Central Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 350 Posts

Central Bank of India has officially released a detailed recruitment notification for Specialist Officer posts for the year 2026. This recruitment drive is for Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I) under the Specialist Category on a regular basis.

This article explains every single detail mentioned in the official PDF notification in simple English for Indian job seekers.

Overview

Organization	Central Bank of India
Recruitment Name	Central Bank of India Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Posts	Foreign Exchange Officer, Marketing Officer
Total Vacancies	350
Job Type	Regular / Permanent
Posting	Anywhere in India
Mode of Application	Online

Organization Name & Post Name

Bank Name: Central Bank of India
Post 1: Foreign Exchange Officer – Middle Management Grade Scale III
Post 2: Marketing Officer – Junior Management Grade Scale I

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Start Date	20 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	03 February 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	03 February 2026
Online Exam Date	February / March 2026 (Tentative)
Interview Date	March / April 2026 (Tentative)
Result Date	Not Mentioned in Notification

Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

Post	Scale	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Foreign Exchange Officer	III	7	3	13	5	22	50
Marketing Officer	I	45	22	81	30	122	300
Total	-	52	25	94	35	144	350

PwBD Reservation

Hearing Impairment (HI)
Orthopedically Challenged (OC)
Visual Impairment (VI)
Intellectual Disability (ID)

Salary Details

Foreign Exchange Officer – Scale III

Basic Pay: ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280

Marketing Officer – Scale I

Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920

Allowances

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
Other Bank Perks as per policy

Approx In-Hand Salary: ₹75,000 – ₹1,10,000 depending on post and posting city

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Candidate must be an Indian citizen or eligible categories as mentioned in the notification.

Educational Qualification

Foreign Exchange Officer

Graduation in any discipline
Mandatory IIBF Foreign Exchange Certificate
Minimum 5 years experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks

Marketing Officer

Graduation + MBA/PGDM in Marketing
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Forex Officer	25 Years	35 Years
Marketing Officer	22 Years	30 Years

Age Relaxation

SC/ST – 5 Years
OBC – 3 Years
PwBD – 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen – 5 Years

Selection Process

Online Written Examination
Personal Interview

Weightage: Written Exam 70% + Interview 30%

Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks
Professional Knowledge	70	70
Banking & General Awareness	30	30
Total	100	100

No negative marking.

Detailed Syllabus

Forex Operations
Trade Finance
Banking Awareness
Economic Scenario
Marketing Concepts (for Marketing Officer)

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD/Women	₹175
Others	₹850

Required Documents

Photograph & Signature
Educational Certificates
Experience Certificates
Caste / EWS / PwBD Certificate
Photo ID Proof

Posting / Allotment States

Posting can be anywhere in India including bank subsidiaries.

How To Apply – Step by Step

Visit official application link
Register using email and mobile
Fill online application form
Upload required documents
Pay application fee
Submit and print application

Official Notification: Click Here

Q1. Is this a permanent job?

Yes, this is a regular permanent recruitment.

Q2. Is negative marking there?

No negative marking.

Q3. Can final-year students apply?

No, qualification must be completed.

Q4. Is posting state-wise?

No, posting is PAN India.

Q5. Is interview mandatory?

Yes.

Q6. Can bank employees apply?

Yes, but must resign if selected.

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Disclaimer

This article is written based on the official recruitment notification PDF released by Central Bank of India. Candidates are advised to verify details from the official website.