{"id":232515,"date":"2026-09-10T12:09:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=232515"},"modified":"2026-09-10T12:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:42:55","slug":"bank-of-india-so-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 205 Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#Bank_of_India_SO_Notification_2026_Out\" >Bank of India SO Notification 2026 Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#What_are_the_key_details_of_Bank_of_India_SO_Recruitment_2026\" >What are the key details of Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#When_will_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Recruitment_2026_Application_Process_start\" >When will the Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Application Process start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#Bank_of_India_SO_Vacancy_2026\" >Bank of India SO Vacancy 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#Bank_of_India_SO_Apply_Online_2026\" >Bank of India SO Apply Online 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#Steps_to_Apply_Online_for_Bank_of_India_SO_2026\" >Steps to Apply Online for Bank of India SO 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#What_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Application_Fee_2026\" >What is the Bank of India SO Application Fee 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#How_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Selection_Process_2026_Conducted\" >How is the Bank of India SO Selection Process 2026 Conducted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#What_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >What is the Bank of India SO Exam Pattern 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#What_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Interview_Process_2026\" >What is the Bank of India SO Interview Process 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#Bank_of_India_SO_Salary_2026\" >Bank of India SO Salary 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#What_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Security_Deposit_2026\" >What is the Bank of India SO Security Deposit 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#FREE_Preparation_Resources\" >FREE Preparation Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Bank of India (BOI) SO Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the recruitment of Officers in various specialist streams up to Scale IV under Project No. 2026-27\/02. The recruitment drive includes specialist positions in IT and technology-related domains along with Law, Civil Engineering, Fire, and Security Officer posts. A total of 205 vacancies are available across Scale I, Scale II, Scale III, and Scale IV. The online application process will be conducted from 10 September to 25 September 2026, while the date of the online examination will be announced separately. The age and qualification criteria will be considered as on 01 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-india-so-notification-2026-out\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_of_India_SO_Notification_2026_Out\"><\/span>Bank of India SO Notification 2026 Out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bank of India has issued the notification for recruitment of Officers in various specialist streams up to Scale IV. The notification provides details of the vacancies, age limits, application schedule, eligibility criteria, selection process, online examination, interview, application fee, and other recruitment conditions. Candidates can apply for only one post and must fulfil the post-specific educational qualification, experience, and certification requirements prescribed by the Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/BOI-SO-Recruitment-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download Bank of India SO Notification 2026 PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-key-details-of-bank-of-india-so-recruitment-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_details_of_Bank_of_India_SO_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span>What are the key details of Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BOI SO Recruitment 2026 offers 205 Specialist Officer vacancies across four officer scales. The recruitment covers technology-focused positions such as Full-Stack Engineering, Digital Platforms, Data Engineering, Information Security, DevSecOps, Database Administration, and IT Procurement, along with Law, Civil Engineering, Fire Officer, and Security Officer positions. Candidates should check the post-specific eligibility requirements before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organization<\/td><td>Bank of India (BOI)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruitment<\/td><td>Specialist Officers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project Number<\/td><td>2026-27\/02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notice Date<\/td><td>01 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Vacancies<\/td><td>205<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Posts<\/td><td>Officers in various specialist streams up to Scale IV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Start Date<\/td><td>10 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>25 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relevant Date for Age &amp; Qualification<\/td><td>01 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Examination<\/td><td>Will be advised separately<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Process<\/td><td>Online Test and\/or Personal Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Duration<\/td><td>100 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Marks<\/td><td>125 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Fee<\/td><td>\u20b91,180 for General\/EWS\/OBC; \u20b9175 for SC\/ST\/PwD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Job Location<\/td><td>Anywhere in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>bankofindia.bank.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-will-the-bank-of-india-so-recruitment-2026-application-process-start\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Recruitment_2026_Application_Process_start\"><\/span>When will the Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Application Process start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BOI SO 2026 online application process will begin on 10 September 2026 and continue until 25 September 2026. Candidates must complete the registration, upload the required documents, pay the applicable fee, and submit the application within the prescribed dates. The Bank has advised candidates to apply well before the closing date to avoid technical difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notification Date<\/td><td>01 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Application Starts<\/td><td>10 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>25 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relevant Date for Age &amp; Qualification<\/td><td>01 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Examination<\/td><td>To be advised separately<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-india-so-vacancy-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_of_India_SO_Vacancy_2026\"><\/span>Bank of India SO Vacancy 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 has announced 205 vacancies across Scale I to Scale IV. Scale II has the highest number of vacancies with 118 posts, followed by Scale III with 49 vacancies, Scale I with 28 vacancies, and Scale IV with 10 vacancies. The vacancies are inclusive of backlog and are provisional, meaning the Bank may vary the number of vacancies and reserved vacancies according to its actual requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scale<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale IV<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale III<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale II<\/td><td>118<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale