The Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Notification released for 2023 exam on February 28, 2023 for 147 vacancies.
On November 23, 2021, the Central Bank of India notified 115 vacancies for various Specialist Officer (SO) posts. However, on December 16, 2021 the number of vacancies was revised to 214. The SO online exam was held on January 22, 2022 and interviews for shortlisted candidates were held from April 25 to April 30, 2022. The final results of the SO exam are expected to be published soon. More information related to the SO 2022-23 notification, the application process etc is given below.
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Vacancies for the Central Bank of India SO Posts 2023-24
For 2023 exam, 147 vacancies are released. The category-wise and post-wise revised vacancies for the SO post are given in the tables below.
| Vacancies for the Central Bank of India SO Posts (February 28, 2023) | ||||||||||||
| Sr.
No. |
SCALE/ROLE | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | TOTAL | HI | OC | VI | ID | |
| Technical | ||||||||||||
| – | Scale | Name of
the Post |
Vacancy | |||||||||
| 1 | IV | CM – IT
(Technical) |
1 | – | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | III | SM – IT
(Technical) |
5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 36 | – | 1 | – | – |
| 3 | II | Man – IT
(Technical) |
11 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 32 | 75 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 4 | I | AM – IT
(Technical) |
1 | – | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Mainstream | ||||||||||||
| – | Scale | Name of
the Post |
Vacancy | |||||||||
| 1 | IV | CM
(Functional) |
– | – | 1 | – | 4 | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | III | SM
(Functional) |
– | – | 1 | – | 5 | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 18 | 7 | 37 | 12 | 73 | 147 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
Vacancies for the Central Bank of India SO Posts 2022-23
Initially 115 vacancies were notified by the Central Bank of India. Later the number of vacancies was revised to 214. The category-wise and post-wise revised vacancies for the SO post are given in the tables below.
| Vacancies (Old) for the Central Bank of India SO Posts (November 23, 2021) | ||||||||
| S.
No. |
Category | Scale | SC | ST | OBC | OBC EWS | GEN / UR | TOTAL |
| 1 | Economist | V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Income Tax Officer | V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Information Technology | V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Data Scientist | IV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Credit Officer | III | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | Data Engineer | III | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | IT Security Analyst | III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | IT SOC Analyst | III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | Risk Manager | III | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 10 | Technical Officer(Credit) | III | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | Financial Analyst | II | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| 12 | Information Technology | II | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 13 | Law Officer | II | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| 14 | Risk Manager | II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 15 | Security | II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | Security | I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 12 | 3 | 24 | 8 | 68 | 115 | ||
| Revised Vacancies for the Central Bank of India SO Posts
(December 16, 2021) |
||||||||||||
| S.
No. |
Category | Scale | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN / UR | TOTAL | Out of which (PWBD) | |||
| HI | OC | VI | ID | |||||||||
| 1 | IT | V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Economist | V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 3 | Income Tax
Officer |
V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 4 | Data Scientist | IV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 5 | Risk Manager | III | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | ||||
| 6 | IT SOC Analyst | III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 7 | IT Security
Analyst |
III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 8 | Technical
Officer(Credit) |
III | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| 9 | Credit Officer | III | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | ||||
| 10 | Data Engineer | III | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | ||||
| 11 | Risk Manager | II | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 | ||||
| 12 | Law Officer | II | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 26 | 1 | |||
| 13 | IT | II | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 30 | 69 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 14 | Security | II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | Financial Analyst | II | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | ||||
| 16 | Credit officers | II | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | ||||
| 17 | Economist | II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 18 | Security | I | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | ||||
| Total | 25 | 10 | 49 | 16 | 114 | 214 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
Salary of the Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) 2023-24
The remuneration provided to selected candidates for the SO posts is based on the pay scale given below. Candidates are also given other allowances based on the Central Bank of India’s policy.
| Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Pay Scale | |
| GRADE/SCALE | SCALE OF PAY |
| JMG SCALE I | 36000-1490(7)-46430-1740(2)-49910-1990(7)-63840 |
| MMG SCALE II | 48170-1740(1)-49910-1990(10)-69810 |
| MMG SCALE III | 63840-1990(5)-73790-2220(2)-78230 |
| SMG SCALE IV | 76010-2220(4)-84890-2500(2)-89890 |
| TMG SCALE V | 89890-2500(2)-94890-2730(2)-100350 |
Eligibility Criteria for the Central Bank of India SO Post 2023-24
Aspirants who wish to apply for the Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) post must carefully go through the eligibility criteria like educational qualification, age limit, experience etc given in the official notification published by the bank. If candidates do not meet the eligibility threshold at any stage of the selection process, their candidature will be cancelled. An overview of the Central Bank of India SO eligibility criteria is given in the tables below.
| Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Nationality/Citizenship | |
| S.No. | Eligibility Criteria |
| A candidate must be either: | |
| 1 | A Citizen of India or |
| 2 | A subject of Nepal or |
| 3 | A subject of Bhutan or |
| 4 | A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or |
| 5 | A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India |
| Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Educational Qualification and Experience | ||
| S.No. | Name of the Post/Scale | Educational Qualification and Experience |
| 1 | Economist /
AGM-Scale V |
a) Economics b) Banking c) Commerce d) Economic Policy e) Public Policy
|
| 2 | Income Tax
Officer / AGM-Scale V |
|
| 3 | Information
Technology / AGM-Scale V |
1. Compulsory:
a. Full-time Master‟s or Bachelor‟s degree in Engineering disciplines like Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics & Communication or Master‟s in Computer Application from a University/ Institute recognized by Government of India or its Regulatory bodies OR b. Full time Master‟s or Bachelor‟s degree in Data Analytics/AI & ML/Digital/Internet Technologies from a reputed/recognised university/Institute 2. Desirable : a. Certification/Diploma/ Degree in any area related to Digitization like Digital Transformation, Digital Product Management etc. OR b. Certification in Data Analytics/AI & ML/Digital/Internet Technologies from a reputed/recognised university/Institute. Experience a. Minimum 10-12 years‟ experience in a similar role in designing and launching digital products/platforms in BSFI Sector or Fintech companies B. Proven track record of implementing digital transformation projects/Digital Marketing c. Should have an innovative mindset d. Experience in Managing and Leading Digital Team |
| 4 | Data Scientist / CM – Scale IV |
Economics/Computer Science or B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/ IT from Indian University/ Institute recognized by Govt. Bodies/AICTE.
|
| 5 | Credit Officer / SM – Scale III |
OR MBA(Finance), MBA finance should be from a recognized college / institute completed full time regular course. Additional qualification preferably: JAIIB & CAIIB
CA/CFA/ ACMA – 3 years & above (Post Qualification Experience) of PSBs, FIs, Credit Rating Agencies & NBFCs (AUM Rs.10000 crore) in Corporate Credit Appraisal / Assessment. For MBA (Finance) – 4 years & above (Post Qualification Experience) of PSBs, FIs, Credit Rating Agencies & NBFCs (AUM Rs.10000 crore) in Corporate Credit Appraisal / Assessment. |
| 6 | Data Engineer / SM – Scale III |
|
| 7 | IT Security
Analyst / SM – Scale III |
|
| 8 | IT SOC
Analyst / SM – Scale III |
|
| 9 | Risk Manager / SM – Scale III |
|
| 10 | Technical
Officer(Credit) / SM – Scale III |
|
| 11 | Financial
Analyst / Manager – Scale II |
For Candidates with MBA (Finance) – 3 years experience as an officer in a Public Sector Bank/ Undertaking in the reputed field. |
| 12 | Information Technology / Manager –
Scale II |
Post graduate degree in Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Government of India /approved by Government registered body. OR Graduate having passed DOEACC “B” level
|
| 13 | Law Officer / Manager – Scale II |
|
| 14 | Risk Manager/ Manager –
Scale II |
|
| 15 | Security/
Manager – Scale II |
|
| 16 | Security / AM – Scale I |
Medical Category- Shape 1/equivalent (as mentioned in discharge orders/relevant documents). Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems like MS Office(Word,Excel,PPT etc.)
