Central Bank Specialist Officer SO Online Form 2026 – Last Date

Current Status: Application Open – Last Updated: 28 September 2025
Official Authority: Central Bank of India

The Central Bank of India has announced recruitment for Specialist Officer (SO) positions in 2026. This page is intended for eligible candidates who want to understand the vacancy details, eligibility, selection scheme and the exact steps to submit an online application before the deadline.

Important Dates

Application Start 20 January 2026
Last Date to Apply 03 February 2026
Exam (Tentative) February / March 2026
Admit Card Before Exam
Interview (Tentative) March / April 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as of 01 January 2026)

  • Foreign Exchange Officer: 25 – 35 years
  • Marketing Officer: 22 – 30 years
  • Age relaxation applicable as per Central Bank of India rules.

Educational Qualification

Foreign Exchange Officer

  • Full‑time graduation from an AICTE/UGC‑approved university.
  • Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations from IIBF (mandatory).
  • Preferable: CFA, CAIIB, CDCS, CITF, NISM or similar.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, with at least 3 years in forex/trade finance, currently employed in the forex domain (candidates from NBFCs, RRBs, Co‑operatives or insurance sector are not eligible).

Marketing Officer

  • Full‑time graduation plus a two‑year full‑time MBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing (or equivalent).
  • Post‑qualification experience of two years, including one continuous year in marketing within BFSI.
  • Must be currently working in a marketing role.

Selection Process

  • Written Examination
  • Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

Common Mistakes Candidates Make

  • Submitting the online form after the last date without accounting for server lag.
  • Skipping the mandatory IIBF certificate – application will be rejected.
  • Providing inaccurate age details; cross‑check with official deadline (01 Jan 2026).
  • Leaving the “Experience” section vague – mention exact years, bank name and role.
  • Not uploading the scanned copy of the eligibility certificate, causing disqualification.

What Happens After the Exam?

Successful candidates receive a provisional callletter for document verification. After verification, a medical fitness certificate must be submitted. Finally, a merit list is published on the official website, and appointed officers undergo a structured induction program lasting 4‑6 weeks.

Step‑by‑Step Application Process

  1. Visit the official Central Bank recruitment portal: https://centralbank.bank.in/en/recruitments
  2. Register a new user account using a valid email address.
  3. Select the “Specialist Officer – 2026” link and read the detailed notification.
  4. Fill in personal, educational and work‑experience details accurately.
  5. Upload scanned copies of the degree, IIBF certificate and photo/signature.
  6. Pay the application fee (Rs 850 for General/OBC/EWS, Rs 175 for SC/ST/PH/Female) via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
  7. Submit the online form and note the reference number for future correspondence.
  8. Download the admit card when released and keep it safe for exam day.

Useful Official Links

Expiry / Update Note: This vacancy information is valid only until the last application date (03 February 2026). After the recruitment cycle closes, the page will be archived and replaced with upcoming notifications. Candidates should monitor the official website regularly for any post‑exam updates or future recruitment cycles.

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