Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Apply Online 350 Foreign Exchange & Marketing Officer Posts

The Central Bank of India (CBI), a leading Public Sector Bank, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Specialist Officers in the streams of Foreign Exchange and Marketing. The Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 drive aims to fill 350 vacancies for the posts of Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I). The online application window is currently open and will close on February 3, 2026.

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The bank has announced 350 vacancies across the Specialist Category. The majority of the openings are for the Marketing Officer role, which requires less experience compared to the specialized Foreign Exchange Officer role. Candidates can check the post-wise distribution below to decide which position suits their profile.

Education & Experience Details

Candidates must strictly meet the eligibility criteria as of 01.01.2026.

• Marketing Officer (Scale I):

  • Full-time Graduation in any discipline AND Full-time MBA / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with a specialization in Marketing. Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience, out of which at least 1 year must be continuous experience in the Marketing domain in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector.

• Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III):

  • Graduate in any discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with CFA, CA, or MBA. Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations from IIBF is mandatory. Minimum 5 years of experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. Out of this, at least 3 years must be in Trade Finance, Forex Operations, or IBU-Gift City.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive a handsome salary along with standard banking perks like DA, HRA, and CCA.

• Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III): Basic Pay range typically starts around ₹85,920 (Scale III Pay Scale).

• Marketing Officer (Scale I): Basic Pay range typically starts around ₹48,480 (Scale I Pay Scale).

Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

• Marketing Officer (Scale I): 22 to 30 Years
• Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III): 25 to 35 Years

Relaxation: Upper age relaxation is available for SC/ST (5 Years), OBC (3 Years), and PwBD candidates as per government norms.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on a two-stage process:

1. Online Written Examination: An objective test assessing professional knowledge and aptitude.

2. Personal Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for an interview. The final selection will be based on the consolidated marks of both stages (Weightage 70:30).

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: ₹175 (Intimation Charges only)

• All Other Candidates: ₹850 (Application Fee + Intimation Charges)

Note: Fees must be paid online and are non-refundable.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of Central Bank of India at centralbank.bank.in.
2. Go to the “Recruitment” section and find the notification for “Recruitment of Specialist Officers 2026”.
3. Click on the “Apply Online” link (IBPS portal).
4. Register by providing your basic details to generate a Registration Number and Password.
5. Log in and fill out the detailed application form.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
7. Pay the requisite application fee using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
8. Submit the form and take a printout of the e-receipt and application for future reference.

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