Odisha Bank Jobs 2026 | Central Bank of India Specialist Officer Vacancy Details for-275

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 Central Bank of India, a leading Public Sector Bank with a distinguished 113-year legacy, invites applications from experienced professionals for 275 Specialist Officer positions across multiple technical and managerial streams. The bank operates more than 4,500 branches nationwide, manages total business exceeding ₹7,74,000 crores, and employs over 34,000 skilled professionals. This recruitment initiative is crucial for the bank's digital transformation and modernization agenda, focusing on filling critical vacancies in technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Selected candidates will significantly contribute to strengthening the bank's operational efficiency and technological capabilities while supporting India's financial sector growth. 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Central Bank of India seeks experienced professionals with 2–10 years of post-qualification expertise across 21 specialized technical domains. This represents an exceptional opportunity for technology professionals to transition from private sector employment to secure, permanent government service while working on enterprise-scale systems and innovative technologies. Positions span four career scales—Scale I for entry-level specialists, Scale II for experienced professionals, Scale III for senior specialists, and Scale IV for architects and leaders—accommodating professionals at different career progression stages. Primary placement will be Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, with potential deployment across the bank's nationwide network based on organizational requirements. All selected candidates receive permanent employment status with comprehensive government sector benefits, structured career progression, and continuous professional development opportunities in a mission-critical banking environment. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 Central Bank of India is recruiting specialists in 21 specialized streams: 1. Software Developer (Java/Spring Boot/Angular) – Scales I, II, III, IV 2. Mobile Developer (Android/iOS/React Native) – Scale II 3. Software Developer (Microsoft Dot Net) – Scale II 4. Database Administration (Oracle/PostgreSQL/MongoDB) – Scales II, III 5. Digital Channel Manager / Digital Application Specialist – Scales I, II, III 6. Linux/Solaris/SAN/Storage/SRE/OpenShift Administrator – Scales II, III 7. Windows and Active Directory (AD) Administrator – Scales II, III 8. Cloud Manager (AWS/Azure/GCP) – Scales II, III 9. Information Security, Cyber Security & IT Governance, Risk & Compliance – Scales I, II, III, IV 10. Network Administrator / Network Security Specialist – Scales II, III 11. Production Support / ROC / Digital Support Engineer – Scales I, II, III 12. Enterprise / Integration / Public Cloud Architect – Scales II, III, IV 13. DevSecOps Engineer – Scale II 14. Web Server / WebLogic Administrator – Scales II, III 15. Data Architect (Lakehouse/Data Warehousing) – Scale II 16. Data Engineer / Data Quality / ETL / PLSQL / BI Specialist – Scales II, III 17. Data Scientist (Machine Learning/AI) – Scales II, III 18. Generative AI (LLM/RAG) Specialist – Scales II, III 19. IT Officer (General Technology Management) – Scales I, II 20. Risk Manager – Scales I, III 21. Taxation/Chartered Accountant (CA) – Scale II Each position demands specific technical expertise, relevant certifications, banking domain knowledge, and demonstrated experience with enterprise systems. 💰REMUNERATION: - Chief Manager (Scale IV): ₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940 Senior Manager (Scale III): ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 Manager (Scale II): ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 Assistant Manager (Scale I): ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 📌 Total Vacancy: 275 Specialist Officer Positions • UR (Unreserved/General Category): 113 positions • OBC (Other Backward Classes): 74 positions • SC (Scheduled Caste): 41 positions • ST (Scheduled Tribe): 20 positions • EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 27 positions • PwBD (Divyangjan – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 3 positions Vacancies are provisional and subject to modification based on actual organizational requirements. Reserved category candidates are eligible to apply for unreserved positions if they satisfy all prescribed eligibility criteria. 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 📌 Online Registration Opening Date: 28.02.2026 (Tuesday) 📌 Online Registration Closing Date: 23.03.2026 (Monday) 📌 Date of Online Examination: April 2026 (Tentative) 📌 Date of Personal Interview: April 2026 (Tentative) 📌 Eligibility Determination Cut-off Date: 31.01.2026 📌 Experience Certificate Cut-off Date: 31.01.2026 Exact examination date, interview schedule, and examination center details will be communicated through individual call letters downloadable from the official website. Candidates must regularly monitor www.centralbankofindia.bank.in for updates. No separate postal communication will be sent to candidates. 🎓 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 Nationality/Citizenship Candidates must be Indian Citizens or eligible categories including subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, or persons of Indian origin from specified countries. Eligible candidates from other categories require Government of India eligibility certificate. Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, or MCA from government-recognized universities (full-time, regular courses). For Risk Manager: MBA/MMS in Finance/Banking or equivalent. For Taxation/CA: Pass in final examination of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Age Limit (As on 31.01.2026): • Scale IV (Chief Manager): Maximum 45 years • Scale III (Senior Manager): Maximum 35 years • Scale II (Manager): Maximum 35 years • Scale I (Assistant Manager): Maximum 30 years Age Relaxation Provisions: • SC/ST Candidates: 5 years additional • OBC Candidates: 3 years additional • PwBD (Divyangjan) Candidates: 10 years additional (maximum age ceiling: 56 years) • Children/family members of 1984 riots: 5 years additional • Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers: 5 years additional (with minimum 5 years military service) Experience Requirements: Post-qualification experience varies by position, ranging from 2 years for Scale I positions to 10 years for Scale IV senior roles. Specific experience requirements are detailed in individual position descriptions. Additional Critical Eligibility Criteria: • Minimum Credit Information Company (CIC) score of 650 • No credit defaults or financial indiscipline • Serving Central Bank of India employees must complete minimum 3 years service • All qualifications from Government of India recognized institutions • Original documents required during document verification • Truthful disclosure of all disciplinary actions and criminal proceedings 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬 📌 Non-Refundable Fees (Payable: 28.02.2026–23.03.2026, Online Only): • SC/ST/PwBD (Divyangjan)/Women Candidates: ₹175/- (Intimation charges) • All Other Candidates: ₹850/- (Application fee + Intimation charges) Payment Methods: Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets, UPI. Bank transaction charges borne by candidates. Fee is non-refundable. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 This recruitment addresses India's critical strategic need for skilled technology professionals in banking. With accelerating digital transformation, demand for specialists in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data engineering has surged. These positions directly support India's banking infrastructure modernization, contributing to economic development and financial inclusion initiatives. Selected professionals will shape the digital future of Indian banking while w

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) Step 1: Online Written Examination Duration: 90 minutes | Total Marks: 100 • Stream/Category Specific Questions: 50 questions, 75 marks (60 minutes) • Reasoning Ability: 15 questions, 15 marks • Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness: 10 questions, 10 marks No negative marking. Qualifying marks: 50% for General/EWS; 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. Step 2: Personal Interview Total Marks: 100 | Qualifying marks: 50% for General/EWS; 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. Step 3: Final Merit List Creation Weightage: Written examination 70%, Interview 30%. Candidates with tied marks ranked by date of birth (older candidates placed higher). Step 4: Document Verification & Appointment Successful candidates undergo verification of educational credentials, experience certificates, caste/disability certificates, character verification, biometric verification, and medical fitness assessment. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛 Permanent Government Employment: Unlike private sector roles, these positions offer permanent employment with exceptional job security, comprehensive pension schemes, and extensive retirement benefits that provide unparalleled financial protection.