The Bank of Maharashtra has released the official notification for the Bank of Maharashtra Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 in the Economic Cell for the year 2026. The recruitment aims to fill 4 vacancies for Economist positions on both contractual and permanent bases. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official website from 23 June 2026 to 10 July 2026.
Bank of Maharashtra SO Recruitment 2026 Out
Candidates with qualifications in Economics and relevant professional or teaching experience can apply for these posts. The selection process will mainly consist of shortlisting and a personal interview. Below the notification has been given.
Bank of Maharashtra SO Recruitment 2026: Notification PDF
Bank of Maharashtra Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Bank of Maharashtra Specialist Officer has been announced for the Economic Cell of the Bank’s Corporate Office located in Pune/Mumbai.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Bank of Maharashtra |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Economist) |
| Department | Economic Cell |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Posts Available | Chief Economist, Chief Manager-Economist, Senior Manager-Economist |
| Job Location | Pune/Mumbai |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate Degree in Economics (Post-wise) |
| Age Limit | 25 to 55 Years (Post-wise) |
| Selection Process | Screening of Applications, Personal Interview, Written Exam (if required) |
| Interview Marks | 100 Marks |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 50 Marks |
| Service Bond | ₹3 Lakh (For Scale III & IV Posts) |
| Probation Period | 6 Months (Permanent Posts) |
| Official Website | bankofmaharashtra.in |
Vacancy Details of BOB SO Recruitment
A total of 4 vacancies have been announced under different grades:
- Chief Economist (Contractual) – 1 Post
- Chief Manager – Economist (Scale IV) – 1 Post
- Senior Manager – Economist (Scale III) – 2 Posts
- Total – 4
Important Dates
Candidates should note the following important dates:
- Notification Released: 23 June 2026
- Online Application Starts: 23 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 10 July 2026
- Eligibility Cut-off Date: 30 June 2026
Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Experience and Pay Scale for BOB SO Recruitment
Candidates applying for the Bank of Maharashtra Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, and work experience requirements for the respective post. The post-wise eligibility details are provided below.
Chief Economist (Contractual)
- Age Limit: Maximum 55 years
- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Degree in Economics (preferably in Monetary Economics, Financial Economics, or Econometrics)
- Additional Qualification: Doctorate Degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum 12 years as an Economist in a Bank, Financial Institution, Corporate, or Rating Agency, OR 12 years of teaching experience as a Lecturer/Professor in Economics
- Tenure: 3 years initially, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years
- Salary: Annual CTC will be decided based on qualifications and experience
Chief Manager – Economist (Scale IV)
- Age Limit: Maximum 40 years
- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Degree in Economics
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as an Economist in a Bank, Financial Institution, Corporate sector, or as a Lecturer/Professor in Economics
- Pay Scale: ₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940
Senior Manager – Economist (Scale III)
- Age Limit: 25 to 38 years
- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Degree in Economics
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as an Economist in a Bank, Financial Institution, Corporate sector, or as a Lecturer/Professor in Economics
- Pay Scale: ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280
Bank of Maharashtra Specialist Officer Apply Online 2026
The online application process has commenced on the Bank of Maharashtra’s official website or candidates can use the link given below and will continue until July 10, 2026. Candidates should keep all necessary documents ready before filling out the application form. For the convenience of candidates apply link has been provided below.
Bank of Maharashtra SO Apply Online 2026: Active
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the official Bank of Maharashtra website.
- Open the recruitment section and click on the Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 link.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, handwritten declaration, educational certificates, experience certificates, and resume in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Application Fee
The category-wise application fee is as follows:
- UR / EWS / OBC: ₹1,180
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹118
Selection Process of Bank of Maharashtra Specialist Officer
The selection process for the Specialist Officer post involves an initial screening of applications followed by a personal interview. The interview carries 100 marks and candidates must secure a minimum of 50 marks to qualify. The bank may also conduct a written examination if deemed necessary.
Service Bond and Probation Period
Candidates appointed to the Senior Manager (Scale III) and Chief Manager (Scale IV) posts will be required to execute a service bond of ₹3 lakh and serve the Bank for a minimum period of two years. The probation period for permanent posts will be six months from the date of joining.
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