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

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

The Central Bank of India (CBI) has announced the Officer Recruitment 2026 for 350 vacancies in the Specialist Category, including Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I). This recruitment provides excellent career opportunities in banking with attractive pay and benefits.

Eligible candidates with any graduate degree or MBA/PGDM can apply online via the official CBI website: centralbankofindia.bank.in. The online application window opens on 20 January 2026 and closes on 03 February 2026.

CBI Officer Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Note: Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change according to actual requirement.

Recruitment Details Overview:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III):

• Graduation in any discipline from AICTE/UGC-approved university/college

• Preference: CFA, CA, MBA in relevant streams

• Mandatory: Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations from IIBF

• Desirable: CAIIB, Trade Finance Certification, CDCS, CITF, NISM Certifications

Marketing Officer (Scale I):

• Graduation in any discipline from AICTE/UGC-approved university/college

• Post Graduation: Two-year full-time MBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing

Experience Required

Foreign Exchange Officer:

• Minimum 5 years as officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks

• Minimum 3 years experience in Trade Finance/Forex operations/IBU-Gift City

• Experience in LCs, Bank Guarantees, Export/Import documentation, FEMA, RBI Master Directions

Marketing Officer:

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

• At least 1 year continuous experience in marketing within BFSI sector

Important: Certificates must be valid as of 01-01-2026.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC: 3 years

• PwBD: 10 years (SC/ST – 15 years, OBC – 13 years)

• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

• 1984 Riots victims: 5 years

Maximum age after relaxation should not exceed 56 years.

Salary & Benefits

Additional Benefits:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) & House Rent Allowance (HRA)

• Medical facilities & Provident Fund/Pension benefits

• Performance-linked incentives

• Probation: 2 years

• Bond: ₹3.00 Lakh for 3 years

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Mobile Wallets)

Fee is non-refundable. Bank charges to be borne by the candidate.

Selection Process

The selection for CBI Officer Recruitment 2026 will include:

1. Online Written Examination (100 Marks, 60 Minutes)

   • Stream/Category-specific questions: 70 Marks

   • Banking, Economic & General Awareness: 30 Marks

   • Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 50%, SC/ST/OBC/PwBD – 45%

   • No negative marking

2. Personal Interview (100 Marks)

3. Final Selection – Weightage: Written Exam 70%, Interview 30%

How to Apply Online

1. Visit ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbidec25

2. Read the instructions carefully

3. Register and generate Provisional Registration Number & Password

4. Complete the application form with personal and educational details

5. Upload required documents:

   • Recent passport-size photograph

   • Signature (Hindi & English)

   • Left thumb impression

   • Hand-written declaration

6. Pay application fee (if applicable)

7. Submit form and save acknowledgment for future reference

Documents Required

• Educational qualification certificates

• Experience certificates (as on 01-01-2026)

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• PwBD certificate with UDID (if applicable)

• NOC from current employer (if serving)

• Valid photo ID proof

Scanned File Requirements:

• Photo: 200×230 px, 20–50 KB, JPG

• Signature: 140×60 px, 10–20 KB, JPG

• Left thumb impression: 240×240 px, 20–50 KB, JPG

• Handwritten declaration: 800×400 px, 50–100 KB, JPG

• Live photo capture via webcam/mobile

  Examination Centers

  North: Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun
  South: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram
  East: Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati
  West: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur