Post Name: Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) & Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Recruiting Authority: Central Bank of India
Mode of Application: Online
Notification Reference: As per official recruitment notification released by Central Bank of India
About Central Bank of India
Central Bank of India is a leading public sector bank with a strong national presence. The recruitment is conducted as per applicable banking service rules and guidelines issued through the official notification.
Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026 – Specialist Officers Notification
Central Bank of India has released an official notification for recruitment of Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I) in Specialist Category on a regular basis. Eligible and experienced candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates.
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Online Registration: 20 January 2026
- Closing Date for Online Registration: 03 February 2026
- Online Examination (Tentative): February / March 2026
- Interview (Tentative): March / April 2026
Organisation Profile
Central Bank of India is a leading Public Sector Bank with:
- More than 4,500 branches across India
- Total business exceeding ₹7.74 lakh crore
- Workforce of over 34,000 employees
Vacancy Details (Post-wise & Category-wise)
1. Foreign Exchange Officer – Scale III
- Total Vacancies: 50
- Category-wise Breakup:
- SC: 7 | ST: 3 | OBC: 13 | EWS: 5 | UR: 22
- PwBD Reservation: HI – 1, OC – 1
2. Marketing Officer – Scale I
- Total Vacancies: 300
- Category-wise Breakup:
- SC: 45 | ST: 22 | OBC: 81 | EWS: 30 | UR: 122
- PwBD Reservation: HI – 3, OC – 3, VI – 3, ID – 3
Grand Total Vacancies: 350
Note: Vacancies are provisional and may vary as per bank requirements.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.01.2026)
Nationality
Candidate must be:
- A Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee (before 01.01.1962), or
- Person of Indian Origin migrated from specified countries (with eligibility certificate from GoI).
Post-wise Eligibility Details
A. Foreign Exchange Officer (MMG Scale III)
Educational Qualification
- Full-time Graduation in any discipline from AICTE/UGC approved institution
- Preference: CA / CFA / MBA (Relevant Stream)
Mandatory Certification
- Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations – IIBF
Preferred Certifications
- CAIIB, CDCS, CITF, NISM (Treasury/Derivatives), IIBF Trade Finance / Forex Certifications
Experience
- Minimum 5 years as Officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks
- At least 3 years in Forex / Trade Finance / IBU Gift City
- Must be currently working in Forex domain
- NBFCs, RRBs, Cooperative Banks & Insurance sector candidates are not eligible
Age Limit
- Minimum: 25 Years
- Maximum: 35 Years
Key Job Profile & Skills
- Handling LC, BG, Import/Export transactions, EDPMS, IDPMS
- FEMA, DGFT, RBI, AML/KYC compliance
- Treasury coordination, Nostro reconciliation, RBI reporting
- Strong knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP, INCOTERMS
B. Marketing Officer (JMG Scale I)
Educational Qualification
- Graduation + Full-time MBA / PGDM / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDBA
- Specialisation: Marketing
Experience
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- At least 1 year continuous experience in Marketing (BFSI)
- Must be currently employed in marketing role
Age Limit
- Minimum: 22 Years
- Maximum: 30 Years
Job Role
- Field-based business mobilization and marketing activities
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government norms
Probation & Bond
- Probation Period: 2 Years
- Service Bond: ₹3.00 Lakh for 3 years
Credit Score Requirement
- Minimum CIC Score: 650
- No credit default or financial indiscipline
Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Written Examination
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes
Test Pattern
- Stream/Category Specific: 70 Marks
- Banking, Economy & General Awareness: 30 Marks
Qualifying Marks
- UR/EWS: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 45%
Stage 2: Interview
- Marks: 100
- Weightage: Written Test 70% + Interview 30%
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: ₹175
- Others: ₹850
(Inclusive of GST, Non-refundable)
Exam Centres
Examination will be conducted across major cities and states including Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Vellore), Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Northeast states and more.
How to Apply
- Apply online only through IBPS portal
- Application Link: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbidec25/
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration & live photo
- Online payment mode only
Important Instructions
- Only one application per candidate
- Eligibility must be satisfied as on 01.01.2026
- Original documents required at interview stage
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
Official Authority
Central Bank of India reserves the right to modify the recruitment process, exam centres, dates and selection procedure as per administrative requirements.
For complete details, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted strictly as per the official notification and may include:
- Online Examination (if applicable)
- Interview / Personal Interaction
- Document Verification
Final selection will be based on merit and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
Application Procedure (Official Website Format)
- Visit the official website of Central Bank of India.
- Navigate to Careers / Recruitment section.
- Click on the relevant recruitment notification.
- Complete the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and download the application for future reference.
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