The Central Bank of India has offered a significant opportunity for young people preparing for jobs in the banking sector. The bank has extended the last date for applications for the 350 vacancies under the Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can now fill out the online form until the new deadline. The last date for application was February 3rd, which has been extended to February 15th, 2026. This recruitment is for positions in the Marketing and Foreign Exchange departments.

Which positions will be filled?

A total of 350 positions will be filled under this recruitment. These include two types of positions:

Marketing Officer (Scale I) — 300 posts

Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) — 50 posts

All appointments will be on a regular basis, and selected candidates will receive a salary and allowances as per the bank's rules.

Eligibility and Age Limit

For the Marketing Officer position, a graduate degree in any subject, along with an MBA or PGDM degree in Marketing, is required. At least 2 years of experience is also necessary. The age limit is 22 to 30 years. For the Foreign Exchange Officer position, a graduate degree, an IIBF Foreign Exchange Certificate, and at least 5 years of experience are required. The age limit is 25 to 35 years. Candidates from reserved categories will receive relaxations as per government rules.

Application Process and Fees

Candidates can apply online through the bank's official website or the IBPS portal.

General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 850 + GST

SC, ST, PwD and Women candidates: Rs. 175 + GST

What is the selection process and salary?

The selection will be in two stages: an online written examination and an interview. The examination is expected to be held in February-March 2026. The salary for Marketing Officers will be approximately Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920, and for Foreign Exchange Officers, it will be between Rs. 85,920 and Rs. 1,05,280. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date and to apply early.

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