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

Last updated Feb 08, 2026
Jan 20, 2026 - Feb 03, 2026
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Last updated Feb 08, 2026

🔔Overview

Central Bank of India has announced a major recruitment drive for 2026 inviting online applications for Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) and Marketing Officer (Scale I) posts under the Specialist Category. A total of 350 vacancies are available, and selection will be through an online written test followed by an interview.

  • Recruitment Name: Recruitment of Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) & Marketing Officer (Scale I) – 2026

  • Conducting Body: Central Bank of India

  • Application Mode: Online

  • Official Website: Central Bank of India (as mentioned in notification)

📅 Important Dates

Event Date
Opening of Online Registration 20 January 2026
Closing of Online Registration 03 February 2026
Online Examination (Tentative) February / March 2026
Interview (Tentative) March / April 2026

📌 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

A candidate must be:

  • A Citizen of India, or

  • A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or

  • A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962, or

  • A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries
    (Certificate of eligibility required where applicable)

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

Post Minimum Age Maximum Age
Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III) 25 Years 35 Years
Marketing Officer (Scale I) 22 Years 30 Years

Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other categories as per rules.

Educational Qualification

Foreign Exchange Officer – Scale III

  • Full-time Graduation from AICTE/UGC approved University

  • Mandatory: Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations from IIBF

  • Preferred: CFA / CA / MBA (relevant stream)

Marketing Officer – Scale I

  • Full-time Graduation from AICTE/UGC approved University

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

Experience Requirement

  • Foreign Exchange Officer:
    Minimum 5 years as an officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks, with at least 3 years in Forex/Trade Finance domain

  • Marketing Officer:
    Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, including 1 year continuous experience in marketing (BFSI sector)

Other Requirements

  • Minimum CIC score of 650

  • Execution of ₹3 lakh bond for 3 years

  • Willingness to be posted anywhere in India

  • Probation period: 2 years

📊 Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

Post Scale SC ST OBC EWS UR Total
Foreign Exchange Officer III 7 3 13 5 22 50
Marketing Officer I 45 22 81 30 122 300
Total — 52 25 94 35 144 350

PwBD reservations are applicable as per norms.

💰 Pay Scale

  • Scale III (Senior Manager):
    ₹85,920 – 2,680/5 – 99,320 – 2,980/2 – 1,05,280

  • Scale I (Assistant Manager):
    ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920

Additional allowances and perquisites as per Bank policy.

📚 Exam Scheme

Selection Stages

  1. Online Written Examination

  2. Personal Interview

Online Exam Pattern

Section Questions Marks
Stream / Category Specific 70 70
Banking, Economy & General Awareness 30 30
Total 100 100

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Negative Marking: ❌ No negative marking

Weightage

  • Written Exam: 70%

  • Interview: 30%

📝 Application Process

How to Apply Online

  1. Visit the official recruitment link mentioned in the notification

  2. Click on “Apply Online”

  3. Complete registration and generate login credentials

  4. Fill the application form carefully

  5. Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration

  6. Pay application fee online

  7. Submit and download the application form & e-receipt

Application Fee

Category Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Women ₹175
All Other Candidates ₹850

(Fee is non-refundable)

📌 Key Instructions for Candidates

  • Only one application per candidate is allowed

  • Ensure eligibility before applying

  • No change in details after final submission

  • Selection is subject to document verification

  • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification

  • Final appointment is subject to medical fitness and background verification

Final Note

This recruitment offers a strong opportunity for experienced professionals and marketing specialists to join Central Bank of India in officer roles with attractive pay and long-term career growth.

Check Notification Document