Bank of India Recruitment 2026: Application Deadline Extended to October 5 for Officer Posts Up to Scale IV

Bank of India has announced an extension of the online application deadline for its recruitment of officers in various streams up to Scale IV under Project No. 2026-27/02. The recruitment notice was originally issued on August 1, 2026, and the bank has now revised the closing date for online applications.

According to the revised notice dated September 25, 2026, the last date for submitting the online application has been extended from September 25, 2026, to October 5, 2026. The online application process had commenced on September 10, 2026.

The bank has clarified that the relevant date for determining age, educational qualification and experience remains August 1, 2026. The extension applies to the ongoing recruitment process, while all other contents of the original notification dated August 1, 2026, remain unchanged.

Bank of India Officer Recruitment 2026: Key Dates

The revised schedule mentioned in the extension notice is as follows:

• Recruitment Project: 2026-27/02

• Original notification date: August 1, 2026

The revised notice specifically states that the application deadline has been extended under the recruitment process and confirms that the remaining provisions of the August 1 notification will continue to apply.

205 Officer Vacancies Across Different Scales

The original Bank of India recruitment notification covers officer positions across Scale I, Scale II, Scale III and Scale IV in several specialist streams.

The vacancy tables in the notification list 10 posts at Scale IV, 49 posts at Scale III, 118 posts at Scale II and 28 posts at Scale I, making a total of 205 listed vacancies across these scales.

At Scale IV, the notification includes positions such as Chief Manager – Full-Stack Engineering, Chief Manager – Digital Platforms, Chief Manager – Supply Chain, Trade Finance Technology, Chief Manager – Digital Banking Operations, Chief Manager – IT Procurement, Contracts & SLA Management, Chief Manager – IT Officer with CISA/CISM/CISSP qualifications and Chief Manager – Information Security.

The Scale III recruitment includes posts such as Senior Manager – Full-Stack Engineering, Senior Manager – Digital Platforms, Senior Manager – Finacle Application Support, Senior Manager – Infrastructure Operations, Senior Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture, Senior Manager – Data Engineering, Senior Manager – API Governance & Security, Senior Manager – DevSecOps Engineering, Senior Manager – IT Procurement Specialist, Senior Manager – Database Administration and Senior Manager – Information Security. The notification lists 49 vacancies at this scale.

Scale II includes a broader range of specialist and other officer positions, including Manager – Full-Stack Engineering, Manager – Digital Platforms, Manager – Application Support & Operations, Manager – Infrastructure Operations, Manager – IT System Administrator, Manager – Performance Testing, Manager – Automation Testing, Manager – IT Procurement Specialist, Manager – IT Project Manager, Manager – Business Analysis, Manager – Data Analytics, Manager – DevSecOps Engineering, Manager – UI/UX Design, Manager – Emerging Technology & Innovation, Manager – Solution & Technology Architecture, Manager – Database Administration, Manager – Information Security, Law Officers, Fire Officer and Security Officer. The notification lists 118 vacancies at Scale II.

https://bankofindia.bank.in/documents/20121/29065908/Webnotice_EXTENSION-2026-27-02_Notice.pdf

At Scale I, the notification includes Officer – Full-Stack Engineering, Officer – Application Support & Operations, Officer – Data Analytics, Officer – Data Engineering, Officer – QA & Test Engineering, Officer – Information Security and Civil Engineer, with 28 vacancies listed at this scale.

Eligibility and Relevant Date

The Bank of India notification states that the basic eligibility criteria for the respective posts must be fulfilled as on August 1, 2026. Candidates are required to provide supporting documents relating to category, nationality, age, educational qualifications and work experience during the recruitment process.

The bank has also stated that candidates can apply for only one post. In case of multiple applications, only the latest valid completed application will be retained, while the application fee or intimation charges paid for other multiple registrations will be forfeited.

The notification also specifies that candidates should be ready to work anywhere in India and that the bank reserves the right to post or transfer officers anywhere in the country according to its requirements.

Pay Scale for Bank of India Officer Posts

The recruitment notification provides the applicable basic pay scales for the different management grades.

For Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS-I), the basic pay scale is listed as Rs. 48,480 – 2,000 (7) – 62,480 – 2,340 (2) – 67,160 – 2,680 (7) – 85,920.

For Middle Management Grade Scale II (MMGS-II), the basic pay scale is Rs. 64,820 – 2,340 (1) – 67,160 – 2,680 (10) – 93,960.

For Middle Management Grade Scale III (MMGS-III), the scale is Rs. 85,920 – 2,680 (5) – 99,320 – 2,980 (2) – 1,05,280.

For Senior Management Grade Scale IV (SMGS-IV), the basic pay scale is Rs. 1,02,300 – 2,980 (4) – 1,14,220 – 3,360 (2) – 1,20,940. Other applicable allowances and perquisites are also mentioned in the recruitment notification.

Selection Process

The Bank of India recruitment process may include an online examination and/or personal interview, depending on the number of applicants and eligible candidates.

The online examination structure mentioned in the notification includes an English Language test carrying 25 marks and a Professional Knowledge test carrying 100 marks. The composite examination time is 100 minutes. The bank has also reserved the right to modify the examination structure, with any changes to be communicated through its official website.

The English Language test is qualifying in nature, meaning its marks are not added while preparing the merit list. The notification specifies minimum qualifying marks of 35% for General and EWS candidates in the English Language and Professional Knowledge tests, with a 5% relaxation for eligible SC, ST, OBC and PWD candidates applying against reserved vacancies.

There is also a penalty for incorrect answers in the objective tests. For every wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. No penalty applies when a question is left unanswered.

Where both the online examination and interview are conducted, the notification provides a 60:40 weightage between the online examination and interview. The final selection is based on the combined scores, subject to the candidate being found suitable in both stages.

Examination Centres in Jammu and Kashmir

The notification lists examination centres across various states and Union Territories. In Jammu and Kashmir, the tentative examination centres are Samba, Srinagar and Jammu.

The bank has stated that requests for changing the examination centre will not be entertained. It also reserves the right to cancel or add examination centres depending on administrative feasibility and the response received. Candidates may also be allotted a centre different from the one selected by them.

Important Update for Ex-Servicemen Candidates

The September 25 extension notice also modifies a provision concerning ex-serviceman candidates.

Under the revised provision, an ex-serviceman candidate must produce a copy of the Service or Discharge Book or pension payment order, along with documentary proof of the last or presently held rank, including substantive as well as acting rank, at the time of interview.

Candidates who are still serving in the defence services must submit a certificate from the competent authority confirming that they will be relieved from defence service on or before October 5, 2027. This replaces the earlier date mentioned in the August 1 notification.

Bank of India Recruitment 2026: What Candidates Should Note

Candidates interested in the recruitment should take note of the revised deadline of October 5, 2026. The bank has specifically stated that the other contents of the original August 1, 2026 notification will remain unchanged.

The recruitment notice also requires candidates to produce relevant original documents and photocopies at the interview stage, wherever applicable. These include educational qualification documents, identity proof, category certificates, experience certificates and other documents supporting eligibility.

The revised Bank of India notice dated September 25, 2026 therefore provides candidates additional time to complete their applications for the officer recruitment process. The extended deadline is now October 5, 2026, while the eligibility reference date remains August 1, 2026.