Central Bank of India SO Recruitment 2023

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Important Dates

  • Apply Start : 28 October 2023
  • Last Date to Apply : 19 November 2023
  • CBT Exam Date3rd/ 4th Week of December 2023

Application Fee

Category Application Fee
SC/ST/PWS/Women 175/- +GST
All Other Candidates 850/- +GST

Selection Process

  • Stage-1: Written Exam
  • Stage-2: Interview
  • Stage-3: Document Verification
  • Stage-4: Medical Examination

Exam Pattern

S. No Name of Tests No of Qns Max Marks Duration
1 Stream / Category Specific Questions 60 60 60 minutes
2 Computer Knowledge 20 20
3 Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness 20 20
Total 100 100

Vacancy Details

SI No Name of Posts No. of Posts
1. Information Technology 01
2. Risk Manager 01
3. Risk Manager 01
4. Information Technology 06
5. Financial Analyst 05
6. Information Technology 73
7. Law Officer 15
8. Credit Officer 50
9. Financial Analyst 04
10. CA –Finance & Accounts/ GST/ Ind AS/ Balance Sheet /Taxation 03
11. Information Technology 15
12. Security Officer 15
13. Risk Manager 02
14. Librarian 01
Total 192

 Educational Qualification: (As on)

1. Information Technology –
Compulsory: a. Full-time Master‟s or Bachelor‟s degree in Engineering disciplines like Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics & Communication or Master‟s in Computer Application with 60% marks or equivalent grade from a University/ Institute recognized by Government of India or its Regulatory bodies. OR b. Full time Master‟s or Bachelor‟s degree in Data Analytics/AI & ML/Digital/ Internet Technologies with 60% marks or equivalent grade from a reputed/recognized university/ Institute.
Desirable: a. Certification/Diploma/Degree in any area related to Digitization like Digital Transformation, Digital Product Management etc. OR b. Certification in Data Analytics/AI & ML/ Digital/ Internet Technologies.
Experience: Minimum 10 years‟ post basic qualification experience in designing and launching digital products/ platforms in BFSI Sector or Fintech companies. Preferable: a. Proven track record of implementing digital transformation projects/Digital Marketing. b. Should have an innovative mind set. c. Experience in Managing and Leading Digital Team.
2. Risk Manager –
Basic Qualifications – B.Sc Statistics / Bachelor‟s Degree in Analytical field (Statistics, Applied Maths, and Operation Research and Data Science field) from AICTE/UGC approved University/College with aggregate of 55% marks. OR MBA Finance or Banking or PGDBM /IPGD (Risk Management) or its equivalent from AICTE/UGC approved University/College with aggregate of 55% marks.
Desired Certification – FRM (Financial Risk Manager by GARP USA) /CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst by CFA Institute, USA)/PRM (Professional Risk Manager by PRMIA, USA) Preferable Certification – Certification in SPSS/SAS, Advanced programming language (R, Python)
Experience: Over all post basic qualification Banking experience of 10 years with Minimum 6 years‟ experience in Risk Management/ Credit/ Treasury/ ALM in Scheduled Commercial Banks.
3. Risk Manager –
Basic Qualifications – B.Sc Statistics/ Bachelor‟s Degree in Analytical field (Statistics, Applied Maths, and Operation Research and Data Science field) from AICTE/UGC approved University/College with aggregate of 55% marks. OR MBA Finance or Banking or PGDBM /IPGD(Risk Management) or its equivalent from AICTE/UGC approved University/College with aggregate of 55% marks. Preferable Professional Qualification – FRM/CFA/Diploma in Risk Management/PRM/Advanced Degree in analytical field (e.g. Statistics, Economics, Applied Maths, Operations Research, Data Science fields)
Experience: Over all post basic qualification Banking experience of 8 years with Minimum 4 years‟ experience in Risk Management/Credit/ Treasury/ALM in Scheduled Commercial Banks
4. Information Technology –
Basic Qualifications Engineering Graduate in Computer Science / IT / ECE from recognized University / Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade. (55% for SC/OBC/ PWBD) OR MCA / M.Sc. (IT) / M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University / Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade. (55% for SC/OBC/ PWBD) Preferred Certification:- CISA / CISSP / CISM / CRISC /CEH/ Solaris/Unix/Linux Administration/TOGAF Certification/ MCSE/ MCSA/ OCA / OCP/ CCNP, CCNA/ CCNP-Security/CCIE
Experience: Minimum 6 years’ of post basic qualification experience in SOC operations.
Desirable: In Event Analysis, Rule creation, automation, Asset, Integration, Incident management, Monitoring and compliance. Or Minimum 6 years’ of post basic qualification experience in IT.
5. Financial Analyst –
Basic Qualifications  A pass in final examination of Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (ICAI)/ Institute of Cost and Works Accounts of India (ICWAI) OR MBA with specialization in Finance with 60% marks or equivalent grade. (55% for OBC/ PWBD).(Regular course from AICTE/UGC approved university/Institute) 
Experience: For CA/ICWA Candidates – Minimum 1 year Post qualification experience in PSB/Private Bank/PSU. For MBA (Finance) candidates – Minimum 4 years‟ Post qualification experience as an officer in a PSB/Private Bank/PSU. (Candidates from NBFCs/RRBs / Cooperative Banks/Insurance sector either regular or part time shall not be eligible)