|
| Age Limit for the Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Post | ||
| S.No. | Name of the Post/Scale | Age Limit |
| 1 | Economist / AGM-Scale V | Minimum 30 years
Maximum 45 years |
| 2 | Income Tax Officer / AGM-Scale V | Minimum 35 years
Maximum 45 Years |
| 3 | Information Technology / AGM-Scale V | Minimum 35 years
Maximum 50 years |
| 4 | Data Scientist / CM – Scale IV | Minimum 28 years and Maximum 35 years |
| 5 | Credit Officer / SM – Scale III | Minimum 26 Years and Maximum 34 Years |
| 6 | Data Engineer / SM – Scale III | Minimum 26 Years and Maximum 35 Years |
| 7 | IT Security Analyst / SM – Scale III | Minimum 26 Years and Maximum 40 Years |
| 8 | IT SOC Analyst / SM – Scale III | Minimum 26 Years and Maximum 40 Years |
| 9 | Risk Manager / SM – Scale III | Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 35 Years |
| 10 | Technical
Officer(Credit) / SM – Scale III |
Minimum 26 Years
and Maximum 34 Years |
| 11 | Financial
Analyst / Manager – Scale II |
Minimum 20 years
Maximum 35 years |
| 12 | Information Technology / Manager –
Scale II |
Minimum 20 years
Maximum 35 years |
| 13 | Law Officer / Manager –
Scale II |
Minimum 20 years
Maximum 35 years |
| 14 | Risk Manager/ Manager –
Scale II |
Minimum 20 years
Maximum 35 years |
| 15 | Security/ Manager –
Scale II |
Minimum 26 years
Maximum 45 years |
| 16 | Security / AM – Scale I | Minimum 26 years
Maximum 45 years |
Age Relaxation for the Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Posts
Along with the age limit and other eligibility criteria, the Central Bank of India has also provided guidelines pertaining to the relaxation of the upper age limit for various categories of candidates, details of which are given in the table below.
| Age Relaxation for the Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Posts | ||
| S. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Candidates | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward classes (OBC) candidates | 3 years |
| 3 | Children/Family members of those who died in the 1984 riots | 5 Years |
Exam Dates for the Central Bank of India SO Posts 2023-24
Candidates who aim to write the upcoming Specialist Officer (SO) exams conducted by the Central Bank of India should understand the bank’s selection procedure and time taken to complete the entire examination process. Important exam dates related to the SO exam 2023-24 are given in the table below.
| Important Exam Dates for Central Bank of India SO Post 2023-2024 | ||
| S.No. | Events | Important Dates |
| 1 | Date of release of Central Bank of India SO exam notification | February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Opening Date for On-line Registration | February 28, 2023 |
| 4 | Closing Date for On-line Registration | March 15, 2023 |
| 5 | Date of release of Central Bank of India SO exam exam admit card | Yet to be released |
| 6 | Date of Central Bank of India SO written exam | March/April 2023 |
| 7 | Date of release of Central Bank of India SO written exam results | Yet to be announced |
| 8 | Date of Central Bank of India SO interview | Yet to be announced |
| 9 | Date of release of Central Bank of India SO exam final results | Yet to be announced |
Central Bank of India SO Application Process 2023-24
Aspirants can follow the steps given below to apply for the Central Bank of India (SO) exam:
- Visit the official website of the Central Bank of India i.e. centralbankofindia.co.in.
- Click on the ‘Recruitment’ icon on the homepage of the official website.
- Search for “ Recruitment process for selection of officers in Specialist category in various streams- 2023-24”
- Candidates should select the “Click here to apply online” option.
- A new page will appear on the screen. Candidates should select the ‘Click Here for New Registration’ tab and register for the exam. Candidates should ensure that they have a valid mobile number and an e-mail id before registering for the exam.
- A provisional registration number and password will be generated and it will be sent to the candidate via email & SMS.
- Applicants should login again using the provisional registration number password and fill in the required information. While filling out the online application form, candidates should click on the ‘Save & Next’ button to verify the details and save the information.
- Candidates should upload their Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the official notification released by the bank.
- Applicants should click on the ‘Final Submit’ button after checking the entire application thoroughly. Candidates should remember that they will not be allowed to change any entries in the online application form after its submission.
- After filling out the online application form, applications should pay the exam fee. An e-receipt will be generated after the exam fee is successfully paid.
- Candidates should download and take a printout of the application form and the e-receipt for future reference.
