for the Interview.

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:

BOI SO 2026: Post-Wise Roles and Responsibilities

The BOI SO Recruitment 2026 covers specialist roles across IT, security, engineering, law, and other professional areas. The responsibilities vary by post and include:

• Full-Stack/IT: Develop and maintain banking applications and digital platforms.
• Information Security: Manage security risks, vulnerabilities, and data protection.
• DevSecOps: Support secure software development and deployment.
• Database Administration: Manage database performance, security, and availability.
• IT Procurement: Handle technology procurement, vendors, and contracts.
• Civil Engineering: Supervise construction and infrastructure-related work.
• Law Officer: Handle legal matters and provide legal support to the Bank.
• Fire & Security: Manage fire safety, security arrangements, inspections, and compliance.