6. Information Technology –
Basic Qualifications Engineering Graduate in Computer Science / IT / ECE from recognized University / Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade. (55% for SC/ST/ OBC/ PWBD) OR MCA / M.Sc. (IT) / M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University / Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade. (55% for SC/ST/ OBC/ PWBD) Preferred Certification:- CISA / CISSP / CISM / CRISC /CEH/ Solaris/Unix/ Linux Administration/TOGAF Certification/ MCSE/ MCSA/ OCA / OCP/ CCNP/ CCNA/ CCNP-Security/CCIE/DOT NET/ JAVA/ PMP/Android/ Web services/iOS app development
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ of post basic qualification experience in SOC operations. Desirable: In Event Analysis, Rule creation, Automation, Asset, Integration, Incident Management, Monitoring and Compliance. Or Minimum 3 years’ of post basic qualification experience in IT. Desirable: In Ethical Hacking / Red Teaming / Threat Hunting / VAPT / Application Security / Digital Forensic Analysis. OR *Should have 3 years of postqualification experience in the relevant field.
Preferred Experience:- Working experience in Bank/Financial Institution/IT Companies having Expertise in financial/Digital Payment Products OR Minimum 3 years of postqualification experience in IT sector /Industry in the field of production deployment. Preferred Experience:- Working experience in Bank/Financial Institution/IT Companies having Expertise in financial/Digital Payment Products.
7. Law Officer –
Basic Qualifications A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) integrated 5 years/3years regular course from recognized University / Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade. (55% for SC/ST/ OBC/ PWBD)
Experience: Post Qualification Experience:- Enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council and 3 years‟ experience of practice at Bar or Judicial service and/or 2 years as a Law Officer in the Legal Deptt. of a Schedule Commercial Bank or the Central/State Government or of a Public Sector Undertaking and candidates should produce a certificate of having the requisite post qualification work experience from the Court/Bar council /organization
8. Credit Officer –
Basic Qualifications Graduate with Full time MBA/MMS (Finance) / full time PGDBM (Banking & Finance) with aggregate of 60% Marks from AICTE / UGC approved University/ College. (55% for SC/ST/ OBC/ PWBD) OR A pass in final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Experience: For CA Candidates – NIL For MBA/MMS (Finance)/ PGDBM (Banking & Finance) candidates – Minimum 3 years‟ Post qualification experience as an officer in a PSB/Private Bank/PSU. (Candidates from NBFCs/RRBs / Cooperative Banks/Insurance sector either regular or part time shall not be eligible)
9. Financial Analyst –
Basic Qualifications A pass in final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)/ Institute of Cost and Works Accounts of India (ICWA) OR MBA with specialization in Finance with aggregate of 60% Marks from AICTE / UGC approved University/ College. (55% for OBC/ PWBD)
Experience: For CA/ICWA Candidates – Nil For candidates MBA (Finance) – minimum 3 years‟ Post qualification experience as an officer in a Public Sector Bank/ Private Bank/PSU. (Candidates from NBFCs/RRBs / Cooperative Banks/Insurance sector either regular or part time shall not be eligible)
10. CA –Finance & Accounts/ GST/ Ind AS/ Balance Sheet /Taxation –
Basic Qualifications A pass in final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Experience: Nil Desirable: Two years‟ experience in relevant fields.
11. Information Technology –
Basic Qualifications Engineering Graduate in Computer Science / IT / ECE from recognized University / Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade. (55% for SC/ST/ OBC/ PWBD) OR MCA / M.Sc.(IT) / M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University / Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade. (55% for SC/ST/ OBC/ PWBD)
Experience: Minimum 1 years of post qualification experience in IT sector /Industry in the field of production deployment. Preferred Experience:- Working experience in Bank/Financial Institution/IT Companies having Expertise in financial/Digital Payment Products.
12. Security Officer –
Basic Qualifications Should be a Graduate Medical Category- Shape 1 Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer system like MS Office (word, excel, powerpoint, etc.)
Experience: Ex-Junior Commissioned Officers with minimum 5 years‟ service as JCO in Indian Army or equivalent rank from Air Force, Navy and Para Military Forces.
13. Risk Manager –
Basic Qualifications MBA/MMS/Post Graduate Diploma in Banking / Finance with aggregate of at least 60% marks from Indian University/Institute recognized by Govt. Bodies/AICTE or its equivalent/Post Graduate in Statistics/Math with aggregate of at least 60% marks from Indian University/Institute recognized by Govt. Bodies/AICTE. Additional Preferable Professional Qualification: FRM/CFA/Diploma in Risk Management.
Experience: Nil
14. Librarian –
Basic Qualifications A degree (Graduation) in Library Science with 55% marks from a recognized university Candidate should be fully conversant with computer applications.
Experience: Minimum 5 years‟ Post qualification experience

