Central Bank of India Specialist Officer Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern for 350 Posts
Short Information: Prepare effectively with the comprehensive Central Bank of India SO Syllabus 2026. This recruitment for 350 Specialist Officer posts features a competitive online exam focusing on Professional Knowledge, Banking Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Candidates can check the detailed topic-wise syllabus, exam scheme, and marking pattern here. Stay tuned to Govt Exam Study for direct links to download the Admit Card and check the Final Result notifications as soon as they are officially announced.
| Central Bank of India SO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 | 350 Posts | ||
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| 🎖️ GOVT EXAM STUDY: Official Specialist Officer Notification | ||
| 📅 RECRUITMENT TIMELINE | ||
| Online Application Start | 20 January 2026 | |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 February 2026 | |
| Online Fee Payment | 20 January 2026 to 03 February 2026 | |
| Online Exam Date | February / March 2026 (Tentative) | |
| Admit Card | Before Exam | |
| Result Declaration Date | Notify Soon | |
| 💰 APPLICATION FEE | ||
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 850 + GST | |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹ 175 + GST | |
| Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Cards / Mobile Wallets | ||
| 👤 AGE CRITERIA (as on 31/12/2025) | ||
| Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) | Min: 21 Yrs | Max: 35 Yrs | |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Min: 21 Yrs | Max: 30 Yrs | |
| Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 Yrs | OBC – 3 Yrs | PwBD – 10 Yrs | Ex-Servicemen – as per rules | ||
| 📊 VACANCY & QUALIFICATION | ||
| Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Foreign Exchange Officer | 50 | Graduate Degree + MBA/PGDBM (Finance/Exim) OR CA/ICWA + 3 Yrs Experience in Forex. |
| Marketing Officer | 300 | Full time Graduate + MBA/MMS (Marketing) / PGDBM / PGPM with Specialization in Marketing. |
| Total Vacancies: 350 Posts | ||
| 📝 DETAILED POST-WISE SYLLABUS | ||
1. Marketing Officer (Scale I):
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| Note: Download the complete CBI SO Syllabus PDF from the Important Links section below. | ||
| 📷 PHOTO & SIGN SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 🧾 Photograph: 20 KB – 50 KB (JPEG/JPG) | ✍️ Signature: 10 KB – 20 KB (Black Ink) 📌 Thumb Impression: 20 KB – 50 KB | ✍️ Declaration: 50 KB – 100 KB (English only) |
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| 📝 CBI SO HANDWRITTEN DECLARATION TEXT | ||
| "I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required." Note: This declaration must be written in English only, on white paper with Black Ink. Do not use CAPITAL LETTERS. |
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| ⚠️ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS | ||
| • Candidate can apply for only ONE post. • All educational degrees must be from recognized Universities/Institutes. • Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS is NOT accepted. • No changes allowed after final submission. |
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| 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS | ||
| Previous Year Paper Based Practice Paper | Download Now | |
| Registration ( New ) | Register Now | |
| Apply Online | Click Here | |
| Exam Pattern And Syllabus | Get PDF | |
| Official Notification | Download PDF | |
| Join Telegram for Latest Updates | Join Now | |
| Official Website | Visit Site | |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the exam pattern for Central Bank of India SO 2026?
The exam consists of 100 Objective Type questions: 60 on Professional Knowledge, 20 on Computer Knowledge, and 20 on Banking/Economic Awareness, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
2. Is there any negative marking in the CBI Specialist Officer exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the online written examination.
3. What are the main topics for CBI Marketing Officer Scale 1?
Key topics include Marketing Management, Consumer Behavior, Market Segmentation (STP), Digital Marketing, and Services Marketing specifically for the banking sector.
4. How can I download the CBI SO Admit Card and Result?
You don't need to look elsewhere! All official updates and direct links for the CBI SO Admit Card and Final Results will be posted right here on our website, Govt Exam Study.
5. How do the tools on Govt Exam Study help in my preparation?
Apart from the syllabus, our website offers free tools like the Age Calculator to verify eligibility and the Photo/Sign Resizer to ensure your application documents meet the bank's strict 20-50 KB requirements.