Q1. When does the BOI Specialist Officer online application start and close?

Registration opened on 10 September 2026. The closing date is 05 October 2026. Finish the form and pay the fee before that deadline. Late or unpaid forms get rejected. Bookmark SarkariKing.com for admit card and exam date updates.

Q2. How many vacancies are open in Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 205 posts are open under Project 2026-27/02. The seats sit from Scale I to Scale IV. Chief Manager carries 10 seats, Senior Manager carries 49, Manager level roles carry 118, and Officer level roles carry 28. Around 48 specialist streams are covered.

Q3. What qualification do I need for Bank of India Specialist Officer posts?

A Graduation or Post Graduation degree from a recognised university is the base requirement. Technical streams also accept B.E. or B.Tech degrees in Computer Science, IT, or Electronics. Law Officer posts need an LL.B. degree. Check Annexure I for stream wise conditions.

Q4. What is the age limit and relaxation for BOI SO posts?

The minimum age is 25 years and the maximum is 42 years as on 01 August 2026. Limits differ from post to post. OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation. SC and ST candidates get 5 years. PwD candidates get 10 to 15 years as per their group.

Q5. What is the BOI SO exam pattern and is there negative marking?

The online test carries 125 marks. English Language holds 25 marks and Professional Knowledge holds 100 marks. You get 100 minutes to finish it. One fourth of the marks assigned to a question is cut for every wrong answer. Shortlisted candidates may then face an interview.

Q6. What is the application fee and who pays less?

General, OBC, and EWS candidates pay Rs. 1180/-. SC, ST, and PH candidates pay Rs. 175/-. Payment is accepted online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Fees are not refundable or adjustable.

Q7. Can I edit my application form after final submission?

The notice does not announce a separate correction window. Check every field before you press final submit. Once submitted, details are normally locked. Reach out to the helpdesk only for genuine payment failures or technical errors.

Q8. Which documents are needed for BOI SO document verification?

Carry your Class 10 marksheet, degree certificates, stream specific papers, caste or EWS certificate, PwD certificate if applicable, photo identity proof, and experience letters. Bring originals along with self attested photocopies. Clear scans and clean records speed up the whole process.

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Bank of India BOI Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 205 Posts

Bank of India has opened 205 Specialist Officer posts under Project Number 2026-27/02. The roles sit across Scale I to Scale IV in about 48 specialist streams. Openings cover Information Security, Full Stack Development, DevSecOps, Law, Civil Engineering, Fire and Security, Database Administration, and IT Procurement. You need a graduation or post graduation degree from a recognised university. Technical streams also accept B.E. Or B.Tech degrees. Age must fall between 25 and 42 years as on 01 August 2026. Reserved categories get the usual upper age relaxations. Online apply from 10 September 2026 to 05 October 2026. General, OBC, and EWS candidates pay Rs 1180. SC, ST, and PH candidates pay only Rs 175. Selection happens through an online exam and/or an interview. The test carries 25 marks for English and 100 marks for Professional Knowledge. Apply online through the IBPS registration portal before the closing date.

By Sarkari King Team

Updated: 25 September 2026 | 05:03 PM

Advt: 2026-27/02

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Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility & Qualification Details
Chief Manager (Scale IV)	10	Graduation or Post Graduation in a relevant discipline from a recognised university is the base requirement. Engineering graduates in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a related branch may apply for technical streams. Information Security roles prefer certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CEH. Stream wise work experience is printed in Annexure I of the official notice. Read the notice first, since every stream carries its own conditions.
Senior Manager (Scale III)	49	Graduation or Post Graduation from a recognised university or institute. Streams cover Full Stack Development, DevSecOps, Database Administration, and IT Procurement. B.E. or B.Tech holders in Computer Science or IT are eligible for the technical roles. Relevant certifications and hands on project work help during shortlisting. Exact experience norms appear stream wise in Annexure I.
Manager / Law Officer / Fire Officer / Security Officer (Scale II)	118	Law Officer posts need an LL.B. degree from a recognised university. Fire Officer and Security Officer posts carry extra service or training conditions. A few training linked streams also accept B.Ed., D.El.Ed., or TET qualified candidates. Graduates in any discipline should check the stream list before applying. Reserved category applicants must attach a valid caste or EWS certificate.
Officer / Civil Engineer (Scale I)	28	B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised university. Site, project, or design experience helps during the interview round. Registration with a recognised engineering body counts as an added advantage. A valid degree completion certificate is required at the verification stage.

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