Age Limit: (As on 30.09.2023)

1. Information Technology – Maximum 45 years
2. Risk Manager – Maximum 45 years
3. Risk Manager – Maximum 40 years
4. Information Technology – Maximum 35 years
5. Financial Analyst – Maximum 35 years
6. Information Technology – Maximum 33 Years
7. Law Officer – Maximum 33 Years
8. Credit Officer – Maximum 33 Years
9. Financial Analyst – Maximum 33 Years
10. CA –Finance & Accounts/ GST/ Ind AS/ Balance Sheet /Taxation – Maximum 33 Years
11. Information Technology – Maximum 30 Years
12. Security Officer – Maximum 45 years
13. Risk Manager – Maximum 30 years
14. Librarian – Maximum 30 years

Age Relaxation

S. No Category Age relaxation
1 SC / ST  05 years
2 OBC  03 years
3 Children/Family members of those who died in the 1984 riots  05 years
4 PWD  10 years

Salary Details

1. Information Technology – Rs. 89890-100350/-
2. Risk Manager – Rs. 89890 -100350/-
3. Risk Manager – Rs. 76010-89890/-
4. Information Technology – Rs. 63840-78230/-
5. Financial Analyst – Rs. 63840-78230/-
6. Information Technology – Rs. 48170-69810/-
7. Law Officer – Rs. 48170-69810/-
8. Credit Officer – Rs. 48170-69810/-
9. Financial Analyst – Rs. 48170-69810/-
10. CA –Finance & Accounts/ GST/ Ind AS/ Balance Sheet /Taxation – Rs. 48170-69810/-
11. Information Technology – Rs. 36000-63840/-
12. Security Officer – Rs. 36000-63840/-
13. Risk Manager – Rs. 36000-63840/-
14. Librarian – Rs. 36000-63840/-

Syllabus

Central Bank SO Syllabus Topics
General Awareness
  • India History
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Scientific Research
  • Sports
  • Books and Authors
  • Important Days
  • Current Affairs – National and International
Computer Knowledge
  • Computer Aptitude
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Generations of Computer
  • Types of Computers
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Components of Computer
Banking, Present Economic Scenario
  • Development Banks in India
  • Regional rural banks RRB
  • Balance of Payment
  • Priority Sector Lendings
  • Important Government Schemes
  • History of Banking in India