Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

Name of the post :  Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

The Central Bank of India has announced its Recruitment 2026 for 350 vacancies for the posts of Foreign Exchange Officer and Marketing Officer. Candidates who hold any graduate degree or an MBA/PGDM are eligible to apply online.

The online application process will begin on 20 January 2026 and will continue until 03 February 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official Central Bank of India website at centralbankofindia.bank.in.

The Central Bank of India has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 350 posts of Foreign Exchange Officer and Marketing Officer. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official Central Bank of India website. The last date to submit the online application is 03 February 2026.

This article provides complete details about the Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scale, selection process, step-by-step application procedure, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.

Foreign Exchange Officer Senior Manager
(Scale III): Rs. 85,920 – 2,680/5 – 99,320 –
2,980/2 – 1,05,280
Marketing Officer Assistant Manager (Scale I)
: Rs. 48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 –
67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920

Central Bank of India Foreign Exchange Officer & Marketing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

The Central Bank of India has announced 350 vacancies for Officer posts under its Recruitment 2026 drive. The post-wise vacancy breakup is given below:

• Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III): 50 posts

• Marketing Officer (Scale I): 300 posts

• Total Vacancies: 350 posts

Eligibility Criteria for Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III)

• Full-time graduation in any discipline from an AICTE/UGC-approved university

• Mandatory Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations from IIBF

• Desirable qualifications include CFA, CA, MBA (relevant stream), CAIIB, CDCS, CITF, NISM certifications, etc.

Marketing Officer (Scale I)

• Full-time graduation from an AICTE/UGC-approved university

• Full-time MBA/PGDM/PGDBA/PGPM with Marketing as major specialization

Experience Requirements

Foreign Exchange Officer

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks

• At least 3 years of mandatory experience in Trade Finance / Forex Operations / IBU-GIFT City

• Must be currently working in the forex domain

• Candidates from NBFCs, RRBs, Cooperative Banks, or Insurance sector are not eligible

Marketing Officer

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

• At least 1 year continuous experience in marketing in a BFSI organization

• Must be currently employed in the marketing domain

Salary Structure

• Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III – Senior Manager):
  ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 per month (as per pay progression)

• Marketing Officer (Scale I – Assistant Manager):
  ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month (as per pay progression)

Other allowances and perquisites will be provided as per Bank rules.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

• Foreign Exchange Officer: 25 to 35 years

• Marketing Officer: 22 to 30 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC: 3 years

• PwBD: Up to 10 years (additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)

• Ex-servicemen: 5 years

• Victims of 1984 riots: 5 years

Application Fee

• SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: ₹175/-

• All other candidates: ₹850/-

Fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 19 January 2026

• Online Application Start: 20 January 2026

• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 03 February 2026

• Online Exam (Tentative): February/March 2026

• Interview (Tentative): March/April 2026

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Online Written Examination (100 marks)

   • Professional/Role-specific questions: 70 marks

   • Banking, Economy & General Awareness: 30 marks

   • Duration: 60 minutes

2. Personal Interview (100 marks)

3. Document Verification

Final weightage:

• Written Exam: 70%

• Interview: 30%

There is no negative marking in the written exam.

General Instructions

• Only one application per candidate is allowed

• Minimum CIC score of 650 is required

• Selected candidates must sign a ₹3 lakh service bond for 3 years

• Probation period: 2 years

• Posting can be anywhere in India

• Candidates must upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration correctly

How to Apply for Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official application portal: ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbidec25/

2. Click on “Apply Online”

3. Complete registration and generate login credentials

4. Fill in the application form carefully

5. Upload required documents and live photograph

6. Pay the application fee online

7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference

Last date to apply online: 03 February 2026