Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: 205 Posts, Apply Online

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 is underway for 205 Specialist Officer vacancies across Scale I to Scale IV. The online application process started on September 10, 2026, and eligible applicants can submit the BOI SO application form 2026 until September 25, 2026. The recruitment covers specialist roles in IT, Information Security, Law, Civil Engineering, Fire and Security, among other areas.

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Check Important Details

The recruitment has been announced under Project No. 2026-27/02, Notice dated August 1, 2026. A total of 205 posts are available across four scales.

The table below gives a quick view of the application timeline, vacancies and other recruitment details.

The BOI SO Recruitment 2026 includes 48 specialist posts, with the largest share of vacancies available under Scale II.

BOI SO Vacancy 2026: Scale-Wise Posts

The 205 vacancies are distributed across Officer, Manager, Senior Manager and Chief Manager levels. The vacancy distribution is given below.

The available specialist streams include Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Data Engineering, Information Security, DevSecOps, Law, Security, Fire Officer and Civil Engineering.

Bank of India SO Eligibility 2026

Eligibility is different for each post, so applicants should check the post-specific qualification and experience requirements before completing the form.

Depending on the position, qualifications include:

• B.E./B.Tech
• MCA
• M.Sc. in relevant disciplines
• LLB
• Civil Engineering qualifications
• Fire Engineering qualifications
• Other relevant professional qualifications and certifications

The age requirement also varies by post and scale. The eligibility cut-off date is August 1, 2026. Some posts require relevant professional experience in addition to the prescribed educational qualification.

BOI SO Application Fee 2026

The Bank of India SO application fee has to be paid online during the registration period. The category-wise fee is given below.

The INR 1,180 amount includes the application fee and intimation charges, while eligible SC, ST and PwBD applicants have to pay INR 175 as intimation charges.

How to Apply for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

Applicants who meet the requirements for their preferred post can complete the BOI SO apply online 2026 process through the Bank of India's Career section.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the Bank of India official website.
2. Open the Career section.
3. Select the recruitment notice for Project No. 2026-27/02.
4. Click on the online application option.
5. Complete the new registration using the required details.
6. Enter educational qualification and work experience details.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph, signature and other prescribed files.
8. Check the application form carefully.
9. Pay the applicable fee online.
10. Submit the form and save the confirmation page.

The last date for both online application and fee payment is September 25, 2026.

BOI SO Selection Process 2026

The selection method depends on the post and the number of applicants. The recruitment process can include an online examination and/or personal interview.

For posts requiring an examination, the test includes professional knowledge along with English Language. The interview stage is applicable as prescribed in the recruitment notification.

The Bank of India has not announced the online examination date yet. Applicants should keep checking the recruitment section for further updates.

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