Central Bank of India (CBI), a leading public sector bank, has officially released a major recruitment notification for the post of Specialist Officer (SO) for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 350 vacancies across two key specialized roles: Foreign Exchange Officer in Scale III and Marketing Officer in Scale I. The online application process has commenced, and eligible candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience in banking, finance, and marketing are invited to apply. This page provides a comprehensive, verified, and detailed guide covering every aspect of the Central Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026, including the complete eligibility criteria, selection process, exam syllabus, and step-by-step application procedure.

The following table provides the category-wise breakdown of the 350 vacancies available in the Central Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026.

Candidates can pay the requisite application fee/intimation charges using any of the following online modes:

• Debit Card (Visa/Rupay/MasterCard/Maestro)
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS (Immediate Payment Service)
• Mobile Wallets
• Cash Cards

Transaction charges, if any, for online payment will be borne by the candidate.

Candidates must satisfy the following educational qualification and experience criteria as of 01 January 2026.

• Educational Qualification: Full-time Graduation degree from an AICTE/UGC recognized university/institute in any discipline.
• Professional Qualification (Mandatory): Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations from the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF).
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum 05 years of experience as an officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs).
  • Out of these 5 years, 03 years must be mandatory experience in Trade Finance / Forex Operations / IBU-GIFT City.
  • Must be currently working in the Forex domain, preferably in Sales/Business Development.
• Exclusion: Candidates from NBFCs, RRBs, Cooperative Banks, or the Insurance sector (regular or part-time) are NOT ELIGIBLE.
• Preferred: Candidates with additional professional qualifications like CFA, CA, or an MBA in a relevant stream will be given preference.

• Educational Qualification:
  • Full-time Graduation degree from an AICTE/UGC recognized university/institute.
  • AND, a full-time Post-Graduate degree/diploma: MBA / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with Marketing as the major specialization.
• Work Experience:
  • Post-qualification experience of 02 years.
  • Out of this, 01 year must be continuous experience in the Marketing domain in a Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) organization.
  • Must be currently employed in a marketing role.

Age relaxation is applicable as per the Government of India rules for Central Bank of India recruitment. The following relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories:

Cumulative age relaxation is not allowed. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation under more than one category, the maximum allowable relaxation will be granted.

The selection of candidates for the Central Bank Specialist Officer posts will be based on a two-stage process:

1. Online Examination: Candidates whose applications are accepted will be called to appear for an objective-type online test.
2. Interview: Candidates who qualify in the online examination will be shortlisted for a Personal Interview. The total marks for the interview will be 100.

The final selection will be made on the basis of the combined marks obtained in the Online Examination and the Interview. The weightage for the Online Exam and Interview will be 80:20 respectively. A candidate must qualify in both phases separately.

The online exam will be objective in nature, with multiple-choice questions. The tentative exam pattern is as follows:

• Each question will carry 1 mark.
• There will be a penalty for wrong answers. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from the total score.
• No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

A. Professional Knowledge (60 Questions):

• For Foreign Exchange Officer: International Trade Finance (LC, BG, Collections), Forex Regulations (FEMA), Risk Management, Trade Documentation, Currency Markets, INCOTERMS, EXIM Policy, UCP 600, URC 522, NOSTRO/VOSTRO Accounts, GAAR, DTAA.
• For Marketing Officer: Marketing Management, Product Life Cycle, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Sales Management, Consumer Behavior, Market Research, Services Marketing (Banking), Rural Marketing, Advertising, CRM, Marketing Strategies.

B. English Language (50 Questions): Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms/Idioms & Phrases), Grammar.

C. Banking & Financial Awareness (50 Questions): Current Banking News, RBI Functions & Monetary Policy, Banking Regulations (BR Act, Negotiable Instruments Act), Financial Markets (Money Market, Capital Market), Government Schemes (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra, etc.), Budget & Economic Survey, Abbreviations, Financial Institutions (NABARD, SEBI, IRDAI), Non-Performing Assets (NPA), BASEL Norms.

Admit Card: The call letter for the online examination will be made available for download on the official IBPS/Central Bank of India recruitment website a few weeks before the exam. No physical admit cards will be sent. Candidates must download and print the admit card and carry it to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID proof.

Exam Centres: The online examination will be conducted at various centers across India. Candidates will be required to select their preferred exam city during the application process. The bank reserves the right to allot any centre.

Result & Merit List:

• The results of the online exam and the list of candidates shortlisted for the interview will be published on the official website.
• The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined scores of the Online Exam (80%) and Interview (20%).
• Selection is strictly provisional, subject to verification of documents and medical fitness.

1. Visit the official application portal: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbidec25/.
2. Click on the "Click here for New Registration" link.
3. Enter your basic details (Name, Mobile, Email) to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
4. Log in using these credentials.
5. Fill out the detailed application form carefully: Personal Details, Educational Qualifications, Work Experience, etc.
6. Upload scanned copies of your:
   • Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, 20-50 KB)
   • Signature (with black ink, 14-30 KB)
   • Left Thumb Impression (on white paper, 10-20 KB)
   • Handwritten Declaration (as per format given in notification, 50-100 KB)
7. Select your preferred exam center.
8. Preview the application form thoroughly. Edit if required.
9. Proceed to pay the application fee online using any of the available modes.
10. After successful payment, submit the form.
11. Download and print the final application form and e-Receipt for future reference.

Candidates must keep the following original documents (along with self-attested photocopies) ready for verification during the interview stage:

• Printout of the Online Application Form & E-Receipt.
• Proof of Date of Birth (Class X Certificate).
• Mark sheets & Certificates of Graduation and Post-Graduation/Professional Qualification.
• IIBF Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations (For Forex Officer).
• Experience Certificate(s) from employer(s) clearly stating the period, designation, and nature of work (on company letterhead).
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed format, if applicable. OBC certificate must include the "Non-Creamy Layer" clause and be valid.
• PwD Certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen/Discharge Certificate, if applicable.
• Photo Identity Proof (PAN Card/Passport/Driving License/Aadhar Card/Voter ID).
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the official notification.

A career as a Specialist Officer in Central Bank of India offers stability, growth, and an attractive compensation package.

• Pay Scale:
  • Marketing Officer (Scale I): ₹ 36000 – 1490/7 – 46430 – 1740/2 – 49910 – 1990/7 – 63840
  • Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III): ₹ 63840 – 1990/5 – 73790 – 2220/2 – 78230
  (As per the 11th Bipartite Settlement)
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Travel Allowance (TA), Medical Aid, Newspaper Allowance, etc.
• Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension under New Pension Scheme (NPS), Medical Facilities for self and family, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Staff Housing Loans at concessional rates, and other perks as per bank rules.
• Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for promotion to higher scales (Scale II, III, IV, etc.) and senior management positions through internal promotion channels and departmental examinations.