Application Fee for the Central Bank of India SO Exam 2023-24
The details of the application fee that has to be paid by various categories of candidates for the Specialist Officer (SO) exam are given in the official notification published by the Central Bank of India. Candidates have to pay the exam fee online and the following payment modes can be used:
- Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro)
- Credit Cards
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets
Applicants should remember that their application will not be considered if they are unable to pay the exam fee. Candidates will get an e-receipt once the online transaction is successfully completed. If candidates do not receive the e-receipt, they should login again and check the status of the online payment transaction. If the transaction has failed then candidates should pay the application fees again. Application fee for various categories of candidates is given in the table below.
| Application fee for the Central Bank of India SO Exam 2023-24 | ||
| Sr. No. | Category | Application fee/ Intimation Charges |
| 1 | Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe | Rs.175 + GST |
| 2 | All Other Categories | Rs. 850 + GST |
Central Bank of India SO Exam Pattern 2023-24
The Central Bank of India conducts an online exam and interview to select candidates for the Specialist Officer (SO) posts. The online examination is of objective type and comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The online exam tests the discipline/stream specific knowledge, computer, banking and general knowledge of the candidates. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The exam pattern of the online exam conducted by the Central Bank of India for the Specialist Officer (SO) post is given in the table below.
| Central Bank of India SO Online Exam Pattern | ||||
| S. No. | Name of the Section/Test | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Stream / category Specific Questions | 60 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| 3 | Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
Candidates who pass the online exam will qualify for the interview. The interviews for the Central Bank of India SO posts 2023-24 were conducted through videoconferencing at several zonal and regional offices in India.
Central Bank of India SO Exam Admit Card 2023-24
Applicants can visit the official website of the Central Bank of India to download the admit card. Steps to download the Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) exam admit card is given below..
- Visit the official website of the Central Bank of India i.e. centralbankofindia.co.in.
- Click on the ‘Recruitment’ icon on the homepage of the official website.
- Search for “ Notification- Call Letter Download- Recruitment process for selection of officers in Specialist Category in various Streams-2023-24” and click on “Download Call letter”.
- Login using the registration number/roll number and password/date of birth.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Candidates should check the admit card for any discrepancies. In case they find any discrepancies or are unable to download the admit card, they should submit their complaint/query on cgrs.ibps.in
Central Bank of India SO Exam Centre 2023-24
Candidates can select the exam centres of their choice while filling in the online application form. The bank will not entertain any requests related to changing the exam centre, therefore candidates should select the exam centres carefully. A list of exam centres (tentative) for the online test given in the official notification released by the Central Bank of India is given in the table below.
| List of Exam Centres for the Central Bank of India SO Online Exam (Tentative) | |
| S.No. | Name of Exam Centre (Tentative) |
| 1 | Ahmedabad |
| 2 | Bengaluru |
| 3 | Bhubaneshwar |
| 4 | Bhopal |
| 5 | Chennai |
| 6 | Chandigarh |
| 7 | Delhi |
| 8 | Guwahati |
| 9 | Hyderabad |
| 10 | Jaipur |
| 11 | Kolkata |
| 12 | Lucknow |
| 13 | Mumbai |
| 14 | Pune |
| 15 | Raipur |
| 16 | Patna |
The list of exam centres for the Central Bank of India SO interview are published by the bank after the declaration of the online examination results. Candidates should regularly check the official website of the Central Bank of India to get recent updates regarding the SO exam centres
Central Bank of India SO Results 2023-24
The results of the online exam for the Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) 2023-24 posts are yet to be declared.
The results of the online exam for the Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) 2022-23 posts were declared on April 12, 2022. The interview for the shortlisted candidates was conducted from April 25 to April 30, 2022. The final results of the SO exam are expected to be released soon. All updates related to the SO 2022-23 exam will be made available here. In order to check the final results, candidates can follow the steps given below.
- Visit the official website of theCentral Bank of India i.e. centralbankofindia.co.in.
- Click on the ‘Recruitment’ icon on the homepage of the official website.
- Search for Specialist Officer Results in various Streams (2023-24) and click on the link.
- A new page will appear. Candidates should login using their registration number/roll number and password/date of birth.
- Candidates should download and save the PDF for future reference.
Central Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Notification –Download PDF Here
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