CBI SO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 | 350 Posts Detail

Central Bank of India SO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 | 350 Posts
๐ŸŽ–๏ธ GOVT EXAM STUDY: Official Specialist Officer Notification
๐Ÿ“… 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
๐Ÿ’ฐ APPLICATION FEE
General / OBC / EWS โ‚น 850 + GST
SC / ST / PwBD / Women โ‚น 175 + GST
Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Cards / Mobile Wallets
๐Ÿ‘ค 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
๐Ÿ“Š 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
๐Ÿ“ DETAILED POST-WISE SYLLABUS
1. Marketing Officer (Scale I):

  • Marketing Management & Environment
  • Product Life Cycle & Branding Strategies
  • Consumer Behavior & Market Segmentation
  • Digital Marketing & E-commerce Trends
  • Services Marketing (Banking Focus)

2. Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale III):

  • Forex Markets & Exchange Rate Mechanisms
  • FEDAI & RBI Guidelines on Forex
  • Export-Import Finance (LC, BG)
  • Risk Management & Hedging Techniques
  • Nostro/Vostro Accounts & SWIFT

3. Common Subjects:

  • Computer Knowledge: Networking, MS Office, Security Basics.
  • Banking Awareness: RBI Functions, Monetary Policy, Latest Banking Tech.
Note: Download the complete CBI SO Syllabus PDF from the Important Links section below.
๐Ÿ“ท PHOTO & SIGN SPECIFICATIONS
๐Ÿงพ Photograph: 20 KB – 50 KB (JPEG/JPG) | โœ๏ธ Signature: 10 KB – 20 KB (Black Ink)
๐Ÿ“Œ Thumb Impression: 20 KB – 50 KB | โœ๏ธ Declaration: 50 KB – 100 KB (English only)
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๐Ÿ“ 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.

โš ๏ธ 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.
๐Ÿ”— IMPORTANT LINKS
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.