I<\/td><td>28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>205<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-india-so-post-wise-vacancy-2026\">Bank of India SO Post-Wise Vacancy 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The post-wise vacancies include multiple specialist positions across technology, banking operations, engineering, law, fire, and security domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scale<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Manager \u2013 Full-Stack Engineering<\/td><td>IV<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Manager \u2013 Digital Platforms<\/td><td>IV<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Manager \u2013 Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology<\/td><td>IV<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Manager \u2013 Digital Banking Operations<\/td><td>IV<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Manager \u2013 IT Procurement, Contracts &amp; SLA Management<\/td><td>IV<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Manager \u2013 IT Officer with CISA\/CISM\/CISSP Qualifications<\/td><td>IV<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Manager \u2013 Information Security<\/td><td>IV<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>IV<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 Full-Stack Engineering<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 Digital Platforms<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 Finacle Application Support<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 Infrastructure Operations<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 Solution &amp; Technology Architecture<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 Data Engineering<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 API Governance &amp; Security<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 DevSecOps Engineering<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 IT Procurement Specialist<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 Database Administration<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 Information Security<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Manager \u2013 IT Officer with CISA\/CISM\/CISSP Qualifications<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>III<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Full-Stack Engineering<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 BRE\/LOS\/Decisioning Engineering<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Digital Platforms<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Application Support &amp; Operations<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Infrastructure Operations<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 IT System Administrator<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Performance Testing<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Automation Testing<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 IT Procurement Specialist<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 IT Project Manager<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Business Analysis<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Data Analytics<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 DevSecOps Engineering<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 UI\/UX Design<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Emerging Technology &amp; Innovation<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Solution &amp; Technology Architecture<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Database Administration<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 Information Security<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manager \u2013 IT Officer with CISA\/CISM\/CISSP Qualifications<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law Officers<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fire Officer<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security Officer<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>II<\/td><td>118<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officer \u2013 Full-Stack Engineering<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officer \u2013 Application Support &amp; Operations<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officer \u2013 Data Analytics<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officer \u2013 Data Engineering<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officer \u2013 QA &amp; Test Engineering<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officer \u2013 Information Security<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Civil Engineer<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>28<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-india-so-apply-online-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_of_India_SO_Apply_Online_2026\"><\/span>Bank of India SO Apply Online 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bank of India SO 2026 application process will be conducted online only from 10 September to 25 September 2026. Candidates must visit the Bank&#8217;s website, open the Careers section, select the recruitment link for Officers in various streams up to Scale IV under Project No. 2026-27\/02, and click on Apply Online. Candidates need to complete registration, enter their details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. Only one application can be submitted by a candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ibpsreg.ibps.in\/boiaug26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Apply online for BOI SO Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-apply-online-for-bank-of-india-so-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Apply_Online_for_Bank_of_India_SO_2026\"><\/span>Steps to Apply Online for Bank of India SO 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should carefully verify all details before completing registration because changes or modifications will not be permitted after submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official Bank of India website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the Careers section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV \u2013 Project No. 2026-27\/02.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Apply Online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Click here for New Registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the required name, contact details, and email ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the application form and verify all details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment modes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-bank-of-india-so-application-fee-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Application_Fee_2026\"><\/span>What is the Bank of India SO Application Fee 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application fee and intimation charges for BOI SO Recruitment 2026 vary according to the candidate&#8217;s category. The fee is non-refundable and online payment can be made during the application window from 10 September to 25 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Application Fee\/Intimation Charges<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST\/PwD<\/td><td>\u20b9175<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/EWS\/OBC<\/td><td>\u20b91,180<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-eligible-for-bank-of-india-so-recruitment-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Eligible_for_Bank_of_India_SO_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span>Who is Eligible for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibility criteria for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 vary according to the post and scale. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, professional experience, certification, and age requirements as on 01 August 2026. The recruitment includes posts ranging from Officer in Scale I to Chief Manager in Scale IV, so the required qualifications and experience differ significantly across positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/BOI-SO-Eligibility-Criteria-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download BOI SO Eligibility criteria 2026 PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-india-so-age-limit-2026\">Bank of India SO Age Limit 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum and maximum age limits depend on the post and scale. The age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scale\/Post Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Age<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Age<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale IV \u2013 Most Posts<\/td><td>28 years<\/td><td>40 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale IV \u2013 IT Officer with CISA\/CISM\/CISSP<\/td><td>30 years<\/td><td>42 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale IV \u2013 Information Security<\/td><td>32 years<\/td><td>42 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale III \u2013 Most Posts<\/td><td>28 years<\/td><td>37 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale III \u2013 IT Officer with CISA\/CISM\/CISSP<\/td><td>28 years<\/td><td>40 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale II \u2013 Most Posts<\/td><td>25 years<\/td><td>35 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale II \u2013 Information Security<\/td><td>25 years<\/td><td>32 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale II \u2013 IT Officer with CISA\/CISM\/CISSP<\/td><td>27 years<\/td><td>35 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale II \u2013 Law Officers<\/td><td>25 years<\/td><td>30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale I \u2013 Most Posts<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale I \u2013 Information Security<\/td><td>22 years<\/td><td>30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale I \u2013 Civil Engineer<\/td><td>25 years<\/td><td>30 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-india-so-age-relaxation-2026\">Bank of India SO Age Relaxation 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates belonging to reserved and specified categories are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit as per the rules mentioned in the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persons with Benchmark Disabilities<\/td><td>10 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen\/eligible commissioned officers<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persons affected by 1984 riots<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum age specified for each post applies to General and EWS candidates. Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce the required certificates at the interview or subsequent stage as prescribed by the Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-educational-qualification-for-bank-of-india-so-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Educational_Qualification_for_Bank_of_India_SO_2026\"><\/span>What is the Educational Qualification for Bank of India SO 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The educational qualification is post-specific because the recruitment covers specialist positions in technology, banking operations, engineering, law, fire, and security. Candidates must possess the qualification prescribed for the particular post they select and should also meet the relevant professional experience and certification requirements mentioned by the Bank. The notification specifically requires candidates to upload documents supporting their educational qualifications, relevant professional experience, mandatory certifications, and other eligibility requirements during registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-work-experience-required-for-bank-of-india-so-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Work_Experience_Required_for_Bank_of_India_SO_2026\"><\/span>What is the Work Experience Required for Bank of India SO 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Work experience requirements vary according to the post and scale. Specialist positions at higher scales require relevant professional experience in the concerned domain, while the exact experience requirement depends on the individual post. Candidates must upload experience-related documents at the time of registration, and applications may be shortlisted or rejected on the basis of the documents submitted. No later request for submission of missing eligibility documents will be accommodated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-the-bank-of-india-so-selection-process-2026-conducted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Selection_Process_2026_Conducted\"><\/span>How is the Bank of India SO Selection Process 2026 Conducted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection process for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through online examination and\/or personal interview, depending on the number of applicants and eligible candidates. Before the selection stages, the Bank will scrutinise the documents uploaded by candidates, including professional experience, mandatory certifications, educational qualifications, and other documents supporting eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-india-so-selection-stages\">Bank of India SO Selection Stages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scrutiny of Eligibility Documents:<\/strong> Applications are scrutinised on the basis of documents uploaded during registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Examination:<\/strong> The Bank may conduct an online test comprising English Language and Professional Knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Interview: <\/strong>Candidates qualifying the online examination and ranking sufficiently high may be called for an interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Selection:<\/strong> If both stages are conducted, the final merit list is prepared using the prescribed weightage of the online examination and interview.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-syllabus\/?ref=conttm-boi-so\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check BOI SO Syllabus &amp; Exam pattern 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-bank-of-india-so-exam-pattern-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>What is the Bank of India SO Exam Pattern 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BOI SO online examination consists of English Language and Professional Knowledge relevant to the post. The English Language test is qualifying in nature, while marks obtained in the Professional Knowledge test are used for preparing the merit list. The examination has a composite duration of 100 minutes and carries a total of 125 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>Composite time of 100 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge relevant to the post<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Composite time of 100 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>125<\/td><td>100 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-there-negative-marking-in-bank-of-india-so-exam-2026\">Is there Negative Marking in Bank of India SO Exam 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there is negative marking in the BOI SO online examination. For every question answered incorrectly, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. No penalty will be imposed for questions left unanswered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-bank-of-india-so-interview-process-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Interview_Process_2026\"><\/span>What is the Bank of India SO Interview Process 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify the online tests and rank sufficiently high in the merit list will be called for a personal interview. The interview carries 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 50% for General\/EWS candidates and 45% for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD candidates where vacancies are notified for the respective reserved category. The Bank generally calls candidates for interview in a 1:3 ratio against the number of vacancies, although it may increase or decrease the ratio at its discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If both the online examination and interview are conducted, the final selection will be based on a 60:40 weightage, with 60% weightage given to the online examination and 40% to the interview. The Professional Knowledge marks are considered for the online examination component. If the online examination is not conducted, the final merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of personal interview marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-india-so-salary-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_of_India_SO_Salary_2026\"><\/span>Bank of India SO Salary 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-salary\/?ref=conttm-boi-so\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bank of India SO Salary <\/a><\/strong>varies according to the officer&#8217;s scale. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to applicable allowances and perquisites as per the Bank&#8217;s rules. The basic pay scales for the four grades range from \u20b948,480 to \u20b91,20,940.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scale<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basic Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JMGS-I<\/td><td>\u20b948,480 \u2013 \u20b985,920<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMGS-II<\/td><td>\u20b964,820 \u2013 \u20b993,960<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMGS-III<\/td><td>\u20b985,920 \u2013 \u20b91,05,280<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SMGS-IV<\/td><td>\u20b91,02,300 \u2013 \u20b91,20,940<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-bank-of-india-so-security-deposit-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Bank_of_India_SO_Security_Deposit_2026\"><\/span>What is the Bank of India SO Security Deposit 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates selected through the BOI SO Recruitment 2026 are required to deposit a security amount depending on their officer scale. The deposit is refundable after three years of satisfactory service. If the candidate leaves the Bank before completing three years of service, the security deposit will be forfeited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Officer Scale<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Security Deposit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JMGS-I<\/td><td>\u20b91,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMGS-II<\/td><td>\u20b92,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMGS-III and above<\/td><td>\u20b93,00,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-preparation-resources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FREE_Preparation_Resources\"><\/span>FREE Preparation Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free Exam Preparation PDFs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Download Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last 6 Months&#8217; Current Affairs in Hindi &amp; English<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Current Affairs<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/monthly-current-affairs-pdf\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly Current Affairs<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/weekly-current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily Current Affairs<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/daily-current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banking and Financial Awareness<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/banking-and-financial-awareness\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100 Important Banking Terms<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/important-banking-terms\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speed Math Kit<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/speed-math-kit\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1: How many vacancies are announced for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A1: Bank of India has announced 205 Specialist Officer vacancies across Scale I, Scale II, Scale III, and Scale IV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2: What are the application dates for Bank of India SO 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A2: Candidates can apply online from 10 September 2026 to 25 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3: What is the application fee for Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A3: The application fee is \u20b91,180 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates and \u20b9175 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4: What is the selection process for Bank of India SO 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A4: Selection will be through online examination and\/or personal interview, depending on the number of applicants and eligible candidates. The Bank may also conduct interview-only selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5: What is the weightage of the BOI SO online exam and interview?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A5: If both stages are conducted, the online examination and interview carry 60:40 weightage, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6: Is there negative marking in the Bank of India SO exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A6: Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7: What is the total marks and duration of the BOI SO online examination?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A7: The online examination carries 125 marks and has a composite duration of 100 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8: What is the age limit for Bank of India SO 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A8: The age limit varies by post and scale. The minimum age ranges from 21 to 32 years, while the maximum age ranges from 30 to 42 years, depending on the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q9: Can a candidate apply for more than one BOI SO post?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A9: No. Candidates can apply for only one post. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid completed application will be retained and fees paid for other applications will be forfeited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q10: Is the BOI SO exam date announced?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A10: No. The online examination date will be advised separately by Bank of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-salary\/\">Bank of India SO Salary 2026: Pay Scale, Benefits &amp; Growth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-syllabus\/\">Bank of India SO Syllabus 2026: Check Exam Pattern &amp; Topics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-so-recruitment\/\">Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 205 Posts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/boi-apprentice-salary\/\">BOI Apprentice Salary 2025, Check Stipend Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-po-so-selected-candidates-list-2025-26-released\/\">Bank of India PO &#038; SO Selected Candidates List 2025\u201326 Released<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-baroda-office-assistant-recruitment-2025\/\">Bank of Baroda Office Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply for 500 Posts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bank of India (BOI) SO Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the recruitment of Officers in various specialist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":251280,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,31,10727],"tags":[18811],"class_list":["post-232515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-bank-exams","category-bank-of-india","tag-bank-of-india-so-recruitment","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 205 Posts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 is open for 205 officer posts. 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