Bank of India has opened Specialist Officer recruitment for 205 posts under Project No. 2026-27/02 (notice dated 01.08.2026). Soft note: the drive is heavily tech-focused — Full-Stack, DevSecOps, Data Engineering, API Governance, Information Security, IT Procurement and related streams — alongside a smaller set of non-tech specialist roles.
Apply online: 10.09.2026 – 25.09.2026 · Age & qualification relevant date: 01.08.2026 · Exam date: soft note — to be announced (bank may skip written test)
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Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting bank | Bank of India (Head Office: Mumbai) |
| Project No. | 2026-27/02 · Notice dated 01.08.2026 |
| Total vacancies | 205 across Scale I–IV (soft note: as notified) |
| Streams | Specialist (SPL) — predominantly technology / IT |
| Application window | 10.09.2026 – 25.09.2026 |
| Selection | Soft note: online test (English + Professional Knowledge) and/or Interview |
| Apply | bankofindia.bank.in → Career |
Vacancies by Scale
| Scale | Grade | Vacancies | Age range (soft note, as on 01.08.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale I | Officer (JMGS-I) | 28 | 21–30 |
| Scale II | Manager (MMGS-II) | 118 | 25–35 (varies by post) |
| Scale III | Senior Manager (MMGS-III) | 49 | 28–37 |
| Scale IV | Chief Manager (SMGS-IV) | 10 | 28–40 (up to 42 for some IT posts) |
| Total | 205 |
Soft note: Scale II alone is about 58% of vacancies (118 / 205) — this reads as a mid-career drive more than pure entry-level. Soft note: early-career tech profiles often map to Scale I; several years of hands-on experience usually map toward Scale II+.
Role Groups (what the bank is hiring for)
Soft note: the notice lists many designations; grouped by function:
| Function area | Example roles | Scales (soft note) |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | Full-Stack, BRE/LOS/Decisioning, DevSecOps | I–IV |
| Data & Analytics | Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analysis | I–III |
| Infrastructure & Platforms | Digital Platforms, Infra Ops, DBA, IT System Admin | I–IV |
| Security & Compliance | Information Security, IT Officer (CISA/CISM/CISSP), API Governance & Security | I–IV |
| Testing & QA | Performance Testing, Automation Testing, QA & Test Engineering | I–II |
| Procurement & Management | IT Procurement, IT Project Manager, Contracts & SLA | II, IV |
| Design & Innovation | UI/UX, Emerging Tech & Innovation, Solution Architecture | II–III |
| Non-tech Specialist | Law Officers, Fire Officer, Security Officer, Civil Engineer | I–II |
Soft note: confirm exact post-wise eligibility, experience years and certifications in the official PDF before choosing a designation.
Pay Scale (basic)
| Grade | Scale of pay (₹) — soft note |
|---|---|
| JMGS-I (Scale I) | 48,480 – 2000(7) – 62,480 – 2340(2) – 67,160 – 2680(7) – 85,920 |
| MMGS-II (Scale II) | 64,820 – 2340(1) – 67,160 – 2680(10) – 93,960 |
| MMGS-III (Scale III) | 85,920 – 2680(5) – 99,320 – 2980(2) – 1,05,280 |
| SMGS-IV (Scale IV) | 1,02,300 – 2980(4) – 1,14,220 – 3360(2) – 1,20,940 |
Soft note: allowances and perquisites apply on top as per bank rules.
Security Deposit (easy to miss)
Soft note: selected candidates must pay a refundable security deposit, forfeited if they leave before 3 years of service:
| Grade | Security deposit (soft note) |
|---|---|
| Officers in JMGS-I | ₹1,00,000 |
| Officers in MMGS-II | ₹2,00,000 |
| Officers in MMGS-III & above | ₹3,00,000 |
Age Relaxation & Eligibility Notes
| Category | Relaxation (soft note) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen (min. 5 yrs service) | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Soft note: SC/ST/OBC relaxations typically combine with only one of the other listed categories — not stacked across three or more.
Soft note: candidates who previously held a similar post at Bank of India are not eligible to reapply.
Soft note: percentage fractions are rounded down (e.g. 59.99% treated as below 60%). Soft note: reserved-category candidates often get 5% relaxation where a 60% minimum is stipulated (i.e. 55%) — confirm post-wise rules in the PDF.
Selection Process
Soft note: two-stage process, with a twist — the bank may skip the written exam and go straight to interviews based on applicant volume.
If online exam is conducted:
| Test | Max marks | Duration (soft note) |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (qualifying only) | 25 | Composite 100 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (post-relevant) | 100 | (shared composite) |
- Soft note: minimum qualifying marks about 35% for General/EWS, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD in reserved vacancies
- Soft note: negative marking — ¼ mark per wrong answer; no penalty for blanks
- Soft note: only Professional Knowledge counts toward merit; English is qualifying
- Soft note: when both stages run, Online Exam : Interview weightage is often 60:40
Interview: soft note — max 100 marks; minimum about 50% Gen/EWS and 45% SC/ST/OBC/PwBD in reserved vacancies; call ratio often around 1:3 (bank can adjust).
Exam Centres
Soft note: proposed across many states/UTs (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and others). Soft note: centre change requests are generally not entertained; the bank may allot a centre other than the one chosen.
Documents at Interview
Soft note: keep call letter + application printout, DOB proof, photo ID matching the call letter name, educational certificates with results on or before 01.08.2026, caste / EWS / disability certificates in prescribed format, NOC if already in Govt/PSU/nationalised bank service, and ex-serviceman documents if applicable.
Soft note: OBC creamy-layer candidates are not entitled to OBC reservation and must mark General — wrong category at application stage is often not correctable later.
How to Apply
- Open www.bankofindia.bank.in, go to Career, and open Project No. 2026-27/02.
- Register with name, contact and email; save the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill the form with Save and Next; use Preview before final submit — soft note: no edits after “Complete Registration.”
- Upload photo, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration per size specs in the notice.
- Pay the fee online and download the e-Receipt — soft note: if no receipt generates, treat payment as failed and retry.
Official Bank of India Career page only — read Project 2026-27/02 PDF before paying fee
Apply Online @ bankofindia.bank.in BOI Recruitment Notice BoardApplication Fee
| Category | Fee (incl. GST) — soft note |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 (intimation charges) |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,180 (application + intimation) |
Soft note: fee is non-refundable; online payment only (no DD/cheque/postal order).
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply / Career | bankofindia.bank.in |
| Recruitment notice board | Career — Recruitment Notice |
| Related | BOI Credit Officer · IBPS SO |
Quick recap: BOI Specialist Officer 2026-27 → 205 posts (Scale I–IV) → apply 10–25 Sep 2026 → mostly tech/IT specialists → fee ₹175 / ₹1,180 → possible online test + interview (or interview-only) → security deposit if selected. Soft note: confirm every post-wise rule on the official Career PDF before you pay.